Statehood News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Single Muslim-majority province in India fails to condemn Waqf Bill: Sajad Lone
Srinagar, April 7: Peoples Conference (PC) chairman and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Monday slammed the National Conference (NC) government of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the single Muslim-majority province in India failed to condemn the Waqf Bill.
Puducherry Assembly passes resolution for 16th time urging Centre to grant statehood
Puducherry, March 27: The Puducherry Assembly passed resolution for the 16th time urging the Central government to grant the Union Territory statehood.
Omar Abdullah govt introduces its first bill in Assembly
Jammu, March 22: The Omar Abdullah government in J&K on Saturday introduced its first bill in the Assembly, seeking to amend the UT's Goods and Services Tax to align this with the Central law.
Farooq Abdullah confident of J-K statehood restoration, says Government bound by promise
Jammu, March 8: National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reaffirmed his confidence that Jammu and Kashmir (J-K)'s statehood will be restored, saying that the Indian government is "bound by the promise" made in Parliament.
Historic significance as this session symbolises people's power: J&K L-G in his address to Assembly
Jammu, March 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said in his address to the Legislative Assembly on Monday that this budget carries a historic significance as it is the first in seven years to be presented by an elected government in the union territory and symbolises the people's power since it has been prepared by their representatives.
Govt actively engaging with all stakeholders to facilitate process: J-K LG Manoj Sinha on Statehood demand
Jammu, March 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that his government is steadfast in its commitment to the Union Territory's statehood and is actively engaging with all stakeholders to facilitate this process.
J-K Budget Session to begin today; BJP holds MLA meeting, Govt to raise statehood issue
Jammu, March 3: The Budget Session of the Jammu Legislative Assembly is set to begin on Monday with the Congress party, in alliance with the National Conference, expected to raise the issue of restoring statehood.
BJP will talk about interest of people: Doda West MLA Parihar on J-K's Budget Session set to begin today
Jammu, March 3: Shakti Parihar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Doda West Assembly Seat, said on Monday that in the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the party would talk about the interest of the people.
J&K govt hopeful of early statehood restoration: NC Spokesman
Srinagar, March 1: National Conference (NC) spokesman and MLA Tanvir Sadiq has said that the NC government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is hopeful of early restoration of statehood to J&K.
Trump shares AI-video of Gaza transformation, showcasing his golden statue with will set you free song
Washington DC, February 26: Amid row over his remarks of "taking over" the Gaza Strip, US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (local time), shared a video created through Artificial Intelligence, showing the transformation of the strip from rubbles to a tourist excavanza.
We hope that statehood will come back: Farooq Abdullah
Amritsar, February 25: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah visited and offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday.
J-K CM Omar Abdullah reiterates demand for statehood, says trying to achieve status of state
Srinagar, February 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday raised concerns over governance under the Union Territory (UT) framework and stressed that certain issues affecting the people could only be effectively resolved under a state administration and they are "trying to achieve the status of a state"
'No rift with NC': We are part of J&K's govt, says Congress
Jammu, Feb 20: J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra denied rumours of any rift with the ruling National Conference (NC), saying that the Congress is very much a part of the NC-led J&K government.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram's Statehood Day
Itanagar/Aizawl, Feb 20: Two northeastern states – Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram -- on Thursday separately celebrated their Statehood Day by organising a variety of colourful cultural programmes, sports events and other functions.
President Murmu extends greetings on statehood day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
New Delhi, February 20: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings on Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram's statehood day.
Egyptian president, World Jewish Congress chief discuss ways to restore Mideast stability
Cairo, Feb 17: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder discussed ways to restore stability in the Middle East.
EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Serbia on Statehood day
New Delhi, February 15: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended warm greetings to the government and people of Serbia on their Statehood Day on Saturday.
We are doubting Central govt's intentions; not begging for anything: J-K Congress Cheif Karra on statehood demand
New Delhi, February 13: Jammu and Kashmir Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra has said that they have doubts about the Central government's intentions to provide statehood to the Union Territory, for which they are intensifying their demand.
As Abdullahs advocate patience, other NC leaders raise pitch on J&K statehood
Jammu, Jan 30: As the ruling National Conference (NC) and other political parties are pressing for statehood, the BJP has urged Delhi to exercise caution while deciding on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates residents of Himachal Pradesh on Statehood Day
New Delhi, January 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated residents of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of the Statehood day.
Tripura records second-highest GSDP in Northeast: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, January 22: Tripura has achieved a significant milestone, recording the second-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in the Northeast region.
Tripura Statehood Day celebrated at Raj Bhawan in Agartala
Agartala, January 22: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy on Tuesday hosted a grand event in Raj Bhawan to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Statehood Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
Manipur CM bats for resolving misunderstanding through talks
Imphal, Jan 21: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday stressed to resolve the misunderstanding through discussions and highlighted the necessity to live together with all communities of the state.
Manipur CM extends wishes on 53rd statehood day, urges people to uphold peace and prosperity
Imphal, January 21: On Manipur's 53rd statehood day on January 21, Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed on Monday that people should work together to uphold peace and prosperity in the state, as the years-long conflict has continued to affect the state.
Agartala: Tripura CM inaugurates observance of Tripura Statehood Day program
Agartala, January 21: Tripura marked its 53rd Statehood Day with a grand celebration at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, in Agartala on Tuesday. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Manik Saha, who led the observance of this historic occasion.
Rahul Gandhi extends greetings to Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur on its 53rd Statehood Day
New Delhi, January 21: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day.
PM Modi greets the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on 53rd Statehood Day
New Delhi, January 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day on Tuesday. He remarked that the states are contributing to national progress.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
New Delhi, Jan 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a "peaceful and prosperous future."
My heart says PM Modi will very soon fulfil promise of restoring statehood: J-K CM Omar Abdullah
Ganderbal, January 13: Stressing the demands of restoration of 'statehood' to Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he is hopeful that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon fulfil his promise of re-granting statehood to J-K.
Canada should be the 51st state: US President-elect Donald Trump
Florida, January 10: US President-elect Donald Trump raised the issue of making Canada the 51st state yet again on Friday. During a press conference, he highlighted how tariffs on Canada will eventually be imposed and brought to attention the "massive deficits" the US is having from Canada.
Egypt, Cyprus, Greece stress Middle East stability main pillar for cooperation
Cairo, Jan 9: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation.