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Tahir Rihat

Jammu and Kashmīr

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Journalist and Online Editor at The Chenab Times

Alhamdulillah for everything 🤲🏼 Journalist and online editor @thechenabtimes | Secretary @ctftorg

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  • Oct 9, 2024 | thechenabtimes.com | Tahir Rihat

    Mehraj Malik is now a key figure in Indian politics, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, where he has emerged as a major player following his victory in the Doda constituency. Here are ten essential facts about his political career and influence:First AAP MLA from Jammu and KashmirIn 2024, Mehraj Malik became the first AAP candidate to win a seat in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, representing Doda.

  • Oct 9, 2024 | thechenabtimes.com | Tahir Rihat

    Ratan Naval Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and a towering figure in Indian business, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran made the announcement, paying tribute to the industrialist’s legacy of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Just days prior, Mr. Tata had reassured the public via social media that he was undergoing routine medical check-ups, dismissing concerns about his health.

  • Oct 9, 2024 | thechenabtimes.com | Tahir Rihat

    In a landmark victory, Mehraj Malik of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has become the party’s first-ever elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Jammu and Kashmir. Malik won the Doda constituency with a margin of over 4,500 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gajay Singh Rana. This victory not only marks AAP’s entry into the region’s legislative politics but also breaks the traditional stronghold of parties like the National Conference and BJP in the Doda area.

  • Oct 6, 2024 | thechenabtimes.com | Tahir Rihat

    The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling on October 4, granted interim protection to Uttar Pradesh-based journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, stating that criminal cases cannot be initiated solely because a journalist’s article is critical of the government. This decision came after an FIR was filed against Upadhyay for an article that alleged caste-based favoritism in the Uttar Pradesh administration, as reported by LiveLaw.

  • Oct 1, 2024 | thechenabtimes.com | Tahir Rihat

    The third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded with a robust voter turnout of 65.65%. This marks a critical juncture in the region’s political landscape, as 40 seats across seven districts went to the polls. With a total of 415 candidates in the fray, including prominent leaders like former Deputy Chief Ministers Tara Chand and Muzaffar Beig, the election outcome will shape the union territory’s political future.

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23 Nov 24

RT @AnzerAyoob: The Revenue Fee Disparity in Tehsil Thathri, Doda (J&K) 🧵 Please take a look! 👇 @OfficeOfLGJandK @OmarAbdullah @MehrajMa…

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RT @jawharsircar: DIGIPUB, represents 90+ digital news outlets condemns J&K’s attempt to bully critical reporting by The Chenab Times of Do…

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16 Nov 24

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