Chidambaram says Gujarat model of democracy appeals J&K Governor
Srinagar: Former Home Minister of India and Congress veteran P Chidambaram on Thursday claimed that for BJP-appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik thinks that parliamentary democracy was “outdated”. A day after Malik’s dramatic move dissolving the House shortly after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Conference and the Congress came together to stake claim to form a government, […]
Omar Abdullah lashes out at Ram Madhav over linking NC-PDP-Congress alliance to form government with Pakistan
Srinagar: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday trained all guns at BJP leader Ram Madhav over his comments that the alliance being formed to stake claims on government in J&K was being done at the behest of Pakistan. “It’s unfortunate that a senior BJP leader has said we have got instructions from Pakistan.I challenge […]
Dissolved assembly as their were complaints of horse trading, threats to MLA’s: Governor J&K
Srinagar: Governor Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik Thursday said that the decision to dissolve the assembly was taken as political parties including Mehbooba Mufti had complained of horse trading. “I’ve been receiving complaints for past 15 days of horse trading & that MLAs are being threatened. Mehbooba Ji herself complained that her MLAs are […]
Kashmir shuts on JRL call to protest Hurriyat leader’s assassination, militant killings
Srinagar: Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown on Thursday against the killing of a Tehreek-e-Hurriyat leader Mir Hafizullah and other militant killings in southern Kashmir. Reports said that all shops and business establishments are closed while public transport is mainly off the roads in Srinagar city. The reports of the shutdown were also received from […]
J&K assmbly polls must be held before May: Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat
New Delhi : The J&K assembly polls must be held on the first occasion before May. It can be held before parliament elections also said Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said on Thursday. Rawat was quoted by NDTV saying that the “outer limit” set by the Supreme Court for holding assembly election after the dissolution of the […]
Not against negotiations with India, but with equality: Hizb commander Riyaz Naikoo
Not against negotiations with India, but with equality: Hizb commander Riyaz Naikoo Srinagar: The Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo has said that the militant outfit is not against negotiations with India. But, he said, negotiations can only lead to a fruitful outcome when they take place between parties that recognise each other as equals. “Negotiations […]
Gunmen attack army camp in Kulgam
Srinagar: Gunmen on Thursday morning fired at an army camp in Khudwani area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir, reports said. They said that militants fired several shots at an army camp in Khudwani during wee hours. The army soldiers retaliated, leading to a brief exchange of fire. The brief exchange if fire left a […]
Fuel prices reduced by 41 paise, petrol costs Rs 75.97 in Delhi
New Delhi: The prices of fuel witnessed another dip on Thursday bringing some respite to the customers, after being constant for a day. The price of petrol in the national capital dipped to Rs 75.97 per litre, a cut of 41 paise and that in Mumbai to Rs 81.50 per litre, a decrease of 40 […]
Governor orders dissolution of JK legislature
State heading for another spell of central-rule beyond Dec18
State heading for another spell of central-rule beyond Dec18
A ‘grand alliance’ that could not formalise
Srinagar: The PDP, National Conference and Congress though played their role to form an alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, however, the move proved to be short lived as the Governor dissolved the state legislative assembly. Earlier in the day senior PDP leader Altaf Bukhari said that the three parties have decided to come together to […]
