JKDFP pays tributes to Kellam militants, Maqbool Bhat, Afzal Guru
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) on Monday paid tributes to five militants who were killed in Kellam encounter with the forces on Sunday. JKDFP spokesman in a statement issued here said that “our youth are being butchered on daily basis because they want an end to the occupation which has affected the […]
Pak FM banks on improved ties with India after polls
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Asad Umar Monday expressed hope that ties with India will improve after the general elections as he underlined the need to increase regional trade and improve relations with neighbouring countries. The finance minister in his address to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Peshawar talked at length about his vision […]
Pleas challenging Art 35A: JK seeks SC’s nod to seek adjournment of hearing
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday sought permission from the Supreme Court to circulate a letter to parties for adjourning upcoming hearing on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A, which provides special rights and privileges to natives of state, saying there was no “elected government” in the state. The apex court […]
Sufficient stocks of medicines available in Kashmir valley: Div Com
SRINAGAR: Representatives of Chemists and Druggists of Kashmir today assured the Divisional Commissioner Baseer Ahmad Khan that they have enough medicine supply in to last for more than a month and refuted the reports of shortage of stocks. A certain section of Press has carried a news report regarding the shortage of medicines in the […]
Claiming to be CM, Guv Malik eyeing to delay assembly elections: NC
Srinagar: National Conference on Monday hit out at Governor SP Malik for his claims of being Chief Minister of State and termed his statements blatant efforts to delay assembly elections in J&K. In a statement issued, party spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said, “Let us remind Gov SP Malik that he has been planted by New […]
Valley made dependent on artificial route: Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep concern about the fate of people stranded on highways, roads and airports because of inclement weather and asked Kashmiris’ to help each other in this hour of crisis. Taking to micro-blogging site twitter Mirwaiz said, “Tens of thousands of Kashmiri’s are stranded in […]
NTPC to curtail power supply to J&K from February 18 midnight for payment default
NEW DELHI: State-owned power giant NTPC will regulate power supply to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from February 18 midnight for not clearing outstanding dues of more than Rs 1,600 crore. On February 5, the company had also issued similar notices to discoms in Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to regulate power, as the states […]
PDP MP seeks return of mortal remains of Maqbool Butt, Afzal Guru, writes to PM Modi
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday asked for the mortal remains of JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat and Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. PDP’s MP Muhammad Fayaz Mir wrote a a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhat was hanged in New Delhi’s high security prison Tihar jail on this day in 1984, Guru, who […]
Kargil observes shutdown over setting up of administrative hq in Leh
The town of Kargil and adjoining areas observed a shutdown Monday to protest against the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to set up the permanent headquarters of the newly-created Ladakh division in Leh. Shops and business establishments are closed, while roads are deserted due to the shutdown called by local leaders in Kargil,” […]
Committee of secretaries formed to ensure justice with Kargil: Guv
Jammu, PTI: Amid ongoing protests by people of Kargil over their demand for rotational divisional headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has said a committee of secretaries has been formed to ensure justice with the district. Hundreds of Kargil residents, including women and children, took out a rally in the winter capital Jammu […]
