Fiddling with J&K’s special status will turn situation worse, cautions Omar
Srinagar: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on Article 35A, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said any fiddling with Jammu and Kashmir’s special status would have serious and far-reaching consequences in the state. Addressing party functionaries, workers and delegates at the NC headquarters here, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister warned […]
Don’t play with fire, Mehbooba on ‘tinkering’ with 35A
Srinagar: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday came down heavily on the Centre over Article 35A that gives the state legislative powers to define the residents of Jammu and Kashmir and their privileges, asking it not to play with fire else people might witness something that they haven’t since the country’s independence. “Don’t play with […]
If Pak attacks India with one N-bomb, they can use 20 against us: Musharraf
Dubai: Pakistan’s former President and military chief Gen (retd.) Pervez Musharraf has termed talk of any nuclear war with India as rubbish, saying if Pakistan would attack India with one atomic bomb, then New Delhi could “finish us by attacking with 20 bombs”. “It is not so simple. Do not talk like this. There is […]
12th class student joins Jaish outfit
Anantnag: Days after top Jaish-e-Muhammad militants were killed in Pulwama encounter, a 12th class student from Marhama village of Sangam area in Bijbehara Tehsil of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district has joined the outfit. Hafiz Sajad Maqbool Bhat, son of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat of Bagh Mohalla Marhama according to his family has left home four days […]
NIA identifies vehicle used in Pulwama attack, links it to Sajjad
New Delhi: The NIA Monday said the owner of the vehicle used in the Pulwama terror attack has been identified and he has joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit. An official spokesman said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation by identifying the vehicle and its owner after piecing together remnants […]
Pak should make strong efforts to end militancy on its soil: Farooq
Says dialogue only way to resolve Indo-Pak tensions
Says dialogue only way to resolve Indo-Pak tensions
US, Taliban officials arrive in Doha for fresh talks
Doha: US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Doha Monday to kick off fresh high-level talks with the Taliban aimed at ending the 17-year Afghan conflict, saying it could be a “significant moment”. “Arrived in #Doha to meet with a more authoritative Taliban delegation. This could be a significant moment. Appreciate #Qatar for hosting & […]
Support to militancy from Pak not waning: DGP
Jammu: Asserting that there was “no signs of decline” in Pakistan-sponsored militancy, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbagh Singh Monday said the security forces were determined to restore peace in the state. The statement comes days after 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died in an attack orchestrated by Pakistan-based militant group […]
OIC calls emergency meeting of its Contact Group on JK
Islamabad: The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has called an emergency meeting of its Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir on February 26 following a request by Pakistan, a media report said. “On the request of Islamic Republic of Pakistan a meeting of the Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir … will be held at […]
