Farooq Abdullah says alliance open to take PDP’s support for govt formation

Srinagar, Oct 7 (PTI) Ahead of counting of votes, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said his party was open to the idea of taking support of Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP to form government in the Union territory. He also flayed the move to give powers to the Lieutenant Governor for nominating members to the […]
Facing imminent defeat, BJP playing games to engineer majority in J-K: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) A day before Jammu and Kashmir Assembly poll results, the Congress on Monday accused the BJP of taking “malicious steps” through a “malafide exercise of power” to negate the people’s verdict in favour of the Congress-NC alliance in the Union Territory. The party said it will do everything in its […]
5 members to be nominated by LG to JK Assembly may play crucial role in govt formation

JAMMU, Oct 7 (PTI): Five persons to be nominated by the lieutenant governor as members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly may play a crucial role in the formation of the next government in the union territory, sources said on Monday. The Congress, National Conference and the PDP have opposed the nomination of the five […]
Rusted anti-tank mine, mortar shell defused in Samba

SAMBA/JAMMU, Oct 7 (PTI): A rusted anti-tank mine and an old mortar shell were defused after they were found by villagers at separate places in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The anti-tank mine was noticed by a farmer working in his fields near the Regal border outpost this morning, the […]
Put Govt formation on hold till Centre restores Statehood to J&K: Er Rashid’s to pol parties

Srinagar, Oct 7: Awami Itehad Party chief and the North Kashmir Member Parliament Er Sheikh Abdur Rashid Monday suggested the political parties and independents who would emerge victorious tomorrow not to form the government in J&K until the Government of India restores the Statehood. He said AIP would extend full support if all get united […]
Derogatory remarks against deities, saints of any religion unacceptable: Adityanath

Lucknow, Oct 7 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said derogatory remarks against deities, great men or saints belonging to any religion or sect are unacceptable and those doing so will be “punished vigorously”, remarks that come in the backdrop of Dasna temple priest Yati Narsinghanand’s remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Reviewing the […]
PM Modi’s long journey of public service a living inspiration: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long journey of public service is a symbol of “unique dedication” of how a person can devote his entire life to national interest and welfare of the people. As Modi completed 23 years in public life, first […]
West Asia crisis hits Iran’s status as favoured place for higher studies among Kashmiri families

Srinagar: The families of hundreds of Kashmiri youths studying in Iran are deeply worried over the safety of their wards as West Asia remains on the brink of a full-blown war while many are now wary of sending their children there for higher studies. Iran is considered to be economically viable for professional courses, including […]
Doors open for like-minded parties, individuals: J&K Congress president
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hamid Karra said the NC-Congress alliance will get a “comfortable majority” in the assembly elections, and added that the doors are open for like-minded parties and individuals to keep the BJP out of power. Talking to reporters after a meeting with party candidates here that lasted over three […]
CEO visits counting centre at Ganderbal; inspects arrangements
GANDERBAL: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole, today visited counting centre at Degree College Ganderbal to assess preparations for the upcoming counting process for twin Assembly Constituencies of the district. The CEO was briefed by District Election Officer (DEO) Ganderbal, Shyambir, about the extensive preparations being made at the counting centre. The CEO held […]