PDP, Peoples’ Conference MLAs submit fresh resolution in Assembly
SRINAGAR, Nov 7 (PTI): A group of MLAs, including from the PDP and the Peoples’ Conference, on Thursday submitted a fresh resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly demanding immediate restoration of Articles 370 and 35A in their original form. They also called for the reversal of all changes introduced in the Union territory after […]
Encounter in north Kashmir’s Kupwara, terrorist killed
SRINAGAR, Nov 7 (PTI): A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. The encounter began on Wednesday after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Margi area of Lolab in the north Kashmir district based on specific intelligence inputs about the […]
Amid ruckus, BJP MLAs refused to take seats, Speaker adjourns House till tomorrow
Srinagar, Nov 7: The Speaker Legislative Assembly Abdur Rahim Rather Thursday adjourned the House till tomorrow as the opposition refused to settle down. The BJP is demanding roll back of the special status resolution brought by the government yesterday that was passed as well. Soon after the House met, the BJP leaders were up on […]
Ruckus in Assembly continues as BJP MLAs marshalled out of House
Srinagar, Nov 7: As the House met after 15 minutes of adjournment, BJP legislators refused to settle down and instead tried to storm into the Well of the House forcing the Speaker to issues directions to Marshalls to take out those who storm into the Well of the House. Many BJP MLAs including R S […]
Need to recognise obesity as chronic disease: Experts
Mumbai, Nov 7 (PTI) There is a disconnect between awareness, understanding and management of obesity and recognising it as a chronic disease will be the first step towards obesity management, experts have said. A recent report by global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, that involved more than 2,000 people living with obesity (PwO) and 300 healthcare […]
India, US ties set to remain strong under Trump administration
Washington, Nov 7 (PTI) The India-US relationship is set to expand under the Donald Trump administration, but there could be some unease on issues like imports, tariffs and immigration, strategic affairs experts have said after the Republican leader won the fiercely contested presidential election. The difficult issues between the two sides are likely to be […]
Assembly proceedings adjourned for 15 minutes
Srinagar, Nov 7: The Assembly proceedings were adjourned for 15 minutes after uproar over special status. As soon as the assembly met today morning members from the opposition comprising of BJP legislators raised slogans and demanded that the resolution demanding special status be withdrawn. The speaker adjourned the house for 15 minutes as the members […]
Three dead, 3 injured as vehicle falls in gorge in Reasi
Jammu, Nov 7: At least three people were killed, and three others were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Mahore Sub Division of Reasi district, officials said. “The accident occurred this morning at Ziarat Mode when the vehicle fell into a deep gorge,” they added. The officials […]
JK Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status
Move creates ruckus, house adjourned till Thursday Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution asking the Centre to hold dialogue with elected representatives for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state, prompting protests by BJP members who tore copies of the document and raised slogans against the speaker. The unruly […]
