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on Thursday claimed that for BJP-appointed Governor Satya Pal Malik thinks that parliamentary democracy was “outdated”.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 […]
Govt formation: Mehbooba rushes to Delhi to meet Sonia Gandhi
Srinagar: As the efforts to form the government is beginning to take shape, President, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti has flown to Delhi to meet congress party chairperson leader Sonia Gandhi. The party leaders of NC, PDP and congress have said they are ready to cobble an alliance and form […]
NC to hold meeting tomorrow on government formation
Srinagar: National Conference will take a final call on the government formation tomorrow. The meeting comes in wake of PDP and Congress decision to support the government of like minded parties excluding Bhartiya Janata Party. “Yes, we are going to hold a crucial meeting in Srinagar tomorrow. Omar Abdullah will preside the meeting. The meeting […]
IUST postpones examinations scheduled for Nov 22
Srinagar: Islamic University of Science and Technology has postponed examinations scheduled for Thursday, Nov 22. “It is notified for the information of all the concerned that the university examinations scheduled for tomorrow (22-11-2018) have been postponed. New dates shall be notified separately. However, the Practical/Viva examination of the students of B.Sc Nursing (AMCNMT) scheduled for […]
We have 60 members, we’ll see if Governor dissolves House undemocratically: Mir
Srinagar, Nov 21 (GNS): Amid possibility of governor Satya pal Malik dissolving state assembly after the announcement of grand alliance by Congress, National Conference and PDP, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Chief G A Mir on Thursday said they have “sixty member team” and “we will see whether governor can dissolve the House undemocratically.” “All secular […]
