Day 2 of highway ban: As inconvenience continues, a ‘stamp’ of relief for Kashmir residents
Srinagar, Apr 10 (PTI) Kashmir residents as well as tourists faced inconvenience on the day two of the ban on civilian traffic on Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Wednesday, but the state-appointed magistrates provided some respite by “stamping” special permission on either a piece of paper or palms of travellers. Several people, including the elderly and […]
Our PM still speaking ‘language of tea-seller’: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Apr 10 (PTI) NC president Farooq Abdullah Wednesday appreciated Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his statement that war was not an option between India and Pakistan, but attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was “still speaking the language of a tea-seller”. Addressing a rally at the Idgah area of the city, Abdullah […]
6 suspected drug peddlers arrested
Jammu, April 10 (PTI) Six suspected drug peddlers have been arrested by the police from Jammu and Samba districts, officials said Wednesday. While one person was held in Jammu the other five accused were nabbed in Samba, they said. Following a tip-off, a police team intercepted an SUV at Ban toll plaza in Jammu and seized […]
Notification for fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls issued
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) The Election Commission Wednesday issued notification for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections to be held on May 5 in 51 seats across seven states. In this phase, the least number of constituencies are going for polls as compared to other phases. The seven-phase elections begins April 11 and will […]
Hope Modi will start dialogue with Pak if he gets re-elected: Mehbooba
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that like Pakistan premier Imran Khan she too is hoping that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start a dialogue with Islamabad if he gets re-elected. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was of the same view when he formed an […]
Kashmir issue cannot be kept ‘boiling’: Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the BBC that peace with India over the disputed territory of Kashmir would be “tremendous” for the wider region. Mr Khan, a former cricketer who became leader eight months ago, said the nuclear-armed neighbours could only settle their differences with dialogue. The comments come as India prepares […]
No room for reconciliation
The rightwing BJP issued its election manifesto and the party without any hesitation has reiterated its commitment to repeal Article 370, which gives Jammu and Kashmir a special status, and Article 35A, which allows the state’s legislature to define permanent residents. The party has been making Article 370 and 35A as a pivot to get […]
Weapon loot case: NIA summons ex PDP MLA
Srinagar, April 09: The NIA has summoned former PDP legislator Ajaz Mir to its Jammu office on Friday in connection with the weapon loot case at his Jawahar Nagar government quarter residence last year. Eight weapons including the personal pistol of Mir were snatched by his SPO Adil Bashir. The SPO, who hailed from Mir’s […]
NC, Abdullahs were once BJP’s allies, Pawar reminds Modi
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked him Tuesday for joining forces with the National Conference (NC), NCP chief Sharad Pawar reminded him that the Farooq Abdullah-led party was an ally of the BJP in the past. He also said that Modi labelled everyone who goes against him as “terrorist”. Earlier in […]
