Those trying to spread hate, obstruct development in Kashmir will never succeed: Modi
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that those trying to spread hate and obstruct development works in Kashmir will never succeed as he cited a recent government exercise to assert that power of development is stronger than the might of bullets and bombs. In his monthly ‘Mann ki baat’ broadcast, […]
BJP calls J&K core group meeting to discuss political atmosphere
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The BJP has called a meeting of its Jammu and Kashmir unit’s core group on Tuesday to discuss the political atmosphere in the state and also the party’s preparedness for assembly elections whenever they are held. Sources said Union minister Jitendra Singh, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav and state unit president […]
Inclement weather forces Amarnath yatra suspension
Jammu/Srinagar, Jul 28 (PTI) The Amarnath yatra from the three main base camps was suspended Sunday due to widespread intermittent rains in Jammu and Kashmir for the fourth successive day, with the weather department predicting snowfall in the cave area later in the day, officials said. They said that any decision on resumption will be […]
Tinkering with Article 35A will be like setting powder keg on fire: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Jul 28 (PTI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti warned the Centre on Sunday against the revocation of Article 35A, saying any tinkering with the constitutional provision would be akin to setting a powder keg on fire. Addressing a function here to celebrate the Peoples Democratic Party’s 20th raising day, Mufti asked her […]
3 drug peddlers slapped with PSA in Sopore, action recommended against 5 others
Srinagar, July 28: Police on Sunday booked three notorious drug peddlers under Public Safety Act (PSA) even as five more names have been recommended for action under the act in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Official sources identified the drug peddlers as Dawood Ahmed Kaloo son of Abdul Aziz Kaloo resident of Sofi […]
PDD employee dies while repairing a snapped LT line in Beerwah
Budgam, 28 July : An employee of the Power Development Department (PDD) died on Sunday morning due to electrocution while repairing a snapped LT line in Beerwah Budgam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Locals identified the deceased as Nazir Ahmad Ganaie son of Ghulam Rasool Ganaie of Soodhipora village. “He received an electric shock […]
Youth died allegedly due to ‘overdose’ of drugs in Kulgam
Kulgam, July 28 : A 25-year-old youth was found dead under mysterious conditions at Okai village of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday. Reports said that some locals spotted the body near the bank of Veshav Nallah at Mahabal and immediately informed the police about it. Officials identified the deceased as Aashiq […]
Afghan-Taliban talks could happen within two weeks: Minister
Kabul, Jul 28 (AFP) Direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban could begin within the next two weeks, an Afghan official said Saturday, marking a potentially crucial step in efforts to end the war. The Taliban have so far steadfastly refused to speak to the government of President Ashraf Ghani, which they see as […]
Why no review boards for mental health patients: Court asks authorities
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) A Delhi court has asked the state mental health services authority to explain why review boards for mental health patients have not been constituted yet as mandated under the law. The issue cropped up before Metropolitan Magistrate Abhilash Malhotra while hearing a plea moved by an NGO for mental health assessment […]
Robbers brandishing fake guns loot Sopore family
Srinagar, July 28: Masked men brandishing toy guns looted a family of their valuables on late Saturday night in Sopore of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that the masked men holding toy guns entered the house of Mohammad Altaf Janwari son of Ghulam Qadir Janwari of Alamdar Mohallah in Krankshivan area of Sopore during […]