BJP betraying, humiliating border residents: NC
POONCH: National Conference on Thursday assailed the BJP for betraying border dwellers along Line of Control and International Border in the State, saying the lofty promises made during 2014 elections evaporated soon after forming the governments in New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. “The betrayal left the residents of the forward areas humiliated as they […]
Once Article 370 is revoked, India will turn an occupational force in JK: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Reacting strongly to the remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said the day NDA-government revokes Article 370, India will be an occupational force in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba while addressing a rally in Pattan asked Amit Shah did he forget […]
People of Uri rejected politics of ethnic divide, says Er Rasheed
Uri: Hailing people of Uri for their overwhelming response to AIP’s agenda of innovative and creative politics AIP President Er. Rasheed has said that people have rejected sectarian, regional and ethnic politics. Addressing poll rallies in Rafiabad and Uri, Er. Rasheed said that people of Border areas are most misunderstood citizens of J&K as they […]
Injured Panch succumbs
Srinagar: A panch from Kulgam district of south Kashmir was shot at by militants at his residence, police said. The Panch later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital in Srinagar. Police said that militants barged into the house of Abdul Majeed Dar at Shalipora on Wednesday night and shot at him from close […]
Medico body DAK seeks free movement of patients, ambulances
Srinagar: While calling national highway as lifeline for Kashmir, the only road connecting rural network of hospitals with tertiary care hospitals, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Thursday demanded exclusion of medical fraternity and patients from such restrictions. The government order to close national highway for civilian movement on Wednesdays and Sundays is invariably going to jeopardize […]
Two IAF personnel killed in a mishap near Awantipora
Srinagar: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed and two others got injuries in a road accident during the wee hours on Thursday near Awantipora area of Pulwama district. “Two Indian Air Force personnel were killed in an accident at Awantipora in south Kashmir earlier today. IAF has an operational base in Awantipora. The […]
Women NC leader asks people to vote in large numbers
AKHNOOR: National Conference (NC) Provincial Vice President Vijay Laxmi Dutta on Thursday called for massive participation of the people in the ongoing elections to Lok Sabha, saying duty has cast upon the secular people of the state to isolate divisive forces, as politics of hate is against the inclusive ethos of Jammu and Kashmir. “The […]
DGP interacts with police personnel at Handwara, reviews arrangements for polls
Says our priority is to provide safe and secure environment
Jammu: In view of the upcoming Lok Saba General elections, Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh visited North Kashmir’s Police District Handwara and reviewed the security arrangement in the area. DGP was on third day visit to districts of North Kashmir to review the security arrangements put in place for upcoming Lok […]
PM Modi, BJP responsible for ‘deteriorating’ situation in JK: Azad
Srinagar: Congress leader GhulamNabi Azad Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister NarendraModi and the BJP for the “deteriorating” situation in Jammu and Kashmir saying AFSPA could have been revoked from some districts as “conditions improved” during the UPA rule. The controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act gives sweeping powers to security forces under which they […]
