Elections to vacant seats in LC: Admin to approach ECI
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved taking up the matter with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the proposal for holding of elections to the six (6) vacant seats in the J&K Legislative Council. Presently, there are two (02) vacancies/seats earmarked for Municipalities and four […]
Bring back Kashmiri inmates to Valley jails immediately, demands Hurriyat (M)
Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (M) Thursday demanded immediate shifting of Kashmiri prisoners’ back to Kashmir lodged in various Indian prisons. The amalgam spokesman said murder of a Pakistani prisoner in Jaipur prison of Rajasthan has raised serious concerns among the families of Kashmiri inmates, leaving them worried a lot amid apprehensions that their loved ones may also […]
Malik remembers Nadeem Khateeb on his anniversary
Srinagar: Paying tributes to Pilot NadeemKhateeb on his anniversary, Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik Thursday recalled the sacrifices of Nadeem and said his sacrifice symbolizes the sanctity of freedom struggle. Malik in a statement issued here said, “Sacrifices of Martyrs like Pilot NadeemKhateeb and others symbolize the sanctity of our freedom […]
Hurriyat (G) refutes reports about security to Geelani
Says 'it is brazen lie'
Srinagar: Reacting over reports of ‘withdrawal of security to Syed Ali Geelani’, Hurriyat Conference (G) Thursday said “this is a brazen lie and such a ridiculous reports need only to be laughed at.” The amalgam spokesman in a statement issued here said “Delhi rulers and their local supporters always try to hoodwink the world by […]
SC unlikely to hear Article 35A case till next week
Srinagar: The Supreme Court (SC) is unlikely to hear the Article 35A case till next week. The case is not listed for tomorrow, a lawyer said. “The case list for tomorrow has been issued and the petition challenging the Article 35A is not listed for hearing,” he said. Earlier, the case was listed between Feb […]
Attacks ‘instigated’ by ruling regime of India: JRL
Srinagar: Terming attacks on Kashmiris outside Valley as ‘distressing and horrible’, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Wednesday said attacks on Kashmiri businessmen, students, tourists and others are distressing and apparently ‘instigated by the ruling regime of India’. JRL comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Muhammad Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement issued […]
Envoys meet Rajnath
New Delhi: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Wednesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh, amid the heightened tension between the two countries, officials said. India’s Ambassador to the United States Harsh VardhanShringla too called on the home minister and discussed bilateral issues. The terror attack in Pulwama prominently figured during the 20 minutes meeting […]
Attacks on Kashmiris: Non-locals stage protest in Srinagar, demand action against attackers
Srinagar: Scores of non-locals who are settled in Kashmir and running their business and other ventures here Wednesday staged a protest against the harassment and attacks on Kashmiris in different parts of India. A large number of non-locals assembled at Hari Singh High Street and raised slogans against miscreants attacking Kashmiri people in various parts […]
Former CS joins NC, will contest LS polls from Jammu-Poonch seat
Efforts will have to be redoubled to restore peace: Dr. Farooq
Jammu: Former Chief Secretary, ex-Congress minister and President Dharmarth Trust B. R. Kundal Wednesday joined National Conference in presence of party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah here. At a function here this morning, the party president as per a statement issued here welcomed Kundal in the party fold. Dr. Farooq soon after his joining, announced him […]
J&K state passing through most difficult phase: Farooq
Jammu: National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir was passing through the most difficult phase due to political instability and governance deficit, and the people were looking towards the party with hope. The NC also announced former state chief secretary B R Kundal, who joined the party at a function here […]