Won’t contest polls till JK’s special status restored: NC MP

Srinagar: National Conference MP Mohammad Akbar Lone on Wednesday said his party will not contest any election till the special status and statehood of Jammu and Kashmir is restored. “The National Conference will not take part in any election till the pre-August 5 position of Jammu and Kashmir is restored,” Lone told reporters after a […]
Kashmir remains freezing cold though sun shines after 3 days

Srinagar:The night temperature in Kashmir stayed close to freezing point on Wednesday due to recent snowfall, as sun shone on the Valley after three days. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.4 degrees Celsius last night, almost same as previous night, an official of the MET department said. The official said the ski-resort of Gulmarg […]
Former militant detained for questioning in JK’s Samba
Jammu: A former militant has been detained for questioning during an operation in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police officer said on Wednesday. Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Srinagar, was picked up from Parmandal area Tuesday night, the officer said. He said Bhat was active in Kashmir in the early 1990’s before […]
Army porter dead, 3 rescued in J&K avalanche
Jammu: An Army porter died and three others were rescued after they were struck by an avalanche along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday evening, police said. The avalanche hit a forward location at Shahpur sector, trapping the porters. Army rescue teams immediately swung into action and managed […]
Iran crisis sparks fear over Mid East oil supplies
London: The burgeoning Iran crisis has sparked oil supply worries over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane for a fifth of global crude — and also over Iraq’s output, analysts say. Oil prices had surged last Friday after US President Donald Trump ordered the drone assassination of Iran’s top general Qasem Soleimani, […]
In a first, China, Pak navies deploy submarines in strategic Arabian Sea drills
Beijing: Navies of China and Pakistan, holding nine-day exercises in the Arabian Sea to enhance their all-weather strategic partnership, have for the first-time deployed submarines, providing a rare major exposure to the Chinese navy in the region. The Arabian Sea region is strategically important for India as major ports including Kandla, Okha , Mumbai, Nhava […]
FIR against “Free Kashmir” placard holder at Gateway protest
Mumbai: Mumbai police on Tuesday filed an FIR against the woman holding the controversial “Free Kashmir” placard during a protest against the JNU violence at Gateway of India on Monday. Images and videos of the woman holding up a large poster with the words “Free Kashmir” written in big bold letters at the Gateway of India […]
Former Legislators, Politicians meet Lt Governor

Political process & dialogue with the members of mainstream political parties initiated
JAMMU: A delegation of the former Legislators and Politicians led by Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, former Minister met the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today. The meeting of the former Legislators and Politicians with the Lt Governor assumes significance as it has initiated the political process and dialogue with the […]
Delegation of envoys to India to visit JK soon

New Delhi: A delegation of ambassadors from 15-20 countries including those from the Gulf region are scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir soon to be briefed on the security situation in the union territory, officials said on Tuesday. They also said that efforts were on to rope in some ambassadors from the P5 countries like […]
PDP pays tributes to Mufti on 4th death anniv, calls for restoration of political activities in JK

Jammu: The PDP on Tuesday paid rich tributes to party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on his fourth death anniversary and demanded the release of detained political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. The demand was made at separate condolence meetings which were held in the twin capitals of Jammu and Srinagar, a party spokesman said here. Sayeed […]