Green flags spread hate, create a perception of being used in Pakistan: BJP leader
Begusarai: Union minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Tuesday said the Election Commission should ban the use of green flags, often associated with political and religious bodies associated with Muslims, alleging that they spread hate and create a perception of being used in Pakistan. Known for his hardline Hindutva views that have often triggered […]
Geelani’s son faces questions from NIA officials
New Delhi: Nayeem Geelani, the son of pro-Pakistan separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, appeared before the National Investigation Agency for questioning in connection with a case related to funding of terror groups and separatist organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. Nayeem Geelani, who had been evading questioning by the NIA for long, […]
Lt General Ranbir Singh reviews security in Eastern Ladakh
Srinagar: General Officer Commanding In Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lt General Ranbir Singh Tuesday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in the Eastern Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said here. “Lt Gen Singh visited forward areas to review the security situation and operational preparedness in Eastern Ladakh today (Tuesday),” […]
Over 1,500 students take out massive peace rally in Doda
Bhadarwah (JK): More than 1,500 students on Tuesday took out a massive rally in this picturesque town of Doda district, chanting slogans for peace and unity and requesting everyone to maintain communal harmony. The army-supported ‘Unity Peace Rally’ was taken out from community hall Kotli and after passing through different localities of the town, including […]
Policeman among two electrocuted to death in Poonch
Jammu: Two persons, including a policeman, were electrocuted to death Tuesday after their houses were hit by a surge of high-voltage current due to a snag in the electricity transformer in their village in Poonch district, a police official said. Six other persons suffered minor burn injuries in the incident which took place at Chunga […]
Congress leader joins BJP in Ladakh
Jammu: Congress leader Thukjey Dolma Tuesday joined the BJP in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, just a fortnight ahead of the Lok Sabha election in the constituency, a party spokesperson said. Dolma, a prominent social worker and active member of the Congress, hails from Kardong area of Nobra valley. He joined the BJP in […]
Highway blockade: SC seeks replies from Centre, state over restrictions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday sought responses from the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir on a plea seeking quashing of an order which restricts civilian traffic two days a week on the national highway (NH) stretch from Udhampur to Baramulla for movement of security forces. The state government issued an order on April 3 […]
Scrapping Article 370 in JK, introduction of NRC our top priority: Shah
Uluberia/ Krishnanagar: BJP president Amit Shah on Monday said his party will scrap Article 370 of the Constitution which grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir and introduce National Register for Citizens across the country after returning to power. Shah accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of questioning the air strikes to “appease” her minority vote […]
