As govt asks Yatris, tourists to pack up from Kashmir, trade body flags tourism ‘promotion’
Says such moves will ensure a breakdown of economy
Srinagar: Amid uncertainty in Kashmir over Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saturday expressed concern over what it called the “unleashing of what could possibly only be referred as ‘Operation Bedlam’ on the helpless citizens of Kashmir”. At a presser in Srinagar, the trade body said that the “deliberate […]
Instill sense of confidence among people: NC to Govt
Appeals to people not to fall for rumours, maintain harmony
JAMMU: Expressing concern over “unprecedented situation” of wherein the government restricted two important pilgrimages of Amarnath Yatra in the Valley and Machail Mata in Kishtwar, National Conference on Saturday called for initiation of “effective and immediate measures to instill confidence among the people”. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party called for defusing the […]
No need to beg GoI for retaining JK’s special status: Muzzaffar Shah
Srinagar: Muzzaffar Shah Senior Vice President Awami National Conference (ANC) has expressed concern over the fresh uncertainty in Kashmir over Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar on Saturday, Shah has said whatever happening on ground and the steps taken by the government “suggest that New Delhi is hell bent […]
BJP alleges pol parties of creating fear among people
Says NC, PDP, Cong deliberately triggering panic
Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Saturday accused leaders of the NC, PDP and the Congress of deliberately trying to trigger panic among the people as they themselves were frightened, and asserted that the common man has no fear. The party’s state unit president, Ravinder Raina, said every common citizen of the country […]
NC’s one-upmanship hurting cause of unity in Kashmir: Shah Faesal
‘After meeting PM separately what sense does it make to meet Governor separately?’
Srinagar: Peoples United Front leader Shah Faesal has taken potshots at National Conference leadership for refusing to be a part of the All Party delegation that met Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday evening, but meeting him separateky the very next day. “NC’s one-upmanship is hurting the cause of unity in Kashmir,” said Faesal soon […]
Move beyond advisories; reach out to people of Kashmir: Sajad Lone to New Delhi
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government’s latest order asking tourists and Amarnath Yatris pack up from Kashmir have pushed the valley into a “state of hopelessness and scare”, Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone said on Saturday. In a statement, Lone said the multiple orders had “created an environment of fear and uncertainty”. “It is […]
Additional deployment raised questions over New Delhi’s intentions: Tarigami
Srinagar: CPIM leader Mohammad Yosuf Tarigami has said that a “serious situation has developed in Jammu & Kashmir as a consequence of the recent steps taken by the Central government”. In a statement issued Saturday, Tarigami said the deployment of an additional contingent of paramilitary forces – amounting to 35,000 troops – had “raised questions […]
Snubbing govt directives, bureaucrats desert offices to attend ‘unnecessary’ meetings
Srinagar: Paying no heed to government’s directives, the bureaucrats in Kashmir continue to attend “unnecessary” meetings without remaining available in offices. It can be recalled that in an official order issued in June, the government had asked the bureaucrats not to attend ‘unnecessary meetings.’ However, these orders have no takers as bureaucrats don’t remain available […]
Congress only unifying force towards peace, stability: Taj Mohiudin
Senior PC Leader Akram Sofi joins INC
Uri: Senior Congress Leader and Former Minister Taj Mohi U Din has urged the people to “strengthen the Congress Party for better future of the state”. In a statement, Taj said that Congress Party was the “only unifying force which stands guarantee to peace and stability”. He was addressing a party gathering at Trinkanjan in […]
Kashmir uncertainty: APSCC warns of possible communal clashes, asks minority community to stay ‘vigilant’
Srinagar: Amid the prevailing uncertainty in Kashmir over the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) on Saturday warned of possible communal clashes. In a statement issued here, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina asked the members of minority community especially Sikhs to stay “vigilant and be aware of any mischief […]
