India strongly rejects USCIRF report; describes it ‘malicious’
New Delhi: India on Thursday trashed a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and described it as a “biased” organisation with a “political agenda”. In its report, the USCIRF that monitors universal right to freedom of religion criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom. It also recommended to the US […]
Security forces, terrorists exchange fire in Kishtwar
Jammu: A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists during a search operation in Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials said. Based on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists, the security forces launched a joint search operation in Chatroo, a police spokesperson said. “Contact was established (with terrorists) and a few […]
Peaceful assembly polls show JK busy creating new history: Lt Guv Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the conduct of peaceful elections and recent development in Jammu and Kashmir is proof of the fact that the Union territory is now busy “creating a new history by forgetting its past.” Addressing a function at Raj Bhavan here on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Sinhasaid,Bapu always […]
Doors open for like-minded parties, individuals: Karra
Srinagar: The National Conference-Congress alliance is open to taking support of like-minded parties and individuals for government formation in the Union Territory if such a need arises, the Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Tariq HameedKarra said on Wednesday. “What we can see is that the people have voted in favour of the alliance or […]
J&K Assembly polls: Final phase recorded 69.65 per cent polling
Jammu: A voter turnout of 69.65 percent was recorded in the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday, with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight security. This marks a historic moment of “first time voting” for three communities — West Pakistan Refugees, Valmikis and Gurkhas — who […]
Ladakh issue should be ‘priority among priorities’: Akhilesh
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president AkhileshYadav on Wednesday said the issue of Ladakh should be considered a “priority among priorities” as he backed the ongoing protest led by climate activist SonamWangchuk in the Union Territory. Wangchuk and 150 other protesters from Ladakh, who are under detention, continued their indefinite fast on Wednesday, saying they find their […]
J&K Polls: Candidates keep fingers crossed as all eyes on counting on Oct 8
Jammu: As all three phases of Assembly polls have culminated peacefully in J&K, all eyes are now on October 8, the day results of 90 seats will be out. On the same day, things will be clear as to who will form the government J&K after a gap of ten years. After Tuesday’s polling, focus […]
Survivors of sexual violence demand ban on sexually explicit content in media
New Delhi: An event organised on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi for rape survivors to share their traumatic experiences saw participants strongly advocating for an immediate ban on access to sexually explicit content. At the “Jan Sunwayi” or public hearing held by the Coalition of Organizations to Combat Production of Sexually Perverted Content, rape […]
Lt Guv grieves over Bukhari’s death
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his grief over the demise of prominent Pahadi leader Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor said, “Deeply pained to learn of the demise of Shri Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, a prominent Pahadi leader. He will be remembered for his commitment to the welfare […]
JKPCC pays tributes to Gandhi and Shastri
Vows to carry forward their legacy Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Wednesday commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime ministerLalBahadurShastri, and resolved to carry forward the legacy of both leaders in building a peaceful and united India. During the event held at the party headquarters in Jammu, […]
