BJP has ‘struck a deal’ with regional parties, independents: Omar
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the BJP has “struck a deal” with some regional parties and some independent candidates to be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was “silent” about Apni Party and People’s […]
NC leader accused of inciting hate during rally speech
Will face police action Srinagar: Authorities here have recommended filing a case against a National Conference leader for allegedly inciting hatred at an election rally of party leader Omar Abdullah in the Ganderbal segment of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Nodal officer, Model Code of Conduct, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani recommended registering an FIR against Mohammad […]
Govt making efforts to recognise bright teachers adopting innovative methods: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said efforts were being made to recognise bright teachers practising innovative methods as he took an apparent swipe at past governments, saying he would not talk about what used to happen earlier. The interaction took place on Friday while its video was shared on Saturday. Modi suggested that […]
BSF director general visits forward areas along LoC
Reviews operational preparedness Srinagar: Director General of BSF Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Saturday visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district to review the operational preparedness of the force. Chawdhary visited the forward locations along the LoC in the Kupwara district where he was briefed about the security situation […]
Chhattisgarh native held with 9 kg narcotics in Rajouri
Jammu: A suspected drug peddler from Chhattisgarh was arrested along with nine kilograms of narcotics in Rajouri district on Saturday, police said. The accused Umesh Kumar Sahu was intercepted at the Kallar Chowk checkpoint on Jammu-Poonch national highway and arrested with the contraband substance, a police spokesperson said. In a separate arrest, the police nabbed […]
Article 370 now history, will never come back: Amit Shah
Launches BJP manifesto for J&K polls Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah released on Friday the BJP’s manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, and asserted that Article 370 has become “history” and will never make a comeback in the Union territory. Addressing a press conference here, the senior BJP leader said the last […]
BJP manifesto promises white paper, accountability for all terror victims
Jammu: The BJP on Friday released its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, providing 25 guarantees which include issuing a white paper and ensuring accountability for all the victims of terrorism besides restoring 100 “ruined temples” in Kashmir. The manifesto, released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a press conference on the […]
Courts can’t treat child as movable property and transfer custody: SC
New Delhi: The courts dealing with issue of habeas corpus regarding a minor can’t treat the child as a “movable property” and transfer their custody without even considering the impact of disturbance of custody on them, the Supreme Court said on Friday. A habeas corpus petition is filed seeking direction to produce before the court […]
Chief Secretary reviews HADP projects
Asks officers to take corrective measures to fill gaps SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the status and progress of implementation of projects under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP). Besides, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department, the meeting was attended by Managing Director & CEO, J&K Bank, […]
14 KPs enter fray from valley, return of the displaced their aim
Jammu: So far, 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh. Srinagar’s Habba Kadal assembly constituency has virtually turned into an electoral battlefield for the […]
