Restoring statehood to JK is Congress, INDIA bloc’s priority: Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to strike an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and assured that the restoration of statehood was a priority for the Congress party as well as the opposition’s INDIA bloc. The former Congress president also said it is his […]
Stay vigilant to counter fake narratives: EC to JK, Haryana poll observers
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday advised its over 400 observers being deployed for assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to stay vigilant to false narratives trying to derail the election process and to ensure a quick counter. Reminding the observers of their crucial role, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasised that […]
I am your soldier in Delhi, Rahul tells Congress workers in Jammu
Jammu: Striking an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi, and added his doors are always open for party workers — “the lions of the Congress”. Taking a dig at the prime minister, Gandhi said Modi’s body language and […]
BSF-DG visits forward areas along IB in JK, reviews security
Jammu: BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary on Thursday visited forward areas along the International Border in Jammu frontier to review the situation and operational preparedness of the troop, officials said. He also interacted with troops on the ground and was briefed about security measures by top officials. This is the first visit of the […]
Horticulture produce gets good demand
Pears, early apples sought after in various markets Srinagar: The horticulture season in Kashmir has kicked off with promising signs, as farmers and traders report a peak in demand for pears and early apple varieties. Of-late the favourable weather conditions this year have contributed to a robust start for the region’s fruit industry, which is […]
Assembly Polls: Command and control centres set up to check poll code violations
Jammu: Authorities on Wednesday set up command and control centres in Jammu and Srinagar to check violations of the Model Code of Conduct in force for the upcoming assembly elections, officials said. The centres have been established at the offices of chief electoral officer at the twin capital cities to curb the spread of misinformation […]
IMA seeks central law to prevent attacks against medics
Writes to Union Health Minister Nadda New Delhi: The IMA has written to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, highlighting the urgent need for bringing a central law to deal with attacks on medics and healthcare establishments, and pointing out that a special exigency exists in relation to violence on doctors and hospitals. The association […]
Assembly Polls: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on two-day JK visit
Srinagar: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the party’s preparations for the upcoming assembly polls in the Union Territory and explore a likely alliance with the National Conference. The Congress leaders […]
Consider if mining can be banned in areas declared conservation, community reserves: SC to Govt
New Delhi: The Supreme Court asked the Centre on Wednesday to consider whether mining activities could be prohibited in areas that have been declared conservation reserves and community reserves. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai observed that the basic idea of providing community reserves and conservation reserves was to provide a corridor for […]
Apni Party releases manifesto, promises to work for restoration of statehood
Srinagar: The Apni Party on Wednesday released its manifesto for the assembly elections, promising to press the Centre for constitutional guarantees to preserve culture and special identity of Jammu and Kashmir, and to work for the restoration of statehood of the Union territory. The manifesto was released at a press conference here by the party’s […]
