Protests in PoK consequence of Pak’s policy of systemic plundering of resources: India
New Delhi: India on Friday said the protests witnessed in several parts of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) are a “natural consequence” of Islamabad’s continued policy of “systemic plundering of resources from the region” that remains under its “forcible and illegal” occupation. India also asserted that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, […]
In democracy, no better way to take revenge than through vote: Mehbooba Mufti
Says she heard that ‘home minister asked Pahari officers to vote for particular candidates or face consequences’ Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti Friday said there is no better way in a democracy to take revenge than through a vote. She was responding to a question about the Jamaat-e-Islami’s announcement that it will contest […]
SIA files supplementary chargesheet against 2 terrorists of Rajouri
Jammu: State Investigation Agency today filed supplementary chargesheet against two terrorists involved in KandiBudhal area of Rajouri district, a police spokesperson informed. He said a case of terror acts was registered in Police Station Mahore where two terrorists were arrested with a huge quantity of automatic arms and its ammunition including other war-like stores from […]
Over 25k displaced KPs across India eligible to vote for Baramulla constituency
Jammu: More than 25,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits voters from across the country are eligible to exercise their franchise in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla constituency on May 20. The constituency is gearing up for an intense electoral showdown for the fifth phase of elections with nearly 17.32 […]
Kashmir wants to get rid of loot and separatism given by Abdullahs, Muftis: Chugh
Poonch: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also party in-charge for J&K, Friday called upon people to push Abdullahs and Muftis to oblivion in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a series of public meetings in Poonch, Chugh said the politics of separation and “pro-Pakistan” played by them needed to be dumped decisively. […]
ACB books four people including 2 revenue officials in Rajouri land transfer scam
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday charged four people, including two revenue officials, under the Prevention of Corruption Act for the illegal transfer of a piece of land in Rajouri district. A case was registered against Balwant Singh, former Tehsildar of Rajouri and Mohammad Rafiq, former Patwari of Rehtal, along with private beneficiaries Kanwal […]
BJP went back on Sixth Schedule promise, will continue movement till demands are met: Sonam Wangchuk
Leh: In March this year, Leh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and monasteries, made headlines as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures seeking autonomy for Ladakh. Thousands joined the Ramon Magsaysay Award winner whose life inspired actor Aamir Khan’s character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster “3 Idiots”. After ending his fast […]
Ladakhis united over Sixth Schedule demand despite division on LS polls: Buddhist leader
Leh: Even as the Lok Sabha elections for the Ladakh appear to be divided on regional basis, it will not affect the unity over the demands for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, said Chering Dorjay Lakruk, president of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA). A three-cornered election in Ladakh, with the BJP […]
BJP govt fulfilled Ladakh’s 70-year dream, will win LS poll: party in-charge Vikram Randhawa
Kargil: Roads have reached where they never had before and there is water in every home, says BJP’s Ladakh election in-charge Vikram Randhawa, confident the “drastic changes” in the lives of the people in the region will reap electoral dividends and give the party a hat-trick in the polls. He said the BJP government fulfilled […]
Man dies during dismantling of house in Shopian
Shopian: A 26-year-old man died after he came under a concrete ladder while dismantling his old house in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. An official said that Aqib Lone, son of Aijaz Ahmad Lone, of Kanipora Alyalpora, was critically injured after he came under the concrete ladder when he was dismantling his old house. […]
