Separatist ideology ‘dead’ in J&K, people have realised its futility: Sajad Lone
‘Kashmiris are ready to be part of India as dignified citizens, not as unequal Indians’ Srinagar: The ideology of separatism is “dead” in Jammu and Kashmir as people realised it is futile, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) chief Sajad Gani Lone said. In a freewheeling interview with PTI, Lone called for an end to […]
NCPCR seeks probe against ‘use of school children in election campaign’ by Mufti
New Delhi: The apex child rights body NCPCR has asked the Election Commission to initiate a probe into the alleged use of schoolgoing children for election campaigning by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti in the Rajouri-Anantnag parliamentary constituency. The action followed a report received by the Commission indicating that children were involved […]
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti ask EC to not postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
Srinagar/Jammu: NC leader Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday asked the Election Commission not to postpone polls in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. The former chief ministers made the appeal after the EC sought a report from Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and the Chief Electoral Officer on representations submitted by some parties […]
Over 50 houses, power infra damaged as land sinks in Ramban
Banihal: More than 50 houses, four electricity towers, a receiving station, and a main road were damaged in Ramban district due to sinking of a road, officials said on Friday. Ramban Deputy Commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary visited the Pernote village, five kms from the district headquarters, on Friday morning and assured assistance to the affected families […]
At SCO Defence Ministers meet, India calls for zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism
New Delhi: India on Friday emphasised on the need to adopt a “zero-tolerance approach” towards terrorism in all its forms for prosperity and development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, officials said. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane put forth New Delhi’s assertion in this regard as he participated in the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting […]
Hunt on to nab people attempting to ‘disrespect’ mosque, local shrine in Pulwama: Police
Srinagar: Police have launched a hunt to arrest the people behind an attempt to “disrespect” a local shrine and a mosque in Pulwama district in south Kashmir, officials said. According to police, the incident occurred on Thursday night in the Dadsara area of Tral in the south Kashmir district. “Yesterday night, some people attempted to […]
Jammu LS seat set for big battle today
Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in fray Jammu: The Jammu Parliamentary constituency is all set to go for polls during the second phase of the General Elections on Friday. The fate of 22 candidates, who are in the fray, will be decided by over 17.80 lakh voters of the Jammu […]
Lok Sabha polls: J&K CEO optimistic about increase in voter turnout
Jammu: With the changing dynamics in the Kashmir region, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Pandurang K Pole is hopeful of a significant surge in voter participation during the Lok Sabha elections in the Valley. The traditional narrative of poll boycotts orchestrated by separatist groups, prevalent for more than three decades, appears to be losing […]
NC’s Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi files nomination from Srinagar
Srinagar: National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday filed nomination papers for the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency which is going to polls in the fourth phase of elections next month. Accompanied by NC president Farooq Abdullah, vice-president Omar Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Vikar Rasool, Mehdi filed nomination papers before Srinagar […]
INDIA bloc fighting against PM Modi’s attempts to ‘create rift’ among people: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Thursday that the INDIA bloc is fighting against Prime Narendra Modi’s attempts to “create a rift among people” and the opposition alliance will “undo the wrongdoings” committed during the BJP rule. “The Election Commission has to be changed and made independent. The judiciary has to be […]
