I think it is Allah’s will that Delhi wants abrogation of Article 370, it will pave way for J&K’s Azadi: Farooq Abdullah

I think it is Allah’s will that Delhi wants abrogation of Article 370, it will pave way for J&K’s Azadi: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of National Conference (NC) Dr Farooq Abdullah Monday said abrogation of Article 370 will pave way for ‘Azadi’ for the people of the state. The debate over the abrogation of the Article 370 has turned into a major controversy in the state following a bunch of […]

Army defaces Gurduwara in Leh, Sikhism symbols replaced with those of Hinduism, Buddhism, alleges APSCC

Army defaces Gurduwara in Leh, Sikhism symbols replaced with those of Hinduism, Buddhism, alleges APSCC

Srinagar:All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has expressed deep anguish and concern over the defacement of a Gurdwara located in Leh area of Ladakh division of Jammu & Kashmir. The Committee has urged Governor Satya Pal Malik to intervene and get the matter resolved within shortest possible time. In a statement, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh […]

Committed to abrogate Article 370, 35-A, says BJP in election manifesto

Committed to abrogate Article 370, 35-A, says BJP in election manifesto

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday in its elections manifesto said that the party was committed to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35-A of the Indian constitution, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The party said that it reiterates its position since the time of Jan Sangh to abrogate both the articles. The manifesto also […]

Youth killed in Shopian after two villages fight over water

Youth killed in Shopian after two villages fight over water

Shopian: A youth has been killed during a scuffle between two villages after a dispute over water broke out in the area on Monday.  Reports quoting locals said that the deceased youth has been identified as Adfar Parra, a resident of Homhuna Imamsahib. Scuffle broke out between Adfar’s village and a neighbouring village over some water […]

J&K Govt restores security cover of 400 politicians, political activists

J&K Govt restores security cover of 400 politicians, political activists

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday restored the security cover of 400 politicians and political activists which had been withdrawn last month. Top state government sources said Governor Satya Pal Malik’s administration took the decision aimed at providing protection to them. The restoration of the security cover, however, does not include separatist leaders. The […]

5 youth arrested during nocturnal raids in Pulwama village

5 youth arrested during nocturnal raids in Pulwama village

Pulwama: Five youths have been arrested during pre-dawn raids by government forces from Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that a joint team of forces raided Ratnipora village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. “At least five youths have been arrested,” they said. The arrested youth have been identified as Tariq […]