Srinagar: Jama’at-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday termed the attempts of tinkering with Article 35-A as ‘unacceptable’ and pledged complete support to peaceful protest program issued by the Joint Resistant Leadership (JRL). Jama’at spokesperson Advocate Zahid Ali, in a statement said that any attempt of tinkering with Article 35A, which provides special status to the state […]
Srinagar: Even after the registration of a formal police case, an influential individual on the behest of an SMC top man is busy in constructing an illegal building in Pantha Chowk. The said person according to sources has not obeyed the directions of Executive Magistrate 1st Class who in a communique to the violator had asked […]
Jammu: Thousands of Kashmir bound passengers stranded in parts of this winter capital of the state due to closure of Kahsmir highway in view of landslides near Ramban, have rued the airlines for increasing fare from Jammu to Srinagar thus taking an advantage of the situation. Around 10,000 passengers from Kashmir are stuck up in […]
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir valley on Monday to mark the 35th hanging anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founder Maqbool Bhat. Bhat was executed in Tihar Jail on this day in 1984 and was buried inside the prison premises. The call for shutdown was issued by the Joint […]
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Sunday said at a time Pakistan was making laws to safeguard temples in the country, the Indian Muslims were feeling insecure given the Hindutva politics dominating India’s secular fabric. Talking to reporters at Harnipora Shehlal in Handwara, Mehbooba said that the atmosphere in […]
Srinagar: In the wake of closure of the Highway following snowfall, the Srinagar administration has constituted special squads for market checking in order to prevent profiteering and black marketing by business establishments operating in the district. The special squads comprise officials from Revenue, FCSCA, Legal Metrology and Police departments. The concerned Tehsildars will head the […]
Srinagar: The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, as authorities said road clearance operation was continuing on “war-footing”.“Snow clearance operation has been completed from Bannihal to Qazigund town on Saturday. Our main problem is the Ramsoo-Ramban stretch which is filled with landslide. Clearance operation is continuing on war-footing,” a traffic […]
Srinagar: A day after divisional status was accorded to Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti opposed setting up of headquarters of the new division permanently at Leh. “Keeping HQ permanently at one place is total discrimination with the other area, so the best option […]
Srinagar: Calling slain Muhammad Maqbool Bhat as the father of the nation, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohammad Yasin Malik on Friday said Bhat’s struggle and sacrifices represent every “subjugated” human. In a statement, the party spokesman said that slain Muhammad Afzal Guru also trod his path and sacrificed his life for the […]
Srinagar: Former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah took a jibe at Governor Satya Pal Malik for his unnecessary interference in politics. In a tweet Omar said, “Governor Sb this is an unacceptable statement & an unnecessary interference in politics. At this rate it won’t be long before people stop taking Raj Bhavan seriously […]
