Jammu, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, said on Monday that he does not believe that Kashmiri Pandits will ever return permanently to the Valley. “They may come as visitors, but I don’t think Kashmiri Pandits will ever return permanently to the Valley,” Farooq Abdullah told reporters here.He, however, added that the displaced Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes.Emphasising that the Valley is th…
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New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented traditional Indian gifts to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he welcomed the UAE leader and his family at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. PM Modi gifted the President of UAE a royal carved wooden jhula (swing), a beautifully carved wooden swing from Gujarat that sits at the heart of many Gujarat family homes. It is hand-carved with detailed floral and traditional designs, showing skilled craftsmanship….
Mumbai Jan 18 (IANS) The unit of show Tumm Se Tumm Tak that stars actress Niharika Chouksey was recently shooting in Kashmir.Sharing sheer thrill and excitement, the actress Niharika Chouksey who plays the lovable Anu in the show said, “Our Kashmir trip is going amazingly well. We are here for another three days, and this schedule is going to be very special because it will showcase one of the most awaited moments of the show – the proposal of Anu and Arya.”She added, “In the upcoming epis…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Thirty-five years is a long time in the life of a nation. It is long enough for governments to change, for narratives to be rewritten, and for uncomfortable truths to be buried under layers of convenient silence. But for a community driven out of its homeland solely because it was Hindu, time has not softened the pain – it has only deepened the wound.Three-and-a-half decades after the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits, the questions remain unanswered. Not because the answer…
Srinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Massive post-Friday prayer protests broke out in different parts of Kashmir to show solidarity with Iran and to condemn Israel.A large demonstration was taken out today after Friday prayers in Budgam town as hundreds of Muslims gathered to express solidarity with Iran, the Iranian people, and with Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei.The protesters strongly condemned what they described as systematic and deliberate attempts by the United States and Israel to foment unrest and de…
United Nations, Jan 16 (IANS) India has slammed Pakistan for misusing the concept of self-determination to attack democratic and pluralistic nations by harping on Kashmir with falsehoods.“At a time when member states have to rise beyond their narrow considerations, Pakistan continues to misuse all platforms and processes in the UN to drive their divisive agenda”, Eldos Punoose, a counsellor at India’s UN Mission, said on Thursday at the General Assembly.“The right to self-determination i…
Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the safety of students from the union territory currently studying in Iran.The CM said on X, “Just spoke to EAM about the evolving situation in Iran. He shared his assessment of the ground situation & the plans that the External Affairs Ministry is working on. I’m grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests &am…
Srinagar, Jan 15 (IANS) Unabated cold accompanied by chilly winds blowing into the plains from mountains continued in Kashmir on Thursday and Jammu city also reeled under unprecedented chilly weather.The maximum temperature was 7.4 degrees Celsius in Jammu on Wednesday, while the minimum was 4.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday.With just a gap of 3 degrees between the maximum and minimum temperatures, Jammu city is witnessing unprecedented cold weather, made worse by fog that continued throughout the…
Srinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) An extreme dry chill continued in Kashmir on Wednesday, with Srinagar city recording minus 5.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.Almost all water taps, road puddles, ponds and other small water bodies were frozen in the morning, while the Dal Lake was frozen in parts.Roads have become slippery, especially in the mornings, and pedestrians and motorists avoid venturing out in the morning unless some emergency arises.The clear night sky has led to further lowering o…
Jammu, Jan 14 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other top officials are arriving here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to review security in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said the meeting is being held in the winter capital, Jammu, to review overall security in the union territory and the latest Pakistani attempts to push infiltrators across the border and drone activity along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB)“The …