Srinagar, July 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, said on Wednesday that he and his legislators will head to Delhi on July 19 even if permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar is denied.The NC has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, coinciding with the beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, to press for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar Abdul…
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Srinagar, July 13 (IANS) Authorities on Monday imposed partial restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city to maintain law and order in view of proposed processions and functions announced by various regional political parties, including the ruling National Conference, in connection with ‘Martyrs Day’.Police said restrictions have been imposed in five police station areas in the old city of Srinagar, including Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gung, Safa Kadal and Zadibal. Police said the restrict…
Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) A day ahead of July 13, authorities on Sunday sealed all routes leading to the martyrs’ graveyard in the old city area of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. July 13 was observed as a state holiday in Jammu and Kashmir until 2019, when Article 370 was abrogated and the erstwhile state was bifurcated into two Union Territories.On July 13, 1931, protesters stormed the Srinagar Central Jail, where a Pathan butler, Abdul Qadeer, was being tried for allegedly making a provocative …
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood? The timing certainly invites scrutiny. Barely days after a letter surfaced in which Abdullah was among the signatories urging New Delhi and Islamabad to end their “prolonged hostility”, arguing that it was denying millions of young people opportunities, pro…
Jammu, July 4 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), SP Vaid, on Saturday criticised the Union Territory government for approving a book that “glorifies extremists and separatist leaders” while welcoming the Centre’s designation of 23 individuals as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).Earlier on Saturday, the Union Home Minister’s Office said: “Out of the 23 terrorists announced today, 17 are Pakistani nationals and six ar…
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday called for responsible conduct from those in media or those using social media. Mirwaiz addressed the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid at Srinagar when he urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct.Referring to the sayings of the Prophet — “Beware, every one of you is a guardian/sh…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Reacting to a joint appeal by 117 eminent personalities from India and Pakistan urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue and restore diplomatic engagement, the BJP on Thursday reiterated that India’s stand remains unchanged that peace and terrorism cannot coexist. Responding to the appeal, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma said that while such initiatives are welcome, the same message should also be convey…
Jammu, July 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday criticised the writing of a joint letter by more than 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif, urging an end to continued hostility between the two countries, terming it as “hypocrisy”.The BJP leaders also added that the those urging to resume dialogue between the two nations should instead write to the United Nations on the alleged human right vi…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) With over 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan writing a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, urging an end to continued hostility between the two countries, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, who is among the signatories, on Wednesday said the objective was to strengthen people-to-people contact. Talking to IANS, Jha said: “Our intention has always been consistent, and I have both written and spoken about it clearly….
Srinagar, June 22 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday joined hundreds of devotees from different parts of the country at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmul town of Ganderbal district.The historic shrine witnessed a large gathering of Kashmiri Pandits and other devotees who travelled to the Valley to participate in the annual mela, one of the most important religious occasions for the community. Pilgrims began arriving at the shrine on Sunday, with many…