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…
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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…
Srinagar, June 10 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Wednesday that he is deeply disturbed by the killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in police firing. Mirwaiz Umar wrote on X: “Deeply disturbed by the news coming from across the LoC. The killing of more than a dozen protesting civilians and police personnel is extremely sad. The Government there should know better than to use force to handle public grievances and demands in this manner. When pe…
Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Eid-ul-Adha prayers concluded peacefully throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as devotees came out in large numbers to pray, meet and greet each other at different Eidgahs across the union territory.Large Eid gatherings were held at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar and at all other district headquarters of Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla and Anantnag.In Jammu, Eid prayers were held at different mosques, while larger gatherings w…
Srinagar, May 24 (IANS) A minor girl was found murdered after reportedly being raped in J&K’s Budgam district on Sunday, police said.The 12-year-old girl had gone missing on Saturday and police found her body a short distance away from her home in the Galwanpora area of Budgam.”The body was found barely 200 metres away from her home. She had reportedly gone missing on Saturday,” a police official said.Police added that the girl was reported missing on Saturday evening. “A case of kidnappin…
Srinagar, May 22 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said on Friday that engagement is the only path to peace among nations, communities and people. Delivering the Friday sermons at the Jama Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar, Mirwaiz Umar said, “Today, as we gather at this historic pulpit of Jama Masjid, our hearts are filled with pain and disappointment that we were once again not allowed to visit Mazar-e-shuhuda Eidgah to pay tribute to our beloved …