New Delhi: History often remembers a single day that changes the course of generations. For Jammu and Kashmir, 13 July 1931 was one such day. The firing outside the Central Jail in Srinagar was not merely an unfortunate incident in which 22 protesters lost their lives. It marked the beginning of a psychological, political and social divide that gradually transformed the character of Kashmir. The consequences of that day reached far beyond the Valley, influencing the politics of the princely stat…
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Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, the veteran National Conference (NC) leader, former Minister and younger brother of NC President Farooq Abdullah, passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city. He was admitted to Paras super speciality hospital in Srinagar where he breathed his last on Tuesday afternoon.He was the son of the legendary Kashmiri leader Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and the uncle of present Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.Sheikh Mustaf…
Srinagar, July 11 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Vice President of ruling National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, on Saturday alleged a conspiracy to break his party and claimed that MLAs were being offered Rs 20-30 crore each and the promise of statehood, to bring down his government.”When offers of money and ministerial posts failed, attempts are now being made behind closed doors to lure our MLAs. I will ensure the BJP cannot make a backdoor entry here,” CM Abdullah said.He …
Jammu/Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) The main 77th Republic Day event in J&K on Monday was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, where the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the parade.The L-G paid tribute to freedom fighters and the architects of the country’s Constitution.He highlighted their vision, courage and sacrifice to shape the India of our dreams.The L-G commended the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police for their unwav…