New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) As National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, reached out to INDIA bloc leaders and other political parties seeking support for the party’s proposed protest demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the BJP on Friday termed the move an attempt to divert attention from the party’s failures and unfulfilled promises. The development comes days after J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, intensified his demand for the restoration of s…
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Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Friday that it has charged Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah among six other separatists for the 1996 Srinagar violence. A press release by the NIA said the agency has chargesheeted six senior leaders of the separatist Hurriyat Conference in connection with a 1996 case of mob violence and indiscriminate firing on police personnel in Srinagar (J&K). The chargesheet, filed on Friday before the NIA Special Court, Jam…
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS) Over 1.60 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the holy cave shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) as another batch of 8,796 pilgrims left the Valley from Jammu on Friday.Officials said that since this year’s Yatra started on July 3, more than 1.60 Yatris had darshan while the ninth batch left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley this morning.Of these 3,350 yatris left Jammu in one escorted convoy for Baltal base camp at 2.42 a.m., while the …
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) ‘Main Wapas Aaunga’ debutant Harshul Kaul has opened up about his admiration for Vedang Raina and the pride he feels seeing the young actor achieve success at such an early stage of his career. Coming from a Kashmiri Pandit family, Harshul shared that Vedang’s journey has become a proud moment for the community and has inspired many. Harshul, who played Raina’s best friend Aftab in the movie, ‘Main Wapas Aaunga,’ told IANS, “A lot of people have reached out pe…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi recently revisited her roots in Kashmir during the promotions of her film “Baby Do Die Do.” Sharing her special connection with the valley, the actress revealed that Kashmir is her nanihal, as her mother belongs to the region. Huma expressed gratitude for the love and warmth she received during her visit, calling it a memorable experience for her and her team.Taking to Instagram, she shared several videos and photos from her visit and wrote, “What…
Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Three CRPF troopers were injured when their vehicle was hit by another vehicle in the Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar, J&K Police said on Wednesday, adding that the driver involved has been arrested.The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were deployed for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area. The injured paramilitary personnel belonged to the D Company of the force’s 148th Battalion.A police official said the driver…
Pahalgam, July 6 (IANS) The Shri Amarnath Yatra continued smoothly on Monday as the fifth batch of pilgrims departed from Jammu for Srinagar amid rain and tight security arrangements, while devotees also began their onward journey from the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam, Kashmir, towards the holy cave shrine.At Pahalgam, pilgrims expressed gratitude and devotion as they began the arduous trek to the holy cave of Amarnath.Speaking to IANS, a devotee said, “…I pray that, by God’s grace, these …
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) As against the previous decision, authorities said on Saturday that no full closure of Srinagar international airport will take place this year. Taking to social media platform X, Srinagar airport officials said: “Passengers are advised that there will be no full airfield closure at Srinagar Airport this year.””Airport operations will continue on all days with operational/watch hours from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs. Night closures for runway maintenance will continue until Octo…
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…
Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) J&K Crime Branch said on Friday that it has filed a charge sheet against an educational consultancy operator in a fake jobs and forged visas fraud case involving lakhs of rupees. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, Crime Branch, J&K, has filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 67/2021 under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC against Fayaz Ahmad Zarger, son of Mohd. Shafi Zarger, resident of Qutub Din Pora, Aali Kadal, Jamia Masjid, Srinagar, before the court of the Chie…