SRINAGAR — The BJP and the other parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday clashed over the killing of 20 protesters on July 13, 1931. More than 20 protesters were killed by the soldiers of the Dogra army on July 13, 1931 during an uprising against Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu and […]
JAMMU — National Conference MLA Ali Mohd Sagar on Wednesday advocated a dialogue with Pakistan to end “bloodshed” in Jammu and Kashmir, saying “the silence of graveyards should not be construed as peace”. Participating in discussions on the motion of thanks to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s address in the assembly, Sagar launched a scathing attack […]
RAMBAN (KIMS) — Taking strong action against the anti-national activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked an Over Ground Worker (OGW) under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Ramban district of Jammu division. The OGW namely Manzoor Ahmed @Furqan son of Ghulam Mohd Naik resident of Dalwah in Gool tehsil of Ramban district Ramban was booked […]
SHOPIAN (KIMS) — The Drugs Control department on Wednesday conducted inspection of medical shops in various villages of Shopian district and put two medical shops on show cause notice and disallowed the operation of another. “A team of officials from Drugs Control department headed by Assistant Drugs Controller Shopian conducted inspection of medical shops in […]
PESHAWAR — A city in northwestern Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Wednesday, a day after a twin suicide bombing targeted a military base and killed 18 people, including five soldiers. A militant group linked with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing in Bannu, which also left 42 wounded, some critically. Militants […]
NEW DELHI — Jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid on Wednesday sought custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament session, claiming he was not a security threat. Rashid’s counsel made the submission before additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh, who reserved the verdict for March 7 after hearing arguments on the plea. The plea […]
JAMMU — Congress chief whip Nizamuddin Bhat on Wednesday strongly advocated for formation of a House panel or an all-party delegation in Jammu and Kashmir to take up the issue of early statehood restoration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking during the discussion on the lieutenant governor’s address in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — J&K Police along with Army, CAPF, RPF, Fire & Emergency service in Kulgam conducted a mock drill exercise at Railway Station Wanpoh, Anantnag to evaluate emergency response mechanisms and readiness in handling critical situations. The mock drill was held to prepare field forces to respond promptly to any untoward incident especially of […]
JAMMU — The 38-day annual pilgrimage to 3,880 metres high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will commence on July 3, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. The decision to this effect was taken at the 48th board meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj […]
JAMMU — The BJP on Wednesday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly here after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather announced expunging of “derogatory remarks” of the leader of opposition about the July 13, 1931 “martyrs” amid pandemonium in the House. BJP leader and LoP Sunil Sharma made the remarks on the 1931 “martyrs” after […]