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BJP alleges discrimination in Santosh Trophy squad selection; Sports Council rejects charge

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Sunday demanded the resignation of Sports Minister Satish Sharma, alleging discrimination against the Jammu region in the selection of the squad for the Santosh Trophy football tournament. Alleging an “illegal and discriminatory” selection process, J&K BJP Spokesperson Rajni Sethi said, “Under the leadership of Prime […]

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Over 1,000 Congress members leave Jammu to join rally against ‘vote theft’ in Delhi on Dec 14

JAMMU — A contingent of 1,027 Congress leaders and activists left Jammu on Saturday to take part in the rally against the BJP government’s alleged “vote theft” at Delhi’s Ram Lila Maidan on December 14, a party spokesperson said. Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra flagged off a fleet of vehicles carrying the party […]

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Centre can’t claim normalcy in J&K without opening places closed post Pahalgam attack: CM Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the Centre cannot claim normalcy in the Union territory until the destinations, closed after the Pahalgam attack earlier this year, are reopened. He also called for a review of the decision to close several tourist spots after the attack. Speaking to the reporters […]