JAMMU — Democratic Azad Party (DAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad has formed various teams for submitting proposals for constituting zonal and district committees of the party ahead of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The six panels having senior leaders as members were asked to complete the exercise of their respective zones within 10 […]
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Election announcement soon after final voter list is prepared: Home Minister Amit Shah
SRINAGAR — Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday said that announcement with regard to elections in J&K will be made once the final voter list and other preparations are completed. He also lashed out at National Conference and PDP stating that Abdullah and Sons and Mufti and Co are responsible for the killing of 42000 […]
42K people lost lives in militancy in J&K over years, security forces in full control of situation now: Amit Shah
JAMMU — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 42,000 people lost their lives to militancy in Jammu and Kashmir over the years but security situation has improved now to such an extent that no one dares to call a hartal or indulge in stone-pelting. Shah also said the Modi government wants to end […]
After Article 370 rollback, J&K most secured place, says Amit Shah in rally at Rajouri
RAJOURI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said that post abrogation of Article 370, J&K has emerged as the ‘most secured place’ as the militancy related incidents are all time low. He said a sustained drive launched by Prime Minister Narendera Modi against militants and Hurriyat bore fruit and stones in the hands of […]
Amit Shah’s rallies in Rajouri, Baramulla to be grand, historic: Ravinder Raina
SRINAGAR — BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir president, Ravinder Raina on Monday said that the rallies to be addressed by Union Home Minister, Amit Shah in Rajouri-Poonch and North Kashmir will be grand and historic in nature. Talking to reporters here, Raina claimed that a sea of people will participate in the twin rallies of Amit […]
Amit Shah on 3-day J&K visit from Monday
SRINAGAR — Union home minister Amit Shah will begin his three-day packed schedule visit to Jammu and Kashmir on October 3. Officials said the Union Home Minister has a busy schedule ahead of him during his visit to the Union Territory. “The Union Home Minister will arrive in Jammu around 5 p.m. tomorrow (Monday). He […]
We pledge to unite India like Mahatma Gandhi united country against injustice: Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, and said on this occasion “we pledge to unite India” in the same manner the Father of the Nation had united the country against injustice. “Bapu taught us to walk on the path of truth and non-violence. […]
Ghulam Nabi Azad elected chairman of Democratic Azad Party
JAMMU — Former Chief Minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state Ghulam Nabi Azad has been elected the chairman of his newly formed Democratic Azad Party (DAP), a party leader said on Saturday. A resolution to this effect was passed at a founder members session, which was held both in Jammu and Srinagar, the […]
Ban on PFI cannot be supported: Owaisi
HYDERABAD — AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said though he always opposed the Popular Front of India’s approach, the ban on the radical outfit cannot be supported. The PFI, which has allegedly been involved in violence and has “links” with global terror groups like ISIS, was banned by the Centre on Wednesday along with […]
Elections in J&K expected to be held in Mar-Apr next year: Ashok Koul
BANDIPORA — Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that elections in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to be conducted in March-April next year after the publication of final electrical roll in November 25 this year. Talking to reporters here, Koul said that January and February are not suitable for elections […]









