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Hope probe into Nowgam Police Station blast ascertains its cause: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that the probe into the Nowgam police station accidental blast will provide answers to the questions surrounding the unfortunate incident that claimed nine lives. Speaking to reporters after visiting a hospital here to inquire about those injured in the accidental blast on […]

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Ruhullah hits back at Omar’s ‘political suicide’ remark, says fight is for people’s rights, not power

BUDGAM — Member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency and National Conference (NC) leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday said that he is neither concerned about becoming an MLA nor interested in the Union Territory’s Assembly. Aga was reacting to the party’s Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark that he had […]

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Uzair Nisar Dahal appointed State Social Media incharge of BJP Kisan Morcha J&K

SRINAGAR —vThe BJP Kisan Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, on Sunday announced the appointment of Uzair Nisar Dahal as its new State Social Media Incharge. In his new role, Dahal will oversee the Kisan Morcha’s digital outreach, communication strategies, and social media campaigns across J&K. He will focus on highlighting farmer-related issues, publicising government […]

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Action affecting innocent kin of accused: Mehbooba Mufti on demolition of Delhi blast accused’s house

BUDGAM — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called out the demolition of the house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, saying action being taken against the friends and families of the terror suspects has created an atmosphere of fear in the valley. Emphasising that while her […]

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This won’t stop terrorism, only increase resentment: Omar Abdullah on Delhi blast accused’s house demolition

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the demolition of the house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, saying such actions would do little to curb terrorism and instead risked deepening public resentment. Adullah made the statement on the sidelines of the […]

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Don’t generalise terrorism, Govt must answer: Tariq Hameed Karra on Red Fort blast

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hamid Karra on Monday condemned the recent terror attack involving Kashmiri doctors and cautioned against linking the incident to any particular community. Karra said the attack must be denounced “in the strongest words,” but warned that generalising it would be a grave mistake. “We […]