JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not take advantage of the Pahalgam terror attack to press for restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood. “The security in Jammu and Kashmir is not the responsibility of the UT’s elected government. But I will not use this occasion to seek […]
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Abrogation of Article 370 more political than to curb militancy: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
JAMMU — Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has questioned the Centre’s motive behind the abrogation of Article 370, stating that the decision was more of a political move rather than an attempt to eliminate militancy in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly during a special session to address […]
J&K Assembly moves resolution denouncing Pahalgam attack, resolves to foster peace, harmony
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress. The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during […]
BJP legislators hold meet ahead of special session of legislative assembly in Jammu
JAMMU — BJP legislators on Sunday held a meeting here on the eve of a special session of the legislative assembly which was convened to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, a party spokesperson said. The meeting, chaired by J-K BJP president Sat Sharma, was held at the party headquarters […]
Omar Abdullah questions Pakistan’s offer to join ‘neutral’ probe into Pahalgam killings
RAMBAN — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned Pakistan’s offer to join any “neutral and transparent” probe into the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people on April 22. “The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt. […]
India will give befitting reply to people responsible for Pahalgam terror attack: Nadda
PUNE — BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday said India will give a “befitting” reply to those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 persons lost their lives earlier this week. Speaking to reporters here after offering prayers to Shrimant Dagadusheth Ganapati, Nadda said the entire country hopes that Prime Minister Narendra […]
Indus Water Treaty was ‘most unfair document’ to people of J&K: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan that has been put in abeyance by the Centre in the wake of the Pahalgam attack was the “most unfair document” to the people of the Union territory and they have never been in favour of it. […]
LG summons special session of assembly on April 28 to discuss Pahalgam attack
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned a one-day special session of the assembly on April 28 to discuss the Pahalgam attack, officials said on Friday. “I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under section 18(1) of […]
NC may approach SC if Centre implements ‘One Nation, One Election’: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the National Conference (NC) may approach the Supreme Court if the Centre implements the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) proposal in the country. “Let them (implement it). If there are any shortcomings and if you cannot rectify those through Parliament, then like we […]
National Conference dissolves Kashmir chapter of youth wing
SRINAGAR — Ruling National Conference on Monday disbanded the Kashmir chapter of its youth wing, with an aim to bring fresh faces to the fore. “As approved by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, province committee, zonal committees, district committees and block committees of Youth National Conference in Kashmir are disbanded with […]