JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Amarnath pilgrimage had always been facilitated by Kashmiri Muslims and would continue to do so in the future. Abdullah made the remarks in response to Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma’s claim that the government’s special provision for improving facilities for the Amarnath […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on the Motion of Lieutenant Governor’s Address in the assembly, Abdullah said Article 370 was not specifically mentioned in the address […]
JAMMU — Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said following the abrogation of Article 370 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership , Jammu and Kashmir’s “destiny” has changed, paving the way for peace and development in the region. Rijiju, in a reference to assembly polls in Bihar, said there is “Modi wave” across the country, […]
By Aditya Rangroo Six years after the central government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the restoration of peace, influx of tourism, and large-scale developmental activities are among the major accomplishments of the government. After nearly four decades of turmoil, the valley is witnessing a changed […]
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 […]
JAMMU — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Monday demanded the NC and its president Farooq Abdullah clarify ex-RAW chief A S Dulat’s claim in his latest book that the senior Abdullah would have “helped” pass the proposal to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir’s special status had he been taken into confidence. Describing the revelation made in […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the National Conference, claiming that the ruling party is afraid of talking about Article 370 and is running the BJP agenda in Jammu and Kashmir. She asked the people to strengthen her party as “it not only wants to become the voice […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said she was not surprised by the revelations made by ex-RAW chief A S Dulat in his latest book about National Conference president Farooq Abdullah “privately’ supporting the abrogation of Article 370. “Dulat’s revelations are nothing new for me. This father-son duo (Farooq Abdullah and […]
JAMMU — The National Conference on Tuesday slammed PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks on the lieutenant governor not mentioning a resolution on the restoration of Article 370 passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly during his address in the House and accused her of playing to the press gallery. The ruling party in […]
JAMMU — Jammu & Kashmir Peoples’ Conference (JKPC) president and MLA Sajad Gani Lone staged a walk out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday after his motion for amendments regarding Article 370, police verification and alleged rigging in 1987 elections was disallowed by the Speaker. Immediately after the question hour ended in the […]
