JAMMU — The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday said the people of J-K were “sandwiched between two power centres” in the absence of full-fledged statehood and accused the BJP of “double standards”. Addressing a gathering of Congress workers at Kathua to felicitate newly appointed office-bearers, Karra said the BJP […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to meet the protesting medical interns at the earliest and resolve their issues. “It is deeply painful to see young doctors who work exhausting 36-hour shifts, including through the night, caring for patients and saving lives, being forced […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday accused the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of orchestrating threats to Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley to continue depriving Jammu and Kashmir of its statehood. “Who is issuing the threats? Kashmiri Pandits hardly reside here now. All the top officers posted here are Hindus […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused the police and the administration of adopting different standards while dealing with protests by the BJP and the National Conference, claiming while the saffron leaders were escorted, those from his party were dragged. Talking to reporters, Abdullah said while police “facilitated” the BJP […]
PULWAMA — The Income Tax Department, Udhampur, on Wednesday organised an Income Tax Awareness Programme at the Industrial Growth Centre, Lassipora, Pulwama, with the aim of creating greater awareness among taxpayers, industrialists, business owners and other stakeholders about income tax provisions and compliance requirements. The programme was held at the Conference Hall of the Industrial […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 335 newly selected Medical Officers, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the newly appointed Medical Officers, the Chief Minister said their deployment would further strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and underserved areas. He urged […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Ajay Kumar, a Junior Assistant posted in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General), Jammu, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. According to the ACB, a complaint was received alleging that Kumar had demanded ₹20,000 from the complainant for issuing a […]
SRINAGAR — As the BJP and NC held counter protests here, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting double standards on protests by various political parties. “The very same police that won’t allow PDP to step outside its office to hold a peaceful protest on public issues have […]
SRINAGAR — The BJP on Wednesday held a protest against the Jammu and Kashmir government, with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Sunil Sharma, daring Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to resign from his Ganderbal seat and seek a fresh mandate on the issue of statehood restoration. Carrying placards, BJP leaders and hundreds of workers assembled […]
SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday stopped a protest march by the National Conference from proceeding towards the BJP headquarters in Jawahar Nagar to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. National Conference (NC) ministers, MLAs, leaders and workers assembled near the Gindun Sports Complex in Rajbagh and tried to march towards the […]