JAMMU — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said her party’s sole agenda is the restoration of peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue and development and unity of its regions. The former chief minister criticised the National Conference and the BJP for linking her proposal for granting divisional status to the Pir […]
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Valley incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits, people awaiting their return: Mehbooba Mufti
JAMMU — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said Kashmir is incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits and people of the Valley are eagerly awaiting their return. The former chief minister also suggested that reservation of two Assembly seats for Kashmiri Pandits would be preferable. “Kashmiri Pandits must take their own decision. We are eagerly […]
Farooq Abdullah trying to normalise ‘historic crime’, absolve himself, NC of guilt: BJP
JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday slammed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on the possible return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, accusing him of trying to normalise a “historic crime” and evade political responsibility for the exodus of the community. Former MLC and BJP spokesperson Girdhari […]
J&K CM meets Home Minister in Delhi, discuss various issues
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Monday where both leaders discussed various issued related to the Union territory. The Chief Minister’s Office said on X that the meeting took place in the national capital “to discuss various matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir”. The […]
Mehbooba Mufti advocates divisional status for Pir Panjal range, Chenab valley
JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for granting divisional status to the Pir Panjal and Chenab valley regions of Jammu and the creation of more districts to ensure better administrative outreach. Addressing the party’s public interaction programme ‘Gal Baat’ in Rajouri, she said Jammu and Kashmir has been going […]
Hindus-Muslim divide being created for electoral purposes: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday flagged growing religious polarisation in the country, alleging that hate politics was being fuelled for electoral gains, and questioned who was responsible for spreading divisive narratives in Jammu. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here, the former chief minister said the people […]
Kashmiri Pandits always welcome to return home: Farooq Abdullah as community observes 36th exodus day
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits are always welcome to return to their homes in the Valley, as the displaced community observed the 36th anniversary of their exodus in Jammu and reiterated demands for a comprehensive policy on their return and rehabilitation. However, the former chief minister expressed scepticism […]
Fresh spell of rain, snow likely in J&K from Jan 19: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a fresh spell of rain and snowfall from January 19 onwards, while the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy till then. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather on January 17 and 18 is […]
Delhi court seeks NIA’s response on Engineer Rashid’s plea to attend Budget Session of Parliament
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court on Friday sought a response from the NIA on a plea filed by jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid seeking to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament in custody. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma issued the notice to the National Investigating Agency (NIA) and posted the matter for […]
Security forces fully prepared to tackle emerging challenges in J&K: Atal Dulloo
JAMMU — Adversarial elements, including hostile forces from across the border, would attempt to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir but preparedness on the ground remains strong, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said. Dulloo said multiple challenges persist, ranging from infiltration attempts to weather-related and terrain-specific difficulties, which are often exploited […]







