Politics

Those who want to divide Jammu and Kashmir failed today: Farooq Abdullah

JAMMU — As government offices reopened in Jammu under the revived ‘Darbar Move’ tradition, National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said “those who wanted to divide Jammu and Kashmir have failed”. Abdullah asserted that the Union Territory stands united and must collectively move towards development. He was speaking to reporters […]

Kashmir

LG Sinha asks officials to adopt 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked officials to adopt a 360-degree approach to dismantle terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level meeting here to review the security situation in the Kashmir division. A spokesperson said the L-G asserted that officers should continuously assess the circumstances on the ground and remain prepared […]

Health

LG inaugurates 200-bedded Hospital in Srinagar, calls for public-private collaboration to strengthen healthcare in J&K

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve health outcomes and ensure access to quality healthcare for all. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 200-bedded Amandeep BR Medicity Hospital, established in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, at Tengpora-Bemina Bypass in […]

Politics

Read Nehru-Patel correspondence: Kharge to Modi on PM’s remarks on Kashmir’s accession

NEW DELHI — Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over his claim that Jawaharlal Nehru was not in favour of Kashmir’s accession to India and challenged him to read the correspondence between Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the issue, and review the Constituent Assembly discussions of the time. In […]

Kashmir

Yashwant Sinha-led Concerned Citizens’ Group meets Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Discusses J&K situation

SRINAGAR — Delhi-based Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) called on Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq here on Saturday. In a first such meeting after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, a CCG delegation led by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha and comprising retired air vice-marshal Kapil Kak, senior journalist Bharat Bhushan and social activist […]

Kashmir

Tourists visiting J&K must see Chrysanthemum Garden at Srinagar’s Botanical Garden: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the recently opened Chrysanthemum garden here would be a beautiful attraction for the tourists visiting the Valley in the autumn season. Abdullah, the president of the ruling National Conference (NC), visited the Valley’s first Chrysanthemum garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, at the […]

Jammu

Northern railway allots multipurpose stalls at six railway stations in J&K to boost non-fare revenue

JAMMU — In a major step toward enhancing non-fare revenue and improving passenger amenities, the northern railway has allotted multipurpose stalls (MPS) across six railway stations in Jammu and Kashmir, apart from the Second Luggage Rake (SLR) of a train, through a transparent e-auction process, officials said on Friday. According to officials, the multipurpose stalls […]