Politics

Don’t generalise terrorism, Govt must answer: Tariq Hameed Karra on Red Fort blast

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hamid Karra on Monday condemned the recent terror attack involving Kashmiri doctors and cautioned against linking the incident to any particular community. Karra said the attack must be denounced “in the strongest words,” but warned that generalising it would be a grave mistake. “We […]

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Budgam outcome sign of public resentment, Nagrota result as expected: Tariq Hameed Karra

JAMMU — The Congress in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said the bypoll result in Budgam reflected “public resentment” over unfulfilled promises and dissatisfaction with the government’s performance while it termed the Nagrota outcome “as expected” as the seat was already with the BJP. On the Bihar election results, Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq […]

Politics

‘Arrogance is the recipe for disaster’, says Ruhullah Mehdi after NC’s defeat in Budgam by-poll

SRINAGAR — Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday shared a Quranic verse to offer an indirect response to the Budgam by-poll outcome, calling arrogance “a recipe for disaster” and urging humility and introspection. In a social media post, Mehdi quoted verse 146 from Surah Al-A‘raf, which warns against arrogance and ignoring signs. The […]

Jammu

Education most powerful tool for empowerment, key to J&K’s transformation: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir stands at the threshold of transformation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday emphasised that education is the most powerful tool for equity and empowerment and it must reach every corner of the Union territory. Addressing the 19th Special Convocation of the University of Jammu here, Abdullah said, “Jammu […]

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Culprits deserve strictest punishment, innocent Kashmiris should not be harassed: Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said those behind the Delhi blast should be given the strictest punishment, but emphasised that the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be branded as sympathisers of terrorism. The chief minister said only a few elements were responsible for disturbing peace and harmony […]

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Innocent family members must not be targeted: Mehbooba Mufti on Delhi blast probe

SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called for a transparent probe into the Delhi blast, however, she expressed concern, saying that innocent family members linked to the suspects were being harassed. Speaking at a party event here, Mehbooba condemned the incident and described it as heartbreaking. “I have no words […]

Kashmir

Police raids around 500 locations across Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Kashmir, carrying out raids at around 500 locations linked to terrorist associates, and persons affiliated with banned organisations, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in the valley, officials said. The raids were based on credible intelligence inputs indicating attempts by JeI-linked elements to revive their […]

Jammu

Over 13,600 rooftop solar systems installed in J&K; Over 5,400 households receive zero electricity bills

JAMMU — Over 13,600 rooftop solar systems have been installed in Jammu and Kashmir, with more than 5,400 households receiving “zero electricity bills’, officials said on Wednesday, adding that a target has been set to cover 83,500 households in the Union territory. This was revealed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo […]