JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and resolved to fight resolutely to defeat the nefarious designs to disturb communal harmony and hinder progress. The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during a special session of the […]
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Will not cite terror attack to push for statehood restoration: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he will not take advantage of the Pahalgam terror attack to press for restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood. “The security in Jammu and Kashmir is not the responsibility of the UT’s elected government. But I will not use this occasion to seek […]
Will strengthen people’s fight against terrorism: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would strengthen people’s crusade against terrorism as it can be defeated only by the cooperation of the public. Abdullah, however, cautioned that the government should avoid any step that will alienate the public. “Militancy or terrorism will finish when people are […]
Abrogation of Article 370 more political than to curb militancy: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
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 […]
J&K Assembly moves resolution denouncing Pahalgam attack, resolves to foster peace, harmony
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress. The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary during […]
J&K Assembly observed two-minute silence to pay homage to Pahalgam attack victims
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly observed two-minute silence on Monday to pay homage to the 26 people killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. As the House convened for a special session here, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather condemned the killing of innocent tourists from various parts of the country. “We pay homage to […]
BJP legislators hold meet ahead of special session of legislative assembly in Jammu
JAMMU — BJP legislators on Sunday held a meeting here on the eve of a special session of the legislative assembly which was convened to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, a party spokesperson said. The meeting, chaired by J-K BJP president Sat Sharma, was held at the party headquarters […]
PM Modi monitoring situation in Jammu and Kashmir post terror attack: Union minister
JAMMU — Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir post the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said whatever decision would be taken it would be in the best interest of the public. He said there is no need to worry or panic under the […]
Pahalgam attack: Three more houses razed in Kashmir; political parties tell Centre to be cautious
SRINAGAR — Authorities here have demolished the houses of three alleged active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir as security forces continued their crackdown on the terror ecosystem following the Pahalgam terror attack. With this, nine houses of suspected terrorists and overground workers of terror outfits have been razed so […]
CM supports decisive fight against terrorism, cautions harming innocents
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday supported decisive fight against terrorism and its origin but cautioned against any misplaced action that alienates people who have voiced their concerns over innocent killings after the Pahalgam terror attack. Abdullah’s remarks came amid a major crackdown on the terror ecosystem, including the blasting […]








