SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Authorities in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, imposed restrictions and denied permission to visit the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Nowhatta on the anniversary of July 13. In a post on X, Srinagar Police said the district administration has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that he was disallowed from offering prayers at Jamia Masjid and was placed under house arrest by authorities, fearing he might mention the martyrs of July 13, 1931, in his Friday sermon. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said, “Disallowed to go to […]
SRINAGAR — The BJP and the other parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday clashed over the killing of 20 protesters on July 13, 1931. More than 20 protesters were killed by the soldiers of the Dogra army on July 13, 1931 during an uprising against Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu and […]
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday hits out at BJP leader Sunil Sharma for making “outrageous” remarks against the “martyrs” of July 13, 1931. More than 20 unarmed protesters were killed by the soldiers of the Dogra army on July 13, 1931 during an uprising against Maharaja Hari Singh. Leader of […]
JAMMU — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti has urged the party’s three legislators to ensure that a resolution seeking a holiday in memory of the July 13 martyrs is the first to be passed during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. July 13 was observed as a public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir […]
SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor’s decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays. “Today’s list of holidays and the decision reflects the BJP’s disregard for Kashmir’s history and democratic struggle,” National Conference […]