JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Delhi on Monday to join the National Conference’s protest there demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The demonstration coincides with the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and will be led by the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. “Under the leadership of our president, […]
NEW DELHI — Activist Sonam Wangchuk who was taken to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and other medications despite signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities, hospital authorities said on Saturday. He is being continuously monitored and counselled to accept treatment in the interest of his health, […]
NEW DELHI — Sonam Wangchuk is weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration but is currently stable, Safdarjung Hospital said on Saturday. The activist was shifted to the government hospital early Saturday after his health deteriorated on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar here, with the police citing medical advice […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conference’s statehood protest in New Delhi, asserting that the movement was initiated by the grand old party. Addressing a press conference here, Karra said the NC has invited the Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, […]
NEW DELHI — AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at the Jantar Mantar on Thursday and expressed solidarity with his protest against alleged paper leaks, demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing the protest, Kejriwal said the Centre should listen to the youth, students and Wangchuk, asserting that their […]
NEW DELHI — Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ruled out ending his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals from political leaders and supporters, saying breaking the fast without any response from the government would send the wrong message. “If I eat, what message will go? The message to the government will be that there is no need […]
NEW DELHI — Activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 18th day of his hunger strike on Wednesday, as MPs cutting across party lines visited Jantar Mantar and founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of being “cruel” for refusing to meet him. The Ladakhi activist is under round-the-clock medical supervision. The CJP’s protest over alleged irregularities in […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the National Conference will proceed with its plan to protest the delay in restoring statehood in Delhi, despite the recent death of his uncle, Sheikh Mustafa Kamal. Abdullah earlier announced a fresh phase of protests beginning July 20 against the Centre in […]
KOLKATA — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday for his four-day diplomatic tour to India, with the city marking the opening leg of a visit that carries considerable political and historical resonance. His arrival in the eastern metropolis ended a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state last visited […]
TOKYO — The U.S., Japan, Australia and India will hold a meeting of foreign ministers of the ‘Quad’ grouping in New Delhi on May 26, Japan’s foreign ministry said on Friday. Japan’s top diplomat Toshimitsu Motegi will visit India for three days from Monday to attend the meeting, the ministry added. U.S. Secretary of State […]