JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member Waheed Para on Wednesday raised in the assembly the issue of ban on two Jammu and Kashmir-based groups, seeking its revocation. The Centre on Tuesday banned two Jammu and Kashmir-based groups –Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen — for five years under the Unlawful Activities […]
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Waheed Para calls for reconstitution of human rights commission in J&K
JAMMU — PDP MLA from Pulwama Waheed Para on Monday called for the reconstitution of the Human Rights Commission in the region to address human rights issues, particularly in the wake of the recent killings in Kathua district. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks in the assembly, Para criticised the government’s handling of law and […]
Iltija Mufti alleges police bias, demands impartial probe in Kathua killings
JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Monday criticised the police handling of the recent killing of three civilians in Kathua, including a 14-year-old boy and demanded an impartial probe into the incident. Mufti expressed concern that the police are not behaving neutrally, citing the fact that BJP leaders were allowed to visit […]
PDP holds protest march over BJP leader’s remarks on 1931 ‘martyrs’, demands apology
SRINAGAR — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday held a protest march here against Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma over his remarks on the 1931 “martyrs” and sought an apology from the BJP legislator. Led by PDP leader Iltija Mufti, party leaders and activists marched from the party […]
Mining activities, large-scale development causing ecological destruction in J&K: Waheed Para
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party MLA Waheed Para on Wednesday said that they have sought an explanation from the government on the environmental impact of all ongoing projects in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that mining activities and large-scale development are causing ecological destruction in Jammu and Kashmir. Para further claimed that a […]
Mehbooba playing to press gallery, PDP responsible for Article 370 abrogation: NC
JAMMU — The National Conference on Tuesday slammed PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks on the lieutenant governor not mentioning a resolution on the restoration of Article 370 passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly during his address in the House and accused her of playing to the press gallery. The ruling party in […]
Mehbooba Mufti’s remarks on Omar Abdullah-led govt sparks row
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has come under heavy criticism from across party lines after accusing the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir of functioning as an ‘extension’ of the BJP. The National Conference (NC) and Congress strongly rebuked Mufti’s statements, asserting that they neither seek nor need her advice. […]
PDP slams NC for ‘validating’ Article 370 abrogation, urges CM to stand up for people’s rights
SRINAGAR — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the National Conference of “validating” the abrogation of Article 370 and urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to stand up for the rights and self-respect of his people. The former chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state also said its problems were […]
Mehbooba urges PDP MLAs to ensure resolution seeking holiday for ‘July 13 martyrs’ passed in House
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 […]
In letter to Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti seeks support for three proposed bills
JAMMU — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday wrote to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking his support for three private member bills to be tabled by legislators from her party in the upcoming Budget Session of the assembly. The bills forwarded by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLAs seek regularisation and recognition of […]







