SRINAGAR — Condemning the recent Delhi blast, the PDP on Sunday called on the Centre to conduct a transparent probe and address the “growing alienation” in the valley, claiming there was a breakdown in communication between Kashmir and the rest of the nation. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation over […]
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Action affecting innocent kin of accused: Mehbooba Mufti on demolition of Delhi blast accused’s house
BUDGAM — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called out the demolition of the house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, saying action being taken against the friends and families of the terror suspects has created an atmosphere of fear in the valley. Emphasising that while her […]
J&K Bypoll: BJP wins Nagrota seat, PDP creates history in Budgam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The BJP on Friday clinched a landslide victory in the Nagrota Assembly by-poll, while the PDP created history by winning the Budgam seat for the first time. According to official data from the Election Commission of India, BJP candidate Devyani Rana won the Nagrota seat with 42,350 votes, securing a massive victory […]
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 […]
NC govt failed to fulfil promises even after one year in office; Omar Abdullah has nothing to show on governance: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the National Conference government in Jammu Kashmir of failing to fulfil its promises even after completing one year in office, claiming that it secured a large mandate in last year’s Assembly polls but has “nothing to show” when it came to governance or development. The former […]
‘J&K locked in cage’ since Article 370 abrogation, says Mehbooba Mufti; Calls for reopening cross-border routes from all sides
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday reiterated her call for restoration of revival of traditional trade routes “from all sides”, saying Jammu and Kashmir has been “locked in a cage” since the abrogation of Article 370. Mehbooba, a former J-K chief minister, said the matter goes beyond the question of statehood and must […]
Poll campaigns end in Budgam; NC, PDP hold roadshows on last day
SRINAGAR — The campaigning for Budgam assembly bypoll in Jammu and Kashmir came to an end on Sunday, even as the ruling National Conference and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party made last-ditch efforts to woo voters. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani joined party candidate Aga Syed Mehmood for a roadshow, […]
Attack on J&K’s special status started in 2015 when PDP formed govt with BJP: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — The attack on the special status of Jammu and Kashmir did not start in 2019 but in 2015 when the PDP formed a government with the BJP, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday. “The BJP has caused maximum damage to Jammu and Kashmir. Everything was snatched from us. The map has not […]
Fresh orders to restrict social media only in J&K, nowhere else in India: Waheed Para
SRINAGAR — PDP MLA Waheed Para on Wednesday said that while the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were fought to end silence, fear and suffocation, fresh orders were issued to monitor and restrict social media in the Union territory. “The election in Jammu & Kashmir was fought to end silence, fear, and suffocation. People […]
Filed PIL for shifting J&K prisoners in UT jails aimed at easing their families’ suffering: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said her petition to the high court for shifting prisoners of Jammu and Kashmir from outside the Union Territory (UT) to J-K was aimed at easing the suffering of their families. Talking to reporters here, Mehbooba said while the government has not provided accurate […]
