JAMMU — The National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party reacted strongly to the State Investigation Agency’s raid at the Kashmir Times office here on Thursday, terming it an attempt to exert pressure on the media. Both parties alleged that the action represented a broader pattern of intimidation targeting independent media in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah should take up with the Centre the issue of alleged harassment faced by people of Jammu and Kashmir outside the Union territory in the aftermath of the November 10 Red Fort blast. “People across the country are angry over the blast in […]
JAMMU — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday heard the arguments on a petition filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking the return of undertrial prisoners from J-K lodged in jails outside the Union territory. The high court examined submissions on whether the continued detention of these prisoners in distant […]
SRINAGAR — With security agencies carrying out extensive raids in Kashmir in connection with the “white collar” terror conspiracy case, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said the common people should not be collectively punished for someone’s mistake. She also called for thorough investigations into the accidental blast at Nowgam police station, saying there were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]