SRINAGAR — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday criticised reports that train passengers travelling to and from Kashmir are required to mandatorily deboard at Katra due to security concerns, calling the move a needless inconvenience to the people. The party described the decision as an unnecessary burden on the people of the valley and […]
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J&K’s electricity given to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh by LG: Farooq Abdullah
KATHUA — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the administration, alleging that Jammu and Kashmir’s electricity has been diverted to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, leaving the people of the Union Territory to suffer. Abdullah reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
Want to work with Delhi to resolve J&K problems; INDIA bloc permanent: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party does not intend to “fight” New Delhi to collaborate with the central government to address the pressing issues of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing concerns about the unity within the INDIA bloc, Abdullah said the alliance is not just about contesting elections, but it […]
If INDIA bloc was only for parliamentary polls, better wind it up: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Asserting that there was no time limit attached to the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed dismay over the lack of clarity regarding its leadership and agenda, saying the alliance should be wound up if it was meant only for the parliamentary elections. Abdullah said the Aam […]
Farooq Abdullah slams BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks on Atishi, Priyanka
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks on Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were “inappropriate” and “unfortunate” and reflected his “narow mindset”. Ramesh Bidhuri, BJP’s candidate from the Kalkaji seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, sparked a controversy on Sunday when […]
War of words breaks out between Omar Abdullah, party colleague Ruhullah Mehdi
SRINAGAR — A war of words broke out between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his party’s Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday over the latter participating in an anti-reservation protest outside the former’s residence here last month. At a media interaction here, Abdullah said he expects Mehdi to hold a […]
National Conference running visionless, directionless government in J&K: BJP
JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Wednesday hit out at the National Conference for running a “visionless and directionless government” in the Union Territory, accusing it of failing to address critical public issues such as water, electricity and jobs shortages, tourism, and key development projects. The saffron party expressed confidence in its […]
NC govt has failed on every front & existed only on paper: BJP leader Altaf Thakur
SRINAGAR — The BJP on Wednesday alleged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government has “failed on every front” and existed only on paper. “It has almost been three months that the NC government has been in power, but they have failed on every front. They have failed to keep their guarantees which they […]
NC flags excluding Sheikh Abdullah’s birth anniversary, July 13 from holiday list
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 […]
Umer Jaan criticizes Waheed Para and Iltija Mufti over neglect of local issues amid Gupkar protests
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Congress District President Pulwama, Umer Jaan, has sharply criticized MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Para, and PDP leader Iltija Mufti for neglecting the pressing issues of their respective constituencies while participating in protests over the reservation policy at Gupkar, Srinagar. Jaan urged Waheed Para to prioritize resolving the local grievances of Pulwama […]