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 […]
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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 […]
Amit Shah doesn’t deserve to continue as home minister: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
SRINAGAR — The Congress on Tuesday said Amit Shah does not deserve to continue as the home minister of the country and should either resign or be sacked for his “hatred” towards the Constitution and its chief architect Bhimrao Ambedkar. “The whole country, the Congress party and the INDI alliance are together demanding that Amit […]
NC MLA hits out at party MP for taking part in protests against reservation policy
SRINAGAR — In a sign of unease in the National Conference after its MP Aga Ruhullah joined a protest against the reservation policy, NC legislator Salman Sagar on Tuesday said he has hurt the party’s interests by providing a platform to its “enemies”. “What he (Aga Ruhullah) did was wrong. In my opinion, it should […]
NC leader holds protests demanding rationalisation of reservation in J&K
SRINAGAR — NC leader and Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday led a peaceful protest outside the residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to support the demand for rationalisation of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir. The firebrand leader had on Sunday announced that he will be joining the peaceful protests against […]
NC dismisses as ‘unfounded’ Mehbooba Mufti’s claims of ration card cancellations
SRINAGAR — The National Conference on Saturday dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s claims that ration cards of thousands of people below the poverty line were cancelled as “unfounded” and a “desperate ploy” to stay in the spotlight. In a statement, the party’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said such “baseless accusations” had no place in the realm of […]
Cancellation of 1.27 lakh ration cards in J&K ‘unwarranted and cruel’: Iltija Mufti
SRINAGAR — The Peoples’ Democratic Party on Friday said the cancellation of more than 1.27 lakh ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir was “unwarranted and cruel”, and asked the government to revisit the move. In a post on X, party leader Iltija Mufti said the ration card holders were people living below the poverty line […]
DPAP Jammu Central Zone vice president joins BJP along with supporters
JAMMU — In a setback to the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), founded by Ghulam Nabi Azad, its vice president for the Jammu Central Zone joined the BJP on Friday, accompanied by scores of supporters. Welcoming Kamalpreet Singh into the party, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Sat Sharma said, “The BJP is the only party […]
Congress protests for second day in Jammu demanding Amit Shah’s resignation
JAMMU — Intensifying its agitation against the BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress continued protests for the second consecutive day by organizing a protest rally here on Friday and demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation over his remarks on B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress reiterated its demand for a public […]
Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah, seeks timeline for early statehood restoration
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah here to discuss a range of key issues, including the early restoration of statehood, officials said. This is Abdullah’s second meeting with the Union minister after taking over as the first chief minister of the Union […]