NEW DELHI — On the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday took a swipe at the government, saying the “culture of forcing silence” and branding people “anti-nationals” is a dangerous trend that will finish our democracy and destroy the Constitution. In his message on Ambedkar Jayanti, Kharge also alleged […]
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RSS leader Ram Madhav sends legal notice oo former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik
NEW DELHI — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Ram Madhav on Thursday sent a legal notice to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik, who alleged that he (Ram Madhav) was involved in corruption. Madhav through legal notice stated, “Malik made untrue and defamatory statements to stay relevant in a political circle” Ram Madhav, Rashtriya Karyakarini […]
Reconsider decision to blacklist contractors: Mehbooba to LG
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to blacklist acontractors for their alleged links to militants was “arbitrary” and appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider it. In a letter to Sinha, she said the previous governments in J and K had created a rehabilitation policy […]
‘Suit-boot’ govt’s only target is to fill coffers of ‘friends’: Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI — The Congress on Thursday attacked the Centre over the reported fall in incomes of the poor and the middle class, with Rahul Gandhi alleging that no matter how much the public is suffering from inflation and unemployment, the “suit-boot” government’s only target is to fill the coffers of “friends”. Gandhi posted a […]
Irfan Manhas chaired public outreach programme at Imamsahab Shopian
SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Apni Party held a Public Outreach Programme at Narvani, Imamsahab Shopian which was presided by DDC Vice-Chairman and Party General Secretary Youth Wing Irfan Manhas. Manhas was warmly welcomed by the locals as they gave him rousing reception. Irfan Manhas spoke on the said ocassion where he laid emphasis on empowerment of […]
Junaid Mattu resigns from Apni Party, extends support to successor
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Junaid Mattu, Mayor of Srinagar and Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party leader has resigned as the Youth President of the party. Mattu, in a tweet on Monday informed about his resignation from the party. Mattu said that he has tendered his resignation from the post of youth president of Apni Party. “Have tendered […]
Consultations going on for change of rules on identifying Fake News: Kiren Rijiju
SRINAGAR — Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said amendments to the rules for determining fake news, false news and misrepresentation have been put through a consultation process, but need a lot of deliberations before being enforced. “We are looking towards making certain amendments in the entire election process. I cannot give any commitment […]
DDC member resigned from Azad-led DPAP
SRINAGAR — A District Development Council (DDC) member has resigned from Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Anayat Ullah Rather, a District Development Council (DDC) member of Frisal area of Kulgam district has resigned from the basic membership of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), news […]
Congress approves Fayaz Ahmad Dar as district president Pulwama, says Jaan’s statement misleading
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Reacting to the resignation of Former Congress Worker Umer Jaan, Senior Congress Leader Mohd Anwar Bhat Friday strongly refutes Jaan’s claim to have held the position of Pulwama District Congress President. Bhat also confirmed that Fayaz Ahmad Dar is approved District Congress Committee President Pulwama. In a statement, Senior Congress Leaders said […]
Azad’s close aide resigns from DPAP in Budgam
SRINAGAR — A close aide of Ghulam Nabi Azad from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district has resigned from the basic membership of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). While confirming the resignation, Zahid Hussain Jan as per news agency KDC said, I along with Municipal Chairman Budgam and 20 municipal councillors of Budgam district have resigned […]