The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) on Wednesday claimed that volatile situations were being created in Kashmir since 2014 floods to “suppress the economic growth of the state”. In a statement, issued here today, the KCCI said that “ever since 2014 floods, situations are being created on one pretext or the other to disrupt the peace, particularly in the Valley, which result in the death, maiming and blinding of a large number of people of all age groups.” The Chamber said that “uncalled for political statements and ill-timed…
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“You will see a transformed Kashmir in a year”: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that one will see a“transformed” Kashmir in a year “no matter how the change takes place”. “You will see a transformed Kashmir in a year. No matter how the change occurs, one thing is certain, that there will be a change in Kashmir in a year’s time,” he asserted. Singh said he “fully agrees” with Army chief General Bipin Rawat’s remarks about dealing sternly with those trying to hinder security forces from performing their duties in Kashmir. “Those doing such things will have…
Read MoreKashmir limps to normalcy post civilian killings, Mobile internet remains suspended
A semblance of normalcy returned to Kashmir Valley after two days of shutdown, which was called by separatist leadership in wake of killing of civilians who were shot dead by forces during by-election. The public transport were seen at large at roads as people came out to attend their offices and open their shops as no shutdown was call given by Hurriyat leadership. Meanwhile, the broadband services have been restored but mobile internet continues to remain suspended, as thirty-eight polling stations are going to re-poll in Budgam on April 13.…
Read MoreBajrang Dal activists brandish Swords, Trishul’s in Jammu: Hanuman Janmotsav
‘Will drive out Rohingya Muslims, Bangladeshis from Jammu’ Brandishing sharp edged weapons, Bajrang Dal activists Tuesday took out a rally in Old City Jammu to strengthen movement to evict Rohingya Muslim refugees from Jammu region. The rally started from Akhada near Tawi Bridge on the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav, where over 200 youth joined Bajrang Dal, in presence of senior saffron leaders. After the function was over, the Bajrang Dal activists took out a motorbike rally brandishing swards and trishuls. The activists took rounds of the City before the rally…
Read MoreDelhi HC rejects petition against J&K Special Status
Alludes to Supreme Court rejecting similar plea 3 years ago The Delhi High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against the validity of Article 370 of the Constitution under which Jammu and Kashmir enjoys special autonomous status. A Bench comprising Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath said it was dismissing the PIL as the Supreme Court had already rejected a similar plea. On July 11, 2014, the apex court had refused to entertain a PIL questioning the validity of Article 370. A three-member Bench headed by…
Read MoreRe-polling will trigger more violence and killings; Javaid Mustafa Mir
Expressing shock and resentment over the decision of Election Commission to go for re-polling in some parts of Central Kashmir, People’s Democratic Party legislator and former Minister Javaid Mustafa Mir Tuesday said that what was the fun of deferring polls in South Kashmir when ECI was intending to go for re-polling in Central Kashmir. “Like others, this decision of Election Commission has baffled me and I don’t understand why Election Commission wants to put people at risk,” Mir told local news agency adding that re-polling has enough potential to trigger…
Read MoreIndia and Pakistan should find a peaceful solution to Kashmir issue through dialogue: UN Secretary
“It is obviously an issue that he (Secretary General) is following…If we are able to say more, we shall be able to say more…I am not sure what coming to grip means. He is well aware of the issue.” Days after the United States offered mediation between India-Pakistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the need for India and Pakistan to find a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue through dialogue, his spokesperson said on Tuesday. As per the reports of PTI, Guterres’ spokesperson Stephane Dujarric dismissed claims that the…
Read MoreFor God’s sake please start talking: Yashwant Sinha
Modi’s offer to Kashmir youth fell very short I write with immense sadness about the prevailing situation in the valley of Kashmir. I have no doubt in my mind that the situation has been allowed to go from bad to worse while the rest of India remains in denial. Our indifference to the continued violence in the Valley and the loss of precious human lives there is a matter of great concern. When the Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Jammu to inaugurate the new Chenani-Nashri tunnel, I had hoped…
Read MoreRepoll in 38 Booths of Budgam on April 13, Omar Abdullah questions logic behind
Fool-proof security arrangements put in place to ensure peaceful voting: CEO Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Shantmanu, Tuesday reviewed the arrangements put in place for re-polling at 38 polling stations in district Budgam of Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency scheduled to be held on April 13. District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, SSP Budgam and other concerned were present at the meeting. The CEO said adequate security will be provided at all the 38 polling stations that are located at 32 different locations in district Budgam. He said foolproof arrangements of security have been…
Read MoreHolding by polls in May will hit Kashmir’s peak tourist season: Tourism Inc
‘Internet blockade affecting booking’; Operators mulling to write to ECI The decision to hold deferred by polls of the Anantnag parliamentary seat on May 25 is going to hit Kashmir’s peak tourism season, tour and travel operators here believe. Election Commission of India on Monday announced that by-polls for the Anantnag seat would be re-scheduled for May 25 after violence marked the voting for Srinagar by-polls on April 9. At least 8 people were killed and scores got injured in forces firing on the Election Day Sunday. Tour and travel…
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