Year: 2017

Mehbooba Mufti wants to run with hare, hunt with hounds: Omar Abdullah

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Slams CM’s move to reach out to both New Delhi, parties in Kashmir As the clamour over the possible scrapping of Article 35-A grows in the Kashmir valley, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti of being in a dilemma and said she wanted to “run with the hare and hunt with the hounds”. The National Conference working president in his hard-hitting commentary against Mehbooba said she wanted to “govern with the BJP and opposed their politics with us”. “That is the crux of her…

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Ready to quit assembly, join Hurriyat: Er Rasheed

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Independent legislator and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) chairman Er Rasheed on Thursday offered to resign from assembly and join united Hurriyat “for the larger Kashmir cause of right to self determination”. Rasheed made the remarks during a press conference in Srinagar in response to Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s call to pro-India politicians to join the Hurriyat. “It is not time to blame each other but work for resolution of Kashmir dispute and stop New Delhi from its utterances and efforts, it is indulged in changing the dispute…

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Mehbooba Mufti likely to meet PM Modi today in Delhi over Article 35A Row

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi today “to seek his help” in defending the special status of the state, a media report said. “Mehbooba Mufti is expected to reach Delhi on Thursday to seek Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support in defending a constitutional provision that bars outsiders from owning property in the state,” reported NDTV.com. The reported meeting comes days after Mehbooba met Opposition National Conference President Farooq Abdullah amid a debate on Article 35-A. Earlier, she had warned…

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Muslims Insecurity, Triple Talaq, Kashmir Imbroglio; Hamid Ansari steers political debate

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Ansari’s remarks drew political reactions, with the ruling BJP accusing him of playing ‘Muslim politics’. In his final interview as the Vice President of India, Dr Hamid Ansari did not refrain from expressing his opinion on a range of topics affecting the national political discourse. From ‘insecurity creeping among minorities’ to the politicisation of triple talaq, and the current imbroglio in Kashmir, Ansari gave his insights which were at variance with the stance adopted by the ruling government. Here are the highlights from his interview to Rajya Sabha TV: On…

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Jhelum cruise showcases old city’s heritage

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Trial run started on July 12, service likely to give a boost to tourism Even as the government’s plan of a water transport service is yet to see the light of day, the Jhelum cruise has been making travellers discover Srinagar’s rich heritage. The cruise offers glimpses of old heritage buildings and ancient structures of Khanqah-e-Moula, Hanuman Temple, Badshah’s tomb and Hazrat Bulbul Shah shrine on the banks of the Jhelum. “It is just a trial run at present. The cruise is showcasing Srinagar’s heritage,” said Ufair Ajaz, vice-president, business…

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7 Dead, 10 Injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge in Reasi

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Seven persons were killed and ten others injured in a road accident in Mahore tehsil of Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Reports said that a tempo, bearing registration number JK02 AT-0730, rolled down near Shishi Nallah, resulting into on spot death of seven persons. They said one person is feared to have drowned in the nallah and ten other suffered injuries. The tempo was on way to Mahore from Buddan when the mishap took place around 8:45 am. More details are awaited.  

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Jammu Region divided over abrogation of Article 35A

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Stand united in opposing its abrogation: Pir Panjal lawyers to people NPP demands revocation, stage protest Divided versions regarding the proposed revocation of Article 35 (A) are emerging from Jammu region with the lawyers from the Pir Panjal region vowing to oppose the move tooth and nail while the National Panthers Party demanded its immediate revocation. Appealing people of Jammu and Kashmir to get united and stop Government of India from scrapping Article 35 A that bars a non-state subject from purchasing land and acquire job in Jammu and Kashmir,…

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Article 35A is unconstitutional : BJP

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The BJP today accused Kashmir-centric parties of misleading citizens on various issues, including Article 35A. The party observed that the stand of these parties exposed their double standard on this issue. “Article 35A is an unconstitutional provision of law, finds no place in the Constitution and is supposed to be in operation without being passed in the Parliament of India. It is a great paradox that some Article is being discussed in public domain without understanding its legal position,” said BJP spokesman Arun Gupta, in a statement issued here today.…

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Scrap Art 35A and get ready for battle: Farooq Abdulla to Center

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NC chief says joining the fight upto Hurriyat ‘It will affect Jammu more than Kashmir’ National Conference President and three-time chief minister, Farooq Abdullah warns New Delhi of dire consequences if the Supreme Court abrogates Article 35-A that provide special rights and privileges to Jammu Kashmir residents. In the first part of the free-wheeling interview the veteran politician shares his views on how bad things can get for New Delhi and in Jammu Kashmir if the apex court abrogates the law extended to J&K through a constitution order in 1954.…

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Mehbooba Mufti, Farooq Abdullah discuss ways to protect Article 35A

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Amid growing controversy over the attempts of the revocation of Article 35A, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti called on National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah at his residence here today. “The CM discussed the current political situation in the state with the NC president,” NC spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu said. Mattu said the significant part of the meeting was taken up discussing ways to protect Article 35A. “Farooq suggested that the CM should consult other parties with an aim to create a wider consensus amongst like-minded parties in this battle to…

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