Horse trading for Srinagar Mayor gains momentum, BJP declares Mattu as Mayor

The horse-trading for Srinagar Mayor has gained momentum in the last few days as Peoples Conference (PC) and Congress are fast approaching independent candidates, offering them “profitable deals” to support their nominee. Talking to Kashmir Post, many independent candidates, who emerged as the single-largest group in Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) alleged that they were approached by various political parties that included Peoples Conference (PC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress to join hands with them in return of greater benefits. An independent candidate, who won from the outskirts of Srinagar,…

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Rain, Snow forecast for next 4 days across valley: MET

The Meteorological department on Tuesday issued an advisory for Jammu and Kashmir predicting moderate rain or snow over the state between October 31 and November 3, which could lead to temporary closure of highways. The advisory issued by Sonam Lotus, director Meteorological department said a spell of light to moderate rain and snow is likely over higher reaches of the mountainous state from the night of October 31 to November 3, with maximum intensity on November 1 and 2. The MET office said a fresh western disturbance is most likely…

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Suppression has become unbearable for people: Separatists discuss Valley situation

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday met at Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman’s Hyderpora residence and said they are going to have wide-range consultation with all sections of the society to frame a comprehensive joint strategy against “Indian suppression”, which has reached beyond tolerable levels. After being released from their prolonged house confinement and police custody, Mirwaiz and Malik held a meeting with Geelani at his Hyderpora residence. The three leaders had a thorough discussion on the prevailing situation in…

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