Arun K Chibber, prominent J&K BJP leader quits party over ‘Neglect and Humiliation’

Arun K Chibber, prominent J&K BJP leader quits party over 'Neglect and Humiliation'

BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit publicity secretary Arun K Chibber announced his resignation. He remained associated with the party for over 40 years. He said the old workers who gave their “blood and sweat” for the party are being “neglected”. BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit publicity secretary Arun K Chibber announced his resignation from the basic membership of the party on Saturday over alleged neglect and humiliation. Addressing a press conference here, the 65-year-old Chibber said he “remained associated with the party for over 40 years, working with full dedication…

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As minimum temp goes up, little respite from cold in Kashmir, Valley may witness light to moderate snowfall on Dec 4, 5

As minimum temp goes up little respite from cold in Kashmir, Valley may witness light to moderate snowfall on Dec 4, 5

The minimum temperature at most places in Kashmir has improved, providing some relief to residents from the prevailing cold conditions, officials said on Saturday. There was an improvement in the night temperature across the Valley, except in Kokernag town in the south, they said. The officials said Srinagar city was the only place where the mercury settled above the freezing point. The city recorded a low of 0.4 degrees Celsius on Friday night, 1.7 degrees up from minus 1.3 degrees Celsius the previous night, they said. The officials said Pahalgam, which serves…

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For restoration of J&K’s Special Status will fight till my last breath: Omar Abdullah

For restoration of J&K's Special Status will fight till my last breath: Omar Abdullah

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday pledged to fight till his last breath for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and statehood as he visited the family of youth from Ramban district who was among the four persons killed in a controversial encounter in Srinagar on November 15. Abdullah, a former chief minister, visited the Gool area on the second day of his eight-day tour of the Chenab Valley region comprising the Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir. “…we are not fighting for…

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Three Kashmiri traders thrashed in Ranchi, three detained

Three Kashmiri traders thrashed in Ranchi, three detained

Three Kashmiri youths staying in the Jharkhand capital and engaged in selling blankets were allegedly beaten up by a group of men on Saturday, the police said. Prabhat Ranjan, deputy superintendent of police (Ranchi Sadar), said a case has been registered and investigation is on. “We have detained three persons who were named in the complaint and are questioning them. We are scanning the CCTV footage of the area and the videos provided by the complaints. As far as the allegation of religious chanting is concerned, that is yet to…

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Struggle for statehood of J&K will continue: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Struggle for statehood of J&K will continue - Ghulam Nabi Azad

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said the Valley has gone 200 to 300 years back as people can’t speak their minds for fear of arrest. Azad, along with senior Congress leaders, addressed a gathering in south Kashmir where he criticised the revocation of Article 370 by the BJP government in 2019 and said the struggle for statehood will continue. “People can’t speak. If they speak, they’ll face jail. They can’t walk freely because somebody will get them killed. Many innocent…

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J&K reported 149 fresh Covid-19 infections and three deaths in the last 24 hours, officials asked to increase testing

J&K reported 149 fresh Covid-19 infections and three deaths in the last 24 hours, officials asked to increase testing

Jammu and Kashmir reported 149 fresh Covid-19 infections and three deaths in the last 24 hours, health officials said on Saturday. Of the total cases, 119 were reported from Kashmir valley and while the Jammu division saw 30 infections. All three fatalities were reported in the Kashmir division. Summer capital Srinagar had the highest number of cases at 42, followed by 23 cases in Baramulla and 19 in Budgam. As many as 16 districts saw single-digit or zero cases. Srinagar also has the highest number of active cases at 596 followed by…

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