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Omar Abdullah cites Irani’s remarks to question BJP’s commitment to Rule of Law

August 9, 2023 Editor

Jammu Kashmir National Conference working president Omar Abdullah Wednesday said the Centre should wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370’s abrogation rather than “threatening” it, saying remarks by some BJP leaders over the sub-judice matter “almost tantamount” to contempt of court. His comments came after Union minister Smriti Irani, while participating on the debate on the no-confidence motion against the central government in the Lok Sabha, said “Article 370 will never be restored”. Abdullah said he feels surprised to hear such remarks from responsible BJP leaders, PTI reported.…

Irani vows to protect Kashmiri Pandits, says Article 370 will not be reinstated

August 9, 2023 Editor

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that Article 370 will not be reinstated in Jammu and Kashmir nor will those who threaten Kashmiri Pandits with “Ralib Galib Chalib” be spared. Addressing the Lok Sabha during the no-confidence dabate, she said, “…It was mentioned in the House today that he (Rahul Gandhi) undertook a Yatra and gave assurance that they will reinstate Article 370 if it is up to them…I would like to tell the person who has run away from the House that neither will Article 370 be reinstated…

Seven Habits for Better Sleep: Improve Your Sleep Quality and Wake Up Feeling Refreshed

August 9, 2023 Editor

Sleep is an important yet one of the most ignored aspects of our life. Sleep can play an important role in our overall health as even when we are asleep, our body is at work and performs important functions to maintain brain health and also physical health. After a good night’s rest, you may notice improvement in your health when suffering from an infection or your mind can clear up after a stressful day. While you do not remember what happens when you are in the dream land or deep…

SC Rules Out Brexit-Style Referendum on Article 370

August 9, 2023 Editor

A referendum is out of question in a constitutional democracy like India to carry out the decision to abrogate Article 370 and the special status of Jammu & Kashmir, a Constitution bench in the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, adding that the will of the people in a democracy can be expressed only through established institutions. On the third day of the arguments in a bundle of matters challenging the August 2019 nullification of Article 370, the bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, remained firm…

Farooq Abdullah Questions Centre on Failure to Bring Back Kashmiri Pandits

August 9, 2023 Editor

National Conference MP and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, during the discussion on the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha against the Narendra Modi government, said that the Prime Minister did not just represent one colour, instead he represented all of India. Saying that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stood proud to be part of India, Abdhullah added, “But this nation has a responsibility not only to Hindus but to Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and everybody who lives in India. PM doesn’t represent only one colour, he…

BJP leaders in Kashmir Mull Mass Resignations, J&K Chief to Meet with Unhappy Party Members

August 9, 2023 Editor

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to face a major setback in Kashmir Valley as many leaders, including some prominent faces, are actively considering their resignation from the party’s basic membership, reliable sources said. They said that the development has came after a crucial meeting was held at a hotel in Srinagar few days before. “The leaders have been actively considering their decision to leave the party cadre and may announce any time soon,” they said. An alliance on the lines of INDIA, formed by parties on national level is expected…

Soaring Vegetable Prices Send Kashmir Market Costs Skyrocketing

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 Editor

In an astonishing turn of events, the humble Kashmiri Haakh, also known as collard greens, has surpassed the price of chicken in the Kashmir region, spotlighting the distressing surge in vegetable prices that is squeezing the wallets of consumers. A recent market study conducted by Kashmir InFocus has shed light on a significant price differential between wholesale and retail rates, contributing to the steep escalation of vegetable costs in Srinagar’s bustling marketplaces. To put this into perspective, collard greens are being sold at Rs 120 per kg at the Soura…

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Plebiscite in J&K, Says It’s Not Practicable

August 9, 2023 Editor

Top court’s observation comes after Kapil Sibal, who represented some of petitioners against nullification of Article 370, referred to 2016 Brexit referendum in UK to emphasise the importance of people’s opinion in a democracy Maintaining that democracy functions through institutions, the Supreme Courton Tuesdayvirtually rejected the idea of plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir, saying there was no question of a Brexit-type referendum under the Indian Constitution. “You can’t envisage a Brexit-type referendum. That’s a political decision which was taken by the then government. But within a constitution like ours, there…

Sheikh Abdullah’s Vision for Jammu and Kashmir Earns Chief Justice’s Praise

August 8, 2023 Editor

Chief Justice Chandrachud intervened when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal left some portions of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s speech in the constituent assembly unread, during the hearing of Article 370. A speech by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah – the first elected Prime Minister of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir – was cited and praised for its foresightedness in the Supreme Court today by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud himself. Justice Chandrachud intervened when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal left some portions of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s speech in the constituent assembly unread, during the…

Kashmir on high alert ahead of Independence Day

August 8, 2023 Editor

A week ahead of Independence Day, the security across Kashmir has been heightened and frisking and speculative search operations have also started. Police sources said that security arrangements were tightened across Kashmir to thwart any untoward incident during the Independence Day celebrations. The officials said that a random search of vehicles besides checking and frisking of people, was being carried out at several places across the valley. Besides Srinagar City, the security forces also intensified frisking in other areas of J&K, especially at various points along the Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Baramulla and…