Year: 2023

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes India’s focus on G-20, Advocates for SAARC in Pursuit of ‘Vishwaguru’ Status

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Mehbooba Mufti criticizes India's focus on G-20, Advocates for SAARC in Pursuit of 'Vishwaguru' Status

Amid the preparations for the third G-20 tourism working group meeting in Kashmir, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti downplayed the forum’s importance calling it a “good promotion exercise” for the ruling BJP and stressed that holding the SAARC summit and discussing problems in the region would help India in becoming a ‘Vishwaguru.’ Speaking to news agency PTI on the preparations for the three-day G-20 grouping meeting, Mehbooba Mufti, the last chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, opined that India can establish its leadership in…

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Tight security measures to be implemented across J&K for G20 Meeting in Srinagar on May 22-24

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Tight security measures to be implemented across J&K for G20 Meeting in Srinagar on May 22-24

Extremely tight security is certain across Jammu Kashmir Union Territory for a G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar May 22-24. Officials from 19 countries and the EU are scheduled to attend the event at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). Guests will also visit a resort in Gulmarg, Baramulla District. Officials will deploy military, paramilitary, and police forces to guard the event. Heightened security measures and traffic restrictions will affect event venues, Srinagar International Airport (SXR), and hotels and routes used by delegates. Known terror groups, mainly Islamist and…

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Pravin Togadia VHP Chief sparks controversy by stating Muslims should be barred from reaching higher government positions

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Pravin Togadia VHP Chief sparks controversy by stating Muslims should be barred from reaching higher government positions

Pravin Togadia, the leader of the International Hindu Council known for making controversial statements against Muslims, has expressed his determination to curb the Muslim population growth in India, Muslim Mirror reported. He stated that only Hindus should hold positions of power, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Magistrates, and Superintendents of Police. “Only individuals belonging to the Hindu faith will be permitted to occupy positions of authority in the nation, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Officers, Superintendents of Police (SP), and District Magistrates (DM),” he…

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Sky-High Air Prices and Cancellations plague Kashmir’s Tourism Industry

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Sky-High Air prices and cancellations plague Kashmir's Tourism Industry

Several tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the soaring air prices which they say have dampened the tourist inflow with the arrival of the peak season. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the tourism stakeholders said they are facing a massive decline and cancellations of fresh bookings. Many tourists aspiring to visit the valley have cancelled their plans due to skyrocketing airfares, said Nisar Shah, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance. “None of their fresh queries are maturing and all our potential clients are turning down…

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Property Tax in J&K faces legal challenge as Court issues notices against its imposition

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Property Tax in J&K faces legal challenge as Court issues notices against its imposition

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Imposition Of Property Tax In J&K The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High has issued notices to the Government of India and the government of Jammu and Kashmir in a plea challenging the constitutionality of imposition of Property Tax in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The legality of the imposition of the property tax was challenged by a local petitioner stating that Section 96 of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 which was invoked to issue the…

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Whenever ever elections are held, National Conference will be the first to seek BJP’s aid with a ‘Begging Bowl’: Sajad Lone

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Whenever ever elections are held, National Conference will be the first to seek BJP's aid with a 'Begging Bowl': Sajad Lone

The J&K People’s Conference on Wednesday criticized the National Conference (NC) saying the party will be “the first one to go with a begging bowl” to the BJP and “compromise the respect and identity” of Kashmiris “whenever and if ever” assembly elections are held. He said the NC has allied with the BJP in the past and will do it again in the future due to their own compulsions and constraints “given the serious cases against the father and son”. Lone, according to a PC statement issued here, said this…

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Pakistan Supreme Court orders immediate release of Imran Khan, declares arrest Illegal

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Supreme Court declares arrest of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Illegal

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest has been declared “illegal” by the country’s top court, paving the way for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief’s immediate release. The court order came shortly after Khan was presented in court. He was brought in a convoy of 15 vehicles amid strict security, according to Pakistan’s Geo TV. Khan told the court that he was “abducted” from the Islamabad high court premises and was beaten by sticks. The three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and…

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Scientific exploration of world’s finest sapphire in Paddar likely to commence in June

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Scientific exploration of world's finest sapphire in Paddar likely to commence in June

The mining department of Jammu and Kashmir has finalised a strategy for detailed and scientific exploration of world-famous sapphire from the mines of Paddar in Kishtwar district. On Tuesday, mining secretary Amit Sharma chaired a high-level meeting wherein a pointed strategy was finalised for conduct of detailed exploration study of the sapphire in Paddar area. Apart from experts of the mining department, Geology and Mining director OP Bhagat, mining additional secretary Arun Kishore Kotwal, Geological Survey of India (GSI) J&K director Ajay Kumar, Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) general…

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Rising Incidents of Stabbings, Suicides, and Gang Violence in Kashmir

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Rise in Stabbings, Suicides, and Gang Violence in Kashmir

By: Javid Amin The beautiful valley of Kashmir, known for its stunning landscapes and hospitality, has been witnessing a disturbing trend in recent years. The rise in stabbings, suicides, and gang violence in the region is alarming and demands immediate attention. The reasons behind this trend are complex and multi-faceted. Kashmir has been plagued by political instability, ongoing conflict, and social and economic disparities for decades. The younger generation, in particular, has grown up in a state of constant fear and uncertainty, with limited access to quality education and job…

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad High Court

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was arrested from outside the Islamabad High Court by Rangers on Tuesday. Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was taken into custody from a court premises in Islamabad in a corruption case. “Imran did not appear despite the notices, NAB (National Accountability Bureau) has arrested him for damaging the national treasury. No violence was done to them,” interior of Pakistan Rana Sanaullah said on Twitter. “Imran Khan’s car has been surrounded,” Khan’s aide Fawad Chaudhry had earlier said without confirming his arrest.…

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