Month: November 2024

Kashmir’s Dry Spell to End Briefly with Rain and Snow: MeT

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Kashmir's Dry Spell to End Briefly with Rain and Snow: MeT

Dry Spell to End Briefly with Rain and Snow in Kashmir: The Meteorological Department Srinagar 09 Nov: The Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, covering the period from November 8 to November 16, 2024. According to news agency KINS, the forecast indicates that generally dry conditions will prevail across the region until November 9, offering residents a brief respite. However, a change in weather is anticipated between November 10 and November 11, with light rain and snowfall expected over northern and central…

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Assembly Resolution Signals Rejection of August 5 Decisions: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

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Assembly Resolution Signals Rejection of August 5 Decisions: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Assembly resolution signals J&K’s rejection of August 5 decisions: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Ganderbal, Nov 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that by passing the resolution demanding the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, a clear message had been sent across the world that the decisions taken on August 5, 2019, were not acceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “During the elections, I kept saying that we have to raise our voices with the help of the assembly.…

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Fresh Resolution in J&K Assembly: PDP and People’s Conference Demand Special Status

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Fresh Resolution in J&K Assembly: PDP and People's Conference Demand Special Status

PDP, People’s Conference seek restoration of Articles 370, 35A A group of MLAs, including from the PDP and the Peoples’ Conference, on Thursday submitted a fresh resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly demanding immediate restoration of Articles 370 and 35A in their original form. They also called for the reversal of all changes introduced in the Union territory after the erstwhile state was stripped of its special status in 2019. The resolution was submitted by PDP legislators Waheed Para and Fayaz Mir, Peoples’ Conference MLA Sajad Lone, Awami Ittehad Party…

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Kishtwar in Mourning: Militants Kill Two Village Defence Guards

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Kishtwar in Mourning: Militants Kill Two Village Defence Guards

Amid spike in terror attacks this year, terrorists killed two village defence guards (VDGs) in Kishtwar district on Thursday, said official sources. Amid spike in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this year, terrorists killed two village defence guards (VDGs) in Kishtwar district on Thursday, said official sources. The deceased were identified as Nazir Ahmed, son of Mohammad Khalil and Kuldeep Kumar, son of Amar Chand, both residents of Ohli Kuntwara village. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police haven’t yet confirmed the incident. Sources said, the two VDGs were blindfolded, abducted and then…

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Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash in JK Assembly Over Special Status Resolution

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Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash in JK Assembly Over Special Status Resolution

Chaotic Scenes in JK Assembly as Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash Over Special Status Resolution Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes today as MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, and BJP members clashed on the floor of the house. The uproar ensued during the discussion on the resolution seeking the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP members vehemently opposed the resolution, arguing that it was against the rules and not listed on the agenda for the day. The heated exchange between…

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Special Status Restoration a Diversion Tactic by New Government: J&K BJP Chief

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Special Status Restoration a Diversion Tactic by New Government: J&K BJP Chief

The saffron brigade activists led by party president Sat Sharma and former president Ravinder Raina burnt an effigy having posters of chief minister Omar Abdullah and his deputy Surinder Choudhary outside BJP headquarters here The BJP’s J&K unit staged a protest on Wednesday against the state government’s move to pass a bill in the assembly that sought restoration of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The saffron brigade activists led by party president Sat Sharma and former president Ravinder Raina burnt an effigy having posters of chief minister Omar…

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Class 10-12 Exams Scheduled to Start on February 15, 2025 by JKBOSE

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Class 10-12 Exams Scheduled to Start on February 15, 2025 by JKBOSE

Govt orders JKBOSE to conduct exams of class 10-12 from Feb 15, 2025 Srinagar, Nov 06: In order to restore the November-December academic session for classes 10th to 12th, the government on Wednesday ordered JKBOSE to conduct the examinations of these classes from February 15, 2025 and complete by March end. Pursuant to the Council of Ministers decision no. 005/02/2024 dated 31.10.2024, sanction is hereby accorded to the restoration of previous calendar (November-December session) shall be done with respect to Kashmir region and winter zone of Jammu region. For the…

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J&K Resolution Draws Mehbooba Mufti’s Ire: ‘Sad It Didn’t Term Abrogation Illegal’

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J&K Resolution Draws Mehbooba Mufti's Ire: 'Sad It Didn't Term Abrogation Illegal'

Half-hearted effort: Mehbooba on J&K resolution for restoration of special status; Says it’s sad the resolution did not term the abrogation illegal PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for the restoration of special status to the erstwhile state was a “half-hearted” effort, which could have been written “in a better way”. “We believe the language of this resolution could have been better. There is no condemnation of the abrogation of Article 370 in this resolution. They (NC) talk about holding…

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J&K Assembly’s Special Status Resolution Sparks Chaos; BJP Cries Foul

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J&K Assembly's Special Status Resolution Sparks Chaos; BJP Cries Foul

Amid ruckus, Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s special status; BJP strongly opposed the move saying it was against the rules and not listed on the agenda for the day Amid strong opposition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding the restoration of its special status, also calling upon the Government of India to initiate dialogue with elected representatives of Jammu and Kashmir. Today’s resolution has come just two days after PDP legislator Waheed Para on the…

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Heated Debates Mark J&K Assembly’s First Session on Article 370

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Heated Debates Mark J&K Assembly's First Session on Article 370

NC, PDP Spar Over Article 370: A Detailed Account of the Inaugural Session Srinagar: The inaugural session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday morning was marked by chaos and heated exchanges, primarily centered around the contentious issue of Article 370. The session saw the introduction of a surprise resolution by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Waheed Parra, calling for the restoration of J&K’s special status, which led to a ruckus in the Assembly. The Incident The commotion began when PDP’s Waheed Parra introduced a resolution opposing the abrogation of…

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