Year: 2024

Political Pressure Play: Mufti Calls Out BJP for Voter Intimidation Tactics

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Political Pressure Play: Mufti Calls Out BJP for Voter Intimidation Tactics

Mehbooba Mufti also alleged that voters, particularly religious leaders and government employees, are being “harassed” The BJP is supporting a party which received Hawala money pumped in from Pakistan to fund militancy in Kashmir, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on May 22, in a veiled attack on Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari. Bukhari, a former PDP leader, was expelled from the party in January 2019. His Apni Party has fielded Zafar Iqbal Khan Manhas from the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency against Ms. Mehbooba and National Conference leader Mian Altaf. The seat…

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Corruption Crackdown: J&K’s Former Fiscal Head’s Son Faces Charges

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Corruption Crackdown: J&K’s Former Fiscal Head’s Son Faces Charges

The agency was probing allegations of JDA illegally approving construction of an IT Park on a back dated site plan for three-storey building despite knowing that there was no provision to regulate an illegal construction The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday registered a case of corruption against former finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather’s son, Bilal Rather, officials of enforcement wing, then chief town planner and then vice-chairperson of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA). ACB registered a case under sections of Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006, and 120-B…

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Machinery Meddling: Mufti Accuses Govt of Managing Votes Through Officer Pressure

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Machinery Meddling: Mufti Accuses Govt of Managing Votes Through Officer Pressure

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti today alleged that the government missionary is exerting pressure on officers to manage votes for a particular party which is their proxy despite knowing that they will perform badly in the elections. She also termed some negligence in security arrangements in context with twin target attacks in Kashmir areas recently. Mehbooba Mufti was addressing a press conference in Rajouri during the Lok Sabha election campaign. ” Everyone remembers 1987 election rigging that was done on the day of elections,” she said adding that the timing of Union…

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Electricity Out, Temperatures Up: Jammu’s Heat Woes Intensify with Power Cuts

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Electricity Out, Temperatures Up: Jammu’s Heat Woes Intensify with Power Cuts

With the mercury soaring in Jammu, the scheduled and unscheduled power cuts by Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) are giving headache to the residents. The JPDCL has announced further power cuts in different parts of Jammu division. In an official statement, JPDCL Chief Engineer (Distribution), Jammu, said the power supply to Ramsoo, Neel, Ukhral, Khari and adjoining areas will remain affected on May 22, 23 and 24 from 9 am to 5 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Shakti Nagar, Patel Nagar, Kailash Nagar, Gurha Bakshi Nagar, Canal Road,…

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Reclaiming Boundaries: PM Modi’s Commitment to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

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Reclaiming Boundaries: PM Modi’s Commitment to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 21 accused the Congress and India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru of “breaking the country” and said that PM Narendra Modi “will bring the nation together”. At a poll meeting in South Delhi in support of BJP candidate Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister exuded confidence that if elected for a third time, Mr. Modi will take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Mr. Chouhan said, “Under his guidance, the country has prospered and is poised to become a world leader.” “The…

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Ballots of Hope: Kashmiris Flock to Polls Amidst Safety Promises and Article 370 Discourse

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Ballots of Hope: Kashmiris Flock to Polls Amidst Safety Promises and Article 370 Discourse

BJP has not fielded any candidate from Kashmir even as the local political parties – NC and PDP – are fighting a bitter contest to take on the Centre over Article 370 and statehood. Srinagar: Kashmir is witnessing historic voter turnouts in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the first major election to be held since Jammu & Kashmir was stripped of its special status through the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, bifurcated (Ladakh separated), and made a Union territory in 2019. The election also follows a delimitation exercise that gave…

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Kapil Sibal’s Revelation: Kashmir’s Legal Framework Largely Unaltered After Article 370

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Kapil Sibal’s Revelation: Kashmir’s Legal Framework Largely Unaltered After Article 370

Srinagar: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday said the abrogation of Article 370 was a “political decision” and there was no need for it as 99 per cent of the laws of India were already operational in Kashmir. Sibal also said that he does not see assembly elections being held in Kashmir unless the results on June 4 are different, an apparent reference to the possibility of the INDIA bloc emerging victorious. He also said Kashmir is not an India-Pakistan issue anymore but one that is between our government…

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Charting Your Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving Careers After 12th Commerce

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Charting Your Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Thriving Careers After 12th Commerce

Beyond the Textbook: Building a Rewarding Career After 12th Commerce By: Javid Amin The world of commerce is no longer confined to dusty ledgers and rows of filing cabinets. Today, it’s a vibrant ecosystem pulsating with innovation, strategy, and a global perspective. For students who’ve just completed their 12th grade in commerce, a plethora of exciting career paths beckon, each offering the potential for professional fulfillment and financial success. This guide delves deep into the diverse landscapes of commerce careers, equipping you with the knowledge and insights to navigate your…

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Abdullah’s Insight: Tourist Traffic Doesn’t Translate to Total Tranquility in Kashmir

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Abdullah’s Insight: Tourist Traffic Doesn’t Translate to Total Tranquility in Kashmir

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said tourism should not be linked to the security situation in Kashmir as tourist arrivals are not the right barometer of normalcy and this makes tourists a target. The situation in the Valley is “not normal”, Abdullah told reporters after visiting polling booths in Budgam. The NC leader is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla, where voting is under way. “We have been saying that the situation (in Kashmir) is not normal. The militants have proved repeatedly that they can attack…

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Bridging Divides: Mirwaiz Ushers in New Era of Dialogue in Hurriyat

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Bridging Divides: Mirwaiz Ushers in New Era of Dialogue in Hurriyat

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq warned against “belligerence and violence” as he remembered assassinated separatist leaders on their death anniversary Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat on May 20 remembered the assassinated separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, on their death anniversary and warned against “belligerence and violence” over the Kashmir issue. “The Hurriyat stands firm in its approach of dealing with the conflict, which has severely affected the people of J&K for decades. The way forward is dialogue among stakeholders. Peace, stability and security of the region will naturally…

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