PDP must push for initiating dialogue with the Hurriyat and Pakistan and book all erring security men. The ongoing crisis in Kashmir has given rise to two questions: Is India on the brink of losing Kashmir? And, is governor’s rule imminent in Kashmir? There are few things that we must consider before answering these questions: First, the PDP-BJP coalition has failed in the state. It is being seen as “eternal betrayal” by many since the PDP had contested the election on an anti-BJP plank. Second, as far as the Agenda…
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Rallies mark May Day
Like other parts of the country, May Day was observed by various organisations here today. While speaking at a rally on the occasion, leaders of the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh All Department Clerical Staff Association said the pay anomaly committees had been constituted several times for the removal of pay imbalance but it had still ignore the clerical cadre. Sukhbir Singh, general secretary of the association, alleged that the state government from time to time promised to remove pay anomalies but it had not been done. He appealed to the…
Read MoreFrom Akbar to Modi, Kashmiris have a history of pelting stones at oppressors
Muhammad Faysal In 1586, the Mughal imperial army finally entered the valley of Kashmir, after being defeated twice by Kashmiri forces. The Kashmiri emperor, Sultan Yusuf Chak, had already been taken prisoner by Akbar and exiled to what’s now the Indian state of Bihar. As the Mughal empire consolidated itself in Srinagar, it was met with local resistance during its rule. Noted Kashmiri poet and historian, Zareef Ahmad Zareef, says that this was the first time young Kashmiris started throwing stones at foreign rulers. He notes that “the resistance was…
Read MoreAnantnag bypoll cancelled amid on-going violence in Valley
Anantnag bypoll: The Election Commission wanted 70,000 personnel to be deployed, govt said can send only 30,000. The Election Commission has cancelled the bye-election to Anantnag Lok Sabha seat, scheduled to take place on May 25, news agency PTI has reported. The decision comes amid the on-going violence in Jammu and Kashmir, making the situation unfeasible to hold elections. The byelection to the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat was necessitated following the resignation of Lok Sabha MP Mehbooba Mufti last year to take over as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.…
Read MorePakistani troops killed 2 Soldiers, Mutilated their bodies
‘Pak army’s BAT team conducted cross-LoC raid’ ‘Appropriate response to be given for the despicable act’ Pakistan army’s Border Action Team (BAT) conducted cross-LoC raid in Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch district on Monday and killed two soldiers and mutilated their bodies, said Indian army while vowing appropriate response. Three other security men were also injured in the attack. “Pakistan Army’s BAT team crossed LoC in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch and laid an ambush. The Pakistani troops fired rockets and mortars towards two forward posts of army in…
Read MoreMehbooba unhappy with amenities in Srinagar after late-night check
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti conducted a surprise visit of various areas of Srinagar city late last night to take an on-the-spot appraisal of the civic amenities, an official spokesman said. “The Chief Minister specifically checked the availability and status of power supply, functioning of street lights, cleanliness of lanes, drainage facilities in low-lying areas and other civic amenities being provided to the people,” the government spokesman said. During her surprise visit, conducted despite hail and downpour, the Chief Minister visited the Dalgate, Boulevard, Nishat, Hazratbal, Nigeen, Kathidarwaza, Zindashah Masjid, Rainawari,…
Read More5 Cops 2 JK bank guards killed in Kulgam attack, Hizb claims responsibility, says it didn’t kill bank employees
Attackers decamp with 4 rifles Hizb claims responsibility, says it didn’t kill bank employees Five police men and two guards of Jammu and Kashmir Bank were killed when militants ambushed a cash van of the bank in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. The militant group Hizbul Mujahideen has claimed the responsibility of the attack. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir SJM Gilani said militants ambushed J&K Bank’s cash van near Pombai village of Kulgam district at around 4.15 pm. He said five policemen and two bank employees travelling in…
Read MoreAmid protests over temple ‘Desecration’, Govt says property intact
Amid protests over the alleged “desecration” of a temple in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the state government on Friday said an investigation of the shrine’s complex has found all its properties “intact”. Jammu: Amid protests over the alleged “desecration” of a temple in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, the state government on Friday said an investigation of the shrine’s complex has found all its properties “intact”. A team of district officials carried out the examination of the Bhargashakha Bhagwati temple in Mattan area after posts and pictures alleging its “desecration” were…
Read MorePellet terror continues, Aerial firing in Pulwama, Clashes in Sopore, Srinagar
Forces Fire Pellets In Eyes of Rajouri Kadal Youth Massive protests erupted in Pulwama town on Friday. At least four persons were injured in the resultant clashes. Reports said that soon after congregational prayers, people staged pro-freedom protests outside the mosques. As government forces tried to disperse the protesters using force, they retaliated by stones. Forces lobbed tear gas shells. As the clashes intensified, the forces resorted to aerial firing. Soon more clashes erupted in Rajpora chowk, Muran chowk, Tahab chowk, Chatapora, etc. The whole Pulwama town was engulfed by…
Read MoreSeparate Jammu, Ladakh from J&K to end discrimination: Shri Ram Sena
State President, Shri Ram Sena, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajiv Mahajan demanded the government of India to immediately separate Jammu and Ladakh region from Kashmir and give Jammu separate statehood, Kashmir separate state and Ladakh as Union territory “to end discrimination with the citizens of Jammu and Ladakh at the hands of Kashmiri rulers.” Addressing a press conference here today, Rajiv Mahajan said that “we have our own political, social and economic aspirations, which cannot be met under the 70-year-old Kashmir dominated dispensation.” He slammed BJP for putting Jammu’s interests and…
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