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PDP, NC put up united front before Rajnath Singh over Article 35A

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BJP sticks to abrogation demand Omar flags concern over GoI’s ambiguity in defending JK’s Special Status in SC Need to maintain status quo on special position of State as per AoA: PDP The ruling PDP and opposition National Conference Sunday put a united front before Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and sought protection and safeguarding of Article 35-A, which grants special privileges to residents to Jammu and Kashmir. The Kashmir-based legislators and parties also sought protection of special status of the state but PDP’s ruling alliance partner BJP pitched for…

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NC delegation calls on Rajnath Singh, raises issue of Article 35A

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A delegation of the opposition National Conference, led by former chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Sunday conveyed to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh the party’s concern over the Centre’s ambiguity in defending Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 35A of the Constitution. The delegation called on Singh, who is on a four-day visit to the state, here this afternoon. “While highlighting the political, historical and constitutional context of the state’s special status, Omar registered the party’s concern and disappointment over the central government’s ambiguity in defending the state’s special…

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Rajnath meets Mehbooba in Srinagar, vows to keep open mind on Kashmir Issue

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Rajnath, who is here on a four-day visit, has said he was going to Jammu and Kashmir with an open mind and was willing to meet with anyone who could help in finding solutions to the Kashmir issue. Union home minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Srinagar on Saturday to hold talks on the Kashmir issue. Rajnath, who is here on a four-day visit, has said he was going to Jammu and Kashmir with an open mind and was willing to meet with anyone who could help in finding solutions to…

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Amid reshuffle talk BJP brass calls RSS leader to Delhi

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Amid rumours of reshuffle in the ministers from the BJP quota, top Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader of J&K Ramesh Pappa has reached New Delhi as the party leadership wants to take him into confidence before taking any step. “RSS prant pracharak Ramesh Pappa, who was in Srinagar for organisational work, has air-dashed to New Delhi for an unscheduled visit as the BJP leadership is mulling some changes in the Council of Ministers,” a source told Kashmir Post, adding that, “the high command wants to take the Sangh Parivar on…

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Farooq Abdullah again warns against any assault on J&K Status

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National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday warned against any attempt at abrogating Article 35-A which would be treated as an assault on “our soul and identity”. “The assault on the state’s special status should unite everyone who is sincere towards the people and is committed to defending the state’s unique political and cultural identity,” Farooq said while addressing a commemoration event in the city here. Farooq, also a parliamentarian from the Srinagar constituency, said he would acknowledge the NIA probe into separatist funding “only if they bring any results”.…

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J&K erupts against ‘Genocide’ of Rohingya Muslims, 6 Cops, 4 locals hurt during clashes

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An armoured vehicle of the police was set ablaze during protests that erupted in south Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Friday against the killing of Rohingya Muslims in Burma. Demonstrations were also held at several places in the Kashmir valley. Six policemen and four civilians were injured during the protests that took place after the midday congregational prayers in Anantnag town. The injured included two officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and Sub-Inspector, police officers said. However, a police spokesman said only two policemen were injured in the…

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Dy CM Nirmal Singh inspects hydroelectric projects in Gurez, Tangdhar

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Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh today visited Gurez and Tangdhar in Bandipora and Kupwara districts to take stock of the work on the hydroelectric projects. He also met several delegations of people there. While inspecting the 330-MW Kishenganga hydroelectric project being constructed by the NHPC at Gurez in Bandipora district, he called for speeding up of the work. He said the executing agencies should synergise their efforts and hold regular meetings with departments concerned so that it is completed within the stipulated time. Interacting with the delegation led by Deputy…

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27 Places raided by NIA in Srinagar & Delhi

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Crackdown mainly on bizmen dealing with LoC trade; suspects being questioned The National Investigation Agency, probing the funding of secessionist activities in Kashmir, on Wednesday conducted fresh raids at establishments of 27 businessmen, mostly dealing with trade between Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The NIA, which has been monitoring the LoC trade for the past three months, searched houses and business establishments at 20 locations in Srinagar and seven in New Delhi. NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal said the houses and business establishments searched belonged to traders and hawala operators who…

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Constitution contains, range of ‘Special Provisions’ for states other than J&K

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Part XXI of the Indian Constitution, ‘Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions’, includes, apart from Article 370 — Temporary Provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir — special provisions for 11 other states, listed under Articles 371, 371A-H, and 371J. The Sangh Parivar has long argued that the special status accorded to Jammu & Kashmir in the Constitution has prevented its “full integration” into the Indian Union. Prominent among the “special privileges” available to J&K, the only Muslim-majority state in the country, are the ban on non-residents from…

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West Pak refugees move SC for scrapping of Article 35A

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Say they have been denied basic human rights Three West Pakistan refugees, living in Jammu and Kashmir, have moved the Supreme Court against Article 35A of the Constitution, saying that the provision discriminated against them and forced them to live a life devoid of basic human rights. Added to the Constitution through a Presidential Order in 1954, Article 35A gives special rights and privileges to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir and debars the rest of the Indians from acquiring immovable property, obtaining state government jobs and settling in the…

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