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Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC: ‘Ignoring Real Issues, Mockery of People’s Mandate’

April 5, 2025 Editor

PDP President Calls for Focus on Youth, Rights, and Article 370 Srinagar 04 March 2025: A Sharp Critique of Governance and Priorities Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing the party of neglecting the core issues plaguing Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the PDP headquarters on Friday, Mehbooba criticized the NC for convening high-level meetings over “trivial administrative matters,” such as patwari transfers, instead of addressing the region’s most pressing challenges. Key Issues Highlighted by Mufti Mehbooba Mufti outlined…

J&K Governance in Crossfire: LG Asserts Authority Amid Transfer Controversy

April 5, 2025 Editor

Amid row over transfers, J&K LG says ‘fully aware of my jurisdiction’ Srinagar 04 April 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has firmly addressed the controversy surrounding the recent transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, stating that he is “fully aware of my jurisdiction” and has acted strictly within the framework of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. This statement comes amidst criticism from the National Conference and its allies, who view the transfers as an overreach and a challenge to the authority of the elected…

High Court Directions Ignored: Ruhullah Criticizes Verification Practices

April 4, 2025 Editor

Ruhullah Mehdi Criticizes ‘Weaponized’ Verification in Kashmir Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned what he termed a “verification regime” in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that it is being used as a tool of oppression against families of individuals accused of militancy. Speaking in Parliament, Ruhullah accused the authorities of systematically denying job verifications, passport clearances, government contracts, and business approvals to innocent people under the pretext of security clearances. Allegations of Collective Punishment Ruhullah highlighted the plight of families subjected to…

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Lead Opposition to Waqf Bill

April 3, 2025 Editor

J&K Leaders Unite Against Waqf Bill, Call It a Threat to Religious Rights Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – Political leaders across party lines in Jammu and Kashmir have strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in Parliament by the BJP-led government. They have termed the bill an attack on the religious rights of Muslims and a move to disempower the community. However, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson and BJP leader Darakshan Andrabi has defended the bill, calling it a step toward transparency and accountability. Opposition Voices Omar Abdullah, J&K Chief…

Major Administrative Reshuffle: 48 JKAS Officers Transferred in J&K

April 3, 2025 Editor

48 JKAS Officers Transferred and Posted in J&K Jammu, April 2, 2025 – In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and posting of 48 JKAS officers across various departments. The move, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, includes changes in positions such as Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs). Key Transfers and Postings Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, ADC Pulwama, has been transferred to Awantipora as ADC, replacing Nazir Ahmad Mir. Riyaz Ahmad Shah, Joint Director (Administration) in the Directorate of Rural Development, Kashmir,…

Justice Tashi Rabstan Advocates Grassroots Awareness Against Drug Abuse

April 3, 2025 Editor

J&K Chief Justice Advocates Collaborative Efforts to Combat Drug Abuse Jammu, April 2, 2025 – Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan, has called for a united and integrated approach to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse in the region. Speaking at a seminar organized by the J&K High Court Bar Association in collaboration with the Criminologists Society of J&K, Justice Rabstan emphasized the need for collective action involving the judiciary, legal fraternity, and civil society. Key Highlights from the Seminar Educational Initiatives:…

J&K Politicians Slam Waqf Bill as ‘Conspiracy Against Muslims’

April 3, 2025 Editor

J&K Politicians Call New Waqf Bill a ‘Conspiracy Against Muslims’ Srinagar, April 2, 2025 – The proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has sparked fierce criticism from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir, who have labeled it a “conspiracy against Muslims” and an infringement on their faith. The bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, has ignited debates over its implications for minority rights and religious governance. Opposition Voices Several prominent leaders have voiced their concerns: Sajad Lone, chairman of the People’s Conference, described the bill as a…

Eid Celebrations Light Up Jammu and Kashmir with Devotion and Joy

April 1, 2025 Editor

Festivity and Prayers Mark Eid-ul-Fitr Across Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – The joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, bringing together people of all age groups for prayers and festivities. Thousands of Muslims assembled at mosques, shrines, and open grounds to mark the end of Ramadan with devotion and community spirit. Largest Congregation at Hazratbal Shrine In the Kashmir region, the largest congregation of devotees gathered at the iconic Hazratbal Shrine located on the banks of Dal Lake. The…

Premature Inauguration Sparks Controversy at Srinagar’s Eidgah

March 30, 2025 Editor

Mubarak Gul Criticizes Waqf Board Over ‘Incomplete’ Eidgah Pulpit Inauguration Srinagar, March 29, 2025 – Haji Mubarak Gul, MLA Eidgah and senior leader of the National Conference (NC), has expressed strong displeasure over the premature inauguration of the Mimber Shareef (pulpit) at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar. The move by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has been labeled an “eyewash” aimed at misleading the public, as the structure remains incomplete. Concerns Raised by Mubarak Gul Mubarak Gul questioned the undue haste shown by the Waqf authorities in inaugurating the…

Congress Slams Government Over ‘False’ Peace Claims in Jammu and Kashmir

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 Editor

Congress Criticizes Government Over ‘False’ Peace Claims Amid Grim Situation in J&K Jammu, March 28, 2025 – The Congress has strongly criticized the BJP-led central government for its claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir, labeling the situation on the ground as “grim.” This comes in the wake of a series of terror incidents, including the recent encounter in Kathua that claimed the lives of four police personnel and three militants. Congress Calls Out ‘False Narrative’ Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the government’s…