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Sajad Lone Highlights Unaddressed Promises in L-G’s Address, Calls for Action

March 7, 2025 Editor

Lone Slams J&K L-G’s Address, Calls It ‘Love Letter to BJP’ Srinagar 07 March 2025: Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday criticised the recent Lieutenant Governor’s address, calling it a “love letter to the BJP” rather than a representation of public concerns from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Speaking during the ongoing Budget session, Lone denounced the address for failing to acknowledge the deep-rooted grievances of people, dismissing it as a “hollow vision document” disconnected from the realities and aspirations of Jammu and Kashmir. “It was…

Historical Tensions Reignited: PDP Protests Against BJP Leader’s Comments on 1931 Martyrs

March 7, 2025 Editor

PDP Rallies in Kashmir Over BJP Leader’s ‘Disrespectful’ Remarks Against 1931 Martyrs Srinagar 06 March 2025: The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) held protest demonstrations across several parts of Kashmir on Thursday in response to the “disrespectful” remarks made by BJP leader Sunil Sharma against the July 13, 1931 martyrs. The protests, led by senior PDP leader Iltija Mufti, demanded an apology from Sharma and accused the BJP of attempting to erase Jammu and Kashmir’s collective history and memory. Protests in Srinagar In Srinagar, the protest was spearheaded by Iltija Mufti,…

Ambitious Plan Unveiled: J&K Govt to Achieve Power Self-Sufficiency by 2027

March 6, 2025 Editor

Govt Committed to Offer 200 Units Free Electricity: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Jammu 05 March 2025: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation by 2027. As part of this ambitious plan, the government is committed to offering 200 units of free electricity to consumers, ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply. Self-Sufficiency in Power Generation The Chief Minister emphasized that the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) is prioritizing the development of hydroelectric power projects to achieve self-reliance…

Jaishankar Outlines Steps to Resolve Kashmir Issue, Emphasizes Return of PoK

March 6, 2025 Editor

If Pakistan Vacates PoK, Kashmir Issue Will Be ‘Solved’: Jaishankar Srinagar 05 March 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that Pakistan vacating Pakistan Occupied Kashmir would resolve the Kashmir issue in its entirety. The Minister was responding to a question from a member of the audience at the Chatham House, the London-based thinktank. The question was about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi could use his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump to “solve” the Kashmir issue. “Removing Article 370 was step number one,” Mr. Jaishankar said, referring to…

BJP Leader Sunil Sharma Declares Article 370 Discussion a Waste of Time

March 5, 2025 Editor

No Assembly Can Undo SC Decision on Article 370: Sunil Sharma Srinagar 04 March 2025: In a recent statement, Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, declared that discussing Article 370 is “foolishness” as the Supreme Court of India has legitimized its abrogation. Sharma emphasized that no assembly in the country has the power to overturn the decision of the Parliament regarding the abrogation of Article 370. Supreme Court’s Verdict: Sharma highlighted that the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold…

J&K Needs Principled Leaders: PDP Leader Slams Dy CM for Political Opportunism

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Editor

Dy CM Symbol of Political Opportunism: PDP Leader Srinagar 04 March 2025: In a scathing critique, PDP leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra has accused Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary of being a symbol of political opportunism. Parra highlighted Chaudhary’s history of switching sides to serve his personal ambitions, calling out his alignment with parties he once vehemently opposed. Accusations of Opportunism: Parra pointed out that Chaudhary has a history of attacking the National Conference (NC) and now aligning himself with the very party he once called the root of…

Political Divide in J&K: Omar Abdullah Says No Alliance with BJP, Focus on Statehood

March 4, 2025 Editor

No Possibility of NC-BJP Alliance in J&K: CM Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Party’s Political Stand Jammu 03 March 2025: In a strong political statement that puts to rest speculation about a potential alliance between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday categorically ruled out any such possibility. Dismissing the remarks made by BJP legislator R.S. Pathania hinting at a possible tie-up, Omar made it clear that NC and BJP have fundamentally different ideological standpoints and that there is neither…

Article 370 Debate Reignites: Omar Abdullah Defends Resolution, BJP’s Shadow Government Raises Accountability Concerns

March 4, 2025 Editor

Resolution on Article 370 Passed by House Still Stands: CM Omar Abdullah The Ongoing Debate on Article 370 The debate surrounding Article 370 continues to be a focal point in Jammu & Kashmir’s political landscape. Amid growing political discourse, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed that the resolution on Article 370, passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature, remains valid. His statement comes in response to recent discussions and opposition criticism regarding the absence of Article 370 in the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) address. Omar Abdullah’s Firm Stand on Article 370 On…

Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Omar Abdullah for Not Standing Up for J&K’s Rights

March 4, 2025 Editor

PDP Slams NC for ‘Validating’ Article 370 Abrogation: Urges CM to Stand Up for People’s Rights Srinagar 03 March 2025: In a recent press conference, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supremo Mehbooba Mufti accused the National Conference (NC) of “validating” the abrogation of Article 370. She urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to stand up for the rights and self-respect of his people. Mehbooba emphasized that the issues facing Jammu and Kashmir extend beyond the restoration of statehood. Criticism of NC and CM Omar Abdullah: Lack of Mention in…

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Commitment to Fulfilling Promises

March 2, 2025 Editor

Will Fulfil Promises Made to People: Omar Abdullah Srinagar 02 March 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the people of the region. Amid discussions about the upcoming budget session and preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, Abdullah addressed various issues, including the BJP’s proposal for a shadow cabinet. No Need for a Shadow Cabinet: A day after the BJP announced its intention to form a shadow cabinet, Omar Abdullah stated that there is no need for such…