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National Conference Denounces Petitions Targeting Mosques and Shrines

December 2, 2024 Editor

National Conference condemns petitions seeking surveys of mosques, Muslim shrines; ‘Such actions undermine fabric of our society’ The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Saturday strongly condemned the barrage of petitions filed across the country calling for surveys of mosques and Muslim shrines. In a statement issued here, the party’s provincial president Kashmir, Showkat Mir expressed deep concern over the flood of petitions that have been submitted calling for surveys of mosques and Muslim Shrines. He warns that if these actions are not addressed, they could disrupt the peaceful…

Empowering Women: HC Protects Migrant Status of Kashmiri Pandit Women

December 1, 2024 Editor

Stripping Kashmiri Pandit women of their migrant status on marrying non-migrants discriminative, unjustified: High Court Srinagar, Nov 30: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh recently addressed the issue of whether a Kashmiri Pandit woman, who migrated from the Valley after 1989 for security reasons, would lose her ‘migrant’ status upon marrying a non-migrant. The Court ruled that such women would not lose their migrant status just because of their marriage to a non-migrant [UT of J&K and Others v. Seema Koul and Anr.]. During the 1990s, Kashmiri…

J&K Reservation Policy Under Fire: High Court to Hear Challenge Tomorrow

December 1, 2024 Editor

J&K reservation policy amendments challenged in HC; Hearing tomorrow The recent amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir reservation policy, which allocate over 60% of government job and education institution quotas to reserved categories, have been challenged in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. A Division Bench of the High Court will take up the petition for hearing on Monday. The fresh development comes days after the National Conference government announced to form a sub-committee to look into the matter. The amendments have drawn criticism for reducing the share…

Termination Turmoil: J&K Political Leaders Demand Fair Process

December 1, 2024 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday terminated two government employees, including a schoolteacher, from services for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities and terror links. The J&K political leaders have criticised the termination of two government employees by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and said this “act can’t be justified”. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday terminated two government employees, including a schoolteacher, from services for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities and terror links. This was the first termination of government employees since chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah…

From Rebel to Ally? Sajad Lone Criticizes Omar Abdullah’s Shift Towards BJP

December 1, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah Has ‘Surrendered’ To BJP: Sajad Lone In a blistering critique, Sajad Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, accused the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of abandoning his aggressive anti-BJP stance post-election and instead displaying “rookie enthusiasm in surrendering” to the BJP. The fiery post criticized the Chief Minister for actions such as gifting shawls to BJP leaders, which Lone described as a “comedown” from the rebellion promised during the election campaign. “During the election period, your body language and utterances were aggressive. Your whole campaign was…

Massive Response: 5.5 Lakh Candidates Apply for 4000 Constable Jobs in J&K

November 30, 2024 Editor

Over 5.5 lakh applicants set to compete for 4000 vacancies of constables Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary on Friday chaired a meeting of the Civil Administration and the Police Department to take stock of the preparations made by Deputy Commissioners to conduct the exams for the selection of Constables in Police through J&K Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB). The Chief Secretary impressed upon the officers to make adequate arrangements in terms of the deployment of staff including observers, supervisors, invigilators and other personnel. He urged the Deputy Commissioners to visit…

L-G Manoj Sinha Dismisses Two Govt Employees Over Terror Links

November 30, 2024 Editor

Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered dismissal of two employees over terror links Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered dismissal of two employees, citing their involvement in terror activities as a threat to state security. The decision was taken under Article 311 (2)(c) of the Indian Constitution following an investigation that confirmed their links to terror organisations, officials said. Those dismissed from services include Zahir Abbas, a government teacher from Kishtwar and Kulgam resident Abdul Rehman Naika, a pharmacist in the Health department. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued dismissal orders following the orders…

Ajmer Dargah Dispute Sparks Outrage Among J&K Politicians

November 29, 2024 Editor

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti attacks “dangerous trajectory of communal polarisation sparked by a controversial judgment delivered by a former CJI”. Political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir reacted sharply on Thursday after a Rajasthan court issued notices in a lawsuit filed by Hindu groups alleging that a temple existed below the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The court on Wednesday issued notices to various parties in the lawsuit filed by Hindu groups claiming that a temple existed under the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti shrine at Ajmer and sought worshipping rights. Former J&K chief minister and…

Statehood Struggle: Karra Claims Centre’s Reluctance to Restore J&K’s Full Status

November 28, 2024 Editor

Powerful elements at centre unwilling to restore full statehood to J&K, claims JKPCC president Karra Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 26: J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra said on Tuesday that the central government is not willing to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He said the Congress will not accept any amendment and will continue to press for restoration of full statehood to J&K as early as possible. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a public rally organised in the Rajouri district to celebrate 75th Constitution Day, Karra…

Waheed Para Faces Breach of Privilege Notice: 7 Days to Respond

November 28, 2024 Editor

PDP’s Waheed Para gets 7 days to respond to ‘breach of privilege’ notice The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has given PDP legislative party leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seven days to respond to a “breach of privilege” notice issued over his speech in the House earlier this month. Para, a first-time member of the legislative Assembly, is accused of breach of privilege by National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi. “The office is in receipt of a communication from Gurezi, in which it has been stated that Waheed Ur Rehman Para, during…