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Political Slugfest Erupts Over Proposed Modifications: Sajad Lone and Waheed Para Speak Out

February 10, 2025 Editor

Proposed modifications trigger new political slugfest; Triggers were pressed by Peoples Conference (PC) supremo Sajad Lone and PDP MLA Waheed Para through their posts on the microblogging site ‘X’ Jammu, Feb 9: Ahead of the ensuing Budget session commencing on March 3, 2025, the proposed medications in the draft rules of procedure for conducting business in the J&K Legislative Assembly (LA) have triggered a new political slugfest in the Union Territory. The latest sequence of allegations and counter-allegations began on February 4, 2025, when the Business Rules Committee of J&K…

Kashmir Crisis: Aga Ruhullah Criticizes Security Forces for Torturing Individuals Labeled as OGWs

February 8, 2025 Editor

Situation in Kashmir getting worse; “The security forces label these boys as OGWs, a term which has no place in the law or in the constitution, and on the pretext of that, they get license to torture those individuals,” Ruhullah Srinagar Feb 7: Member Parliament (MP) and National Conference leader Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday pointed fingers at security review meeting and said that killings were reported in Kashmir a day after a high level security meeting. Addressing media persons in Delhi, Ruhullah said that no one from the…

Hold LG Accountable for Civilian Killings, Not Us: Nasir Aslam Wani

February 7, 2025 Editor

Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani condemned the killings of civilians and said the LG’s administration should be made answerable for these killings Srinagar, Feb 6: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Thursday asked media persons to seek answers from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the recent civilian killings. Talking to media persons, Wani condemned the killings of civilians and said the LG’s administration should be made answerable for these killings. “You all know that when there is any security review meeting or security-related matters, the elected government is…

Baramulla Authorities Take Action Against Kaaba Replica Builder

February 7, 2025 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended a man in Baramulla after he constructed a structure resembling the Holy Kaaba, which later went viral on social media. Srinagar 6 Feb: Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended a man in Baramulla after he constructed a structure resembling the Holy Kaaba, which later went viral on social media. This triggered anger among people in the Valley, who sought strict action against the person. Meanwhile, the structure was later demolished by locals, the police said. Police in a statement said that Abdul Razak Lone, a…

Fresh Spell of Snowfall Forecast as Kashmir Transitions from Chillai Kalan to Chillai Khurd

February 6, 2025 Editor

MeT forecasts fresh spell of snowfall; The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha” Srinagar, Feb 4: A fresh spell of light to moderate snowfall is expected across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, while the plains, particularly in South Kashmir, are likely to experience light snowfall. The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha”. In the…

Omar Abdullah Chairs Pre-Budget Meetings, Promises People-Friendly Budget

February 6, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah stated, “The primary aim of these consultations is to gather valuable suggestions from prime stakeholders before finalizing the budget. We want to make sure that this budget is not just by the government, but by the people, for the people.” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Wednesday, reiterated his government’s commitment to presenting a people-friendly budget for Jammu & Kashmir, emphasising that involvement of public representatives in budget formulation ensures people’s aspirations and needs are reflected. Chairing a series of pre-budget consultation meetings at civil secretariat Jammu and joined…

Rashid Engineer’s Bail Plea Denied by NIA Over Lack of Valid Grounds

February 4, 2025 Editor

NIA opposes Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer’s interim bail plea, claiming misuse of provisions and lack of valid grounds for release The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday opposed the interim bail plea of Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer, arguing that it was not maintainable and should be dismissed on merits. Rashid, who is currently in Tihar Jail in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case, had filed the plea in the Delhi High Court seeking temporary release to attend the Parliament’s Budget session. In its reply, the NIA said, “The…

Ruhullah Pushes for J&K’s Pre-1953 Position and Statehood in Parliament

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Editor

In Parliament Ruhullah seeks statehood, restoration of J&K’s pre-1953 position; Hits out at Rahul Gandhi for ignoring Muslims in his speech New Delhi, Feb 03 : Pointing out that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi didn’t mention plight of Muslims in his speech, National Conference Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah on Monday said that besides restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, New Delhi will have to return pre-1953 position to the region. Speaking in response to the President’s address in the Parliament, Ruhullah, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)…

Privatization of Power in J&K: Key Meeting Set for February 5th

February 3, 2025 Editor

Is privatization of power distribution on the cards in J&K? Chief Secy to discuss the matter on Feb 5 Srinagar, Feb 02: The Jammu and Kashmir government appears to be moving forward with plans to privatize power distribution in the Union Territory, following the implementation of smart metering. Chief Secretary Atal Duloo has scheduled a meeting on February 5, 2025, which will include the agenda item of “privatization of power distribution” among other power sector reforms. This meeting is set to cover several critical aspects impacting the power sector, including…

Fresh Snowfall and Rainfall End Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Valley

February 2, 2025 Editor

Snow higher up, rain in plains end dry spell in Kashmir; In Srinagar and adjoining areas, intermittent rainfall has been going on since last evening. Srinagar, Feb 1: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days. Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials said. They said traces of snowfall were seen early morning…