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National Conference MP Ruhullah Warns Congress: No Misinterpretation of Article 370 Resolution

November 15, 2024 Editor

National Conference MP Ruhullah warns Congress leadership against misinterpretation of Article 370 resolution In a significant development, ruling National Conference (NC) leader and MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday issued a stern warning against any attempts to misinterpret the resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s special status passed by the Assembly in its recent session. Ruhullah was seemingly referring to NC’s alliance partner Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Karra’s remarks that the demand for restoration of Article 370 was not raised in the resolution passed by…

Kishtwar Gunfight: Army JCO Killed, 3 Soldiers Wounded

November 10, 2024 Editor

A JCO of the Indian Army’s special forces was killed in action while three more soldiers were injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army’s special forces was killed in action while three more soldiers were injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Sunday. The soldier has been identified as Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar. “GOC (General Officer Commanding) White knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart, Nb Sub Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para…

Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash in JK Assembly Over Special Status Resolution

November 7, 2024 Editor

Chaotic Scenes in JK Assembly as Sajad Lone and BJP Members Clash Over Special Status Resolution Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes today as MLA Handwara, Sajad Lone, and BJP members clashed on the floor of the house. The uproar ensued during the discussion on the resolution seeking the restoration of special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP members vehemently opposed the resolution, arguing that it was against the rules and not listed on the agenda for the day. The heated exchange between…

Chaos in Srinagar: Grenade Attack at Busy Sunday Market Leaves 11 Injured

November 3, 2024 Editor

11 Injured in grenade attack near busy Sunday market in Srinagar Terrorists lobbed a grenade at a CRPF bunker near a crowded flea market in the heart of the city here on Sunday, injuring at least 11 civilians, officials said. The attack, which took place near a heavily guarded complex housing All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar. A senior police officer said the…

Another Dark Day for Kashmir: Migrants Become Targets

November 1, 2024 Editor

Two migrants from Uttar Pradesh shot in Budgam Two migrants from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam on Friday. Their condition is said to be stable. They were working on Jal Jeewan Project in Budgam. Sufiyan and Usman were injured after being shot at in the Mazhama area of Magam in the central Kashmir district, officials said. They were taken to a hospital and were stated to be in stable condition, the officials added. The incident is the latest in a series of terror…

Migrant Labourer Shot in Tral: Latest in Series of Targeted Attacks in Kashmir

October 24, 2024 Editor

On Monday, the J&K Police denied reports claiming the administration had asked migrant workers to leave Kashmir, saying they were committed to ensuring security A migrant labourer was shot at in Tral in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)’s Pulwama district in the latest in a series of such targeted attacks, news agency Press Trust of India reported without further details. People aware of the matter identified the migrant worker as Pritam Singh from Uttar Pradesh. He was shot at in Batgund in Tral. There was no immediate confirmation from the J&K…

Mehbooba Mufti Raises Red Flag: ‘Non-Locals Being Forced Out of Kashmir Amidst Terror Wave’

October 22, 2024 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti warned that this “knee-jerk” response could worsen challenges and damage the region’s image, especially after recent peaceful elections. Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday called for intervention from chief minister Omar Abdullah and lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha to address claims that the administration was pressuring non-local labourers to leave the Valley. The former chief minister said that this ‘knee-jerk’ reaction could create further difficulties and damage the region’s image, particularly after recent peaceful elections. “After the barbaric attack at Sonamarg there are reports that the local…

Gagangeer Terror Attack: 7 Killed, 5 Injured in Heinous Assault

October 21, 2024 Editor

7 killed, 5 injured in Gagangeer terror attack Srinagar, Oct 20: Seven persons including six labourers and a doctor were killed and five others were injured in a militant attack in the Gagangeer area of Ganderbal district while a manhunt was launched to track the attackers. The incident occurred in the Gagangeer area of Ganderbal on Sunday evening after militants whose number is being investigated attacked a barrack of labourers. “Seven persons have been killed in a terrorist attack in Gangangeer,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi…

Supreme Court Agrees to Examine Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration Request

October 17, 2024 Editor

The petition has been filed by advocate Gopal Shankarnarayan, requesting the court to restore the region’s statehood. A plea seeking a time-bound restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was mentioned in the Supreme Court on Thursday for urgent hearing and the apex court has agreed to hear the matter. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, representing the applicants, requested an urgent hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. “There is an MA (Miscellaneous Application) for conferring statehood.…

A Look Inside Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet: Who Are the Five Leading Ministers?

October 16, 2024 Editor

The Congress, which contested the polls in alliance with the National Conference, chose not to take a ministerial position. The Omar Abdullah-led government in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has five cabinet ministers, including four from the National Conference and one independent MLA. The Congress, which contested the polls in alliance with the National Conference, chose not to take a ministerial position. The ministers in the Omar Abdullah-led cabinet include the only woman minister, Sakina Itoo, as well as Surinder Choudhary, Javed Rana, Javed Ahmed Dar, and Satish…