Category: Jammu

Jammu

Traders on warpath over indecision on toll abolition

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Four months after GST rollout, tax still being imposed at Lakhanpur As the ruling PDP-BJP government is adopting delaying tactics in extending the idea of ‘one nation, one tax’ to J&K, the continuation of imposition of toll on goods at Lakhanpur has set off a massive row, putting traders and others on the warpath in the region. Even after the lapse of almost four months since the implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) in the state on July 8, the coalition government has so far taken no decision…

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BJP leaders fail to connect with marathoners at Run for Unity

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The state unit of the BJP once again stuck to its customary practice of “symbolism” and “photo session” during the Run for Unity organised to observe the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in remembrance of the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The marathon was from Satwari Chowk to MA stadium — a distance of 5.9 km. The party state president, ministers, MLAs and MLCs assembled early morning at Satwari Chowk to flag off the runners. In its symbolic gesture, the party bigwigs flagged off…

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Trade & Travel via Poonch-Rawalakot remains suspended for 112th day

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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have sought a meeting with officials of Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Thursday to discuss resumption of cross-LoC travel and trade via the Poonch-Rawalakot road, an official said on Monday. The cross-Line of Control trade and travel remained suspended for the 112th consecutive day on Monday between Jammu’s Chakan Da Bagh and Rawalakot in Pakistan. “We have requested PaK officials—via the government—for a meeting on November 2 to decide on resuming the cross-LoC travel and trade via the Poonch-Rawalakot road,” custodian of the cross-LoC trade (Poonch), Muhammad…

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Removal of Article 370 only viable solution to Kashmir Issue: BJP

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Amid a raging debate over autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP’s state unit today said removal of Article 370, which grants special status to the state, was the only viable solution to the decades-old problem. “Removal of Article 370 and bringing Jammu and Kashmir on par with other states is the only viable solution to the issue,” BJP state spokesperson Prof. Virender Gupta said in a statement here. “This would be a befitting reply to separatists and Pakistan who are supporting and nourishing terrorism in the state and will…

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Displaced Kashmiri Pandits feel sidelined

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Even as the BJP-led government in New Delhi has appointed former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Dineshwar Sharma as the special representative for Jammu and Kashmir, displaced Kashmiri Pandits are feeling sidelined. Ever since the appointment of Sharma to “hold talks with stakeholders in Kashmir”, not even a single mention has been made of the 3.5 lakh Hindus who were forced to leave the Valley by terrorist groups in 1989-90. Majority of the community members have been living in camps in Jammu for the last 27 years. When it comes to…

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BJP celebrates “Accession Day” as 2nd Diwali in Jammu

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State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday celebrated ‘Accession Day’ of Jammu & Kashmir with pomp and show, simulating the night of Deepawali in the evening and with lighting of fireworks. In this connection main function was held at its party headquarters, which was led by BJP, National Vice President, Avinash Rai Khanna along with state president & MLA, Sat Sharma and other senior leaders. As per press statement, programme started with the bursting of crackers and lightening of 71 earthen lamps before the portraits of Bharat Mata…

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Pakistan opens heavy fire in Poonch sector

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According to police, Pakistani army started firing mortars at Sher Shakti and Mendhar areas in Kerni sector at 8.45 pm on Thursday. The gun-duel continued till 4 am on Friday. Pakistani army fired mortars targeting Indian posts and forward villages in Mendhar sector of Poonch district along the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, prompting retaliation from Indian troops. According to police, Pakistani army started firing mortars at Sher Shakti and Mendhar areas in Kerni sector at 8.45 pm on…

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Several Jammu groups support Article 35A: Civil Society Panel

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A five-member civil society coordination committee on Thursday said that numerous Jammu-based organisations were on the same page as Kashmir for safeguarding Article 35-A in the interest of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference here, members of ‘We the People of Jammu and Kashmir’ said that they met civil society, business groups and other organisations in Jammu as part of the second leg of its campaign to safeguard Article 35-A. Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said that almost a dozen groups in Jammu have been convinced for protecting the special status of…

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Jammu protests against GoI over appointment of interlocutor for Kashmir

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Don’t talk to separatists, deal strictly with them: Shiv Sena Appoint senior political figure to hold meaningful dialogue: NC Scores of members of Shiv Sena ( Balasaheb Thackeray) on Wednesday staged a protest against the government of India for appointing a the interlocutor to hold talks with various stake holders to resolve the Kashmir issue. According to reports, the protesters led by state president of the party, Dimpy Kohli, shouted slogans against Narendra Modi-led government for initiating talks with separatists and others. Later, according to a statement, Kohli while addressing the protesters said…

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Uber a worry for local taxi operators

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The taxi and auto unions in Jammu and Kashmir have expressed concern over government’s move to launch Uber Taxi Services in the state, which they allege will dent their livelihood and render nearly 67,000 operators jobless. The state government has been, for past some time, contemplating the launch of the Uber Taxi Service, an American private company headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, operating in 633 cities worldwide. In New Delhi, Uber is facing limits with regard to the number of drivers allowed to operate. “We are not against…

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