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People’s Conference Vows to Fight for J&K’s Autonomy and Statehood

September 6, 2024 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference president Sajad Lone on Thursday said the party will fight for restoration of Article 370, Article 35A, and also restoration of Jammu and Kashmir statehood. Releasing the party manifesto, Lone also said the party would encourage, support and facilitate any initiative aimed at peace building and conflict resolution which can lead to a durable resolution of Kashmir issue. Lone said the party would probe into the rigging of 1987 assembly elections and its aftermath and also strive to make sure the freedom and basic…

Muzaffar Baig Goes Solo: Prioritizes Kashmir’s Welfare in Independent Run

September 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 05: Veteran politician Muzaffar Baig has declared his decision to contest the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. In his announcement, Baig highlighted the importance of aligning with a party that genuinely respects and prioritizes the welfare of Kashmir. He expressed that his decision to run independently stems from his commitment to ensuring that the needs and concerns of the people of Kashmir are addressed effectively and with sincerity Baig, who has a long-standing reputation for advocating the interests of Kashmir, underscored the significance of his profession in…

On 3rd of Rabi’ al-Awwal Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir’s Long-Awaited Sermon at Naqshband Sahib Shrine

September 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 05 : Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar today announced that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, after a gap of five years because of his house arrest, will follow the age-old tradition of Mirwaizeen and will deliver a sermon at the historic Astaan Aaliya Naqshband Sahib (RA) on the occasion of Khwaja Digar on the 3rd of Rabi’ al-Awwal, corresponding to Sunday, 8th September 2024. The Auqaf in a statement said that with the arrival of the blessed month of Rabi’ al-Awwal and in connection with the birth…

Kashmiri Pandits Expand Political Horizons Beyond Habba Kadal

September 5, 2024 Editor

On September 18, when the Valley goes to poll in the first phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmiri Pandit community will have a lot to look forward to. With several issues on their mind from getting their voice heard to working towards a dignified return to the Valley, the community has a lot on its platter. In the first phase of the elections, as many as six candidates are contesting the polls with different parties extending them support. According to community leaders, traditionally it was the Habba…

Jamaat Leader’s Stand: Fighting J&K Polls to Lift the Ban

September 4, 2024 Editor

Gulam Qadir Lone of banned Jamaat-e-Islami said they are fighting the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls so that the ban imposed on them can be lifted. The banned Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday announced that its members would participate in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections to “raise their voices”. Gulam Qadir Lone, a member of the central committee and ex-general secretary of the Jamaat-e-Islami, said they are fighting the polls so that the ban can be lifted. The organisation cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed…

‘A Good Step, But…’: Omar Abdullah’s Take on Banned Group Members Contesting J&K Elections

August 31, 2024 Editor

Assembly polls are being held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday said it is a “good thing” that Jamaat-e-Islami leaders are participating in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections but fired a salvo at the banned group. While welcoming their participation into active politics, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir said that they would have to explain to the people of the union territory “why so much blood was in their hands”. “It’s…

Jailed J&K Cleric’s Nomination Rejected Over Missing Oath Certificate

August 30, 2024 Editor

The authorities said the nomination was rejected owing to non-submission of the oath certificate under section 16 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 As more political voices rally behind jailed separatist cleric Sarjan Barkati for his decision to fight assembly elections, the Jammu and Kashmir election authorities said Barkati’s nomination was rejected as he did not submit an oath certificate signed by superintendent of Central Jail, Srinagar. The nomination papers of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias Barkati, known for his pro-Azadi stance and speeches, were among those rejected by…

Jailed Religious Leader Sarjan Barkati to Contest in Upcoming Assembly Elections

August 28, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: A popular religious cleric Sarjan Ahmad Wagay aka Sarjan Barkati, who is in jail in a terror funding case, is set to contest the upcoming legislative assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir as independent candidate. Quoting family, new agency news agency KNO reported that they are filing nominations papers today at DC office Shopian. They said that they have already conducted a meeting with locals in Reban, the native village of Barkati, and will leave toward Shopian to file his nomination papers. Barkati’s daughter is expected to hold a press…

Civilian Dies from Encounter Injuries, Anantnag Death Toll Climbs

August 12, 2024 Editor

Three Lives Lost: Anantnag Encounter’s Bitter Harvest The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed, officials said. Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here early Sunday, the officials said. Two Army personnel were killed and two civilians injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest area of Anantnag district at an altitude…

Monsoon Mayhem: Srinagar Faces Waterlogging

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 Editor

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory that the intense showers for brief periods will come with the possibility of flash floods, cloud bursts, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones over vulnerable places of J&K & also heavy rainfall at a few places of J&K during next three days Intense rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir’s capital Srinagar on Monday causing waterlogging in many areas of the city. The situation was further exacerbated by the dug-up roads in the old city owing to the works of smart city project. “We didn’t experience…