Protests in Budgam over killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasarallah Protests broke out in Budgam district on Wednesday against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasarallah in Lebanon, officials said. The protests were held in Magam market area and Budgam town of the central Kashmir district on the fourth day of mourning of Nasarallah. Some market places were shut following the protests. The Hezbollah leader was killed on Saturday and he was laid to rest a day later. The people, including men, women and children, assembled on the main roads —…
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Engineer Rashid Declines BJP Partnership: ‘My Focus is on People, Not Power’
Why will I join hands with BJP, power not my priority: Engineer Rashid Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) president Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid on Tuesday dismissed speculation about aligning with the BJP and asserted that the main aim of his party is to restrore peace in Kashmir. “Why will I join hands with the BJP? Power is a very small thing for me. I was an independent MLA and I would have joined any party. If power had been my priority I would have joined hands with PM Modi.…
Read MoreGlobal Spotlight on Kashmir: Protests Over Nasrallah’s Death
Kashmir’s Fury Over Nasrallah Killing Gains Global Media Spotlight Srinagar, 01 Oct: The assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a prominent figure admired in Kashmir for his staunch resistance against the American-Israeli agenda in the Middle East, ignited widespread protests and spontaneous shutdowns across several districts, including Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, and Srinagar. However, it was for the first time that the demonstrations quickly garnered global attention, with international and national media outlets, including Al Jazeera English, Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, Iran’s Tehran Times, India Today and The Economic Times besides others extensively…
Read MorePolitical Firestorm: BJP Slams Mehbooba Mufti Over Hassan Nasarullah Stance
BJP leader Kavinder Gupta has alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti remained silent while Hindus were being targeted in Bangladesh. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday accused People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti of resorting to a “political stunt” after she cancelled her election campaign in solidarity with the people of Lebanon. “Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the people of Palestine and Lebanon in this hour of immense grief and exemplary resistance,” Mufti wrote in…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Pauses Election Campaign to Mourn Hassan Nasrallah’s Passing, Shows Solidarity with Hezbollah
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti cancelled her election campaign in solidarity with Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli strike People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, cancelled her election campaign on Sunday in solidarity with the people of Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. In a post on X, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir stated, “Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the…
Read MoreCyber Thugs Target J&K Netizens with Fake Meesho Coupons
J&K netizens targeted by cyber thugs, fake Meesho coupons used to cheat people, Cyber Police issues advisory Srinagar, Sep 27: Cyber criminals in Jammu and Kashmir are employing new tactics to dupe unsuspecting citizens by sending out fake coupons in the name of popular shopping app Meesho. Police have issued an urgent advisory, warning the public to remain vigilant against these fraudulent schemes. The scammers are luring victims with promises of luxurious gifts such as cars and expensive items, only to hack their phones once the given QR code is…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Alleges BJP’s Covert Support for Independent Candidates in Kashmir
BJP supporting independent candidates in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah Uri, Sept 26 : National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that Pahari and Gujjar communities got maximum facilities during our government. “Former minister Mohammad Shafi Uri Sahab was the main pillar of the education sector. As an education minister he recommended Pahari, Gujjar reservation and other things for these communities,” Omar said. “No one can seize Pahari reservation. In fact, the National conference first recommended Pahari ST reservation in the 1980s. BJP backed people will only spread propaganda just…
Read MoreSrinagar Voter Turnout Surpasses 2014 Figures in Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Polls
The 29.27% turnout was marginally better than the Lok Sabha elections when the figure stood at 26% and around the same ballpark as the 2014 assembly polls’ 27.86% People in the summer capital of Srinagar, the Old City in particular, which had remained a hub of boycott and separatist politics during militancy, on Wednesday saw a 29.27% turnout in the second phase of polling. The numbers were marginally better than the Lok Sabha elections when the figure stood at 26% and around the same ballpark as the 2014 assembly polls’…
Read MorePDP Alleges Vote-Buying in Budgam, Accuses NC of Distributing Money to Sway Electorate
The PDP candidate Aga Muntazir Mehdi is facing NC vice president Omar Abdullah from Budgam assembly constituency which is going to polls, in the second phase, on Wednesday Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday alleged the National Conference of distributing money to buy votes in Budgam assembly constituency. NC responded by saying that PDP should present evidence. The PDP candidate Aga Muntazir Mehdi is facing NC vice president Omar Abdullah from Budgam assembly constituency which is going to polls, in the second phase, on Wednesday. PDP…
Read MoreSizzling Srinagar: Heatwave Pushes Mercury to 33.7°C
Severe heat wave was witnessed yet again in Kashmir parts on Monday with the gateway of Kashmir—Qazigund, recording the highest-ever day temperature in the month of September at 33.2 degree Celsius. Jammu and Kashmir parts recorded a rise in the maximum as well as the minimum temperatures with Kashmir recording the heat wave and some parts including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recording severe heat wave today. According to the news agency—KNO, the data reveals Srinagar recorded the maximum temperature of 33.7 degree Celsius, which was 6.7…
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