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Kashmir Faces Acute Water Crisis Amidst Rainfall Failure

July 26, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s Thirsty Cry: A Looming Water Crisis By: Javid Amin Srinagar, July 25: Kashmir, a region traditionally known for its pristine lakes, gushing rivers, and verdant landscapes, is grappling with an unprecedented water crisis. A scorching heatwave, coupled with a drastic decline in rainfall, has pushed the region to the brink of a humanitarian and ecological disaster. A Parched Paradise Since July 19, the Valley has experienced a staggering 92.96 percent deficit in rainfall, according to data released by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The situation is alarmingly worse when compared…

Defying Terror: Omar Abdullah Rejects Calls to Delay J&K Elections

July 22, 2024 Editor

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the spike in terrorist attacks in the recent past would be no justification to delay Assembly election, which were held even in 1996 when militancy was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir. “Some people are saying the situation has deteriorated and hence, there should be no elections. What happened to you? We held elections in 1996 and you have to agree that there is a difference of heaven and earth between the situation at that time and today,” he said.…

Omar Abdullah Urges Statehood Restoration: J&K’s Struggle Beyond Union Territory Status

July 18, 2024 Editor

Replying to a question, Omar Abdullah, who was at Zadibal to take part in a Muharram procession, said the danger of being a union territory is that the power does not lie with the people. Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before the assembly elections as the union territory has failed on all fronts, including combating terrorism. “We would hope that the statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir before the elections because the UT has failed… It…

Shocking Claim: J&K Political Parties Accused of Cultivating Terror Leaders

July 16, 2024 Editor

J&K DGP RR Swain alleged those who facilitated recruitment and arranged finances for terror were never investigated in the past Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain on Monday blamed regional politics in the Valley for Pakistan’s ‘successful’ infiltration into the Kashmiri civil society. He even alleged that “so-called mainstream political parties” cultivated leaders of terror networks and sometimes directly to further their electoral prospects. “Pakistan successfully infiltrated all important aspects of civil society, thanks to so-called mainstream or regional politics in the valley. There is ample…

Political Uproar in J&K: Parties Condemn Enhanced Powers for L-G

July 14, 2024 Editor

CM will have to beg This is why a firm commitment laying out the timeline for restoration of full, undiluted statehood for J&K is a prerequisite for these elections. The people of J&K deserve better than powerless, rubber stamp CM who will have to beg the L-G to get his/her peon appointed. —Omar Abdullah, Vice President, NC BJP’s ploy for power The order seeks to disempower the powers of the next J&K government only because BJP doesn’t want to cede control or lose its iron grip over Kashmiris. Government of…

Omar Abdullah: ‘Hope Assembly Elections in J&K Held as Scheduled’

July 6, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah said there was hope that the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be able to elect their representatives after the PM’s announcement made on Yoga Day Amid uncertainty over the final schedule for the impending assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the elections are held within the timeline stipulated by the Supreme Court The leader, who was addressing media at the conclusion of the party’s two-day working committee meeting in Srinagar, pointed out that Prime…

National Conference Seeks Public Input for Poll Manifesto: Building a Better Tomorrow Together

July 6, 2024 Editor

Building a Better Tomorrow: NC Seeks and Receives Public Input for Election Manifesto; Public responded with inputs & suggestions By: Javid Amin In a bid to ensure that the voices of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are heard and their needs addressed, the National Conference (NC) has invited public suggestions for its upcoming poll manifesto. This move underscores the party’s commitment to participatory governance and inclusive development. Here’s a detailed overview of the highlights from the National Conference’s poll manifesto, enriched with inputs from the general public. Key Highlights from…

Restore J&K’s Statehood Status Before Assembly Elections; Will opposes any attempt to impose a Delhi-like statehood model: Altaf Bukhari

July 3, 2024 Editor

Altaf Bukhari said the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir must be the same as it was before August 5, 2019 After failing to open its account in the Lok Sabha polls, Apni Party said a statehood model akin to Delhi will not be acceptable for Jammu and Kashmir. Party president Altaf Bukhari, the first local politician to open dialogue with the Centre post the abrogation of Article 370, said in a perceived attempt to reach out to the public said it was essential to restore statehood even before conducting assembly…

NC and PDP Applaud Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi for Article 370 Advocacy in Parliament

June 27, 2024 Editor

A maiden speech by National Conference (NC) MP from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, asking Speaker Om Birla to act as the guardian of the Constitution in the Parliament rather than the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members, has evoked widespread response across the party lines, with political leaders praising Mehdi. In his address, Mehdi raised two issues — objectionable remarks against a Muslim MP and the swift passing of the Bill abrogating the Article 370. “Congratulations on being elected the Speaker again. Following this, I request you to remember that from…

Legacy Politics Faces Challenges in J&K After Defeat of Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti

June 5, 2024 Editor

Verdict against Article 370 abrogation The people have spoken democratically against the decisions of Aug 5, 2019. It is now my responsibility to take your voice to the Parliament and to the people of the rest of India. Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi The defeat of NC vice-president Omar Abdullah from Baramulla and the PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti from Anantnag-Rajouri suggests a significant shift in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Although the BJP had aimed to challenge the legacy of both Abdullah and Mufti families, it was the unique circumstances…