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Omar Abdullah Leads Charge: Resolutions Passed to Protect J&K’s Mandate

April 5, 2025 Editor

NC-Led Alliance Condemns Waqf Bill and LG’s Decisions: ‘Respect the People’s Mandate’” Srinagar 04 April 2025: The National Conference (NC), spearheading a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has made a strong statement against the recent Waqf (Amendment) Bill and administrative directives from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In an emergency meeting held at Fairview Gupkar, the alliance underscored its concerns over actions perceived to undermine democratic governance and institutional integrity. The high-stakes meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, gathered leaders from the NC and…

NC Govt Slams L-G Over JKAS Transfers, Calls It Power Overreach

April 4, 2025 Editor

Authority Undermined: NC Govt Criticizes L-G Over JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has strongly objected to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s recent order transferring 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, marking the first major reshuffle since the elected government assumed office in October 2024. The move has sparked a significant confrontation between the elected government and Raj Bhavan. Details of the Transfers On April 1, the J&K administration, acting on L-G Sinha’s orders, transferred officers at the…

J&K CM and Allies to Discuss LG’s Overreach in Bureaucratic Affairs

April 3, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Calls Emergency Meeting Over LG’s JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened an emergency meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Legislative Party and its allies, including the Congress, to address concerns over the recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration. The meeting is scheduled for Friday at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Srinagar. Concerns Over LG’s Authority The transfers, ordered by the LG without consulting the elected…

Mirwaiz Condemns House Arrest and Eid Prayer Ban in Srinagar

April 1, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleges House Arrest Ahead of Eid Prayers Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – Hurriyat leader and chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has alleged that he was placed under house arrest ahead of Eid prayers, sparking criticism of the authorities’ decision to bar congregational prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds. Mirwaiz condemned the move, questioning the claims of normalcy in Kashmir. Restrictions on Eid Prayers Mirwaiz expressed deep anguish over the decision, stating, “Even at the peak of militancy during the 1990s, Eid prayers were offered…

Kathua Gunfight: 3 Policemen, 3 Militants Killed in Fierce Encounter

March 28, 2025 Editor

Three J&K policemen, 3 Pak-origin militants killed in Kathua gunfight Jammu 28 March 2025: In a fierce gunfight in the Ghati Juthana area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, three police personnel and three militants of Pakistani origin were killed. The encounter, which lasted several hours, also left five security personnel injured, including a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO). The operation was part of an intensified effort to neutralize infiltrators in the region. The Encounter Unfolds Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a combing operation in the forested area near…

On April 19, Jammu & Kashmir Welcomes a New Era with Katra Train Launch

March 27, 2025 Editor

PM to flag off train from Katra to Valley on April 19 Jammu, March 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first train from Katra to the Valley on April 19 fulfilling the over 70-year-old dream of rail connectivity to Kashmir. The train will chug off from Katra town in Reasi district and will cross the Pir Panjal mountain range to reach Srinagar and then its final destination at Baramulla in north Kashmir. PM Modi will flag off the train from Katra in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini…

Ruhullah Mehdi Slams ‘Forced Development’ in Kashmir: Who Really Benefits?

March 19, 2025 Editor

Ruhullah Mehdi Slams Infrastructure Imposition in Kashmir: Forced Development or Economic Neglect? A Debate Over Development in Kashmir – The debate over development in Jammu and Kashmir has once again taken center stage, with National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi voicing strong criticism against the central government. During a session in Parliament, Ruhullah accused the government of imposing infrastructure projects on Kashmir without considering the aspirations or immediate needs of its people. His remarks have reignited discussions about land acquisition, displacement of farmers, and the apparent neglect of regions actively…

More Reserved Category Beneficiaries from Jammu Than Kashmir, Assembly Informed

March 16, 2025 Editor

The official data was tabled before the Assembly on the population who benefited under different reserved categories in the Union Territory since April 2023 J&K official data on reserved categories shared with the Assembly on Saturday (March 15, 2025)showed that the current reservation policy is skewed and favoured the candidates from the Jammu region than the Kashmir region. The official data was tabled before the Assembly on the population who benefited under different reserved categories in the Union Territory (UT) since April 2023. It was shared in response to a…

Religious Freedom Under Siege: Mirwaiz Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers

March 15, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid Srinagar, March 14: In a move that has sparked widespread discontent, Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was once again barred from leading the congregational Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid. Authorities placed the Mirwaiz under house detention, preventing him from delivering his sermon at the mosque in Nowhatta, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from religious and political circles. House Detention Amid Ramzan The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the governing body of the grand mosque,…

Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

March 14, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Criticizes J&K Reservation Policy, Calls It a “Post-Dated Cheque for Disaster” In a passionate address to the Assembly on Thursday, Sajad Gani Lone, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference and MLA from Handwara, raised serious concerns about the marginalization of Kashmiri-speaking residents under the current reservation policy. Lone described the framework as deeply inequitable, warning that it could lead to long-term social disempowerment for the community. Declining Representation of Kashmiri Speakers Lone presented data highlighting the systematic decline in Kashmiri representation in prestigious positions, particularly in…