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Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

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Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

Travelers flying from Srinagar can expect higher costs from next month as the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has given the green light for a phased increase in aeronautical charges and User Development Fees (UDF). AERA is a regulatory agency under the Government of India (GoI) that regulates tariffs and other expenditures and fees for major airports. It is a statutory body constituted under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Airport Authority of India proposed an increase in UDF but after taking various opinions under consideration, AERA…

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Omar Abdullah alleges BJP weakened regional parties by Abrogating Article 370

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Omar Abdullah alleges BJP weakened regional parties by Abrogating Article 370

National Conference (NC) vice-president and former J&K chief minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the aim of Article 370 abrogation was to weaken regional political parties. He, however said that the NC is growing stronger day by day. Addressing a public rally in north Kashmir’s Handwara, Omar said the decision taken by the Centre was solely aimed at weakening the foothold of NC. “Whenever our party holds rally and programmes, a large number of people participate in it. The aim of abrogation of Article 370 was to weaken us.”…

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Bukhari appeals to Hurriyat, Jamaat Members to Join Apni Party if they believe in India’s Sovereignty

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Bukhari appeals to Hurriyat, Jamaat Members to Join Apni Party if they believe in India's Sovereignty

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today made an appeal to political leaders and prominent workers including those from the Hurriyat Conference and Jamaat-e-Islami, who believe in the sovereignty and integrity of India and its constitution to join his party to strengthen the peace process in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to KIF he said those who are terrorists, anti-nationals, hatching conspiracies with enemy country and involved in drugs cannot join the Apni Party. He stated that his appeal is also for those in other parties including the National Conference…

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PDP Chief questions BJP’s decision to felicitate preacher booked under PSA

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PDP Chief questions BJP's decision to felicitate preacher booked under PSA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also sought release of other religious scholars who are currently under detention in various jails across J&K. Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti mocked the BJP for first arresting religious scholars and then felicitating them on their release. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also sought release of other religious scholars who are currently under detention in various jails across J&K. “Religious leaders now released & felicitated by BJP after being slapped with PSA were earlier accused of being a security threat by…

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High Taxes and Inflation made life miserable: JKPCC Chief

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High Taxes and Inflation made life miserable: JKPCC Chief

The president of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vikar Rasool Wani on Thursday said that there was grave resentment among the people, including youth, students, daily wagers, in the region owing to high taxes, rising inflation and unemployment. Addressing party workers meeting here, Wani said that installation of smart meters, property tax, water tax, toll plazas and other taxes have compounded the problems of a common man in Jammu and Kashmir. “There is great unrest among the people of Jammu and Kashmir for because of the prolonged Governor…

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J&K situation worse than government claims: Omar Abdullah

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J&K situation worse than government claims: Omar Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the situation in the Union Territory was worse than the government was claiming. Addressing the media in Srinagar, Abdullah said that the government was trying to hide the real situation in J&K with lies. He pointed to the recent spate of killings of civilians and security personnel, as well as the ongoing CASO (cordon and search operations) in different parts of the UT, as evidence of the deteriorating security situation. Abdullah also said that the government’s move to…

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Fatal accident in Ramban claims three lives

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Fatal accident in Ramban claims three lives

Three persons died after a tipper lorry (dumper), in which they were travelling, plunged into a deep gorge along a link road in the Tangar area of Ramban late Monday evening. Police said, “The driver of a dumper, enroute Tangar from Sawalakote, lost control over it and the vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Tanger, resulting in the death of two persons on the spot whereas one person sustained critical injuries.” They said that on getting information about the accident, locals and police rushed to the spot and retrieved…

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Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

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Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

In a recent incident, an unidentified gunman made an attempt on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) vehicle in the Khanyar area of old Srinagar. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. According to the police, the assailant opened fire at the bullet-proof CRPF vehicle and swiftly fled the scene. This lone militant discharged his pistol at the CRPF vehicle, specifically at the Khwaja Bazaar chowk, around 7:00 pm. The incident was addressed promptly by alert CRPF personnel who demonstrated great restraint to prevent potential collateral damage. They effectively repelled…

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India will give a strong response if Pakistan does not stop harming Kashmir: Ravinder Raina

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India will give a strong response if Pakistan does not stop harming Kashmir: Ravinder Raina

Ravinder Raina, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), J&K said that if Pakistan does not shun wounding Kashmir onwards, India has no option left except to respond heavily while penetrating in their territory. “Whenever Kashmiris start to live a peaceful and untroubled life and continue their affairs brotherly with each other, Pakistan intervenes with violent activities like Anantnag and Rajouri encounters. Pakistan wants to turn Kashmir into a graveyard. It has paid a heavy price in the past for such actions, and if the neighboring country will not mend its behavior…

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Kashmiri students demand action against police officers accused of brutality

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Kashmiri students demand action against police officers accused of brutality

A disturbing and shocking video went viral on social video, Kashmiri muslim students of Desh Bhagat University (DBU) in Punjab were reportedly beaten by university staff, police and local goons allegedly hired by the staff after students, raised concerns over the university’s admission practices. Scores of Kashmiri students pursuing nursing degrees at Desh Bhagat University have found themselves embroiled in a contentious admission debacle. Nursing students had been protesting for the past one month against the university for admitting more students in the course than the number allowed by the…

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