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BJP will ‘liberate’ Pakistan administered Kashmir like it abrogated Article 370: Jitendra Singh

INDIA, Politics

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh said the Bharatiya Janata Party government will fulfil its promise to liberate Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) just like it fulfilled its promise of abrogating Article 370. "People don't understand that when BJP promises somethings it fulfils. When we used to talk about the Abrogation of Article 370 people used to make fun of us but we fulfilled our promise. Similarly, it is our promise that we will liberate the part of Jammu and Kashmir which has been illegally occupied by Pakistan," Jitendra Singh said after unveiling a 20-ft statue of Maharaja Gulab Singh in Kathua district. He said, "Parliament passed a resolution unanimously in 1994, emphasizing that Pakistan must vacate parts of J&K under its illegal occupation. It is our promise t...

Weeks after signing MOUs with JK admin, 36-member delegation from UAE lands in Kashmir

BUSINESS

Jammu Kashmir administration is all set to host a delegation from the Gulf countries at Srinagar to strengthen ties and look at the investment opportunities in the region starting on Sunday, March 20. As part of the four-day programme, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir along with the Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce and other government officials will be showcasing investment opportunities with a focus on entrepreneurship, tourism and hospitality sector. The visit follows shortly after the resounding success of the “Jammu Kashmir Week” at the Dubai expo led by LG Manoj Sinha where he had extended invitations personally to the visiting officials. "The admin is aiming to attract new investments in industries and tourism by highlighting key opportunities an...

Shooting stones close highway, Around 1000 trucks stranded in Ramban

REGIONAL

The Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been closed amid continuous shooting stones near the Mehar area in Ramban, officials said on Monday. “Due to continuous shooting stones at Mehar Ramban, the highway has been closed. Some 1000 Jammu bound trucks are stranded between Ramban and Banihal,” a senior traffic department officer told GNS. Meanwhile, Mughal Road, connecting Shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts, remained closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali. Kishtwar-Sinthan road also remained closed in view of snow accumulation, the traffic department official said. (GNS)