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Oct212021 by News DeskNo Comments

People of J&K Can’t Be Subdued By ‘Strong-Armed Measures’: Farooq Abdullah

Politics, REGIONAL

National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be “subdued by the strong-armed measures” and called for a “generous reach-out” to the people of J&K, saying it was the only way out to address issues concerning people. Addressing a workers convention in Banihal, Abdullah said this while questioning the projected dawn of a new era in Jammu and Kashmir post August 5, 2019. “Weren’t we told that August 5, 2019 decisions would bring lasting peace? Where is it then? Where is the much touted new dawn to bring job extravaganza for your educated and skilled youth? Where are those jobs? The projected Naya Kashmir by the ruling dispensation in New Delhi has proved to be a doomsday scenario for the people living on either sides of ...

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Veteran Congress leader Azad on two-day Kashmir visit

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Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is on two-day visit to the Valley amid civilian killings from the last two weeks. Azad is meeting various political leaders, traders, and civil society delegations in Srinagar’s Church lane guest house to take a firsthand appraisal of the political situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A senior Congress leader told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC), that Azad arrived in Srinagar on Monday and met dozens of delegations across Kashmir. The meeting continued on Tuesday during which the scores of political leaders and social activists met him. He said that the veteran leader also met trade union leaders and EJAC leaders who apprised the leader of the economic situation in the Valley and in Jammu and Kash...

Oct182021 by News DeskNo Comments

Home Ministry Should Speak on Civilian Killings in Kashmir: Shiv Sena Leader

INDIA, Politics, REGIONAL

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday expressed concern over the situation in Jammu Kashmir, where a number of civilians have been killed by terrorists in the past few days. Calling the situation "worrisome", Raut said that migrants are being targeted and demanded a statement from home minister Amit Shah or defence minister Rajnath Singh. "The situation in Jammu Kashmir is worrisome. Bihari migrants, Kashmiri Pandits and Sikhs are being targeted. When it's about Pakistan, you talk of surgical strikes. Then, it should be done for China too. Defence Minister or HM need to tell the nation what's the situation Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh," Raut was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. His statement came a day after two more non-locals were shot dead by militants in Jammu Kashmir. The inci...

Oct172021 by News DeskNo Comments

Killing of two non-locals in Srinagar, Pulwama tragic: Tarigami

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‘Such barbaric incidents have no place in civilised society’ CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Saturday said that the killing of two non-local workers in Srinagar and Pulwama is unfortunate. Such barbaric incidents have no place in a civilised society, Tarigami said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).buy zovirax generic buy zovirax generic “We condemn these killings in the strongest words and express deep sympathy with the bereaved families,” he said—(KNO)

Oct162021 by News DeskNo Comments

NC leader Rahim Rather’s son to join Peoples Conference today

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In a major setback to National Conference (NC) former finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather’s son is joining Peoples conference (PC) today in Srinagar. Reliable Sources confirmed to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that Hilal Ahmad Rather, son of senior National Conference leader and former Jammu Kashmir Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather is joining Peoples Conference (PC) today at Sajad Lone’s residence in Srinagar. They said “The news of Hilal's joining the PC is one of the most significant developments emerging out of the political landscape of J&K. The Rather family has been a strong pillar of the NC for decades now adding that Hilal's joining the PC will bring about a perceptible change in the power politics of J&K.” “The National Conference which has survived politic...

Oct142021 by News DeskNo Comments

Apni Party Chief Demands Immediate Restoration of Statehood

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Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (AP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday called for immediate restoration of statehood to instill confidence among people. Expressing deep concern over the growing uncertainty in the region, Bukhari said only a comprehensive political process can instill a sense of confidence among the people of Jammu Kashmir, he said. "There is an urgent need for a political process in Jammu Kashmir aimed at creating conditions wherein the people have a say in all aspects of life, including civic, social, economic, and political activities, as well as participation in decision-making processes,” he remarked. Bukhari said that Apni Party, since its inception on March 8, 2020, has put its unstinted efforts into breaking the political logjam and it will continu...

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GoI’s Interest is to Use Kashmir as a Milch Cow for its Electoral Interests: Mehbooba Mufti

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On Thursday, as the news of two school teachers in Srinagar being shot dead came to the fore, a series of condemnations also emerged on the social networking site Twitter. Joining the choir, the former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state and the PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti, took to Twitter and said that the "government of India's claims of building a Naya Kashmir" had turned it into "a hellhole." She said that she was disturbed to see the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, where "a minuscule minority is the latest target." She also added that the government of India's interest was to "use Kashmir as a milch cow for its electoral interests." Reportedly, on Thursday morning, two teachers were shot dead inside Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Eidgah, Srinagar. While o...

Sep302021 by News DeskNo Comments

NC MPs caution JK Admin against opting for AIQ in PG/Grad Medical courses

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Say opening up for outside students will put JK students at greater disadvantage The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday cautioned the JK Government against participating in All India Quota for admission to PG courses and proposed 50 percent (MD/MS/Diploma/PG DNB) in AIQ under NEET, saying the measure will expose JK students to a greater disadvantage as compared to their counterparts from other States because of being socially and educationally backward. In a joint statement Party Members of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Muhammad Akbar Lone, and Hassnain Masoodi taking note of the perceived hardship to the JK students due to the pooling of 15% of its MBBS seats in AIQ (All India Quota) and 50% seat-sharing for PG Medical courses after NEET. The MPs noted with great c...

Sep302021 by News DeskNo Comments

Under BJP Govt, restoration of statehood an uphill task: Congress Prez Mir

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‘Will give something bigger than Article 370 once voted to power’ Stating that the restoration of Article 370 and 35A is an uphill task under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Thursday said that they will give the region something bigger and mega than the special status. This was stated by Ghulam Ahmad Mir, the J&K Congress party chief during his two-day visit to the remote Machil sector. Mir arrived in Kupwara on Thursday afternoon and addressed a workers convention at Duddi village in the border Machil sector. Addressing the workers at the Duddi, Mir as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the central government led by the BJP party is working on the ideology of RSS which is splitt...

Sep302021 by News DeskNo Comments

Sheikh Prince elected President, Shiraza Akhter as Vice President of Municipal Committee Kokernag

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Sheikh Nadeem On Thursday, the president elections were held after an year at Town Hall, Kokernag. The president post was vacant since the past one year. Sheikh Prince, a Congress councilor, was elected as the president of municipal council Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district while Shiraza Akhter was elected as the vice-president.buy vilitra generic newonlineandblo.com/vilitra.html over the counter Prince defeated his opponent Fayaz Ahmad Ietoo by a margin of 9 votes. An official said that out of 13 councillors, 9 voted in favour of Sheikh Prince while his opponent Fayaz Ahmad Ietoo got 4 votes. As for the VC post, Shiraza got 7 votes while his opponent Gh Hassan Shaksaz got 5 votes and Peer Shakeel got 1 vote. Unconditional support was provided from National Conf...