Pakistan in close contact with OIC on Kashmir: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said on Thursday Pakistan was in constant contact with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in relation to the human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK). The FO spokesperson was delivering a weekly press briefing, where she said that Pakistan and the rest of the world had observed Kashmir […]
Elevated Light Rail System to be set up in Jammu, Srinagar
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday approved a proposal to set up the Elevated Light Rail System (ELRS) in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The approval to the Rs 10,559 crore project was granted by the Administrative Council, which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu here, […]
“Breathtakingly Disingenuous”: Shashi Tharoor’s Rejoinder For PM Modi
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his dig in parliament over Jammu and Kashmir and accused him distorting history by delivering a brazenly political speech during a constitutional occasion. Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President, PM Modi hit out […]
Six months later
Six months have passed since the central government’s August 5 decisions to strip Jammu & Kashmir of its special status through the abatement of Article 370 and downgrade the state to two Union Territories. Years from now, the secrecy and stealth that preceded those decisions, the snapping of communication links and arrests of thousands may pass off […]
Inclement weather
Weather is still a problem in Kashmir valley and cold nights followed by dry days has added to the problems of the people who have been witnessing a harsh winter for the past several months. In this month of February, both Kashmir and Ladakh continue to witness sub zero temperatures during the nights and heavy […]
Militants hurl grenade at police station in Srinagar’s Lal Bazaar area. One policeman injured.
Militants hurl grenade at the police station in Srinagar’s Lal Bazaar area. According to sources, One policeman injured. PTI
Water, power, drainage infrastructure being augmented in Srinagar
Water, power, drainage infrastructure being augmented in Srinagar Tap water to all 2.5 lac households before end of current fiscal, new power sub-stations and augmentation of existing ones across district Strengthening of drainage network as a major developmental focus of coming fiscal; 92 languishing projects worth 800 crore rupees being completed before end of 2020: […]
J&K: 2 Militants, 1 CRPF Jawan Killed Near Srinagar; Family Disputes Police’s Claim About 3rd
Giving details of Wednesday’s incident, the CRPF Special DG Jammu and Kashmir, Zulfikar Hassan, said a special a check post was set up near Narbal following the intelligence about the possible movement of militants. Three militants and a CRPF jawan were killed in a gunfight near Srinagar’s Narbal area, police said on Wednesday. They added the […]
Is India still a democracy?’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on J-K ex-CMs detention
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday lashed out at the Narendra Modi-led BJP government over the continuing house arrest of two former chief ministers in Jammu and Kashmir, asking if “India is still a democracy”. In a tweet this morning, Priyanka Gandhi wrote, “It’s been six months since two Ex-Chief Ministers have been incarcerated without any charges and […]
Three Former Jammu And Kashmir Chief Ministers Complete Six Months In Detention
Three former chief ministers of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir have completed six months in detention. Though the administration has released several political leaders and activists in past few months, the two major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir — PDP and National Conference — have been urging the government to release their […]
