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Soon after PDP chief and party candidate from the Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday staged a sit-in alleging her party workers’ arrest in a “repeat of 1987 rigging”, the Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that “very few having ‘tainted past’ were taken into ‘preventive’ custody.
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In a setback to Congress, Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday announced to independently contest elections on the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the central government is "considering pulling back some troops from Jammu and Kashmir and leaving law and order to the police".
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti visited the Navagraha Temple in Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir and offered ‘Jal Abhishek’ to Lord Shiva.
Countering reports that over 25 lakh additional voters will be on the Jammu and Kashmir electoral rolls, the J&K govt, said, "This is a misrepresentation of facts, which is being spread by the vested interests."
Terrorist Yasin Malik Chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, who began his hunger strike in the Tihar Jail on Jul 22, ended his fasting after he was told that his demands and concerns have been forwarded to the senior authorities, as per the prison authorities.
Chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Yasin Malik has begun a hunger strike inside Tihar's jail, since yesterday (Jul 22). Yasin Malik is serving life term for cases including funding terrorism.
The Farooq Abdullah led Jammu and Kashmir govt at that time had agreeing to the demands, released the five jailed terrorists to secure kidnapped Rubaiya Sayeed.
Senior RSS leader and Patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) Indresh Kumar on Monday strongly deplored the remarks of the National Conference president Farooq Abdullah that people of Jammu and Kashmir may have to make “sacrifices” like agitating farmers to get back their rights, saying it shows that he loves violence, not peace.
The ease with which Mehbooba spreads disinformation through half truths and blatant lies aimed at disrupting peace in the region is quite amazing. None of her statements can stand scrutiny of a reality check.
"When we've invested so much in Afghanistan so what's the harm in keeping relations with them?" Farooq Abdullah said.
The workers of Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP replaced the national flag with the PDP flag at a government building at Kotranka locality under Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Senior RSS functionary and patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch Indersh Kumar launched a scathing attack on former J & K Chief Minister and senior National Conference leader Farukh Abdullah for his anti-national stance in respect of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) has demanded stern legislation to curb the violent incidents caused by fundamentalists. In a resolution passed at an urgent webinar meeting the MRM urged all the countries of the world, all state governments and the Central Government of India and the political parties to take steps to contain the violence in the name of religious fundamentalism.
Three BJP workers were shot dead by terrorists in YK Pora area of Kulgam
Four policemen guarding a minority locality in Sophian district in southern part of Kashmir were killed in an attack by terrorists toady . The policemen in Zainpora, were busy keeping watch on a residential area and were inside their guard room when the militants fired at them this afternoon. The terrorists also took away their service rifles.
People’s Democratic Party leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the opening of Sharada Peeth, a revered temple across the Line of Control for Kashmiri Pandits. The leader appealed the Prime Minister to initiate the process of opening the Sharada Peeth pilgrimage on the lines of Kartarpur corridor.
A long-term solution to the Kashmir problem lies in plugging the rapid radicalisation and religious fundamentalism being perpetrated in the Kashmir Valley by inimical foreign forces. A two-pronged strategy that promotes Sufism and Kashmiriyat as intrinsic parts of the Kashmir civilization would pay handsome dividends.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday gave his nod to the imposition of governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pulled out itself from an alliance with the People Democratic Party's (PDP) in the state government.The decision comes after Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra forwarded his report to President Ram Nath Kovind for the imposition of Governor's rule in the valley. The report was sent to the President after Vohra held consultations with Mehbooba, BJP state chief
The recent two-day visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to Jammu and Kashmir has been significant. Ostensibly, the objective was to assess the security situation post the unilateral suspension of operations in the holy month of Ramadan, taken by the centre at the behest of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
In Jammu and Kashmir, it was PM Modi-led central government’s decision to begin ‘Operation All-Out’ and give security forces free hand to eliminate terrorists and terrorism from the valley. But BJP’s ally and partner PDP in Jammu and Kashmir government has kept soft approach towards terrorism and stone pelters. Therefore, taking a cognizance into this, BJP has pulled-off itself from Jammu and Kashmir government alliance.
Soon after BJP pulled out itself from Jammu and Kashmir government alliance over its ally PDP’s soft approach towards terrorism and stone pelters on Friday, CM Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation to the Governor N N Vohra.
The Jammu and Kashmir government led by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday evening ordered the release of 115 prisoners from various prisons of the valley. The decision comes on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. Notably, CM Mehbooba Mufti ordered the release of those 115 prisoners who were not involved in serious crimes. An official spokesperson from JK government said, "In view of the Eid-ul-Fitr, the government has ordered the release of 115 prisoners, with least involvement, from various jails of the state.”
A noted journalist and the editor of Rising Kashmir newspaper Syed Shujaat Bukhari along with his Personal Security Officer (PSO) were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Srinagar on Thursday.Notably, Shujaat Bukhari was attacked by unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening at 7 pm when he was leaving his office in Press Enclave in Srinagar for an Iftar party. Along with Bukhari, two of his PSO’s Hamid Chaudhary and Mumtaz were also killed.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh after reaching to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday met CM Mehbooba Mufti and reviewed the ongoing conditional ceasefire during Ramzan. After the meeting, Rajnath Singh and Mehbooba Mufti participated in Sports Conclave organised by the J-K State Sports Council. On this occasion, Rajnath Singh appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to help bring in peace saying else "we might lose another generation of the state to darkness.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Kashmir on June, 7, with the stated objective of reviewing the situation in the wake of the unilateral suspension of operations implemented by the government during the holy month of Ramadan. “Even as we see the ceasefire bringing great relief to the people of J&K, militants seem to be continuing their violent activities and desperately trying to sabotage the process. I only hope that they realize the futility of their actions soon,” stated Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti a
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra on Thursday gave a green signal to implement the J&K Protection of Children from Sexual Violence 2018 ordinance which approves death penalty for child rapists and enhancing the jail term for those convicted of raping girls aged 13 and above. The step has been taken in a bid to protect the dignity of small girls as well as of women.
Hours after a conditional ceasefire was announced by the central government, an encounter broke between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Notably, a group of terrorists opened fire on an Army patrol at Jamnagri in Shopian district after which the Army personnel retaliated that triggered the gun battle. No casualties have been reported so far. This comes an hour after PM Modi led central government announced a conditional ceasefire to stop anti-terror opera
Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police SP Vaid on Thursday morning requested the parents of local terrorists to take advantage of central government’s announcement of a ceasefire during Ramzan and urge their urge their sons to shun the path of violence.
Senior RSS functionary and Patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) Indresh Kumar dared J & K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to ask the Muslims to remain true to their religion in the pious month of Ramzan instead of calling for ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir.
CM Mehbooba Mufti-led Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday waived off stamp duty on the sale of properties registered in the name of women. Notably, the decision is seen as a step to empower women in the state which may help them to own more immovable assets.
The date 7 May 2018 will be remembered as the most embarrassing day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir as a 22-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed and two members of his family, including his mother, were injured when their cab was attacked by a group of stone pelters at Narbal on the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) legacy of reshuffling the cabinet and introducing new faces continues and this time reshuffle takes place in Jammu and Kashmir government headed by CM Mehbooba Mufti. Notably, the six new members from the BJP and two legislators of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have joined the Jammu and Kashmir’s government.
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday passed an ordinance approving death penalty for child rapists and enhancing the jail term for those convicted of raping girls aged 13 and above. The step has been taken in a bid to protect the dignity of small girls as well as of women.
Two principal communities of Jammu, the Hindu Dogras and the Muslim Dogras are face to face with each other consequent to the alleged horrific rape and murder of an innocent Muslim girl in Rassana. As per the charge sheet and media disclosures, the ascribed motive of the crime is to scare away nomadic Muslim Community. Both the communities have co-existed amicably for centuries and never caught media attention for any social, economic or political feud. Today centuries old amity is at the crossroads.
In a stern and unsparing statement on the Kathua rape and murder case that outraged the entire nation, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Thursday said that she would never let another child suffer like the eight-year-old did and that her government would bring a law making the death penalty mandatory for those who violate minors.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and discussed the overall situation of the valley. During the meeting, CM Mufti also stressed upon finding ways to end the violence. During the meeting, CM Mehbooba Mufti apprised Prime Minister Modi with the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir. CM Mufti also briefed PM Modi on the security situation in the Valley as well as along the border with Pakistan, which has been witnessing heavy cross-border firing a
Mehbooba has sought to garner local political mileage out of this statement. Her otherwise dilapidated public relation machinery has adopted a hyperactive mode.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed the various aspects of the implementation of the Rs 1 lakh crore package for the valley. During the hour-long meeting, CM Mehbooba Mufti and PM Modi also discussed the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir and various development issues. CM Mehbooba Mufti also briefed PM Modi on the security situation in the Valley as well as along the border with Pakistan, which has been witnessing heavy cross-
The Supreme Court has restrained Jammu and Kashmir government from taking any coercive action against Army officials allegedly involved in Shopian firing case. The apex court asked Jammu and Kashmir government to file its response within two weeks.
As many as 363 terrorists were killed while 176 were arrested during last two years in Jammu and Kashmir. This was said by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in a state Legislative Assembly.
Over ten thousand Special Police Officers (SPOs) were engaged in the last two years in Jammu and Kashmir with over 83 percent of them getting selected from militancy-prone districts of the valley. This was said by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in the State Assembly on Wednesday amidst uproars and repeated adjournments.
The central government’s interlocutor for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma on Wednesday met Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti separately in Jammu. During the meet, Dineshwar Sharma informed about his concluded visit to the Valley and tentative plans regarding his future engagements.
Our one single and simple decision can bring a smile on the face of family members, likewise, Jammu and Kashmir government’s one decision has brought a smile on the faces of thousand workers. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir government will soon regularize as many as 60,000 daily wagers and casual labourers.
In yet another incident of abduction and murder of security forces personnel, a bullet-riddled body of a 23-year old Territorial Army Jawan was found today in Shopian district of South Kashmir.The body was found under mysterious conditions in Wuthmulla village.
The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved very effectively as violence has come down. This was said by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti after hold an hour-long meeting with Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday.
