Top police official arrested along with militants: IGP

SRINAGAR: A senior police officer, a lawyer and a wanted militant were captured in a joint operation of the government forces, Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar said. Kumar, in a presser on Sunday, said that the trio was held at Wanpoh Kulgam in a car on Saturday morning on a specific input received by […]

Former PDP legislator among senior leaders quit party in protest

SRINAGAR: A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator and its three senior leaders have resigned from the party a day after senior leaders were expelled from the party for their participation in the government parleys. Former legislator Yawar Mir, Budgam district president Muntazir Mohi-u-din, district president Pulwama Showkat Gayoor and Dr Samiullah have sent their […]

Foreign diplomats arrive in Kashmir to assess situation

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Foreign diplomats arrive in Kashmir to assess situation

SRINAGAR: A 16-member delegation of foreign diplomats on Thursday arrived in Srinagar to have a firsthand assessment of the situation in Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370. This was the second high-profile delegation after a group of far-right European Union delegation visited the Valley earlier. On their arrival at Srinagar technical Airport on Thursday morning, […]

Former legislators submit memo, demand restoration of statehood, release of detainees

SRINAGAR: A group of seven former legislators of erstwhile of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday submitted a memorandum with Lt Governor GC Murmu listing demands including restoration of statehood, protection of special rights of citizens and initiatives for development of region. PDP minister Syed Altaf Bukhari, Ghulam Hassan Mir (President Democratic Party Nationalist) Mohammad Dilawar […]

BJP, Congress to fight for Dy Mayor’s post at SMC

SRINAGAR: A contest between candidates of BJP and Congress is expected to take place for the post of deputy mayor for which election are scheduled next week. BJP spokesperson, Altaf Thakur told Kashmir Reader that Arif Raja, who is the party’s Srinagar president, will be the candidate from BJP in the deputy mayoral elections. However, […]

Mehbooba’s daughter says her movement restricted

SRINAGAR: Daughter of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, Iltija Mufti on Thursday said that she has been detained by the government at her residence to bar her from speaking to media. Iltija told Kashmir Reader that security personnel interrupted her scheduled press conference which was planned to be held at her Gupkar residence. “My late […]

GoI sponsored project meant to reduce power losses in Kashmir abandoned halfway

SRINAGAR: A project that was meant for reducing transmission and distribution (T&D) losses which is one of the main reasons for power cuts in the Valley has failed to take off three years after the stipulated deadline. The Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms program (RAPDRP) sponsored by the Government of India was meant install […]

To access internet people travel 100 km to Banihal

BANIHAL: A single internet café in Banihal, some 100-kms away from the Srinagar, is offering space to people living life without internet for more than five months. Located amid the mountains of Pir Panchal Banihal is now easily accessed from valley by a railway line. A market that has sprung in Nagbal area, with an […]

SMC Mayor retains position after proving majority

SMC Mayor retains position after proving majority

SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Junaid Mattu on Thursday retained his seat after getting majority support during the floor test. A no-confidence motion was moved against him by councillors on Tuesday. Addressing media, Mattu said that those 55 councillors stood by him in a floor test on Thursday. “For the last two months, rumours were […]

Councillors suspect fake signatures used to support removal

SRINAGAR: A new twist emerged in Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) after a group of corporators suspected their signatures were used for the removal of Mayor. A no-confidence motion was moved against the Mayor Junaid Mattu on Tuesday after more than 40 elected members signed a move for his removal. More than ten corporators wrote a […]

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