4th Generation in politics: Mian Altaf’s son Mehar Ali files nomination papers from Kangan, Omar says sure about ‘victory’

  Ganderbal: Mehar Ali, the son of National Conference senior leader and Member Parliament Mian Altaf, Monday filed his nomination papers from Kangan Assembly while as NC vice president Omar Abdullah stated he was confident of Mehar’s victory given the fact his the family’s fourth generation taking part in polls.   “In Mehar Ali, it […]

Ex MLC Yasir Reshi to join Er Rashid-led AIP

  Srinagar: Former MLC Yasir Reshi, who recently announced his departure from the Peoples Conference is set to join Er Rasheed led Awami Ithehad Party in Srinagar today. Yasir Reshi confirmed that he will join the AIP today and the decision has been taken after consulting his supporters.   “Talks are on with AIP, and […]

Ex MLA Noor Mohammad Sheikh to contest polls as independent candidate

Srinagar: Former MLA Batamaloo, Noor Mohammad Sheikh, who recently resigned from the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, is set to contest the upcoming J&K assembly elections for the central Shalteng constituency as an independent candidate. Confirming his decision, Sheikh said  that after consulting his supporters, he has decided to contest the polls as independent. Earlier, […]

Scuffle over land dispute kills man in Sopore village

  Sopore,: A man in his 60’s was allegedly killed in a scuffle, following a confrontation over land dispute at Tarzoo village in north Kashmir’s Sopore in Baramulla district, even as the accused has been arrested.   Sources said that, man identified as Khazir Mohammad Malik (62) son of Mohammad Sultan Malik of Astan Mohalla […]

Restoration of Article 370 first step towards achieving goal of autonomy: NC MP Aga Ruhullah

  Srinagar: Member of Parliament and senior National Conference leader, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Saturday said the restoration of Article 370 is not an end, but a first step towards the party’s promise of restoration of autonomy. Addressing a news conference here at Nawa-e-Subha, Mehdi, said that since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made it […]

Irfan Hafiz Lone to join Congress

      Srinagar: In a significant political development, prominent rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone is set to join Congress.   Sources said , that Irfan is likely to join the party today and would be the NC- Congress alliance’s candidate on the segment.   As per seat—sharing arrangement worked out between NC and Congress, […]