NC, PDP describe sacking of employees as ‘arbitrary’

NC, PDP describe sacking of employees as ‘arbitrary’

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Sunday denounced the dismissal of 11 government employees by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, saying the move was “blind to justice” and “arbitrary” in nature. The employees, including sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin were sacked by the union territory’s administration for allegedly working for various militant groups, officials […]

Two sons of Salahuddin among 11 govt employees sacked for ‘anti-national’ activities

Two sons of Salahuddin among 11 govt employees sacked for ‘anti-national’ activities

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has now sacked eleven of its employees, including two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Syed Salahuddin, for their involvement in anti-national activities. According to reports, 11 government employees (including Salahuddin’s sons Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Shahid Yousuf) were terminated from services “in the interest of the nation as per […]

Hurriyat bats for resolution of Kashmir issue

Hurriyat bats for resolution of Kashmir issue

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference-led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday said that the recent surge in killings of Kashmiris is a grim reminder of the need to resolve the Kashmir issue and prevent the region from getting consumed by it. “The fast changing geopolitical reality of the region also points to the need for urgent conflict […]

100 Fridays pass without Mirwaiz’s sermon at Jama Masjid

Auqaf Jamia expresses dismay and anguish, call for release of Mirwaiz Srinagar: Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar expressed deep dismay and anguish that the continued house detention of the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq since August 2019 by the authorities, has deprived the people of Kashmir of his soulful rendition of waz o Tableeg […]

China ‘seriously disturbed’ peace at border: Foreign Secy

China ‘seriously disturbed’ peace at border: Foreign Secy

New Delhi: China’s attempts over the last year to unilaterally alter the status quo in Ladakh were in violation of bilateral agreements and inevitably impacted the development of ties, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday and noted that an early completion of the disengagement process could lead to the de-escalation of forces there. […]

Will Kashmir see political change, finally?

Will Kashmir see political change, finally?

The sight of political leaders of all national and regional political parties of both Jammu region and Kashmir valley standing for a group photograph with the Prime minister of India, Home Minister of India, and Lt Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, was something that has given hope to the people of J&K […]

‘Era of suppression’ in J&K must end: Mehbooba

‘Era of suppression’ in J&K must end: Mehbooba

New Delhi: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Sunday that the dialogue process initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Jammu and Kashmir’s mainstream leadership can gain credibility by ending what she called an “era of oppression and suppression” and understanding that a dissenting voice is not a criminal act. “Give the people right to […]

Abrogating Article 370 Centre’s biggest mistake: Soz

Abrogating Article 370 Centre’s biggest mistake: Soz

Srinagar: Senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on Saturday said the abrogation of Article 370, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was a big mistake by the Centre. “While the Home Minister Shri Amit Shah is free to say what he said recently on our internal autonomy as enshrined by Article 370 of the […]

Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate with China

Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate with China

New Delhi: The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an “exemplary example”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon after arriving in Ladakh on a three-day visit aimed at taking stock of India’s military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China. In Leh, […]

We said we don’t accept the Aug 5 decisions: Omar on meeting with Modi

We said we don’t accept the Aug 5 decisions: Omar on meeting with Modi

‘Nobody from Gupkar alliance said we accept 5th August and we should move forward’ SRINAGAR: A day after the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the National Conference (NC) on Saturday told reporters about what the party talked about in the meeting and what other representatives from Kashmir said there. National Conference […]