SAQIB ALI Laharwalpora, a small village in the Bandipora district by the Wular lake, has gone through big changes in recent years. People in this village were used to make living by collecting lotus stems and chestnuts from the lake. But now, the water levels have dropped, and the lakebed has turned into sand. One…
Kulgam, Pulwama, Sept 18 (UNI) In the first Assembly polls in a decade, people of South Kashmir on Wednesday embraced democracy in an effort to make their voices heard. From early morning, voters, including large number of women, formed long queues at polling booths across all 16 assembly constituencies—spanning the four districts of Anantnag, Kulgam,…
Srinagar, Sep 16 : In view of upcoming assembly elections, the University of Kashmir (KU) Monday postponed all the examinations scheduled to be held on September-24, 25 and September-30 respectively. Assistant Controller of Examination at KU said that it will notify fresh dates of exams separately. “It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates…
Srinagar, Sep 16 (UNI) The Congress on Monday released its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, promising to provide inclusive and accountable governance by ensuring the Central Government restores statehood to the present Union Territory. However, The manifesto named ‘Haath Badlega Halaat’ remained silent on Article 370 – which was abrogated by the…
Srinagar, Sep 16 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir, election in-charge for the J&K Assembly election, Ram Madhav claimed on Monday. “BJP, with many parties who are ready to extend their support, will provide a stable government in Jammu and Kashmir”, Madhav told media persons in Shopian…
Says only BJP can restore Statehood to J&K, Congress most dishonest party of country; Party wants to send people to jails, they spreading hatred; J&K to be terror-free place, paradise for tourists, NC, PDP Congress manifesto advocate return of bad old days, separatism, terrorism; Bats for BJP candidate Shagun Parihar Doda, Sep 14 : Accusing the…
Srinagar, Sep 14 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Narendra Modi government at the Centre saying that it has failed to tackle the militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairperson, Social Media and Digital Platforms and Congress Working Committee member Supriya Shrinate said the PM has even given up sending tribute or…
Srinagar, Sep 14 (UNI) In a major success ahead of polls, security forces shot dead three militants in a gun battle in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Army said that given the upcoming sensitive events- referring to elections- in the Union Territory, this operation holds “significant importance”, marking a major “success for security forces…
Srinagar, Sep 13: A fierce Gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Chak Tapper Kreeri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Reports said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Kreeri. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the…
Srinagar, Sep 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag on Friday said to have solved a theft case by arresting accused lady involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen items from her possession. Police in Anantnag acting swiftly on a complaint filed by Shahizda Akhter wife of late Ghulam Nabi Parray resident of…
