Javed Ahmad Beigh, a young Kashmiri Muslim political activist from Kashmir Valley made three “interventions” against Pakistan in a single session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), an intergovernmental body, which is part of the United Nations (UN).Javed Ahmad Beigh, who hails from Budgam district, made these “interventions” at an ongoing 57th session of…
JAMMU, Sept 28: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday felicitated Paris 2024 Paralympics Bronze Medallists Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar here at Raj Bhawan.The Lt Governor congratulated the Para Archers from UT of J&K for their incredible performance at Paris 2024 Paralympics.Interacting with the Para Archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, the…
SRINAGAR, Sept 26: The second phase of J-K assembly polls records turnout of 57.03 pc , the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a press release.The ECI said that Budgam recorded 62.98 percent voter turnout till 11.45 pm, Ganderbal recorded 62.51 percent voter turnout, Poonch recorded 73.80 percent voter turnout, Rajouri recorded 70.95 percent…
SRINAGAR, Sept 26: A 15-member foreign delegation of New Delhi-based missions yesterday expressed satisfaction over the conduct of polls in Jammu and Kashmir.These diplomats arrived in Srinagar yesterday morning on the Central Government invitation to witness the second phase of Assembly elections in Kashmir. The senior diplomats were from the United States of America (USA),…
SRINAGAR, Sept 25: More than 54.11 per cent voters on Wednesday exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling for 26 seats in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls.The polling passed off peacefully, officials said.Addressing a press conference here, J&K Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said the second phase recorded a turnout of 54.11…
The BJP on Monday took a swipe at former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, wondering if he considered himself a “self-styled ambassador or a PRO” of the Pakistan Government as he keeps calling for talks between India and the neighbouring country. In a statement, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is party’s general secretary in-charge…
KATHUA, Sept 21 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s ‘Balidan Bhoomi’ Kathua will herald the victory march of BJP when the J&K Assembly election results are declared on October 8th. Addressing a series of election meetings in Kathua Reserve and Hiranagar Assembly constituencies here today, Dr Jitendra…
Poonch, Sept 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the Congress and the National Conference saying that during their rule, terrorism increased in Jammu and Kashmir with thousands of people being killed. Congress and National Conference ruled here for 35 years, terrorism increased, 40 thousand people were killed, Jammu and Kashmir remained closed…
MENDHAR, Sept 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said there is peace along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would not dare to open fire knowing fully that India’s response will be befitting to silence its guns. Addressing an election rally in this border area…
Katra (Reasi), Sep 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and NC alliance following remarks by Pakistan’s defence minister regarding Article 370 and accused the coalition of pursuing the neighbouring country’s agenda. Modi claimed that Pakistan’s agenda fosters violence and unrest.The prime minister asserted that Article 370 cannot…
