Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Monday slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Conference (NC) over “gifting” a Rajya Sabha seat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a news conference, Lone said that both parties, who were shouting and labelling everyone as BJP, helped the party win a Rajya Sabha seat. Lone alleged that the PDP had malafide intentions and didn’t appoint an authorized agent to verify whom its MLAs voted for, as they intended to resort to wrongdoing. “The job of the agent is to verify whom the MLAs voted for. The RTI revealed…
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he will discuss the issue of the Transaction of Business Rules of the Union Territory and reservation with the Union Home Minister today. Speaking to reporters, the CM said that he will raise matters related to the Business Rules, the appointment of the Advocate General, and reservation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “Wish we could have got statehood through one meeting- we would have achieved it long back. It is a continuous process, but I raise the demand for statehood whenever I meet him. There are other issues as well, such…
Jammu and Kashmir has recorded below-normal precipitation for six consecutive months, raising concerns over a looming water crisis, declining river levels and reduced hydroelectric power generation in the Union Territory, according to weather data shared by Kashmir Weather. The latest figures for April, show that J&K received 86.5 mm rainfall against the normal 99.6 mm, marking a 13 per cent deficit. The continued shortfall follows seven consecutive winters of below-normal precipitation, intensifying fears over water availability in the coming months. Experts and weather observers warned that the prolonged dry spell could severely affect drinking water supplies in far-flung areas, especially…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir was carried out solely to benefit the BJP and its allies. “We have suffered because of their delimitation. And we know how the delimitation was done. It was carried out only to benefit the BJP and its allies. Now let us see what happens next,” Omar told reporters in Srinagar. He said such developments expose the political intentions of the BJP. “This is how the intentions of the BJP become clear,” he said. Referring to political developments in other states, Omar said, “Eknath Shinde left…
Amid its frosty relations with National Conference, Congress legislators on Thursday evening attended a dinner hosted by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. Sources said, that Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra, along with three MLAs of the party, attended the dinner hosted by Choudhary at his official Fairview residence here. The most surprising guest at the dinner was MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed, who is part of the Kashmir-based opposition. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah, and legislators of the NC also attended the dinner.
Member of Parliament (MP) and senior National Conference (NC) leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the functioning of the present dispensation, saying he cannot “commit the mistake” of campaigning for those who have “deceived the people”. Speaking to reporters in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, Ruhullah, expressed serious reservations over the performance of the current government while maintaining that his views remain in line with the broader ideology and commitments of the National Conference. “I cannot commit a mistake by campaigning for those who deceived the people,” Mehdi said while responding…
National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah will chair a crucial meeting of party leaders at the party headquarters, Nawai Subah, here on Thursday, sources disclosed. Sources said that the NC president will chair the meeting tomorrow to discuss key issues. “The provincial working committee meeting of the party will be attended by the Chief Minister, ministers, all MLAs from Kashmir, and senior leaders,” they said. The meeting gains significance as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday hinted at a strong political message he plans to deliver after Eid. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, the CM said that he wants to…
Tourists visiting Kashmir have expressed a sense of pride and confidence on the anniversary of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ saying they will continue to travel to the Valley despite past incidents and tensions. At several tourist spots across Srinagar and nearby destinations, visitors said the events of last year have not deterred them. Instead, they said, the response by security forces has strengthened their resolve to visit Kashmir. “We feel proud of how the situation was handled. We have come here without fear,” said Rohan Mehta, a tourist from Delhi. “Kashmir is safe, and we will keep coming.” Pertinently, ‘Operation Sindoor’ was…
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed speculation about defections from the National Conference, asserting that no party MLA would switch sides to support the BJP. Speaking to reporters in Tangmarg, CM Omar, termed the reports baseless and said such claims had no substance. Responding to questions on allegations involving the Peoples Democratic Party, the Chief Minister said they earlier helped the BJP during Rajya Sabha elections and it had already been established through information obtained under the Right to Information Act. Omar also said his government functions independently and does not take instructions from any other organisation, asserting that…
A teenage student from North Kashmir’s Rafiabad in Baramulla district has emerged as a major social media sensation after his singing reel crossed 42.7 million views within nine days, drawing attention from established artists and digital influencers. Rasik Ahmad Meer,15, from Hatchepora village, shot to fame after uploading a cover of a Bollywood track that rapidly went viral on Instagram. The video, recorded on a smartphone without professional setup, has now placed the young singer in the spotlight. The reel caught the attention of Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas, who reacted to the performance online. It also drew engagement from digital…