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Gulchain Singh Charak, former minister and president of Dogra Sadar Sabha J&K, who spearheaded the campaign for preservation of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, passed away on Friday, at the age of 83, after a prolonged illness . He is survived by his wife Surekha Charak, two sons--Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak, Gambhir Dev Singh Charak and two daughters. "My father passed away due to lung infection. We had shifted him to PGI Chandigarh on August 29 and he was under treatment. However, Charak Sahib ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 18: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and other senior leaders have expressed their grief and sorrow over the passing of Gulchain Singh Charak, a prominent political and social leader who served as the Education Minister in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He passed away on Friday. In his condolence message, Bukhari said, "Gulchain Singh Charak was a noble soul and a distinguished leader who dedicated his entire life to serving the people. May the Almighty ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia today and discussed various issues related to cultural, spiritual ties, an official press release informed here. It said the LG thanked His Excellency for facilitating the grand visit of holy relics of Lord Buddha. "The holy relics visit to this land is also testimony of the long-standing relations that India and Russia have had over the decades. India and Rus ...Read More >
Jammu: JKNPP-I president and former minister Harsh Dev Singh and BJP candidate Devyani Rana on Saturday filed their nomination papers for the bypoll in Nagrota Assembly constituency here, officials said. After submitting their papers before the returning officers, both the leaders addressed separate public meetings to seek support of the voters. The by-elections in Nagrota and Budgam assembly constituencies will be held on November 11 and the counting of votes will take place on November 14. ...Read More >
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah took sharp aim at Congress and RJD, challenging Rahul Gandhi to tell voters in Bihar that he wanted a CM to run govt from jail and warning that the state risked a return to the "jungle raj" of the 1990s if the opposition alliance took office."Rahul Gandhi, who had torn up an ordinance meant to help RJD chief Lalu Prasad during the Manmohan Singh govt, is now opposing the 130th Constitution amendment and supporting Lalu for power in Bihar," Shah said Saturday ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani produced a sensational seven-wicket haul to spin Mumbai to a 35-run victory over Jammu & Kashmir in the opening round of the Ranji Trophy at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Saturday. On the fourth and final day of the Elite Group-D clash, the hosts, who resumed at 21 for one overnight while chasing 243, were bowled out for 207 as Mumbai recorded their first-ever win over J&K in three meetings. Mulani's match-winning spel ...Read More >
Elista [Russia], October 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India and enshrined at the Central Temple, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, also known as "the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" at Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, a release said. The Lieutenant Governor is leading the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition in Elista. Also Read | Earthquake in Pakis ...Read More >
The rift became more pronounced after the NC unilaterally announced its three Rajya Sabha candidates and offered the fourth seat -- deemed unwinnable -- to the Congress. This, according to Congress leaders, contradicted earlier assurances given to their top leadership and further widened the rift between the two coalition partners. Speaking to the media on Monday, J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra stated that the NC's recent conduct has cast doubt on its commitment to the INDIA bloc. He ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah reached out Thursday to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti ahead of Rajya Sabha (RS) elections in J&K next week, seeking support for the governing party's candidate for one of four seats that his ally Congress chose not to contest, terming it "weak". Mehbooba responded by asking NC to back some PDP-submitted bills in the assembly, including one against settlers' eviction."Farooq Sahib called me and asked for support. I told him we have submitted ...Read More >
LEH, India - In Leh, the largest city of Ladakh, a high-altitude border region bounded by Pakistan and China, the presence of the Indian military is unmissable - from shops selling military fatigues to army barracks and memorials to fallen soldiers. A statue of Colonel Chhewang Rinchen, a highly-decorated Ladakhi officer who helped repel incursions into India from Pakistan in the 1940s among other brave deeds, is just one among many memorials that are testament to the deep heritage of locals wo ...Read More >
Jammu/New Delhi: Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, has warned that Operation Sindoor 2.0 could be more destructive if Pakistan persists in its terror activities against India. Addressing journalists in Jammu, Lt Gen Katiyar emphasized that India's future response would surpass the devastation of the first Operation Sindoor, which targeted multiple Pakistani airbases and military installations. "Unless Pakistan changes its mindset, it wil ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The National Conference-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir is strained as Congress is upset over NC's offer of an 'unsafe' Rajya Sabha seat from J&K UT to it. Congress is also mulling going solo in the upcoming bypolls to two J&K Assembly constituencies if the ruling party refuses to concede at least one of the two seats to it. The by polls for two J&K Assembly seats --- Budgam (in Kashmir) and Nagrota (in Jammu) would be held on November 11. The by-elections were necessitated af ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) move to allow withdrawals of up to 75% of the corpus will make life easier for its over 7 crore subscribers, while the norms around 25% balance are meant to ensure a healthy kitty, without imposing any restrictions on pension or PF payment at the time of retirement, a top official said. "The idea is to empower members and repose trust. The changes are meant to pave the way for automated settlement of claims," Central Provident Fund commi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Ensuring justice and dignity for terror victim families, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that the families of civilians who were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists also suffered systemic barriers which stifled their progress as they were denied their rights and access to resources. LG, who visited Dardpora in Kupwara and met the families of civilian martyrs and also addressed terror victim families at Government Degree College Kupwara, assured the family members of p ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party has named three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Sat Pal Sharma, Ali Mohammed Mir, and Rakesh Mahajan are the chosen nominees. Elections for four vacant seats are scheduled for October 24. Srinagar: The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including its Jammu and Kashmir president Sat Pal Sharma, for the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory. The two other candidates are Ali Mohammed Mir and ...Read More >
Pakistan's measured response averted escalation after Indian aggression. Pakistan launched a strong rebuttal against India at the United Nations, exposing what it called New Delhi's "recycled script of distortions" over Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the 4th Committee Meeting on the Decolonisation Items, Asif Khan, a diplomat from Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the UN, said India's attempts to mislead the world on the status of the disputed territory had failed to conceal the reality of its o ...Read More >
An encounter has erupted between terrorists and a police party in Rajouri district. Security forces are conducting a joint search operation in the Beeranthub area. The exchange of fire occurred during a search operation following information about suspected movement. Another operation is underway in Udhampur district after locals reported seeing three suspected terrorists. An encounter broke out between terrorists and a police party in a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tu ...Read More >
LEH: At Martyrs' Park, about 1km from the Ladakh Hill Development Council (LAHDC-Leh) office, the gate stood open during curfew relaxation. Inside, chairs were stacked and a tent was dismantled. Labourers were quietly loading chairs, tent covers and iron rods into a vehicle, their faces grim.It was here that environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk began a 35-day hunger strike Sept 10, demanding Sixth Schedule protections and statehood for Ladakh. "We provide tents on rent. They called us to take i ...Read More >
India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned Pakistan's oppressive policies, which have led to violent clashes and eight deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Protests have continued for four days, with Pakistani forces reportedly using brutality against civilians. Pakistan's Prime Minister has formed a committee to address the escalating situation. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday held Pakistan's oppressive approach responsibile for violent clashes in Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi: India Friday said Pakistan must be held accountable for its horrific human rights violations against innocent protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Several areas in PoK have witnessed widespread protests with people demanding basic rights, justice and an end to what they described as systemic oppression. We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilians, external affairs ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Friday said Pakistan must be held accountable for its "horrific" human rights violations against innocent protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Several areas in PoK have witnessed widespread protests with people demanding basic rights, justice and an end to what they described as systemic oppression. "We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilians," external af ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 02: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tributes to Pujya Mahatma Gandhi on his Janm-Jayanti. The Lieutenant Governor said the ideals of Bapu are a source of inspiration for the entire humanity and it is the collective responsibility of the society to inculcate the values of non-violence, truth, tolerance and compassion in the young generation. "We live in a time when global challenges threaten to undermine peace and stability. We must follow the ideals of Pujya Bapu to add ...Read More >
The geopolitically sensitive region of Ladakh in northern India recently experienced an unusual wave of anger after four civilians were killed in a protest by police, and a popular environmental activist was arrested. The discontentment in this fragile territory may not bode well for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Known for its stark beauty and strategic importance in South Asia, India's northern Ladakh region had remained relatively calm for decades, despite being outlined by some of th ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he would rather resign than enter into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hasten statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at an event in the Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district, CM Omar said he was not ready to make any political compromise for statehood. "If you (people) are ready, then tell me, because I am not ready to make that trade. If it is needed to include the BJP in the government, then acc ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday addressed a press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi, calling for an impartial judicial probe into the recent violence in Ladakh that left four dead and scores injured. The leaders also demanded the unconditional release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other detained youth leaders, accusing the government of pursuing a campaign of repression against peaceful protesters. Senior KDA members, including co-chairman A ...Read More >
Kavinder Gupta was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh just two months ago In an interview to The Indian Express, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has defended the recent police action in Leh that left four people dead, saying the situation could have spiraled out of control without it. "If police had not taken the decision to open fire that day, the entire Ladakh would have been burnt down. The unity and integrity of the country cannot be compromised. But I assure you, none of ...Read More >
JAMMU, Sept 29: Kishtwar the hilly and remote district of Jammu and Kashmir has been designated under PM Dhan Dhaannya Krishi Yojna (PMDDKY) as aspirational agriculture district. The Kishtwar figures among 100 districts of the country selected for PMDDKY in the country out of over 800 districts. A letter to this effect was written by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Union Minister in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh who represents Udhamapur ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Ladakh representatives withdrew Monday from scheduled talks with Union home ministry's high-powered committee, demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the Sept 24 firing by security forces in Leh that killed four protesters and wounded more than 80. In response, govt said it has always been "open for dialogues on Ladakh matters with Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) at any time" and "would continue to welcome the discussion".ABL also so ...Read More >
Ladakh Violence: The Leh Apex Body announced suspension of talks with the Centre until judicial inquiry into police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released. Leh, Sep 29 (PTI) The Leh Apex Body (LAB), spearheading the agitation for statehood and constitutional safeguards in Ladakh, on Monday announced suspension of talks with the Centre until a judicial inquiry into the police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pakistan Army is facing a major crisis in Balochistan due to a massive uprising by the locals. Pakistan has managed for a long time to give the perception that all is well in the country. The Balochistan issue has, however, exposed Pakistan's bluff, and the capability of its army is evident from the fact that it has suffered huge losses at the hands of its own people. With Balochistan becoming a tipping point, the Pakistan government is gearing up for anot ...Read More >
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