PDP Leader Iltija Mufti Clarifies Controversial Remarks on Hindutva, Differentiates It from Hinduism

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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) clarified her ‘controversial’ post where she expressed a strong criticism of ‘Hindutva’ calling it an “illness,” and said that there is a lot of difference between ‘Hindutva’ and ‘Hinduism’. This comes after the PDP leader, reacting to a purported video of the attack on minor Muslim boys forced to chant ‘Jai

Bring Governance Closer To People is Primary Objective Of Government: Sakina Itoo

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 Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Malvan village of Kulgam district and held a massive public grievances redressal camp there. The camp, which witnessed an overwhelming turnout of enthusiastic locals, provided an important platform for them to voice their concerns before the Minister and seek immediate redressal

Restoring Statehood is Vital for Both J&K and National interest,We will Never Back Down on this demand: JKPCC Chief Tariq Hamid Karra

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Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hamid Karra, on Saturday reiterated the party’s demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it is crucial for both the region and the nation. Tariq Karra highlighted that the Congress party has consistently raised this issue, not only in Jammu but

Surinder Kumar Choudhary Dismisses Claims of Powerlessness in Omar Abdullah-Led Government

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Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary reaffirmed on Thursday that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is functioning with full authority, evidenced by its decision to suspend employees for failing to perform their duties. Addressing the media in Jammu, Choudhary explained that while the government prefers not to take stern measures against employees, it expects them to

Will Restore Autonomy of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS): CM Omar Abdullah

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: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday vowed to restore the autonomy of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), a premier healthcare institution in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, Omar said that there is need to free SKIMS from unnecessary administrative interference and ensure it functions as an autonomous body dedicated to excellence

MLA Ahsan Pardesi inaugurates Kashur Roshanara 2.0 Winter Festival at Bemina Degree College

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MLA Lal Chowk Ahsan Pardesi today inaugurated Kashur Roshanara 2.0, The Winter Fest, an exceptional cultural festival organized by Fabulous Kashmir at the Government Degree College, Bemina. Speaking at the occasion, Ahsan Pardesi lauded the organizers for their unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the Valley’s cultural heritage. He emphasized the vital role such events

Sher-i-e Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Freed Us from Tyranny’: CM’s Advisor Nasir Aslam 

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Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Thursday highlighted the significant contributions of Sher-i-e Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in liberating the people of Jammu and Kashmir from oppressive rule and setting the foundation for progress and development. Speaking at a commemorative event, Nasir Aslam stated, “It is our collective responsibility to remember those

NC Pays Ttribute To Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on His 119 th Birth Anniversary

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National Conference leaders on Thursday paid tributes to its founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 119th birth anniversary. National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and other senior leaders visited the Qaid Mazar in Hazratbal where they offered Fateha Khawani. All party leaders, functionaries, and workers gathered to pay homage to Sheikh

PDP workers’ Meet Held At Chattergul B Kangan Constituency in District Ganderbal

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A meeting of PDP workers was convened at Chattergul B in the Kangan Constituency of District Ganderbal on 4th December, 2024. The meeting chaired by PDP leader Syed Jamat Ali Shah (Shaheen) was attended by Farooq Wani, Manzoor-ul-Islam, Nazir Ahmad, Altaf Ahmad besides other PDP workers. The workers were advised to work at the ground

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Reinstatement of SRO 49 to Secure Fair Opportunities for J&K Youth

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Meta Description: Mehbooba Mufti calls for reinstating SRO 49 to ensure justice and merit-based opportunities for J&K youth. PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the government to reinstate SRO 49 (2018) under the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, emphasising its critical role in protecting the future of the region’s youth. In a post on X,

Reinstate Dec 5 As Public HolidayTo Honor The Birth Anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah: Ali Mohammad Sagar

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National Conference (NC) veteran and MLA Khanyar, Ali Mohammad Sagar, has called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to reinstate December 5 as a public holiday to honor the birth anniversary of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Describing Sheikh Abdullah as an unparalleled leader in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, Sagar outlined the

LG Manoj Sinha Calls for United Efforts to Empower Divyangjan on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged all stakeholders to work together to empower Divyangjan (disabled) on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, “On Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s reaffirm our commitment to build an accessible, inclusive & equitable society. I urge

Over 1.5 Million Individuals Are Affected By Drug Addiction,Hails Police over action against Drug Dealers: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Hurriyat Chairman

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Hurriyat (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Monday hailed the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its crackdown on the inter-state drug network. In a religious address to a large congregation in Eidgah, Mirwaiz said that there was an urgent need for a collective action to improve societal conditions, particularly focusing on the escalating issue of

J&K Raj Bhawan Celebrates Statehood Day of Nagaland with The Spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

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Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhavan today celebrated the Statehood Day of Nagaland with the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The event, celebrating inherent cultural links among states, also observed Assam Day, which falls on 2nd December. Students, Security personnel and residents of Nagaland and Assam were the special invitees on the occasion. In his address,

Sajad Lone Criticises Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for Backtracking on Anti-BJP Campaign Promises

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 Peoples Conference (PC) President Sajad  Gani Lone today accused the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah  of abandoning his aggressive anti-BJP stance post-election and instead displaying “rookie enthusiasm in surrendering” to the BJP. He criticised the Chief Minister for actions such as gifting shawls to BJP leaders, which Lone described as a “comedown” from the rebellion promised

Mehbooba Mufti Supports Protesters Against Proposed Vaishno Devi Ropeway Project, Urges Review to Protect Local Livelihoods

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Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today met members of the Maa Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti and other stakeholders in Katra, who have been protesting against the proposed ropeway project to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The protesters conveyed their deep concerns about the project’s potential to adversely impact the livelihoods of thousands of local

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Critiques Centre’s Response on Convoy Movement and Civilian Harassment, Videos Show Ambulances Stopped For Convoy Movement In Kashmir

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Srinagar Lok Sabha member Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said the response of the Centre to his question in Parliament over the “harassment” of people on the national highway during the convoy movement of the security forces was “full of blatant lies”. “I asked government of India to stop the harassment of people and

India’s Secular Foundations Being Shaken Mehbooba Mufti on Ajmer Dargah Row

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Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticized a judgment by a former Chief Justice of India, alleging that it has the potential to create division and bloodshed in the country. She expressed concern over the growing tensions across the nation and cited incidents that

MLA Pulwama Waheed Para Demand Railway Minister to Establish Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora Pulwama

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People’s Democratic Party Leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Friday urged Union Railway Minister to establish Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora. In a post on X, Waheed Parra wrote, “Strongly urging for a Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora, Pulwama! Home to AIIMS, Awantipora Airfield, a major university, and a growing industrial hub,

Sajad Lone Criticises Ajmer Sharif Survey, Calls for Focus on Progress Over Regression

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 J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone has expressed strong disapproval of a recent court order permitting the survey of most revered Sufi shrine, Ajmer Sharif, in search of remnants of an ancient Hindu temple. In an official statement, Lone criticized the misplaced priorities and growing regression in Indian society. “Yet another

Mehbooba Mufti Expressed Serious Concern for Contractual Lecturers in J&K Calls for Justice and Dignity

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Former Chief Minister and JKPDP President, Mehbooba Mufti, has expressed serious concern over the plight of contractual lecturers in Jammu & Kashmir, terming their treatment as unjust and discriminatory. These educators, who form the backbone of higher education in the region, are paid a meager ₹28,000 and are denied summer and winter salaries. Meanwhile, their

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para PDP Legislative Party Leader Gets 7-days To Respond To ‘Breach of Privilege’ Notice

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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has given PDP legislative party leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seven days to respond to a “breach of privilege” notice issued over his speech in the House early this month. Para, a first-time member of the legislative Assembly, is accused of breach of privilege by National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi.“The

Tariq Hameed Karra Demands Full Restoration of Statehood, Rejects Partial Measures

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 J&K Pradesh Congress (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hameed Karra, today said that incomplete restoration of statehood is not acceptable at all to the people of J&K. He has called for immediate complete restoration of statehood. He suspected partial restoration of statehood with some amended decisions that include keeping some powers with union govt. “We want complete

Nizamuddin Bhat Confident Centre Will Honour Promises on J&K Statehood Restoration

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Senior Congress leader and MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat on Tuesday said that he firmly believes that the Central government will uphold its promises made to the people on the restoration of constitutional rights and guarantees to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of Constitution Day commemoration function in Bandipora, Bhat said that

MP Aga Ruhullah Demands action Against Woman for Harassing Kashmiri shawl sellers in Himachal Pradesh

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Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi strongly criticised the harassment of two Kashmiri cloth traders in Himachal Pradesh, calling the incident a reflection of the current divisive state of the nation. Reacting to a viral video showing a woman, identifying herself as the wife of a local sarpanch, threatening the