“Will take PDP’s support even if we don’t need it,” NC Chief Farooq Abdullah ahead of counting of votes
Srinagar : Ahead of counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir elections, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has made a big conciliatry gesture saying even if the NC-Congress alliance did not need the support from Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) then also they would take it. Farooq Abdullah said, “Even if we don’t […]
Plea filed in Supreme Court for Restoration of J&K statehood
New Delhi,: An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking restoration of the statehood of Jammu & Kashmir within two months. Filed by college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, the plea contends that the failure to restore the statehood of Jammu & Kashmir is gravely affecting the rights of […]
JMM-led govt ‘patronising’ infiltration, BJP to implement NRC if voted to power: Chouhan
Ranchi: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday accused the JMM-led government of “patronising” Bangladeshi infiltrators and said that BJP would implement National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state if voted to power. He claimed that ‘mati’ (land), ‘beti’ (daughter) and ‘roti’ (bread) in Jharkhand are in danger. “The BJP is not concerned about […]
Will protect Constitution that gives Bahujans their rights: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: The Congress will protect that Constitution that gives Bahujans their rights but true inclusion and equality for all in the society will be possible only when every Indian strives with the spirit of brotherhood in their hearts, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Monday. Gandhi shared a video […]
Derogatory remarks against deities, saints of any religion unacceptable: Adityanath
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said derogatory remarks against deities, great men or saints belonging to any religion or sect are unacceptable and those doing so will be “punished vigorously”, remarks that come in the backdrop of Dasna temple priest Yati Narsinghanand’s remarks against Prophet Muhammad. Reviewing the law and order […]
BJP to secure 35 seats in J&K, will form government with like-minded parties: Ravinder Raina
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Monday asserted that his party will emerge as the single largest party in the region by securing 35 seats and will form government with the help of like-minded and independent candidates. He also said that the nomination of five MLAs by the Lieutenant Governor is being […]
“Urge INDIA bloc, PDP, other parties to unite and not form govt till we achieve statehood”: Engineer Rashid
Srinagar : Awami Ittehad Party Chief and Baramulla MP, Engineer Rashid said on Monday urged the INDIA bloc, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties to unite and not form the government in Jammu and Kashmir till it achieve statehood. Rashid asserted that his party is ready to give its support on this matter. “Whatever […]
Rusted anti-tank mine, mortar shell defused in Samba
Samba/Jammu: A rusted anti-tank mine and an old mortar shell were defused after they were found by villagers at separate places in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The anti-tank mine was noticed by a farmer working in his fields near the Regal border outpost this morning, the officials said. They […]
Mallikarjun Kharge confident of Congress forming govt in Haryana, J&K
Bengaluru: All India Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed confidence about his party coming to power in Haryana, and the party along with its alliance partner National Conference forming the government in Jammu and Kashmir. The results of both the assembly elections will be announced on October 8. “Earlier too we had said that […]
Wangchuk stays put at Ladakh Bhawan, protesters say denied permission to shift to Jantar Mantar
New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast to demand the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule, stayed put at the Ladakh Bhawan here on Monday with protesters claiming that they were denied permission to move to Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk and his supporters marched to Delhi from Leh to press […]