Joshi report biased, one-sided, says Soz
Notwithstanding the re-appointment of senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi as PAC chairman, JKPCC president Saifuddin Soz today rubbished the report on the 2G scam submitted by the former to Lok Sabh
J&K to shut ultrasound clinics
In a drive against sex determination tests the Jammu and Kashmir government today sealed 18 Ultra Sound Clinic (USCs) for violating norms.
"We have so far sealed 18 US clinics during a campaign launc
J&K CM takes a dig at Geelani
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday took a dig at Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani saying it was baffling that the hardline separatist leader could meet Lok Jan Shakti president Ram Vilas Paswan, who’s just an MP, yet was not willing to meet interlocutors appointed by the Centre.
80% turnout in 4th phase J&K panchayat poll
Electorate on Monday turned out in droves to cast votes for the fourth phase of Panchayat polls in Jammu Kashmir which recorded over 80 per cent polling.
The exercise to elect 346 sarpanchs and 2471 panchs in 12 blocks of the state passed off peacefully.
Omar hails Kashmir cleric for meeting interlocutors
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday exhorted all the separatist leaders to follow Maulana Abbas Hussain Ansari’s lead to exhibit courage and come forward for dialogue — the only way out for resolution of Kashmir issue. He was talking to media on the sidelines of a function at Sher-i-Kashmir Police Training Academy at Udhampur.
Woman's killing not linked to panchayat polls: Omar
The gunning down of a woman candidate for the ongoing panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir in Badgam district was not linked to the polls, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday.
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Farooq Abdullah hospitalised
Union minister and nationalconference President Farooq Abdullah was on Friday hospitalised after suffering a bout of vomiting.
NC-Cong sweep council polls
In a keenly fought contest for six seats to J&K Legislative Council (LC), the National Conference-Congress coalition on Wednesday won its all five seats, the main Opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) too clinched one seat.
China's presence in PoK 'increasing steadily': Army Commander
China's presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is 'increasing steadily' and its troops are 'actually present' along the Line of Control, a top Army Commander said, adding the Chinese footprints
Omar Abdullah turns commentator for India-Pak match
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah literally turned commentator on Wednesday as he flooded Twitter with his ball-to-ball analysis of India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal match.
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