March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015
Masrath Alam, leader of the hardline-faction of Hurriyat, who had spearheaded the stone-pelting agitations in the valley in 2008 and 2010, was released from prison following the new government's policy of freeing political prisoners who do not face criminal charges.The orders for the release of 42-year-old Alam, chief ...
Soon after he took oath as the 12th Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, Peoples Democratic Party leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed called his party’s alliance with the BJP a historic moment which he wanted to be a turning point.“Kashmir has been a problem in front of every Prime Minister, whether it w...
Two militants have been killed in an encounter on Saturday after an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.On specific information about the presence of militants in Thak-Gund Village of Sopore area of the district, a joint team of army and police began a search ...
IIT Hyderabad student Ghulam Mohammad Dhobi commits suicide, Jammu and Kashmir student in IIT Hyderabad commits suicide, IIT Hyderabad student commits suicideA student from Jammu and Kashmir, studying for his PhD at IIT-Hyderabad, allegedly committed suicide at Hyderabad Central University here Friday, police said.Tari...
Jammu: Cautioning the BJP against joining hands with PDP, an organisation for displaced Kashmiri Pandits today said if government formation in Jammu and Kashmir takes place on PDP's terms, it will prove to be a "deadly" embrace for the saffron party.Panun Kashmir said that a "sinister political maneuver&...
As the controversial film 'MSG' starring Dera Sacha Sauda chief hit the screens today, several Sikh organisations held a protest here demanding an immediate ban on its screening.The protesters gathered on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway and raised slogans against the controversial film and asked the authorities to impose a...
In fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan, it's troops targeted eight Border Security Posts in Jammu's RS Pura sector on Sunday night.Pakistan Rangers fired with small arms and mortars for nearly three hours. The Border Security Force retaliated strongly to Pakistan's firing. This is the first major ceasefire violation ...
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday accused India of trying to change the demographic mix of Kashmir by settling non-Kashmiris in the Valley. Ahead of the 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' being observed in Pakistan on Thursday, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry levelled the charge during a briefing for ambassadors of OIC cou...
Srinagar: For the first time in a decade, mobile phone and mobile Internet services were not disrupted in Kashmir Valley as part of the security drill for Republic Day celebrations.Mobile phones and Internet services on mobile devices were not snapped when the Republic Day parade began at Kashmir's main venue Bakshi St...
Jammu: Hours before US President Barack Obama's arrival in India, Pakistani Rangers resorted to small arms firing along the International Border in Jammu district, forcing the BSF to retaliate."Pakistani Rangers resorted to intermittent small arms firing on Jogwan border out post in R S Pura border belt along the ...
The Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Tuesday addressed a press conference in New Delhi. Talking to media persons the army chief hailed the force for tackling the terror activities in the country. "We have neutralised 110 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year," said the officer.Talking about...
The United States on Tuesday called on India and Pakistan to re-engage in serious dialogue, saying both the countries needed to overcome historical mistrust.Addressing a joint press conference with Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, visiting US Secreta...
President Pranab Mukherjee approved the recommendation of J & K Governor N. N. Vohra as deadlock continued in the State over formation of the new government after voters handed a fractured verdict in assembly elections, government sources said here.Caretaker Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had requested the Governor o...
New Delhi: Governor's rule was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir today after political parties failed to muster the requisite number in the 87-member Assembly for staking claim to form the government.The decision came after Governor N N Vohra submitted a report to the President last night stating that Omar Abdullah had requ...
Centre on Friday recommended Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the major parties failed to form government in in the state. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had received J&K; Governor NN Vohra's report on Thursday night on the government formation in the state.Jammu and Kashmir went to polls along with Jha...
NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday appeared hurtling towards a spell of governor's rule with incumbent N N Vohra sending a report to the Centre on the political impasse after Omar Abdullah asked him to relieve him as caretaker chief minister.The report to the President is understood to be containing tw...
New Delhi: With no headway being made in government formation, Jammu and Kashmir may be inching towards a spell of Governor's rule as no political party appeared to be in a position to cobble up numbers.Reported discussions between PDP and BJP or with anyone else have not yielded fruit even as the tenure of the outgoin...
NEW DELHI: BJP president Amit Shah Monday met party leaders from Jammu and Kashmir and discussed the situation of government formation in the state."Inputs from the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party were taken in the meeting," party general secretary Ram Madhav said.He said the BJP leaders suggested th...
New Delhi: Nearly two weeks after the assembly elections delivered a fractured mandate in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to explore the possibility of forming a coalition government in the state despite serious ideological differences b...
Srinagar: After nearly two weeks of consultations with its leaders, the People's Democratic Party is likely to begin structured talks with the BJP on government formation next week. Sources told NDTV that both parties will constitute high-level teams to initiate talks around Tuesday. But the PDP has certain ...
Stepping up ceasefire violations, Pakistan tonight resorted to heavy mortar shelling and firing on several BSF posts along the Indo-Pak border in Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing a strong retaliation from India which killed two Pakistan Rangers.Reports said that intermittent shelling and firing ...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday called on Governor N.N. Vohra, claimed the support of 55 legislators in the 87-member state assembly and lauded former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Mehbooba Mufti met the governor at the Raj Bhavan in winter capital Jammu Wednesday morning."S...
Jammu: An Army jawan was on Tuesday injured as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Pallanwala sector of Jammu district, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.This is the fifth ceasefire violation in the past one-week. "Pakistan troops resorted to firing on forward posts along LoC in Pallanwal...
Srinagar: While the People's Democratic Party is holding talks at the highest level with the BJP in its effort to form the government, it has not closed the other available option. On Monday its spokesman Naeem Akhtar said a “grand alliance” with the National Conference and the Congress “is also an op...
Jammu: Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kathua districts, drawing retaliation from Border Security Force. This is the fourth ceasefire violation in the past four days."Pakistani troops resorted to small arms firing on Vikraman post along the IB in Arnia sub-secto...
The PDP and the BJP, the parties that won the most seats in Jammu and Kashmir, will meet the state's Governor NN Vohra today to discuss government formation. They are meanwhile still engaged in hectic negotiations to cobble up a majority.Yesterday, Mr Vohra wrote to the two parties asking them to submit their proposals...
Jammu: Omar Abdullah, who resigned on Wednesday as Chief Minister, indicated that his National Conference could play a part in government formation in Jammu and Kashmir after the election threw up a hung assembly.At the same time, the NC leader said the onus of government formation lies primarily on BJP and PDP and his...
Jammu and Kashmir Election Results 2014: Winners List Candidate Constituency Party Status Abdul Aziz ...
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Election 2014 Results: Constituency Wise Constituency Candidate Party Status Akhnoor Rajeev Sharma BJP WON Amira kadal Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari JKPDP WON ...
The following image depicts the Party wise Strength in Jammu & Kashmir and Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2014....
