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PDP MLA Parra Questions Govt Over Leaders’ Security, Accommodation
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Waheed Parra on Saturday raised concerns in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over issues related to security cover and housing of political leaders, questioning the government’s approach in the…
Protest Erupts in Srinagar Against Rising Electricity, Water Charges
Leaders and workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Srinagar on Saturday, raising anti-government slogans and highlighting what they described as growing public distress over taxes and utility charges.…
Zojila Pass Tragedy: Two More Bodies Recovered, Toll Climbs to 7
The death toll in the Zojila avalanche has risen to seven after rescue teams recovered two more bodies during predawn hours on Saturday, officials said.The fresh recoveries come a day after an avalanche struck the Zojila axis,…
J&K Govt Moves to Tackle Drug Abuse, Bill Likely This Session
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced that it will try to introduce a bill on drug de‑addiction during the ongoing Budget Session.Responding to queries raised by MLAs, Minister for Health & Medical…
Before the Storms Came: A Day of Togetherness, Forever Frozen in Time
By Syed Majid GilaniIt was the first March after Waleed’s marriage to Zarah, a union that had taken place in September 2010. Life had begun to change—slowly, gently—and Waleed had started to see the world…
Five Killed as Avalanche Hits Road to Kargil, Vehicles Buried
At least five people were killed in a snow avalanche between Zero Point and India Gate along the Zojila axis on Friday, with rescue teams continuing efforts to retrieve more bodies from under the snow, officials said.The…
Writers, Farmers Call for Reopening of Attari-Wagah Border, Urge End to Conflicts
A coalition of writers, scholars and farmers’ groups in Punjab has called for the reopening of cross-border trade routes at the Attari-Wagah Border, arguing that renewed economic ties could ease regional tensions and improve…
Omar Urges PM Modi to Push for Peace in Iran War
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the ongoing war on Iran and called on the Centre to use its diplomatic engagement to help end the conflict.Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, CM Omar…
Posters, Slogans Trigger Chaos in Assembly; House Adjourned
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday, leading to an adjournment of the House for 30 minutes amid protests and counter-slogans by members.The ruckus began after National Conference (NC)…
Irfan Lone Stages Protest, Calls Iran Attack ‘Murder of Humanity’
Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone on Friday staged a protest outside the Assembly complex here, condemning the attack on Iran and criticizing the Union Government’s response to it.The protest, as per the news…