Kashmir
Ban on JEI: Future of 300 schools, 10 thousand teachers, one...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar: The parents whose wards are enrolled in the schools run by Falah-e-Aam Trust Jammu and Kashmir here in Kashmir are worried about the future of their wards as the authorities have reportedly issued notices to various schools, asking them to stop the educational activities forthwith.
The development comes a day after the Governor of India banned Jamaat-e-Islami for its alleged links within militants.
In this afternoon, a school in Bandipora Ajas was sealed by the authorities but...
Banning of Jamat-e-Islami against ethos, ideals of democracy...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone today opposed banning on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), terming it against ethos, ideals and essence of a vibrant democracy, and advocated for an early revocation of this unfair ban.
“Why has Jamaat been banned. Jamaat is a social, political and religious organization. In a vibrant democracy ideas have to be fought not banned. This organization has given us illustrious leaders and legislators.
While condemning central...
Banning Jamat-e-Islami will shrink space for reconciliation ...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar:Disapproving the imposition of ban on Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) by government of India, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has said that such a decision would further shrink the space for political rapprochement and reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the meeting of senior party leaders here which was called to deliberate upon the latest developments being witnessed at present, Mehbooba said that the Government of India is taking...
Don’t tinker with Article 35-A, warns Omar Abdullah...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar:Former chief minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Monday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir would turn uglier than Arunachal Pradesh in case Article 35A is fiddled with.
Addressing a gathering after former bureaucrat Farooq Shah joined party in presence of NC’s president Dr. Farooq Abdullah and other top leaders at party headquarters here, Omar warned New Delhi against attempts to tinker with Article 35 A.
“People of Jammu and Kashmir are being...
Mass arrests of Jamaat, Ahlihadith members an ill considered...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar:South Kashmir Zonal president of National Conference and former MLC Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri demands release of all those arrested members of Jamat-e-Islami and Ahlihadith without any furthur delay to mitigate the damage caused by this undemocratic misadventure.
Addressing a press conference in Khanabal headquaters, Dr Veeri termed these arrests arbitrary sans legal basis which does not augur well for the state.
Dr Veeri cautions authorities from enforcing democracy with undemocratic...
Present prevailing situation in Kashmir ‘serious, explosiv...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar:All Parties Hurriyat Conference (M) termed the present prevailing situation in Kashmir as serious and explosive stating that to strengthen its grip of illegal occupation all international principles are being violated while forces have been given a free hand to instill fear and create a suffocating atmosphere across the Valley leaving people in shock and despair. In a statement to Wilayat Times, the Hurriyat warned of any tinkering with the State’s hereditary State subject law, Article...
Leaders of Pro Indian political parties in Kashmir condemned...
(Srinagar)
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference Omar Abdullah condemned the attack on CRPF terming it a disturbing trend reminiscent of dark days. In a tweet Omar said, “Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed & injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured & condolences to the families of the bereaved. #Kashmir.” “Jaish has claimed the...
Suicide Car bomb kills at least 49 paramilitary police in Ka...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
At least 49 Indian paramilitary police were killed in a suicide attack in the Kashmir region on Thursday, prompting an immediate war of words between the nuclear-armed nations of India and Pakistan. An explosive-laden car obliterated a bus on a major highway around 20km from the regional capital, Srinagar. Indian television broadcast footage of the vehicle, which had been part of a 78-vehicle convoy, showing it had been completely destroyed by the force of the blast with local media reporting...
Illegal Detention of Marziyah Hashemi exposed US democracy, ...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
QOM: Kashmir`s Noted Islamic Seminary Student of Al-Mustafa (Pbuh) Howza Elmia Qom, Waseem Reza Kashmiri condemned the illegal arrest of Marziah Hashemi by FBI, removing of Hijab and feeding pork meat in custody.
In a Statement, Kashmir`s Noted Islamic Seminary Student of Al-Mustafa (Pbuh) Howza Elmia Qom, Director and Editor in Chief of Wilayat Times Media Groups, Waseem Reza Kashmiri denounced the illegal detention of Marziyeh Hashemi nu FBI and said that she tremendously...
PDP confident over massive victory in coming elections: Mehb...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that the party will register a remarkable victory during the forthcoming polls in the state and is this time confident of winning more seats than that of the previous elections. Addressing party functionaries, leaders and activists of Chadoora assembly segment, Mehbooba stressed for the greater coordination between the workers and the party leaders, stating that every person associated...