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Cong condemns Wangchuk’s arrest, calls it bid to divert attention from BJP’s ‘abysmal failure’
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday condemned the arrest of environment activist Sonam Wangchuk and said it was done to divert attention and responsibility from the BJP’s “abysmal failure” to maintain law and order and ensure security of life and property in the Union Territory of Ladakh.Police on Friday arrested…
Read More »2,417 Indians deported from US since January: MEA
New Delhi: Over 2,400 Indians have been deported from the US since January, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.The issue of deportations is back in the news after American authorities repatriated Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman from Punjab who had lived in the US for three…
Read More »Deeply disturbing’, says PDP Chief on Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk is “deeply disturbing”, terming the climate activist as a lifelong advocate of peace.”Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest is deeply disturbing. A lifelong advocate of peace, sustainability and truth is being punished merely for demanding that promises be kept,” Mufti…
Read More »Lieutenant Governor orders reopening of 12 more tourist spots in J&K
Srinagar: After a thorough security review and discussion in UHQ meeting, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday announced reopening of 12 tourist destinations across Jammu Kashmir, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures after heinous Pahalgam terror attack on tourists on 22nd April.Of these tourist spots and religious…
Read More »CM Omar meets public delegations at Raabita Office, assures resolution of genuine issues
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today continued his ongoing public outreach initiative, meeting several delegations and individuals at his Public Outreach Office Raabita here, to address and resolve people’s issues.Among the visiting delegations, a team led by the Vice President of Jammu & Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) presented key suggestions…
Read More »Bodies of Four Civilians Killed in Ladakh Handed to Families
Leh, Sep 25: The bodies of four civilians who were killed in Ladakh were handed over to their families Senior members of the Apex Body visited the hospital and paid tributes before the bodies were taken for last rites. The deceased were identified as Tsewang Tharchin (46) of Skurbuchan, a…
Read More »CBI probing FCRA violation by activist Sonam Wangchuk’s institution : Officia⁷
New Delhi, Sep 25: The Central Bureau of Investigation has begun an inquiry into alleged violation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against an institution founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk, officials said on Thursday. There has been an inquiry going on for some time but no FIR…
Read More »Farooq Abdullah Links Leh Unrest to Broken Promises on Sixth Schedule, Statehood
Farooq Abdullah Links Leh Unrest to Broken Promises on Sixth Schedule, Statehoo Srinagar, Sep 25 : National Conference Chief Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday attributed the recent unrest in Leh to growing frustration among locals over what he described as unfulfilled promises regarding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule and the…
Read More »One arrested in Kulgam for allegedly providing logistical support to terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday arrested a person from South Kashmir who had allegedly provided logistical support to terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgham terror attack, officials said here.”Based on an intelligence lead, Srinagar police arrested an Over Ground Worker from Kulgam district. He was identified as Mohd Yousuf Katari…
Read More »Chief Justice announces comprehensive action plan for speedy disposal of cases
Srinagar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the justice delivery system, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has launched a Comprehensive Action Plan for disposal of cases.The initiative focuses on timely resolution of pending cases, reduction of backlog, and enhancement of judicial…
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Fujairah attack unacceptable, GOI says; 3 nationals injured
New Delhi, May 5 :The Government of India (GOI) on Tuesday strongly condemned …
