Instead of defeating the opposition Congress, they (BJP) defeated their own ally (PDP),” a senior PDP Minister said. Fresh differences have cropped up between the […]
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‘Scared of camera’: Kashmir internet shutdowns seen as an attempt to choke voices
Freelance press photographer Abid Bhat used to hotspot the 4G internet on his mobile, connect it to his laptop and send pictures to international publications. […]
Who is to blame and what is the way out? Kashmir Turmoil
The institutions which are supposed to restore sanity to the Kashmir Valley appear to be opposed, or at least indifferent, to this idea. Right from […]
Govt has declared war against students: Mainstream Parties
National Conference decried the “ruthless” use of force against students and called the scenario a “proof that PDP BJP government had authorized its forces to […]
Roads in shambles, Government in slumber
13 Kms Macadamized In Kashmir Last Year, 1300 Kms In Jammu Despite claims of equitable development by the PDP-BJP government, over 2600 kilometers of roads […]
After Pellets & Pava shells now Plastic bullets for crowd control
So far, security forces are using PAVA shells and pellet guns. PAVA (Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide) is a chilli-based ammunition, which is less lethal and immobilises […]
Unprecedented poll boycott unnerved New Delhi: Geelani
Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani today claimed that the unprecedented poll boycott of parliamentary by-election in Central Kashmir has “unnerved” New Delhi. Reacting […]
Stone Pelters probably paid by govt: Farooq Abdullah
Stoking another controversy, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, who is also the contestant for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, today alleged that some of the […]
Re-polling will trigger more violence and killings; Javaid Mustafa Mir
Expressing shock and resentment over the decision of Election Commission to go for re-polling in some parts of Central Kashmir, People’s Democratic Party legislator and […]
12 Yr old battles bullet, Pellet injuries; 35 Yr old critical; 21 Pellet victims may lose eyesight: Poll Day Horror
Another injured, Shakoor Ahmad of Rajouri, who was brought to SKIMS with head injuries, continues to be in “critical condition.” “He has multiple fractures in […]