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Image used for representative purposes SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s National Conference (NC) notified Srinagar district authorities Thursday that it will observe July 13 as Martyrs’ Day, reigniting political contention over the region’s historical memory and post-Article 370 identity.The date marks the killing of 22 civilians outside Srinagar jail in 1931 during protests against Maharaja…
Farooq Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday slammed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar as ‘unconstitutional’ and accused Election Commission of India (ECI) of attempting to disenfranchise millions of migrant voters under pressure from its political masters. He threatened nationwide protests against SIR.“The ECI’s move is…
Shabir Ahmad Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Tihar administration has released a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the health of separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah and denied that he was detected with prostate cancer. Tihar has also rejected allegations that he is not being provided with treatment.“Rumours are being circulated on social media alleging that…
SRINAGAR: J&K National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah announced on Monday the formation of a new human rights body, calling it a temporary alternative to the defunct State Human Rights Commission (SHRC).“Until statehood is restored and a formal SHRC is reestablished, this body will operate in its place,” Dr Abdullah told TOI.The newly formed body…
National Conference’s Farfooq Abdullah SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah blamed the “dual power structure” in the Union territory for the slow pace of development and warned that his party would move SC if statehood isn’t restored soon. It is the first time NC has openly threatened legal action on restoration of statehood for Jammu…
