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Will resign rather than ally with BJP for statehood restoration: JK CM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated he would resign rather than ally with the BJP for statehood, refusing any political compromise. He emphasized a peaceful, democratic struggle for statehood within constitutional limits, highlighting Ladakh's shift from celebrating the 2019 decision to now protesting for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.
Destinations closed after Pahalgam attack are being reopened in phased manner: LG Manoj Sinha
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, announced the reopening of tourist destinations. Parks closed after the Pahalgam attack will reopen gradually. Beetab Valley and Kokernag gardens are among the first to welcome tourists. Badamwari Park in Srinagar will also reopen. Eight destinations in Jammu will also be reopened. The phased reopening aims to boost tourism while ensuring security.
Kashmir faces drought, forest fires; Winter Games delayed
Kashmir is experiencing an acute dry spell resulting in drying springs and rivulets, frequent forest fires, and water shortages. The local administration postponed the Khelo India Winter Games due to insufficient snowfall. The Meteorological Department predicts a major snowfall around February 26, potentially alleviating the precipitation deficit.
Manipur Speaker’s Tribunal hears disqualification cases against 5 JD-U MLAs
The Speaker's Tribunal continues hearings on disqualification cases against five JD-U MLAs who joined BJP in Manipur. The petitions were originally filed in 2022, not 2024, as argued by the petitioner's counsel. The next hearing is scheduled in three weeks.
Manipur Congress leader files disqualification petitions against five JD(U) MLAs who joined BJP
The five JD(U) MLAs who recently joined BJP are Kh. Joykishan, N. Sanate, Md Achab Uddin, L M Khaute, and Thangjam Arunkumar. BJP's strength has increased to 37 in the state assembly with these joining.
Manipur: JP Nadda greets 5 JD-U MLAs who merged with BJP
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, BJP state President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi and BJP’s National Spokesperson Sambit Patra were also present during the brief ceremony.
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Five of six JD(U) MLAs in Manipur merge with BJP
Bihar chief minister Kumar said his party’s MLAs in Manipur crossing over to the BJP was an attempt to weaken opposition parties and that opposition parties must unite.
Five JD(U) MLAs merge with ruling BJP in Manipur
BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member assembly. BJP’s erstwhile ally National People’s Party secured seven seats while Janata Dal (United) won six seats, the Congress and the Naga People Front bagged five seats each, Kuki People's Alliance (KPA), a newly floated tribal based party, managed two seats and three Independent candidates also got elected to the assembly.
3 Jawans injured, 1 militant killed in Anantnag
The encounter took place in Bidoora village, when a joint team of armed forces launched a crackdown in the area.
Army major, militant killed, another officer and 2 jawans injured in Kashmir encounter
The encounter took place in the Achabal area in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress demands revocation of ban on civilian traffic on J&K highway
The demand was raised by JKPCC president Gulam Ahmed Mir.
Separatist leader shot dead in Anantnag
Hafeezullah Mir was shot at by the gunmen at Achabal in Anantnag district this morning, a police official said.
Lashkar militant killed in Anantnag
The slain militant has been identified as Bilal Ahmad - a resident of Tantraypora Yaripora of the neighbouring Kulgam district, the spokesman said.
Civilian killed in grenade attack in Anantnag, CRPF jawan and 5 others injured
A civilian was killed and six others, including a CRPF jawan, injured in a grenade attack by militants in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.
Two CRPF jawans killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag
A civilian was also injured when militants opened fire on a CRPF team deployed on law and order duty at Achabal Chowk in Anantnag and escaped.
Centre allocates funds for bullet-proof vehicles for Jammu and Kashmir cops
The announcement comes in the wake of the killing of six police personnel, including SHO Feroz Ahmad, in Achabal area of Anantnag district on June 16.
Top LeT militant trapped in security forces' cordon: Police
Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Brenti-Batpora in Anantnag early today after they received information about the presence of the militants, a police official said.
Kashmir: LeT terrorists kill 6 cops, then mutilate faces with bullets
The attack took place within hours of the killing of a top LeT militant, Junaid Mattoo, elsewhere in Anantnag district.
Militants disfigured faces of cops slain in Achabal ambush: Police
A sub-inspector, identified as Pulwama-resident Feroz, a driver and four other policemen, who were on a routine round in their jeep, died in the attack.
Six policemen, two militants, two civilians killed in Kashmir
The police believe that the three militants were engaged in the gun battle at the spot even as the exchange of fire continued till late evening.
Canine 'soldiers', the mute sentinels of Kashmir
"After the successful operation, these two colleagues of mine also had a sense of relief along with other team mates," says an army Major referring to 'Tractor' and 'Sam'.
Top LeT commander, two civilians killed in Kashmir operation
Two civilians, 44-year-old Tahira and 21-year-old Shadab Ahmad Chopan, were also killed during the operation in Brenti-Batpora village in Dialgam area of the district, police said.
Bodies of Lashkar militant Mattoo, 2 others recovered from encounter site in Kashmir
Besides 24-year-old Mattoo alias 'Jana', the other two bodies were of 18-year-old Adil Mushtaq Mir alias 'Nana' and 20-year-old Nisar Ahmad Wani.
LeT 'perpetrators' will be tracked down soon: J&K DGP SP Vaid
In an ambush in Achabal in Anantnag district, suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba militants had fired at the policemen at close range, “shattering” their faces, DGP said.
Militants open fire on policemen in poll-bound Anantnag, flee
The militants opened fire on a police party patrolling the area around Magray Mohalla in Achabal, 65 km from Srinagar, the official said.
Three structures gutted in separate incidents of fire in Kashmir
Fire broke out in the building of the Horticulture Department at Fruit Mandi in Parimpora area of the city, causing damage to the structure, an officer said.
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