J&K wouldn’t have been downgraded if Vajapyee’s roadmap followed in spirit: CM Omar in Assembly

Says Vajpayee always tried to improve situation, his slogan of Jhamoriyat, Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat was full of vision; He started Lahore bus service, visited Minar-e-Pakistan, advocated friendly ties with Pak; It was Vajpayee who appointed the then Law Min for holding talks with NC leadership on Autonomy resolution; Never knew Devender was so ill; Last obituary…

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2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. The gunbattle broke out after security forces imitated an anti-terrorist operation in the area. This came hours after a similar encounter broke out in Srinagar’s Khanyar area. Security forces launched the operation after receiving the input…

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Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti together

Two Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday. The two records were set in the holy city with over 25 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) lit together and 1,121 ‘vedacharyas’ (teachers of religious texts) performing…

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People of J-K have rejected separatism, made democracy of India victorious: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected separatism and terrorism, making the Constitution and democracy of India victorious. Addressing the National Unity Day parade in Gujarat’s Kevadia, Prime Minister Modi said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the age-old agenda of separatism and terrorism….

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Omar concerned over ‘hybrid governance system’, warns officers against exploiting it

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed concern over ‘hybrid governance system’ in the Union Territory, and warned officers against exploiting the loopholes “in this system”.. Omar also said he has received assurances from the highest level at the centre that commitments made to J&K particularly with regard to governance model will change…

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