Kashmir Reader

Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir has named banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik and four others in a 737-page chargesheet in connection with the abduction, torture, and killing of Sarla Bhat, a staff nurse at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar. Bhat was killed by JKLF terrorists on April 18, 1990, the agency said. In a statement,, a spokesperson said the case was transferred to SIA on 18th March 2024.

SRINAGAR: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said India was leading the world’s major democracies with a transparent electoral process in which every stage of the exercise is audited by the political parties and candidates. “We discussed the components of the world’s most transparent electoral process –” preparation of the voter list, polling and counting.

CHANDIGARH: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Monday directed the Punjab government to address objections concerning the anti-sacrilege law within a month. He passed this direction at a gathering of all Sikh MLAs and Cabinet ministers of Punjab after being summoned by Akal Takht in Amritsar.

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday termed the action against Jammu and Kashmir’s mutton dealers in Punjab as “unjustified”, saying he has once again taken up the matter with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at SKICC, CM Omar, said he has been pursuing the issue with his Punjab counterpart for the past several months. “I have been in touch with the Punjab Chief Minister for months and have written to him again.

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir must create a new generation of exporters and diversify its export basket to achieve the ambitious target of doubling exports by 2030. Addressing the inaugural session of the J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, CM Omar, said the Union Government’s target of doubling exports by 2030 leaves Jammu and Kashmir with only four years to significantly expand its export base.

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha after his re-election. The oath to Kharge was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan in his chamber. He took the oath in Hindi and held a copy of the Constitution in his hand. Radhakrishnan congratulated Kharge and said the Upper House would benefit from his long experience.

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir is all set to welcome thousands of devotees for the annual Amarnath Yatra as he performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the holy cave, formally marking the ceremonial beginning of the pilgrimage. LG said he prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of all and that the Union Territory is fully prepared to host the Yatra, which is scheduled to commence on July 3.

Poonch: At least ten labourers working under PMGSY were injured on Sunday after a Tata mobile vehicle skidded off the road near Dhera Ki Gali in Bufliaz area of Surankote, Poonch district. Officials said that the labourers were traveling in a vehicle when it lost control and skidded off the road. Local residents, led by Beoparmandal President Bufliaz Hadit Khan, rushed to the spot and carried out rescue efforts. The injured were shifted to Government Hospital Surankote for treatment.

Srinagar; Baramulla Police on Sunday dismissed as “false and fabricated” social media claims that terrorists had attacked a police station in the town, opened fire on government offices, and that the Chief Minister had proposed cancelling the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. In a handout, the police said that no such incident has taken place in Baramulla and termed the reports completely baseless and misleading.

VICTORIA (SEYCHELLES): India and Seychelles on Sunday unveiled 19 outcomes following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie, expanding cooperation in areas ranging from defence and maritime security to digital payments, space, healthcare, agriculture and education.