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JKPC party member quits over leadership’s remarks on Mirwaiz
Imtiyaz Rashid Chashti has resigned from the basic membership of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), citing serious objections to recent remarks.
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BJP slams Omar for reviving ‘politics of graves’; Lone calls visit scripted
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s visit to the Martyrs’ Graveyard in old Srinagar has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K admin denies permission for ‘Martyrs’ Day’ gathering in old Srinagar
The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants seeking to visit Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta in old Srinagar on Martyrs’ Day, observed on July 13.
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Kashmir, a nuclear flashpoint, can explode anytime: Mirwaiz
Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday termed Kashmir as a nuclear flashpoint which can explode anytime.
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J&K leaders unite in welcoming India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of hostilities
Jammu and Kashmir political parties on Saturday welcomed the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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Mirwaiz appeals for de-escalation amid rising tensions
Amid escalating border tensions, Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday urged India and Pakistan to urgently de-escalate.
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Hope India and Pakistan resolve all issues without going to war: Mirwaiz
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said the situation between India and Pakistan was worsening and hoped the countries would resolve all issues without going to war.
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Mirwaiz urges people to trust Kashmiris, ensure locals’ safety
Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday urged the people of India not to fall prey to "hatred and media propaganda".
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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
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