News Topic:Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari

On ‘Martyrs Day’, J&K leaders put under house arrest, access to old city graveyard blocked

Several leaders from Jammu and Kashmir were placed under house arrest today to prevent them from visiting the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar’s old city.

J&K politicians raise concern over reported 80% slash in private Hajj quota

Jammu and Kashmir's top mainstream politicians have expressed concern over reports of an abrupt 80 per cent cut in India's private Hajj quota.

Injured in grenade attack, Bandipora woman succumbs in hospital

The woman from Bandipora who had sustained injuries along with 11 other civilians in a Srinagar grenade blast on November 3 succumbed to her injuries.

Two migrant workers injured in suspected militant attack in Budgam’s Mazhama

In a suspected militant attack, two non-local labourers working on the Jal Jeevan Project were injured in Mazhama, Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

J&K Apni Party announces 24 candidates for Assembly elections

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday announced a list of 24 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Opposition condemns MHA’s J-K business rules amendment as power grab

After the Ministry of Home Affairs amended the J&K Government's business rules, the opposition parties have unanimously termed this amendment a power grab.

Kashmir political leaders accuse authorities of arresting their workers

J&K political leaders, including Sajjad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari, have raised concerns over the arrest and harassment of workers ahead of the polls.

Waheed Para urges government to ensure fair elections in Kashmir

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday said that the BJP-led government at the Centre should not repeat the 1987 rigged election, saying it will have disastrous consequences.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.