Page 27 - Kashmir

J&K BJP urges Centre to give free hand to security forces

Party conveyed its appreciations towards Centre's initiative for dialogue with those who believe in 'Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat'

Pak asks world community to play role to resolve Kashmir issue

Spokesman said that in view of delicate situation in the Valley, Pakistan has already extended an invitation to India for dialogue

Curfew extended to Pulwama district, restrictions in Valley

The separatist camp, which is spearheading the agitation in the Valley has extended the strike call in the Valley till September 1

Letters: Strong leadership

With reference to the editorial, "J&K's siege within", former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's doctrine of peace, progress and prosperity in the state in the spirit of insaniyat (humanity), jamhuriyat (democracy) and Kashmiriyat (identity of the people of Kashmir) was acclaimed by political players of all hues, including separatists and extremist elements in the Kashmir Valley.Despite the setbacks to his dialogue initiatives - including the Kargil conflict, highjacking of an Indian Airlines plane to Kandahar and the terrorist attack on Parliament - the then National Democratic Alliance government continued to encourage confidence-building measures and people-to-people contact.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visits to the state in 2014, emphasised development as his only agenda. He said, "I will return your trust in me with interest by ensuring full-fledged development in J&K." The agenda of alliance of ruling state coalition partners Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a

Rajnath Singh to undertake 2-day visit to Kashmir

The Home Minister had also said the Centre wants an emotional relationship with the state and not just need-based violence

BJP asks Kashmiri youths to defeat designs of separatists

Yudhvir Sethi said peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir was not possible without the participation of Kashmiri youths

Kashmir is like volcano about to erupt: A K Antony

The senior Congress leader said that Pakistan is hell bent on creating trouble in Kashmir

Kashmir unrest: Situation improves in Srinagar, curfew lifted

In the jurisdiction of 12 police stations curfew was lifted for eight hours which passed peacefully

Congress hits out at 'confused' Centre's 'contradictions' on Kashmir

Manish Tewari said that even after 44 days, the situation in Kashmir has not abated and that there has been no respite

Kashmir dialogue must, but solution 'within Constitution': PM Modi

Leaders of opposition parties led by Omar Abdullah urged Modi for a political initiative to deal with the situation in Valley

PM Modi accepted our memorandum for political solution in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said Modi agreed with the delegation that development alone is not an answer to the crisis

No compromise with those indulging in violence in Kashmir: Arun Jaitley

He asked people of Jammu and Kashmir to stand with the country in the struggle against the separatists

Those who held power in Kashmir now adding fuel to fire: BJP

Both NC and Congress had boycotted a meeting called by Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Kashmir

Infiltration bid foiled, three militants killed

Army foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district

Army appeals for calm in Kashmir, says 'no one will get away unhurt'

Lt Gen D S Hooda said 'everyone needs to step back' and sit together to find a way out of the current situation

Govt reiterates Pak has no locus standi on Kashmir; ready to talk on POK, terrorism

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar yesterday conveyed his willingness to visit Islamabad for holding talks on terrorism rather than on Kashmir

Opposition parties from J&K to apprise President of Kashmir situation

Omar Abdullah said while they were worried about youths getting killed in security forces' firing; state, central govts 'mishandled' situation

India rejects Pak's proposal for FS-level talks on Kashmir

S Jaishankar said India has proposed discussions between Foreign Secretaries be focused on cross-border terrorism

Ready to talk on terror but not Kashmir: India to Pakistan

Pakistan invited India for talks on Kashmir, saying it is the 'international obligation' of both countries to resolve the issue

Curfew remains in force in some areas of Valley

Separatist camp is spearheading the protests in the Valley over the civilian killings