Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 7: Former Jammu and Kashmir interlocutor and Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir co-chair Radha Kumar on Friday said the abrogation of Article 370 continues to remain a very, very sore point in the Union Territory, describing the 2019 decision as clearly unconstitutional while calling for a renewed assertion of federal principles under the Constitution. Kumar made the remarks after meeting National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and party legislators to submit the For

Srinagar, Aug 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's criticism of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, saying Pakistan should stop interfering in India's internal affairs and instead focus on alleged human rights violations in the territory under its control. CM Omar was responding to statements of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar marking August 5 as Youm-e-Istehsal or the day of exploitation

Rajouri, Aug 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government and the ruling National Conference (NC) would continue their efforts until the Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is restored. We will keep striving, keep fighting till statehood is restored, CM Omar told reporters after reviewing relief and rehabilitation measures in flood-hit Rajouri district of Pir Panjal region. On whether more steps would be taken following demonstrations held across J&ak on Wednesday seeking restoration