In a deeply embarrassing moment for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, the national tricolor fell off the post as she hoisted it at Bakshi stadium in Srinagar where the main Independence Day function of the state was held. Mehbooba, who was hoisting the national flag as Chief Minister ... Read More »

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said security forces may have spared Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani had they known he was among the militants in the Anantnag hideout during their combing operation. “How do we know about an encounter?…I believe that had they known he [Wani] ... Read More »

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today promised severe punishment to those found guilty in Handwara and Kupwara incidents even as she appealed to the youths to help restore peace, saying it was a prerequisite for development in the state. “I appeal to my people especially to the youth ... Read More »