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Officials to look into sarpanch death Times Now
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir say that they have already sent a squad to Pulwama district to take stock of the situation and find out the motive behind the sarpanch's killing. Ghulam Mohammad Lone was killed by unidentified gumen at his home last night, bri...6:14
Sarpanch shot dead in the valley Times Now
Another sarpanch, Ghulam Mohammad Lone, was shot dead in the valley on Monday evening by terrorists.2:42
Crores for separatists, nothing for sarpanches? Times Now
Sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir live in constant fear. Many are forced to quit, fearing for their lives. The attacks on sarpanches have become almost a daily occurrence. Why can't the J&K government, which spends crores for the safety of separatists who entert...2:16
Deputy sarpanch shot at in Kupwara Times Now
Unidentified gunmen open fire at a deputy sarpanch Noor Mohammad of the Batpora area of northern Kashmir, injuring him. The incident occurred in the Kupwara region of Kashmir, when Mohammad was on his way to the mosque.2:47
No money to protect sarpanches? Times Now
Over the past few months, several sarpanches in the Valley were assassinated by militant elements and many quit the job owing to fear. The Jammu and Kashmir government, however, has done little to improve the safety of the sarpanches. Nonetheless, documents ac...1:35
BJP lashes out at J&K govt Times Now
BJP slams the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir over the killing of another sarpanch in the Valley, terming it an attack on democracy. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar demands stern action against the militant elements who are behind the attack so ...1:36
Oppn slams Omar govt over sarpanch's killing Times Now
In the wake of the killing of another sarpanch in the Valley, Opposition lashes out Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government for failing to come to the rescue of the representatives of people in the state. The Opposition alleges that the government is re...2:23
Sarpanch shot dead in Baramulla Times Now
The basic foundation of democracy in the Valley has been threatened again as another sarpanch, Javed Ahmed Wani, was gunned down by suspected militants near his house in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wani is the fifth sarpanch to have been killed in...2:52
Pak's face of terror an Indian 'terror guide' Times Now
The Sarpanch of the Dera Dullan village in Poonch sector reveals that the man who beheaded Indian soldiers in Mendhar sector on January 8 is an Indian who worked against India from the very beginning. The face Pakistan's brutality along the Line of Control in ...4:43
LeT behind the attack on sarpanches? Times Now
SM Sahai, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir has revealed that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists are behind the attacks on sarpanches in the Valley. He discloses that in many cases, local radicalized youths have been used by the militant outfit to carry o...2:31
Pressure mounts on J&K govt over safety concerns Times Now
People in Kashmir have renewed their agitation in the wake of recent spate of attacks on sarpanches in the valley. Nearly 30 sarpanches have resigned, while the Jammu and Kashmir state government is under immense pressure to provide these elected representativ...2:21
Omar Abdullah expresses anger on Twitter Times Now
After severe criticism for being unable to protect his sarpanches who have been under attack from terrorists, Omar Abdullah vents out his anger in a social networking site. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says the government is doing everything ...6:13
27 more sarpanches in J&K resign Times Now
In the wake of two more sarpanches attacked in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two days, 27 more of these elected members put in their resignations. The number of sarpanches who have resigned over the issue of terrorists attacking sarpanches is now at 62. Uniden...1:54
Panchayat members resign over militant attacks Captain News
In the wake of fresh militant attacks on Panchayat members in Jammu and Kashmir, over 20 panchayat members tender their resignations citing threat to their life. The militant attacks on Panchayat members in Sapore have created a sense of fear among the members...1:41
J&K sarpanch live in fear, Omar keeps mum Times Now
In the wake of twin attacks on Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches in the past 48 hours, more and more of these elected members are putting in their resignations. Unidentified assailants opened fire at two sarpanches in northern Kashmir making them soft targets for...14:05
Fear-struck sarpanches tender resignation Times Now
Terrified by the recent bout of attacks on the sarpanches, more sarpanches have tendered their resignations. Militants have attacked two sarpanches in three days. The sarpanches are accusing the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of failing to prov...6:44
Sarpanch's family demands action Times Now
Family members of the sarpanch, who was shot at by militants in Jammu and Kashmir, have demanded the government to act against the militants who continue to threaten and attack the custodians of democracy in the state. They claim that the Omar Abdullah governm...1:44
Woman sarpanch shot at in J&K Times Now
Unidentified assailants opened fire at Zoona Begum, a woman sarpanch from North Kashmir. This is the third attack on a sarpanch in the last 24 hours. The woman has sustained serious injuries and is in critical condition. How many such attacks will it take for ...2:14
Sarpanches rebel against Omar Govt Times Now
In the wake of the murder of another sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir, the sarpanches in the state have issued an ultimatum to the Omar Abdullah-led government, asking the government to wake up and act to prevent the atrocities against the sarpanches or resign. T...1:03:53
A huge slap in the face of a billion Indians Times Now
Are Hafiz Saeed and Sayed Salauddin statesmen that Indian separatists should have meetings with them? Can India sit back and watch people with Indian passports travelling to Pakistan for 'meetings with Hafiz Saeed'? Shafiq Mir, Chairman of All India Panchayat ...3:02
Sarpanches slam J&K govt Times Now
Unidentified terrorists killed a 'sarpanch' in the Sopore district of the valley today afternoon. Unknown militants fired upon the sarpanch, Habibullah Mir, resident of Gooripora Bomie, Sopore in the compound of his house. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has call...3:53
Sarpanch killed in J&K Times Now
Unidentified terrorists killed a 'sarpanch' in the Sopore district of the valley today afternoon. Unknown militants fired upon the sarpanch, Habibullah Mir, resident of Gooripora Bomie, Sopore in the compound of his house. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has call...1:45
Terror outfits unite; fear in Kashmir Times Now
Two dreaded terror outfits including the HUJI and the Hizbul Mujahideen have now joined hands. They have put up joint posters in the Jammu region to spread fear among the Kashmiris. The extremists have warned sarpanches in the region to resign, while asking lo...2:18
Amazing Indian | Dalit sarpanch Babai Sathe Times Now
She was married at 9, and then deserted by her much older husband. Eking out a living as a laborer in Jamkhed in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, this lady overcome thoughts of suicide and strict caste hierarchy and gender bias as a Dalit woman, to become s...0:54
Ambika Soni hits out at Akali Govt Times Now
Congress MP Ambika Soni lashes out at the Akali government in Punjab and says that everyday an Akali leader takes law into his hands. This reaction comes after an Akali sarpanch abducted and killed a 20-year-old boy in Nangli Wanja Wala, Punjab.4:55
SAD sarpanch abducts and kills boy Times Now
In another brutal case of point blank justice, an Akali sarpanch in Nangli Wanja Wala, Punjab, abducts and beats to death a 20-year-old boy. Sarpanch Amarjit Singh and his men kidnapped Gurpreet Singh Gopi and inflicted wounds on him with a spear. While the mo...2:25
Omar's make-up kit remark stirs up storm Times Now
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's “make-up kit” remark has enraged the women panchayat members who call it an insult to them. Omar had on Saturday said that the Opposition was trying to woo the women sarpanches with 'make-up' kits. PDP spok...1:53
Omar sparks row with sarpanch security comment Times Now
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has sparked a controversy by saying the government did not sign up to provide security for every panch and sarpanch. Abdullah's comment come at a time when all sarpanch in the valley are reeling from frequent atta...2:43
NC dismisses threats to J&K sarpanches Times Now
Refusing to acknowledge threats to sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference has said that these are only rumors created to instill fear in sarpanches. The party has also said that J&K government has taken the necessary steps to ensure security of t...5:32
Sarpanches challenge J&K CM Times Now
Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches, who are facing threats from the extremist elements, have said that it is the duty of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to provide security for them. Chairman of the Panchayat Conference has said that the Chief Minister has no right to ...3:48
Over 30 J&K sarpanches tender resignation Times Now
Following the threats by extremists elements, more than 30 sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir have tendered their resignations. Although Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had promised to offer security, the sarpanches have decided to follow the dikta...1:23
J&K Panchayat polls put off Times Now
The Jammu and Kashmir State Government postpones the J&K Panchayat polls as they are in the process of strengthening the system. The Congress had turned the heat on Omar Abdullah, asking him to make changes as per the 74th Amendment.2:52
Sarpanches: Rahul offered empty assurances Times Now
The Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches who have met Congress scion have been disappointed as Rahul Gandhi, they say, have offered only empty assurances. They have said that they had expected something more concrete from the Congress leader.12:46
Sarpanches unhappy with meeting with Rahul Times Now
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi has met with the Jammu and Kashmir youth and sarpanches. Rahul Gandhi has termed the meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir youth fruitful. But the sarpanches do not seem to be much happy with the meet as they have said that...4:45
Rahul invites India Inc to Kashmir University Headlines Today
AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is holding an interactive session with nearly 2000 students at the Kashmir University. Also joining him are corporate honchos like Ratan Tata, Kumaramangalam Birla, Deepak Parekh, Rajiv Bajaj and Ashok Reddy. A few student u...2:29
Rahul to address rally in Kashmir valley Headlines Today
Congress scion Rahul Gandhi will visit Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir, to address a rally. This would be the first time he is visiting the State after the violence against sarpanches touched its peak. Rahul will also be sharing the stage with J&K CM Omar Abdullah...2:07
Rahul Gandhi on two-day visit to Kashmir Aaj Tak
Indian National Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, is set to begin his two-day visit of Kashmir on Thursday. This is his first visit to the State, after the murder of sarpanches and protests by other village chiefs. Rahul will also be laying the foundati...2:41
Cong's third attack on Omar in 72 hours Times Now
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand says he doesn't think anyone is trying to halt the process of devolving powers to Panchayats, neither any MLA nor any party. Everybody is trying to ensure that giving power to panchayats is implemented quickly...3:07
Battle with Rahul imaginary: Omar Abdullah Times Now
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweets that the battle with AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is imaginary and created by the media. Abdullah is criticised for not responding to the pleas of the sarpanches and not granting enough power to the ...1:22
Sarpanch leaders garner support in Delhi Times Now
The delegation of sarpanch leaders from Jammu and Kashmir meet the Delhi Policy Group after their meeting with AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. They may meet the Panchayati Raj Minister Kishore Chandra Dev and former J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. Th...4:17
Baramulla: More sarpanches resign Times Now
Despite assurances from the Omar Abdullah government, the avalanche of sarapanch resignations continue in Jammu and Kashmir. Close to 150 sarpanches have tendered their resignations in fear. A contingent of sarpanches met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and sought help,...10:16
J&K Panchayat leaders meet Rahul Times Now
Panchayat leaders from Jammu and Kashmir are satisfied with AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's assurances after their meeting with him on Thursday. They have requested Rahul to visit J&K and meet sarpanches, arrange for their security and compensate famili...3:43
Sarpanches meet Rahul Gandhi Times Now
A contingent of sarpanches from Jammu and Kashmir reach Delhi and meet Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi. The sarpanches are meeting Rahul Gandhi in the hope that their security issues would be addressed. Many sarpanches have been murdered brutally by mi...2:05
New Delhi: Sarpanches to meet Rahul Gandhi Times Now
Following the killings and mass resignations by the sarpanches of Jammu and Kashmir, a ten-member delegation has arrived at New Delhi to meet the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi. They say that they would appeal to Rahul, to make...15:52
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Afternoon News on Times Now works as a perfect break to your busy morning schedule. Take your mind off mundane office work and prepare yourself for some interesting news tidbits from across the globe. Everything you missed in the morning, updates on important ...4:03
21 more panches resign, Omar's assurances unheard Times Now
It seems like Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's assurances about the security of the sarpanches have been unheard. Over 150 panches have resigned within a week, and 21 more have resigned today, in Baramulla. According to them, the government is ...2:02
Omar promises help for sarpanches Captain News
Under heavy criticism for mass resignation of sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says that everyone of them will be protected and the State will not remain a silent spectator to the violence. He says that the resignations have not be...2:31
Mustafa Kamal: PDP, separatists behind threats Headlines Today
Additional General Secretary of National Conference Mustafa Kamal accusses that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and separatists are behind the murders of the panchayat leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. He also goes ahead saying that there is conspiracy by armed for...43:31
Who will take blame for sarpanch deaths? | Sept 26 Times Now
Newshour | Militants target elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir to spread terror and panic. The harassed sarpanches run to the government for help, only to be spurned. After a long silence, CM Omar Abdullah speaks to the media and blames everyone but ...17:37
Army warns Omar on AFSPA | Sept 26, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | The Army has come out and said that lifting of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) might have caused the killings and that it was a pity that such an empowering act was removed. However, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said ...14:31
Linking AFSPA to sarpanch killings incorrect: Omar Headlines Today
Linking the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to the sarpanch killings is incorrect and opportunistic, says the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Army had earlier commented that the lifting of AFSPA might have caused the ...29:06
'Will protect sarpanches, not a silent spectator' Headlines Today
Under heavy criticism for mass resignation of sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says that everyone of them will be protected and the State will not remain a silent spectator to the violence. He says that the resignations have not be...28:10
Omar defends govt, promises help Times Now
Under heavy criticism for mass resignation of sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says that everyone of them will be protected and the State will not remain a silent spectator to the violence. He says that the resignations have not be...1:32
Sarpanches hit out at Omar government Times Now
The sarpanches who handed in their resignations say that they were left with no option but to quit. Several allege that adequate security was not provided and they live in the constant fear of death. However, Omar Abdullah has stated that none of the resignati...4:45
J&K sarpanches' delegation to meet Rahul Gandhi Headlines Today
Notwithstanding assurances from the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to provide them with adequate security, fear stricken Panchayat representatives in north and south Kashmir remains adamant on their decision to quit from their posts and, in the wake of this, a...5:37
J&K sarpanches to hold outside Parliament Times Now
Sarpanches from Jammu and Kashmir are planning to stage a protest outside the Parliament on October 15 in order to make the Centre government aware of their plight. The elected representatives in the state are facing serious threats from the militants as the m...2:25
J&K Govt unmoved despite mass resignations Times Now
Following the murder of a sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir, 51 panchayat members, including 15 sarpanches have tendered their resignation, fearing for their lives. Yet the Omar Abdullah government has offered mere lip service, failing to take any concrete steps t...32:25
Time for a crackdown on terror? | Sept 25, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Fearing for their lives, close to 51 panchayat heads in Jammu and Kashmir have tendered their resignations. This follows the murder of a sarpanch in the Baramulla district last Sunday. The Omar Abdullah government is under a great deal of pressure f...5:37
Sarpanches hand over mass resignations Times Now
Close to 80 sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir have handed over their resignations, following the murder of a sarpanch last Sunday. The sarpanches are constantly threatened by terrorists in the area and live under the constant fear of death. The Omar Abdullah gov...5:21
J&K: 51 panchayat heads quit Times Now
Fearing for their lives, close to 51 panchayat heads in Jammu and Kashmir have tendered their resignations. This follows the murder of a sarpanch in the Baramulla district last Sunday. The Omar Abdullah government is under a great deal of pressure following th...2:58
Sarpanch killings | PDP slams Omar's govt Times Now
Opposition PDP condemns the killings of sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir, and slams the Omar Abdullah government. PDP says that the government does not care about its people and the inaction is very shocking.2:19
Sarpanch murders | Geelani slams Omar govt Headlines Today
Hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani condemns the killings of the sarpanches in Jammu and Kashmir and blames the Omar Abdullah government for the murders. He says that village chiefs should stop trusting the Jammu and Kashmir government and support the separatists ...3:43
Rahul: Strengthen panchayats in J&K Headlines Today
Following the killings of a sarpanch and a deputy sarpanch in Baramulla ion just two weeks, RAhul Gandhi in the Congress Working Committee meeting held today, talks about the need to strengthen panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir. After two panch members has got k...2:03
80 Panch members resign in Baramulla Headlines Today
Jammu and Kashmir is in a fresh terror turmoil as Mohammed Shafi, a deputy sarpanch got killed by unidentified militants and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) issuing threats to panchayat officials saying if they don't resign, they will face the same. 80 panch members has...5:35
J&K sarpanch murder | 51 panchayat members quit Times Now
Following the murder of a sarpanch in Jammu and Kashmir, 51 panchayat members, including 15 sarpanches have tendered their resignation. The terror outfits are allegedly targeting the sarpanch and this has caused panic among the panchayat members. The resigned ...3:44
J&K terrorists target panchayat chiefs Headlines Today
Jammu and Kashmir is in a fresh terror turmoil as Mohammed Shafi, a deputy sarpanch got killed by unidentified militants and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) issuing threats to panchayat officials saying if they don't resign, they will face the same. More than 500 pancha...3:07
J&K Govt stays silent over sarpanch's murder Times Now
A day after the terrorists have gunned down an elected representative in Jammu and Kashmir, the Omar Abdullah-led government continues to maintain silence over the murder. The terrorists had shot dead Mohammad Safi, sarpanch of Nowpara in the middle of the roa...37:57
Why is Omar govt non-reactive? | Sept 24, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Elected representatives of people live in constant fear of death in Jammu and Kashmir. The recent death of a young sarpanch in the State has shocked many across the nation. While Pakistan-based terror groups target elected sarpanches across Jammu an...2:50
Baig: Sarpanch death hampers municipal election Times Now
After the murder of Deputy Sarpanch by terrorists was reported, the NC leader Mehboob Baig has said that due to this, the governments plan of holding the municipal elections, have been hampered in Jammu and Kashmir.4:51
Deputy Sarpanch shot dead Headlines Today
A deputy sarpanch, Muhammad Shafi, was shot dead by unidentified militants outside his home at Nowpora village in the Kreeri area. This is the second killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla. A man hunt has been launched to nab the killer. The Lasher-e-Taiba had cla...2:44
Terrorists kill another Sarpanch in J&K Times Now
Another Sarpanch has been gunned down in Jammu and Kashmir. Mohammed Shafi was shot dead by terrorists in the Nowpora area of the Baramullah district in Jammu and Kashmir. Shafi was on his way home after attending a function when he was killed. This is the sec...1:28
20 sarpanchs resign in Kashmir Times Now
At least 20 sarpanchs have resigned in Kashmir after a sarpanch, Ghulam Nabi, was killed outside a mosque in Pathan village. Around 10 sarpanchs were killed in the last year. The sarpanchs feel the Omar Abdullah Government has not taken sufficient action to pr...1:07
Ex-sarpanch's murder over extra-marital affair TV9 AP
An local ration dealer and ex-sarpanch of a village in Srikakulam district was brutally murdered allegedly over his extra-marital affairs.1:44
Woman dragged out of Nitish Kumar's 'darbar' Headlines Today
Nitish Kumar's 'Janata Darbars', lauded for directly addressing the grievances of his people is now in the news for all the wrong reasons. A frail and helpless woman begging for help is caught on camera being dragged away from Nitish Kumar's presence. The stor...1:43
Red terror strikes, attacks in Gondia and Bijapur Headlines Today
According to reports, three die as naxals burn down a village panchayat and a BSNL tower in Bijapur and Gondia.1:40
Naxals strike again | Gondia panchayat burnt Headlines Today
In yet another Naxal attack in the country, the gram panchayat office at Gondia, Maharashtra is burnt down.1:49
P Shankar Rao challenges CM Kiran Kumar TV9 AP
Former minister P Shankar Rao claims that he can win against CM Kiran Kumar Reddy in the Sarpanch elections easily.27:48
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Lashkar issues threat in J&K Times Now
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) issues a seven-day ultimatum to all sarpanches of the Kashmir valley to tender their resignations or 'face the consequences'.1:46
Ex-sarpanch beaten up for harassing student TV9 AP
An ex-sarpanch was beaten up in Visakhapatnam by activists of a local women's organisation for harassing a PhD student.3:16
Terrorists send grim message to Omar Abdullah's govt Times Now
A day after Omar Abdullah announced the civic polls in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists warn the government by killing the village sarpanch.3:17
J&K: Terrorists kill NCP sarpanch Times Now
Sending a message against the government's plan to hold civic polls in Jammu & Kashmir, terrorists kill a village sarpanch, belonging to NCP, in the Kulgam area.6:03
Punjab: Teachers block CM's convoy, clash with police Headlines Today
Teachers in Punjab, protesting against sarpanch slapping a woman teacher, clashed with the police as they blocked the CM's convoy.5:44
ISI agent to plead guilty, All party meet on retail FDI Times Now
ISI agent Ghulam Nabi Fai likely to plead guilty, All party meet ahead of Parliament session and more.3:53
Assault on woman teacher: No action against Sarpanch