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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Omar's party goes unrepresented as party MP opts out of outreach trip
SRINAGAR: J&K's National Conference (NC) has no plans to nominate another representative for the all-party delegations briefing foreign nations and UN members about India's anti-terrorism position and after party MP Mian Altaf Ahmad declined to join the team currently visiting key countries. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now NC will not have political representation in any of the seven delegations. Centre had nominated the Anantnag–Rajouri MP for the delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi in his capacity as NC's parliamentary head, party sources said Sunday. The team includes Rajiv Rai (SP), Capt Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (RJD), and ambassador Jawed Ashraf. It was in Russia Saturday. Three politicians from J&K — (Democratic Progressive Azad Party), Mian Altaf (NC), and Ghulam Ali Khatana (BJP) — had been named for these outreach efforts. Altaf opted out as he is engaged with the annual religious ceremony of Hazrat Mian Nizamuddin Kiyanvi, popularly known as Baba Nagri, held in early June at Wangath in Kangan of Ganderbal district. The event draws thousands of devotees across J&K. A senior NC functionary said while the party was consulted and Altaf's consent was sought, the nomination was Centre's decision. 'Centre didn't ask us for his replacement after he declined,' the functionary said. 'Since he was nominated as parliamentary head, I don't think anyone else can represent NC now.' Tensions within NC also surfaced Sunday, as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused party brass of yielding to Centre on . On X, Mehdi wrote: 'Oh leader! Either rise and speak up for your people, or step down, wear bangles, and remain confined to a palanquin.' The post appeared to target CM , who had earlier posted: 'Sunday musing. There are doers & there are talkers. That's why I don't talk as much as some people I know.' The internal rift became public during NC's working committee meeting on May 21, where Mehdi voiced frustration over lack of progress on restoring Article 370.
The Wire
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Lone NC MP in All-Party Delegations to Not Join His Group, Cites Urs at Native Village
National Conference MP Mian Altaf (centre) visits an area affected by shelling from Pakistan, near the India-Pakistan border, in Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute Now New Delhi: National Conference (NC) MP Mian Altaf, who is the sole representative of his party in the seven all-party delegations travelling to foreign countries, didn't join his group and said that he had informed the government about his unavailability in advance. Altaf was part of the delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, which is in Moscow for the first leg of its tour. He was among the handful of leaders from Jammu and Kashmir – the region most affected by the recent conflict with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack – who are part of the all-party delegations, the other politicians from the Union Territory being former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ghulam Ali Khatana, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP, reported Indian Express. Altaf has said that he will be unable to join the delegation because of his commitment towards annual Urs at his native village. 'There is nothing political about my decision not to be a part of the delegation. The fact is that I informed them (the government) in advance that I can't go. I am the host at the Urs. How do you expect the host to be missing when the guests arrive?' said Altaf. Altaf, who is the Lok Sabha MP from the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency, is a prominent spiritual leader of the Gujjar community of Jammu and Kashmir, and the annual Urs is held at his native village of Wangath to commemorate his great grandfather, who was also a spiritual leader of the Gujjars.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sole National Conference MP does not join all-party delegation, says informed in advance
The only representative of the National Conference in the seven all-party delegations which are travelling to foreign countries to convey India's stand on terrorism and Pakistan did not leave with his group on Thursday. MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, who was part of the delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, which is in Moscow for the first leg of its tour, said he had informed the government that he would not be travelling because of his commitment towards the annual Urs at his native village. The NC is the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, which was most affected in the recent conflict with Pakistan. With Altaf staying out, the only other leaders from J&K who are part of the delegations are former Congress CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, whose Democratic Progressive Azad Party suffered a rout in last year's Assembly elections, and Ghulam Ali Khatana, a nominated Rajya Sabha MP of the BJP. Asked about the NC not being a part of the delegations and if the party was thinking of a replacement for Altaf, NC chief spokesman Tanvir Sadiq told The Indian Express: 'As of now, we have not taken any decision.' All the delegations are expected to be on their way by Sunday. Altaf is a prominent spiritual leader of the J&K Gujjar community. Thousands attend the annual Urs held at Altaf's native village Wangath, in Kangan, held to commemorate his great grandfather who was a spiritual leader of the Gujjars. Altaf said the Urs has been commemorated for the last 128 years. 'There is nothing political about my decision not to be a part of the delegation. The fact is that I informed them (the government) in advance that I can't go,' Altaf, who represents the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat, told The Indian Express. 'I am the host at the Urs. How do you expect the host to be missing when the guests arrive?' The all-party delegation to which Altaf had been named includes, apart from Kanimozhi, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Brijesh Chowta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, Aam Aadmi Party MP Ashok Kumar Mittal and former Ambassadors Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. Apart from Russia, they are scheduled to visit Spain, Greece, Latvia and Slovenia. The members will be interacting with ministers, political leaders, thinkers and media in the countries they visit to apprise them of India's point of view on terrorism.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sole NC MP does not join all-party delegation, says informed in advance
The only representative of the National Conference in the seven all-party delegations which are travelling to foreign countries to convey India's stand on terrorism and Pakistan did not leave with his group on Thursday. MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, who was part of the delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, which is in Moscow for the first leg of its tour, said he had informed the government that he would not be travelling because of his commitment towards the annual Urs at his native village. The NC is the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, which was most affected in the recent conflict with Pakistan. With Altaf staying out, the only other leaders from J&K who are part of the delegations are former Congress CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, whose Democratic Progressive Azad Party suffered a rout in last year's Assembly elections, and Ghulam Ali Khatana, a nominated Rajya Sabha MP of the BJP. Asked about the NC not being a part of the delegations and if the party was thinking of a replacement for Altaf, NC chief spokesman Tanvir Sadiq told The Indian Express: 'As of now, we have not taken any decision.' All the delegations are expected to be on their way by Sunday. Altaf is a prominent spiritual leader of the J&K Gujjar community. Thousands attend the annual Urs held at Altaf's native village Wangath, in Kangan, held to commemorate his great grandfather who was a spiritual leader of the Gujjars. Altaf said the Urs has been commemorated for the last 128 years. 'There is nothing political about my decision not to be a part of the delegation. The fact is that I informed them (the government) in advance that I can't go,' Altaf, who represents the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat, told The Indian Express. 'I am the host at the Urs. How do you expect the host to be missing when the guests arrive?' The all-party delegation to which Altaf had been named includes, apart from Kanimozhi, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Brijesh Chowta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, Aam Aadmi Party MP Ashok Kumar Mittal and former Ambassadors Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. Apart from Russia, they are scheduled to visit Spain, Greece, Latvia and Slovenia. The members will be interacting with ministers, political leaders, thinkers and media in the countries they visit to apprise them of India's point of view on terrorism.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Glasgow Indian restaurant launches whopping 40 dish offering dubbed ‘alternative Sunday roast'
Read on to discover a full list of the delicious dishes on offer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN Indian restaurant has launched a lip-smacking offering consisting of 40 individual dishes. Kinara, on King Street, is serving up traditional thali, which is often dubbed as Indian-style tapas. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Kinara Indian restaurant in Glasgow is serving up a delicious thali The mammoth meal is served on a huge silver platter and consists of a selection of curries, pakoras, breads and dips. And award-winning chef Shabu Natarajan and his business partner Altaf Hossain reckon it could rival the much-loved Sunday roast. Altaf said: 'Glasgow is famous for its food so to celebrate that, Kinara is offering an exciting brand new dish created by our head chef.' 'We are the first to offer the biggest Mega Thali on one table and it's already proving popular with our customers old and new. "Our award-winning chef Shabu Natarajan has selected 44 different dishes from all parts of India, from south, from north, from the Central belt, and further afield to bring a new culinary experience to Glasgow diners." Included in the delicious dish are spiced onions, vegetable pakora, butter chicken and lamb Rogan Josh - to name a few. The thali is designed for 4-6 people and is priced at just £99. And Altaf reckons there's something for everyone on 'Scotland's largest thali'. He added: "We have a Nilgiri Lamb Korma, for example, which is a very unique dish in our restaurant. "The recipe is from South India, and it's balanced with the spices and fresh herbs, like coriander, mint and green chillies. Britain's top ten favourite Indian dishes revealed from Samosas to Tandoori - where does yours rank- "We also have dishes like Rasam on there - a soup which people will not have tried and there are other surprises too. "It's an experience of a lifetime and people are already contacting us about trying it after seeing it on our socials.' Kinara, the sister restaurant to Madras Cafe, is serving up the delicious dish every Sunday. FORTY DISH THALI AT KINARA 1 Aloo Bonda- a delicious ball shaped fritter stuffed with succulent potato. 2 Banana Chips – Crispy, fried banana slices, lightly salted. 3 Papad – Thin, crispy lentil crackers. 4 Spiced Onions – Tangy, spiced onion salad with a hint of lemon. 5 Mango Chutney – Sweet and tangy mango preserve with mild spices. 6 Mixed Pickle – Spicy, tangy mix of pickled vegetables. 7 Apple Pickle – Unique, tangy and slightly sweet spiced apple preserve. 8 Raita – Cooling yoghurt dip with cucumber and spices. 9 Bhel – Crunchy puffed rice snack mixed with assorted chutneys. 10 Rasam – Spicy, tangy South Indian tomato and tamarind soup. 11 Veg Pakora – Crispy, spiced seasonal vegetable fritters. 12 Ulundu Vada – Savoury lentil doughnuts with a soft centre. 13 Hara Bara Tikki – Herby vegetable patties, lightly spiced and pan-fried. 14 Chicken Porichathu – South Indian-style fried chicken with aromatic spices. 15 Lamb Chop – Juicy lamb chops marinated in Indian spices and grilled. 16 Paneer Punjabi – Soft paneer cooked in rich, spiced Punjabi-style sauce. 17 Garlic Chilli Chicken – Fiery, garlicky chicken stir-fry with bold flavours. 18 Butter Chicken – Creamy, mildly spiced tomato and cream based chicken curry. 19 Chicken Desi Handi – Rustic, slow-cooked chicken-on-the-bone curry with earthy spices. 20 Lamb Rogan Josh – Kashmiri-style slow-cooked lamb in aromatic sauce. 21 Nilgiri Lamb Korma – Mild, creamy coconut and coriander-based lamb curry. 22 Tadka Dal – Lentils tempered with ghee, garlic, and cumin. 23 Posto Aloo – Bengali-style potatoes cooked with poppy seeds. 24 Chole – Spiced chickpea curry, rich and hearty. 25 Cauliflower 65 — Crispy spicy cauliflower bites. 26 Cabbage Thoran – South Indian cabbage stir-fry with coconut. 27 Sambhar – Hearty lentil stew with vegetables and tamarind. 28 Lal Pyazz – Fresh red onion salad, a touch of chilli powder and fresh green chillies. 29 Beetroot Pachadi – Refreshing yoghurt-based beetroot dish with mustard. 30 Coconut Rice – Fragrant rice cooked with coconut and mild spices. 31 Jeera Rice – Fluffy basmati rice infused with cumin. 32 Basmati Rice – Aromatic long-grain rice, steamed to perfection. 33 Garlic Naan – Soft, fluffy naan brushed with garlic butter. 34 Peshawari Naan – Sweet naan stuffed with nuts and dried fruit. 35 Paratha – Flaky, layered Indian flatbread. 36 Carrot Halwa – Sweet, slow-cooked carrot pudding with nuts. 37 Semiya Payasam – Creamy vermicelli pudding with cardamom and nuts. 38 Gulab Jamun – Soft, deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in syrup. 39 Kulfi – Dense, creamy Indian ice cream with saffron and pistachios. 40 Kathal ka Kek – Moist cake infused with ripe jackfruit's tropical sweetness. And Scottish Sun man JORDAN TENNANT popped into the city centre spot to try for himself. I WAS full of confidence when I popped into Glasgow's Kinara and said 'I'll polish this off no bother'. However my eyes were bigger than my belly as I battled the meat sweats after about a dozen dishes. 3 Scottish Sun man Jordan Tennant got stuck into the thali 3 Award-winning chef Shabu Natarajan with the mouthwatering dish I love Indian grub and have never experienced anything quite like this before - it was breathtaking. I'm not a lover of vegetarian dishes but the highlight here was the Posto Aloo – Bengali-style potatoes cooked with poppy seeds. They were incredibly rich and moreish and will definitely be getting added to my next Indian order. The thali was pure theatre - they say you eat with your eyes and this massive meal was a stunning sight. This is the perfect way to end your weekend before heading back to work on Monday - grab a few pals and enjoy a stunning Sunday scran. And don't forget to wash it down with one of their ice-cold beers or boozy cocktails. Hungry and adventurous diners can take on Kinara's colossal food challenge - and eat it for FREE if they manage to finish it within half an hour.
