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Pertinently, the Empanelment Committee constituted by the Government for approval of fresh newspapers and periodicals for release of official advertisements met here today under the chairmanship of Secretary Information, Dr Abdul Rashid.

Soon after the CM’s tweet, a Delhi court had granted bail to Kamran, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in an alleged funding case six months ago.

Commenting over the prevailing appalling situations, Syed Ali Geelani said that authorities in New Delhi are desperate to enforce their will and weaken our just and genuine freedom movement and as such we have to be cautious, remain united and adopt the “spirit of persistence” in pursuit of cherished goal.

Sources said the top leadership in Delhi is now concerned about whether the PDP would take a hard line in Mr Drabu's absence. The state BJP leaders are expected to help the brass in crafting out a strategy.

He condemned the NIA raid on Srinagar Central Jail and said that the central investigative agency turned the jail premises into a war zone.