Six months later
Six months have passed since the central government’s August 5 decisions to strip Jammu & Kashmir of its special status through the abatement of Article 370 and downgrade the state to two Union Territories. Years from now, the secrecy and stealth that preceded those decisions, the snapping of communication links and arrests of thousands may pass off […]
Inclement weather
Weather is still a problem in Kashmir valley and cold nights followed by dry days has added to the problems of the people who have been witnessing a harsh winter for the past several months. In this month of February, both Kashmir and Ladakh continue to witness sub zero temperatures during the nights and heavy […]
Militants hurl grenade at police station in Srinagar’s Lal Bazaar area. One policeman injured.
Militants hurl grenade at the police station in Srinagar’s Lal Bazaar area. According to sources, One policeman injured. PTI
Water, power, drainage infrastructure being augmented in Srinagar
Water, power, drainage infrastructure being augmented in Srinagar Tap water to all 2.5 lac households before end of current fiscal, new power sub-stations and augmentation of existing ones across district Strengthening of drainage network as a major developmental focus of coming fiscal; 92 languishing projects worth 800 crore rupees being completed before end of 2020: […]
J&K: 2 Militants, 1 CRPF Jawan Killed Near Srinagar; Family Disputes Police’s Claim About 3rd
Giving details of Wednesday’s incident, the CRPF Special DG Jammu and Kashmir, Zulfikar Hassan, said a special a check post was set up near Narbal following the intelligence about the possible movement of militants. Three militants and a CRPF jawan were killed in a gunfight near Srinagar’s Narbal area, police said on Wednesday. They added the […]
Is India still a democracy?’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on J-K ex-CMs detention
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday lashed out at the Narendra Modi-led BJP government over the continuing house arrest of two former chief ministers in Jammu and Kashmir, asking if “India is still a democracy”. In a tweet this morning, Priyanka Gandhi wrote, “It’s been six months since two Ex-Chief Ministers have been incarcerated without any charges and […]
Three Former Jammu And Kashmir Chief Ministers Complete Six Months In Detention
Three former chief ministers of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir have completed six months in detention. Though the administration has released several political leaders and activists in past few months, the two major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir — PDP and National Conference — have been urging the government to release their […]
Centre to take final call on the release of Mehbooba and Omar
By Shayib Bhat Srinagar/New Delhi: Central government will take the final call about the release of detained two former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, as their detention has expired today on Wednesday. However Dr. Farooq Abdullah is currently under detention and it was slapped again on him by authorities three months again. Authorities […]
Jammu & Kashmir: Sajjad Lone, Waheed Para released from detention
Both Sajjad Lone and Waheed Para were placed in detention in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The Jammu and Kashmir administration Wednesday released People’s Conference leader Sajjad Lone and PDP youth wing president Waheed Para, news agency PTIreported. Both leaders were placed in detention in the wake of the abrogation […]
Two militants and a personnel of CRPF were killed on Wednesday in a gun battle that erupted on the outskirts of Srinagar.
Two militants and a personnel of CRPF were killed on Wednesday in a gun battle that erupted on the outskirts of Srinagar. According to the police, militants opened fire on security forces in Shalteng area, leading to a gunfight, PTI news agency reported.
