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J-K: To prevent fake news, 2G internet services suspended again
The decision was taken in a bid to avoid the circulation of fake news on social networking sites. Restrictions on the movement of people were eased and landline phone services were restored in some areas of the Valley on Saturday.
'3 vs 300': BJP's Shazia Ilmi confronts 'anti-India' protesters in Seoul
In the video released by news agency ANI, a group of people can be seen calling India and PM Modi as "terrorists". They can also be heard raising slogans for 'azaadi.'
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Jammu and Kashmir: In security lockdown, lessons from 2016 Wani killing protests
In the 10-day period after the removal of Article 370 by contrast, only 45 security personnel were injured, and 18 vehicles were damaged.
Economy seems to be the last of the concerns of the government after operation J&K
The economy is one area where muscular nationalism will not work. On the contrary, it may work to the detriment of the economy.
Govt must control narrative on Jammu and Kashmir
If Hindus outnumbered Sikhs in Punjab, would that be ethnic cleansing of Sikhs? If Kashmir is no longer a Muslim-majority province, it will become more like secular India than before.
History Headline: Aksai Chin, from Nehru to Shah
Sixty years ago, from the very spot Amit Shah reiterated the Indian position on Aksai Chin, prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had informed the nation, belatedly, about what the Chinese had been up to in Aksai Chin, “where not even a blade of grass grows”.
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Former J&K interlocutor, others go to top court
The apex court is already seized of at least six other petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Presidential Order amending Article 370, as well as the J&K Reorganisation Bill.
In Congress video, youth question govt’s J&K move; party leaders slam detentions
The video was posted on the official Twitter handle of the Congress. The main opposition party has been critical of the government for the security lockdown and communications blackout, and the detention of political leaders such as Omar Abdullah and Mehbooda Mufti.
J&K: Army jawan killed after Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Nowshera sector
A defence ministry spokesperson Lt Colonel Devender Anand here said Pakistan initiated the ceasefire violation around 6.30 am. The Indian army was “retaliating befittingly“, he added.
2G mobile internet restored in five Jammu districts, Rajouri to reopen schools
Mobile internet services were suspended on August 4 night before the Centre moved to scrap the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.
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Kashmir in lockdown: Exclusive Express photos from the Valley
The Valley's connection with the outside world has been cut with cellphones, Internet and landline connections still obstructed for the ninth day on Tuesday.
Article 370 'scrapped': BJP supporters celebrate across the country
Union Home Minister Amit Shah diluted the special status to Jammu and Kashmir guaranteed under Article 370 of the Constitution without scrapping the provision. The BJP workers celebrated the development across the country by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.
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Kashmir turmoil escalates as mobile internet services snapped, section 144 imposed
The developments come days after the evacuation of tourists and Amarnath Yatris from the state and have triggered panic in the Valley.
With troops all over, tourists, out-station students leave for home as panic grips Kashmir Valley
Following the cancellation of the Amarnath Yatra, the J&K administration Saturday also suspended the annual Machail Mata pilgrimage in hilly the Kishtwar’s Paddar area adjoining Kashmir Valley.
Terror attack in J&K's Pulwama kills 40 CRPF personnel, JeM behind strike
Before Thursday’s attack, the most casualty suffered by CRPF in an attack was on June 25, 2016, when a vehicle was attacked by three LeT militants, leaving eight personnel dead and 22 injured
Kashmir's century-old silk factory reopens after three decades
The oldest silk factory in Kashmir set up in 1897 with the help of Sir Thomas Wardle, president of the Silk Association of Great Britain, reopened after 30 years on Sunday.
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BJP severs ties with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti hands in her resignation minutes after the BJP pulled out of the state government.
Protests erupt in Kashmir after LeT commander Abu Dujana killed in Pulwama encounter
Abu Dujana, top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander and a Pakistani national wanted in connection with many attacks on security forces, was on Tuesday gunned down along with his aide in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the Army said. The counter-militancy operation was however met with some resistance as over 100 protesters pelted stones on security officials.
Blindfolded Kashmiri Pandit invites 'hugs' to promote brotherhood in Valley
Amid a raging debate on intolerance in the country, a Kashmiri Pandit stood blindfolded in the heart of the city inviting people to hug him to exhibit brotherhood between various communities in the Valley.
Asia's largest Tulip garden in full bloom, open to public from today
Around 10 lakh tulips would be showcased in the garden which will remain open for public for a month.
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J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation
National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.
'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'
In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.
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India gives a strong response to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's tweet on Kashmir
On Monday, India came out strongly against Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s tweet condemning the “killings of civilians in Kashmir”. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs responded saying Khan should first address Pakistan’s own issues.
Opinion | Why Is BJP's Offer Of Talks With Kashmir Important ?
Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed as unrealistic India’s move to appoint an interlocutor to understand the legitimate aspirations of people in Jammu and Kashmir, saying no interaction or dialogue would carry any weight without the participation of the Hurriyat Conference. India yesterday appointed former Intelligence Bureau chief Dineshwar Sharma as its special representative for a “sustained […]
Police Constable Caught Forcing Beggers For Bribe
In a shameful incident, a police constable was caught forcing beggers to pay him bribe in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The video has gone viral on social media in which the constable was seen taking advantage of his power and asking for money. To know more about the story watch out the video.
Women Celebrate ‘Raksha Bandhan’ With Soldiers At LoC
School girls in Jammu and Kashmi’s Udhampur District on Sunday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers deployed for Amarnath Yatra security. The students from Poonch Sector visited the CRPF camp of 137 Bn Udhampur to tie rakhi to soldiers who are deployed for the security of Amarnath Yatra from the […]
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J&K Govt Data Shows Firing Across LoC Has Limited Impact, Fails To Deter Pakistan
FIRING ACROSS the Line of Control (LoC) has escalated dramatically since India’s strikes on jihadist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in September. The data received by Indian Express suggests that the policy of “massive retaliation” for cross-border firing set in place in 2014 is failing to deter the Pakistan Army from harrying Indian counter-infiltration defences […]
J&K Terror Funding: No Evidence, NIA Set To Close One Of Two Probes
Last August, following street protests that rocked the Valley after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, the NIA initiated a preliminary enquiry to probe funds stoking unrest in the Valley. It was suspected that these funds were coming from across the border and were being channelised to stone-pelters through suspect bank accounts linked […]
Why isn’t BJP-PDP forming govt. in J&K: Omar
Srinagar (J&K), Feb 25 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah questioned the delay by the BJP-PDP alliance in forming the government in the state, in spite of having good numbers in the assembly. Talking about the present Governor Rule in the state, Abdullah said the rule is imposed when there is no numbers, which is also called the Breakdown of Constitutional Order, where there is no possibility of the formation of a government.
Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours
Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
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