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December 09, 2019 02:03 IST
Shah, who was seriously unwell at the time of arrest, told The Indian Express, “I am waiting for what happens on Monday (in SC) and then I will go to the hospital. I am very unwell.”
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
December 06, 2019 03:53 IST
The court directed the authorities to release Parvaiz Ahmad Pala from preventive custody.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
December 05, 2019 05:45 IST
Internet services have been suspended across Kashmir valley since August 5, when the special status of the erstwhile state of J&K was scrapped and it was bifurcated into two Union Territories.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
December 05, 2019 05:06 IST
The administration had ordered the opening of schools in a gradual manner once restrictions across the Valley were eased weeks into the shutdown. But students had largely stayed home, with parents unwilling to risk sending them in the absence of mobile connectivity.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
December 05, 2019 02:50 IST
While an Army post was hit in Kupwara’s Tangdhar, an Army patrol came under an avalanche in Gurez sector of Bandipora, officials said.
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
December 01, 2019 01:53 IST
Officials said that despite best efforts by the medical teams, two Army personnel succumbed. They were identified as Naib Subedar Tsewang Gialshan and Rifleman Padma Norgais, both residents of Leh.
Sun, Dec 01, 2019
November 27, 2019 03:32 IST
The two killed — village sarpanch Syed Rafi and Sheikh Zahoor — were part of the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s “back to the village” programme, a public outreach initiative in militancy-hit areas.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
November 26, 2019 04:21 IST
According to the government circular, dated November 22, “This year, the celebrations will be marked by reading of the Preamble to the Constitution in all the institutions, government offices and other establishments,” it said.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
November 26, 2019 04:16 IST
“Our conclusion, which we will put in the report as well, is that the government is misleading people with regard to normalcy in J&K. Things are not at all normal. There is shock with the announcements of August 5. There is anger, but it is restrained,” Sinha said.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
November 24, 2019 04:04 IST
The visiting team said the authorities have denied them permission to meet the three former J&K chief ministers or CPI(M) leader M Y Taragami, all of whom are under detention.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
November 24, 2019 03:59 IST
Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija alleges ‘near-strip search’ of 3-year-old son of a detainee; police deny, say raids required.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
November 22, 2019 15:08 IST
"On way to Srinagar, Kashmir with the Concerned Citizens Group to make an independent assessment of the situation on the ground and the economic loss caused by the government's action. Hope will be allowed to enter," Sinha had tweeted earlier in the day.
Sat, Nov 23, 2019
November 22, 2019 02:24 IST
A J&K Police spokesperson said that the Pakistani national, identified as Shabir Ahmad, a resident of Pajkote in PoK, was repatriated via Teetwal in Kupwara on Thursday afternoon.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
November 20, 2019 02:05 IST
In a letter to Shah, Fayaz wrote, “On 5 August, 2019, the Government of India took the decision to abrogate Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two (Union Territories). Since then, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a massive rise in the presence of armed forces and the severe curtailment of human rights.”
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
November 18, 2019 20:08 IST
All eight personnel were pulled out of the avalanche debris, and seven persons who were critically injured, were taken by helicopters to the nearest Military Hospital, the Srinagar-based defence spokesperson said.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
November 18, 2019 04:40 IST
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed that the hostel wasn’t equipped with heating facilities, the reason unofficially given for shifting the detainees.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
November 18, 2019 02:56 IST
Train services were suspended in the Valley on August 5 when the Centre decided to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370.
Mon, Nov 18, 2019
November 16, 2019 04:55 IST
For the last many days, shops are open for longer hours compared with just a couple of hours in the morning. In most parts of the Valley including Srinagar, shops now remain open till late afternoon.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
November 15, 2019 02:50 IST
Police officials said Pakistan violated the ceasefire in Taad sector of Tangdhar area. “The shelling continued for several hours in the morning, and since then situation is peaceful,” an official in Tangdhar said. “The Indian Army retaliated to the ceasefire violation.”
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
November 13, 2019 02:47 IST
Preliminary assessment by J&K’s horticulture department has shown that Kashmir’s fruit industry has been hit, with snowfall damaging 35 per cent of the orchards.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
November 13, 2019 02:43 IST
Officials said that on the Banihal- Baramulla line, train services between Srinagar and Baramulla were restored from Tuesday, while the decision about restoring train services from Srinagar to Banihal would be taken soon.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
November 08, 2019 03:19 IST
At least four snow-related deaths have been reported in Kashmir in the last 24 hours, officials said.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
November 05, 2019 04:35 IST
This is the second grenade attack in the Valley over the last eight days. On October 28, 19 persons were injured after suspected militants lobbed a grenade in North Kashmir’s Sopore.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
November 05, 2019 04:31 IST
To begin with, the administration has asked authorities in Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara to screen movies. It has directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure “deployment of police personnel around the location to check any law and order issue”.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
November 03, 2019 02:37 IST
Following the government’s decision, there have been protests in Kargil — the Muslim-majority district of Ladakh region — alleging discrimination.
Sun, Nov 03, 2019




