Tag: Abrogation of Article 370
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Concerned over situation in Kashmir, EU envoy says ‘important to restore normalcy’
It has been more than four months since local political leaders, including three former chief ministers, were detained in Jammu and Kashmir, a communication blockade was placed following the abrogation of Article 370.
December 10, 2019 -
Bipartisan resolution in US seeks immediate lifting of lockdown in Kashmir
The US lawmakers said they reject arbitrary detention, use of excessive force against civilians, and suppression of peaceful expression of dissent as proportional responses to security challenges.
December 8, 2019 -
‘We are not criminals,’ Shashi Tharoor tweets Lok Sabha MP Farooq Abdullah’s letter
Calling it a 'preventative measure' the Centre has detained thousands of Kashmiris including Srinagar MP Farooq Abdullah under the Public Safety Act, which allows the authorities to detain an individual without trial for two years.
December 6, 2019 -
Elderly man injured in Pakistan shelling across LoC in Poonch district of Kashmir
On Saturday, Pakistan targeted Shahpur and Kirni sectors, while a day earlier it fired mortars and small arms for nearly an hour in the Balakot sector.
December 2, 2019 -
Pak PM discusses Kashmir, Afghan issues with US President Donald Trump
Appreciating President Trump's continued engagement as well as mediation offer, Prime Minister Khan stressed that the US president must continue his efforts for facilitation of a peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue.
November 22, 2019 -
NRC, Article 370, Ayodhya verdict, on Muslim league delegation’s discussion with Sonia Gandhi
IUML, which is the second major ally of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, expressed its displeasure on the lack of coordination between the two parties on these issues.
November 21, 2019 -
J-K faces huge academic loss due to disruptions: Former governor NN Vohra
Talking about the bifurcation of the state into union territories, he said this change is perceived or brought about by kind of "intellectual persuasions."
November 20, 2019 -
Assembly polls will be held in J-K soon: Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu
Last month, under an unprecedented communication lockdown in the Valley the maiden Block Development Council (BDC) election took place in Jammu and Kashmir.
November 15, 2019 -
One militant killed in encounter in Kashmir’s Ganderbal district
An army soldier was also injured and was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
November 12, 2019 -
Kashmir lockdown: Roads leading to Hazratbal Shrine sealed, exams of classes 5-9 postponed
The authorities also disallowed major Eid-Milad-un-Nabi processions celebrating the birthday of Prophet Mohammad on Sunday and no such gathering was allowed at the Hazratbal Shrine which houses the holy relic of the Prophet.
November 10, 2019 -
IAS officer who quit post J-K lockdown receives chargesheet from Home Ministry
On Tuesday, in a series of tweets Gopinathan criticised the government of India for its actions in the valley and requested it to restore fundamental rights of the people of Kashmir.
November 7, 2019 -
Three people arrested for ‘threatening and intimidating’ residents in Kashmir
The three have been taken to the police station and incriminating material recovered from them has been taken for investigation.
November 7, 2019 -
J-K administration to move detained leaders as winters set in
Centaur Hotel, owned by the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has submitted a bill of Rs 2.65 crore to the home department for 90 days of boarding and lodging of the detained leaders.
November 4, 2019 -
50 Kashmiri youth who joined terror groups return home: Indian Army
The general, however, made it clear that such gestures are not generally granted to foreign terrorists but anyone willing to surrender is more than welcome.
November 3, 2019 -
After bifurcation of J-K, Radio Kashmir renamed All India Radio
Radio Station of Jammu is now named as All India Radio, Jammu while the radio station in Srinagar and Leh as All India Radio, Srinagar and All India Radio, Leh respectively.
October 31, 2019 -
Lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir led to loss of Rs 10,000 crore, says trade body
The KCCI president said the government should own responsibility for the losses and take steps to mitigate the sufferings of the traders.
October 27, 2019 -
US seeks roadmap to restoration of political, economic normalcy in Kashmir from India
US has said it is closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following India’s decision to scrap its special status and divide the state into three Union Territories on August 5.
October 25, 2019