Tag: Jammu
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Most wanted terrorist Zakir Musa killed in Tral encounter
As a precautionary measure, the authorities have ordered closure of all schools and colleges across Kashmir on Friday and were also expected to order restrictions.
May 23, 2019 -
NC stages comeback in Kashmir, BJP retains its turf in J&K
The NC swept all the three seats of the Kashmir valley where alleged tinkering of the Articles 370 and 35A by the BJP had become a major electoral issue.
May 23, 2019 -
J-K Governor lifts civilian movement curbs on National Highway 44
The restrictions on the movement of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway were placed on April 7 to prevent Pulwama type terror attack on convoys of security forces.
May 21, 2019 -
NC leader Devender Singh Rana bats for regional autonomy in J-K
The concept of regional autonomy essentially aims at assuaging political, economic, developmental and psychological aspirations of the three regions of the state, he said, adding this will also be a counter to the machinations of dividing Jammu and Kashmir on regional and communal lines.
May 20, 2019 -
Vote in the Valley
The future of the Kashmir Valley, the state of J&K and that of the Indian democratic traditions make it imperative to protect, harness and even mainstream legitimate matters of local concern. Efforts must be made to engage with all local forces and political parties that do not have a separatist agenda or are willing to forego separatist agendas within the confines of the liberal contours of the Indian Constitution.
May 17, 2019 -
One terrorist killed in Shopian encounter
The encounter in Shopian began in the afternoon and the terrorist was shot dead during an exchange of fire that lasted for a short duration.
May 16, 2019 -
Six terrorists killed in two encounters in Jammu-Kashmir
An encounter broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the afternoon at Shopian, hours after another encounter in Pulwama.
May 16, 2019 -
Security forces foil LeT plan to expand network to Jammu region
The joint search operation was launched around 3.30 am after detailed inputs were received about their movement.
May 13, 2019 -
Facing criticism, Governor Malik to discuss with leaders issue of security to political activists
The Governor said that he would be inviting the leaders of different political parties to discuss their security concerns and how to address them so as to create a secure political and governance environment for one and all.
May 8, 2019 -
With over 40 deg C, Jammu records season’s hottest day
The official predicted thundershowers and lightning with gusty winds with a speed of 30 to 50 kms on May 10 and 11 at isolated places.
May 8, 2019 -
Wednesday ban on civilian traffic on Srinagar highway lifted
The state government announced that Wednesday's ban on the movement of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar highway would be lifted on 13 May, however, the restrictions on Sundays would continue.
May 8, 2019 -
Ready for assembly polls in J-K; EC needs to take decision, says BJP
In March, when a high-level team of the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora, went to Srinagar for consultations with various political parties, state administration and other stakeholders ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the mainstream political parties had urged the team to order simultaneous elections for the state assembly and Lok Sabha.
May 6, 2019 -
BJP tried to bribe media to get favourable coverage, allege media persons in Leh
Ladakhi media persons, Morupt Stanzin, Tsewang Rigzin, Rinchen Angmo, Tashi Lundup, Stanzin Desal, Tsewang Paldan and Stanstrung Dorjay have filed a jointly signed complaint before the Station House Officer of Leh.
May 5, 2019 -
Mehbooba urges centre and terrorists to observe ceasefire during Ramadan
Mehbooba accused the Modi government of trying to break the economic backbone of people of Kashmir by suspending the cross-LoC trade with Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) and also ordering twice a week restrictions on the movement of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.
May 4, 2019 -
BJP asks Pak to enforce curbs on Azhar, refers to ‘seven states doctrine’
It now becomes mandatory for Pakistan to be answerable to the neighbourhood first, keeping in view the recent situations emerging in India and Sri Lanka.
May 4, 2019 -
UNSC declaring Masood Azhar global terrorist changes election discourse in Pulwama segment
Congress has expressed disappointment that Azhar’s listing does not mention his role in the Pulwama terror attack and also at other places in Jammu and Kashmir even though the JeM had claimed responsibility for the Pulwama suicide attack.
May 2, 2019 -
J&K Governor’s Twitter handle hacked, made ‘follower’ of Imran Khan
An official spokesman said, "It was noticed today that the Governor J&K’s Twitter handle was hacked by some mischievous elements and he was shown as a follower of Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan Twitter Handle."
April 30, 2019