Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
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Schools to reopen after 7 months in Kashmir
The schools had been shut due to tension following the abrogation of the Article 370 on 5 August last year.
February 22, 2020 -
Domicile Act to be introduced in J&K: Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh, minister of state in the PMO, said here on Saturday that the Domicile Act would be soon introduced in the UT.
February 22, 2020 -
In Kashmir, security forces facing uphill task in tracking VPNs
The cybercrime wing of the J&K Police is working hard to identify the VPNs that have sprung up like a virus and has registered cases against them.
February 20, 2020 -
Article 370 was J-K’s emotional connect for Kashmiris with India: Iltija Mufti
Earlier this month, Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were slapped with the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA)
February 19, 2020 -
Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu-Kashmir
It was reported that during searches, an encounter broke out between the terrorists and security forces.
February 19, 2020 -
Terror attack by Kashmiri insurgents could trigger Indo-Pak military confrontation
Increasing ethno-religious nationalism and anti-Muslim sentiment in India heighten this risk as they might induce the Indian authorities to respond with particular force, said the report released on the occasion of the conference at which the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
February 18, 2020 -
Delimitation exercise to remove ‘bias’ with Jammu region
Removing unfairness with the Jammu region by appointing delimitation commission was one of the main planks of the Modi led BJP government at the centre.
February 18, 2020 -
British MP Debbie Abrahams, who termed abrogation of Article 370 ‘betrayal’, denied entry to India
British MP with her Indian aide arrived at the airport from Dubai at 9 am on an Emirates flight. The immigration department officials denied entry to Abrahams and also revoked her visa which was valid until October 2020.
February 17, 2020 -
J-K National Conference wants ‘roadblocks’ removed ahead of Panchayat elections
Top leaders of the party are under the draconian Public Safety Act including former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah.
February 17, 2020 -
Communication restrictions to continue in J-K, administration extends 2G service till Feb 24
This comes after the 25 foreign envoys' visit to Jammu and Kashmir earlier this week which was the government's attempt at showcasing the 'normalcy' in the valley.
February 17, 2020 -
‘No point in taking part when top leadership is under detention’: NC on upcoming J-K polls
Panchayat elections on the vacant seats will be conducted in eight phases in the region in the month of March for which the ballot boxes will be used.
February 16, 2020 -
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tributes on one year of Pulwama attack
A memorial to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers killed in the terror attack in February last year will be inaugurated at the Lethpora camp in Jammu and Kashmir today.
February 14, 2020 -
Foreign envoys conclude 2-day J&K visit
The envoys flew to Jammu after the briefing and interacted with Lt. Governor GC Murmu.
February 13, 2020 -
After more than 7 months of clampdown, first election in J-K to be held in March
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer, Shailendra Kumar informed that Panchayat elections on the vacant seats will be conducted in eight phases in the region in the month of March for which the ballot boxes will be used.
February 13, 2020 -
‘Action taken by India in J-K have severe consequences’: US senators before Prez Trump’s visit
The influential senators Chris Van Hollen, Todd Young, Richard J Durbin and Lindsey O Graham, in their letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dated February 12, said that India has now imposed the longest-ever internet shutdown by a democracy, disrupting access to medical care, business and education for seven million people.
February 13, 2020 -
Second batch of foreign envoys takes stock of ground situation in Kashmir amid protest by Kashmiri youth
Envoys from Canada, Austria, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Slovakia, Netherlands, Namibia, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Germany, Tajikistan, France, Mexico, Denmark, Italy, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Poland, Rwanda and European Union are members of the visiting team.
February 12, 2020 -
EU envoys among 2nd batch of foreign diplomats visiting Kashmir to assess ground situation
On January 9, a group of around 15 foreign envoys based in New Delhi were taken to Jammu and Kashmir to see the first-hand efforts being made by the Government in the region.
February 12, 2020