Tag: 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 -
India-US to sign mega defence deals during Trump’s visit; trade deal not on cards
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla today said this would be the first stand-alone visit by a US President to India and would have three legs: Ahmedabad, Agra, and New Delhi.
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 held no valid visa, indulged in ‘anti-India’ activities: Govt sources
'Abrahams was issued an e-Business Visa on October 7th last year which was valid till October 5, 2020. But her visa was revoked on February 14, on account of her indulging in activities which went against India's national interest,' sources said.
February 18, 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 -
Kashmir marked ‘disputed’ on Google Maps for people outside India: Report
According to Google, it follows local legislation wherever local versions of Google Maps are available.
February 15, 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 -
Football is in the blood of Kashmiris: Real Kashmir FC co-owner
Participating in a round table conference on Wednesday, Real Kashmir FC co-owner gave a broad outline of their journey and engagement with locals.
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 -
Govt to send second batch of foreign envoys to J&K this week
The second batch of envoys will include diplomats of some European and Gulf countries.
February 10, 2020 -
Pakistan rebuffed
The failure of its bumbling diplomacy ~ of the Imran Khan variety ~ against what is intrinsically an internal issue of India was reaffirmed on Thursday when Saudi Arabia declined to concede Islamabad’s request to immediately convene a meeting on Kashmir of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
February 8, 2020 -
Jammu and Kashmir contemplating to ban private practice by Govt doctors
This step is being taken to improve the health services in the government medical colleges and hospitals.
February 5, 2020 -
CAG slams Defence Ministry for delays in procuring high-altitude clothing, equipment for troops
There was a critical shortage of snow goggles ranging from 62 per cent to 98 per cent.
February 4, 2020 -
Kashmiri Pandits ask anti-CAA protestors to raise their issue, hit out at BJP for doing nothing for them
“Those protesting against the CAA, if sincere for the cause, must ensure that all protesting sites they display the plight of Kashmiri Pandits through banners, posters. In case they don’t or fail to do this then their intentions are crystal clear,” said Satish Mahaldar from the organisation.
February 3, 2020