New Delhi: A faction of Muslim League Jammu Kashmir, led by separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat, was on Wednesday declared a banned organisation by the government under the stringent anti-terror law. The ban comes as a response to the outfit’s involvement in anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, with the intent to create […]
Mobile Internet Services Remain Suspended In Poonch, Rajouri Jammu: The Army has initiated a Court of Inquiry as police lodged a murder case against unknown persons over the death of three civilians picked up for questioning by the force after four soldiers died in a militant attack in Poonch recently, official sources said on Monday. […]
Srinagar: Former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah Tuesday questioned bail being granted to an army officer convicted of killing three civilians in a “staged” encounter in 2020, with the NC leader terming it a reminder from the government that the blood of people of Jammu and Kashmir is “cheap”. The armed forces tribunal […]
United Nations: India has said it will treat a reference by Pakistan to Kashmir during a Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza situation with the contempt it deserves and will not dignify it with a response. The remarks by India’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R Ravindra, came on Tuesday after Pakistan’s UN […]
Committed To Engaging In Manner That Supports Resolution Of Issues: New Delhi New Delhi: India has taken part in a two-day meeting in Vienna that was part of the proceedings aimed at resolving a dispute between New Delhi and Islamabad on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting in the […]
United Nations: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir during his address to world leaders at the high-level 78th session of the UN General Assembly session here. “Another development that will pave the way for regional peace, stability and prosperity in South Asia will be the establishment of a just and lasting […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reserved the verdict after a marathon 16-day hearing. The bench, […]
Nestled amidst the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth” conceals a poignant tale of resilience amidst turmoil. In recent years, the region has garnered a different reputation—a silent struggle for mental well-being amidst relentless political conflict, soaring unemployment rates, and a staggering rise in suicides. The Silent Epidemic: Post-Traumatic Stress […]
Informs SC That Polls Can Be Held At Any Time, Restoration Of Statehood Will Take Some Time New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that elections can be held in Jammu and Kashmir “anytime from now” with most of the work on the voters’ list over, and the decision on specific dates […]
Jammu/Srinagar: The Centre’s stand in the Supreme Court on restoration of statehood and holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir is nothing new but just a diversionary tactic, political parties in the valley said on Thursday. While the National Conference (NC) described the submissions made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in the top court as […]