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Amnesty International calls for independent investigation into killing of 3 J-K labourers

The human rights watchdog was reacting to the Indian Army’s statement that it has launched an inquiry

13 Aug 2020 12:06 AM

Vishnu Prakash | Will Kashmir turn into ‘heaven on earth’ again?

The state was also exempted from all the laws of the land, unless specifically adopted by its own Legislative Assembly

11 Aug 2020 5:26 PM

Centre to Supreme Court: 4G internet will be restored on trial basis in one J-K district each

High speed internet service in J-K was suspended in August last year

11 Aug 2020 1:10 PM

District president of Budgam BJP Abdul Hamid Najar was shot at by terrorists on Sunday succumbed to his injuries. (PTI Photo)

Another BJP leader killed by terrorists in J&K's Budgam, party leaders tender resignations

Hours after Abdul Hamid Najar was shot by militants, four BJP leaders in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam resigned from the party on Sunday

10 Aug 2020 10:53 AM

Abducted Territorial Army soldier Shakir Manzoor.

Abducted Jammu and Kashmir jawan's father to militants: If you have killed him, send me his body

Shakir was reportedly abducted by gunmen after they intercepted his car while he was travelling through Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam

08 Aug 2020 11:31 AM

India on Thursday lambasted Turkey and asked it to refrain from interfering in India’s internal affairs on the Kashmir issue. (File Photo- PTI)

Turkey's views on Kashmir biased and factually incorrect: India

Turkish President Erdogan has been extremely critical of India while supporting Pakistan, after India revoked Article 370 last year

07 Aug 2020 12:10 PM

Former minister of state for railways Manoj Sinha takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir’s new lieutenant-governor. (ANI)

Manoj Sinha sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant-Governor

Sinha reached Srinagar Thursday evening by a state plane and met the outgoing L-G.

07 Aug 2020 10:52 AM

Journalists hold signs during a protest against restrictions of the Internet and mobile phone networks at the Kashmir Press Club during a lockdown in Srinagar. (File Photo- AFP )

Amnesty International seeks end to curbs on J&K politicians, journalists

Human Rights Watch said that Indian government continues to impose “harsh and discriminatory restrictions” on Muslim-majority areas

06 Aug 2020 11:21 AM

Curfew imposed in Srinagar to mark first anniversary of New Delhi's abolition of the article 370. (DC Photo- H.U. Naqash)

Human Rights Watch seeks end to violations in J&K

The human rights group said that there have also been several allegations of new arrests, torture and ill- treatment by security forces

05 Aug 2020 3:02 PM

16 from JK qualify UPSC exam. (Photo- Twitter/Rising Kashmir)

Despite turmoil, 16 J&K candidates crack UPSC exam

Among them is Abhishek Augustsya of Jammu. He is ranked at 38, and is at the top of the list of the successful candidates from J&K

05 Aug 2020 11:33 AM

Congress leader and former Union minister Saifuddin Soz climbs up the wall of his house to speak to a media person, in Srinagar, Thursday. (PTI)

Saifuddin Soz: I continue to be under house arrest, false claim made by Centre in Supreme Court

J-K government spokesperson in a tweet had claimed that Soz was not under arrest or detention.

04 Aug 2020 2:10 PM

Parents of abducted Territorial Army jawan Shakir Manzoor appeal for his release

The police said a massive search operation was soon launched to secure the release of Shakir

04 Aug 2020 1:41 PM

In current year, security forces were able to kill 148 terrorists out of which 14 were foreign terrorists from HM, LeT and JeM. (PTI)

Marked decline recorded in terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir this year

The number of active terrorists present right now in Kashmir Valley has come down to below 200.

04 Aug 2020 11:34 AM

Mirwaiz faction of Hurriyat urges India, Pakistan to resume J-K dialogue soon

The Hurriyat Conference calls the Centre’s August 5, 2019 move “muscular” and a sordid chapter in J-K's tragic saga

04 Aug 2020 10:01 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard by a closed road, as Kashmiris marked Eid during lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus in in Srinagar. (AP Photo)

Curfew in Srinagar over violence, rising COVID cases

The authorities have announced extension of virtual lockdown necessitated by the spoke in COVID-19 deaths and positive cases till August 8

04 Aug 2020 9:55 AM

JKPC chief and ex-minister Sajad Lone released after 360 days in detention

Lone was released days ahead of the first anniversary of the Centre's move to revoke Article 370

31 Jul 2020 3:48 PM

AA Edit | No, Mr Abdullah, not all in Opp. betrayed J&K

Mainstream parties in Kashmir might find the going tough after New Delhi’s failure to keep its side of the deal on Article 370

29 Jul 2020 5:26 PM

Omar Abdullah speaking to reporters after his release from detention. (AA Photo: Habib Naqash)

Fissures in National Conference over ex-CM Omar Abdullah's remark on J-K statehood

It is learnt that some leaders and activists too are unhappy with its vice president’s assertions.

29 Jul 2020 2:58 AM

File image of Syed Ali Shah Geelani. (PTI)

Pakistan Senate recommends Nishan-e-Pakistan to Geelani; mixed reactions in J-K

Syed Geelani quit as chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference last month.

28 Jul 2020 10:51 PM

Pakistan Army resorts to heavy shelling along Line of Control

The ceasefire was violated by Pakistan for the eighth consecutive day on Tuesday

28 Jul 2020 12:54 PM

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