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Kashmir Valley on edge ahead of UNGA meet

PM Modi is slated to speak at UNGA before Imran Khan today.

27 Sep 2019 6:36 AM

Several subscribers said they were hoping that charges for the period of communication shutdown will be waived as it was done in the aftermath of 2016 agitation and 2014 floods in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Kashmir residents claim they are being charged by telecos despite no service

The telecom companies have billed the subscribers for the period of communication blockade which began on August 5.

20 Sep 2019 7:47 PM

Writing from Mehbooba Mufti's official Twitter account, Iltija wrote, 'I, Iltija emailed the Home Secretary of GOI & Home Secretary of J&K on 18th September seeking certain information for my mother, Ms Mufti. I am still awaiting a response.' (Photo: File)

J&K: On mother's behalf, Mufti's daughter seeks information on number of arrests

She has sent an email to the Home Secretary of Government of India.

20 Sep 2019 6:30 PM

The restrictions have also been imposed in Kupwara and Handwara police districts and the main towns of Ganderbal, Anantnag and Bijbehara, the officials added. (Photo: Representational)

Fresh restrictions in Kashmir Valley in view of Friday

Normal life continued to remain affected across the valley for the 47th consecutive day.

20 Sep 2019 4:21 PM

The black spot in the video represents Pakistan's BAT. It was stopped by the Indian troops on the night of September 12. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: How Indian troops stop Pakistani forces from infiltrating on Sept 12

The video shows Pakistani BAT teams infiltrating while Indian forces hit back with grenades.

18 Sep 2019 4:41 PM

The incidents of terrorists sealing shops and posters, both handwritten and typed, being pasted in markets, mosques and other areas with do and don't diktats from different terror groups, have become a regular feature in Kashmir Valley. (Photo: Representational)

Situation slipping out of control: J&K cops as militant seal shops, paste threatening posters

There have also been instances of armed militants walking into shops to warn owners to keep shutters down.

18 Sep 2019 3:55 PM

Mehbooba Mufti told the Assembly in January 2018 that 525 people had been detained under the PSA in 2016, and 201 in 2017. (Photo: File)

What is Public Safety Act all about?

The act was misused widely, and was repeatedly employed against political opponents by consecutive governments until 1990.

16 Sep 2019 5:15 PM

Abdullah has been detained under the PSA, official sources said. The tougher law was slapped on Abdullah on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Ex-J&K CM Farooq Abdullah may be detained for 2 years after charged with PSA

The 81-year-old patron of the National Conference has been under house arrest since August 5.

16 Sep 2019 2:59 PM

Mortar shell. (Photo: Representational image)

Watch: Indian Army soldiers destroy live mortar shell in Kashmir

As per a video, two jawans of the Indian Army could be seen destroying the mortar shell.

15 Sep 2019 3:55 PM

Jammu & Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik along with advisor K. Vijay Kumar during the foundation laying ceremony of State Cancer Institute in Jammu on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Militants sneak into Valley, security forces on high alert

The security clampdown first began on the night of August 4 ahead of the Centre’s abrogation Article 370 and splitting the State into two UTs.

15 Sep 2019 1:54 AM

On September 13, the Pakistan Army raised the white flag and recovered the bodies. Indian Army respects the dead and so permitted the same, said sources. (Photo: ANI)

Pak Army raises ‘white flag’ for soldiers’ corpses?

Next day, the Pakistan Army tried to retrieve the corpse of its soldier by intensifying ceasefire violation.

15 Sep 2019 12:45 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

NC MPs meet Omar Abdullah at Srinagar detention centre

The petitioners had said that the detained father-son duo was not only their friends and colleagues but they were also their legal advisers.

14 Sep 2019 3:07 AM

Women hold placards and raise slogans during a peaceful protest march in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Life in Kashmir continues to be paralysed

Internet, mobile phone services remain suspended.

14 Sep 2019 2:57 AM

Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines. (Photo; Representational)

Fresh restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar

The restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed to maintain law and order.

13 Sep 2019 1:29 PM

Security personnel patrol a deserted street in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

No tribute to Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah on anniversary

For first time since 1982, annual day passes off silently in Kashmir.

10 Sep 2019 7:09 AM

In J&K, an official ban is in force on organising Muharram mourning rallies and processions along select traditional routes on the 8th and 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, mainly in Srinagar ever since the separatist campaign became violent way back in 1989. (Photos: AP)

No Muharram processions to be allowed in Srinagar today

It is learnt the authorities are contemplating keeping a tight rein even on rallies held in Shia neighbourhoods this time.

10 Sep 2019 2:31 AM

Khan, who was admitted to the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, died shortly after midnight on Wednesday, officials said. "He did not have any bullet injuries," a top police official said. (Photo:PTI | File)

Srinagar: Kashmiri youth dies of injuries, restrictions reimposed in parts of J&K

Asrar Ahmed Khan was part of a mob holding protests in Soura on August 6, a day after the Centre revoked J&K's special status.

04 Sep 2019 2:02 PM

He had said that while there may not be any bodies littering its streets, assuming that the region has returned to normal would be "highly unrealistic". (Photo: Twitter)

Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu put under house arrest after his criticism of Kashmir lockdown

Junaid Mattu had criticised the present situation in Kashmir and the detention of its political leaders.

03 Sep 2019 9:24 PM

Even Kashmir's usually buoyant wedding industry is buckling under the strain of India's decision to scrap the region's autonomy and impose a lockdown. (Photo: AFP)

‘Can’t have dreams in Kashmir’: Kashmiris trim big weddings after communication restrictions

For others consumed by wedding preparations, the communications clampdown has made it impossible to contact suppliers and event managers.

03 Sep 2019 3:33 PM

Day-time restrictions were eased in most parts of Kashmir on Tuesday but markets remained shut and public transport off the roads for the 30th day since August 5 when the Centre revoked the state's special status. (Photo: File)

Day 30: Day-time restrictions eased in most parts of Valley, markets shut

However, many private vehicles were on the road, and inter-district cabs as well as auto-rickshaws were plying in some few areas.

03 Sep 2019 1:57 PM

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