NC MP’s demands ‘roll back of August,5 2019 decisions’

NC MP’s demands ‘roll back of August,5 2019 decisions’

Srinagar, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday denounced the claims of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman on “changed ground situation” in Jammu and Kashmir as bundle of lies to white wash the devastating impact, August 5, 2019 decisions of the Union Government have had on the people and economy of Jammu and […]

Six International Human Rights groups demand ‘immediate and unconditionally’ release of Kashmir HR defender Khurram Parvez

Six International Human Rights groups demand ‘immediate and unconditionally’ release of Kashmir HR defender Khurram Parvez

(New York) – Indian authorities have detained the prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez under an abusive counterterrorism law that is increasingly used against activists and critics of the government, six human rights groups said today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated. The Indian government should immediately end violations of the rights to liberty and […]

‘Al- Qaeda Case’: Searches carried at 5 locations in Shopian, Budgam, says NIA

‘Al- Qaeda Case’: Searches carried at 5 locations in Shopian, Budgam, says NIA

Srinagar, Nov 25: National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried searches at five locations in southern Shopian and central Budgam districts in connection with “Al- Qaeda case of Lucknow UP.” According to an NIA statement, the case pertains to Umar Halmandi, an alleged Al-Qaeda operative, who along with other accused persons, had been “radicalizing and recruiting vulnerable […]

J&K Reports 182 Covid-19 Cases, No Death

J&K Reports 182 Covid-19 Cases, No Death

Srinagar, Nov 25: Jammu and Kashmir reported 182 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. Among the fresh cases, 33 were reported from Jammu Division and 149 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 336063. There was no death either […]

‘Legitimate Doubts Looming Over Rambagh Gunfight’: Mehbooba

‘Legitimate Doubts Looming Over Rambagh Gunfight’: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Nov 25: Peoples Democratic Party president and former Chief Minister of erstwhile J&K state Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said “legitimate doubts are looming’ over alleged encounter” at Rambagh here in which police claimed three militants of TRF were killed. “After yesterday’s alleged encounter at Rambagh legitimate doubts are looming over its authenticity. As per […]

NIA raids houses of political activists in Southern Shopian

NIA raids houses of political activists in Southern Shopian

Srinagar, Nov 25: National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at the houses of political activists and some government employees in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday morning. Sources said that sleuths of NIA assisted by Para-military troopers and Jammu and Kashmir Police raided multiple houses in Wachi area of Zainpora Shopian. Sources added that […]