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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
TopicJammu and Kashmir

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

Professors, principals, civil servants — 57 sacked in 2 years for ‘supporting militancy’ in J&K

Most sacked from education department — 13 from schools & 8 from universities. DSP-rank officers among 11 fired from J&K Police, 3 senior doctors among 6 fired from health services.

‘Loyal citizen’: Geelani’s granddaughter, Shabir Shah’s daughter distance themselves from separatism

The two women have also said they are not affiliated to any organisation that is against the sovereignty of the Union of India.

‘Stone pelting reduced, no hartals, but no changes to development, governance in J&K’ — Omar Abdullah

In an interview, former J&K chief minister says despite a decrease in civil unrest, there has been stagnation in development and investment since the abrogation of Article 370.

‘Told EC we’re ready’ — after Abdullah, Azad, BJP’s J&K unit endorses simultaneous polls

J&K BJP leaders say prepared for simultaneous polls but final call rests with Centre on account of security and logistical challenges. Assembly polls were last held in J&K in 2014.

‘Unlawful association’: Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan banned under UAPA

Ministry of Home Affairs said the JKNF has been 'indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and security of the country.'

Modi must now break the Aristocracy of Collaborators controlling Muslim Personal Law, AMU

Much like Article 370, the Muslim Personal law has been a charter for a state within a state, creating its own Aristocracy of Collaborators, which keeps betraying India and the Muslim community while feeding on both.

Broken fountains, damp walls — inside Modi govt’s Hazratbal shrine revamp. ‘Minor things,’ say officials

Govt spent Rs 33-cr on facelift for one of country's most revered Muslim shrines. Some components built years ago already worn out, not operational, public toilets have no electricity.

Modi’s New Kashmir promise means nothing unless J&K gets the same rights as rest of India

Successful peacebuilding in Kashmir requires restoring legitimacy to its political institutions through timely elections and reinstating genuine democracy.

Thousands throng Shankaracharya temple for Maha Shivratri — ‘coupled Kashmir with terror, not anymore’

Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.

Modi wasn’t just out to ‘win hearts’ in J&K. It was also a signal to the world

PM Modi did not mention elections, but he did make an outreach to the Muslim community at large and send out a signal to the world through his inauguration of the Hazratbal project.

On Camera

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.