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Thursday, March 28, 2024
TopicJammu and Kashmir

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir

After Article 370 move, J&K women can expect better redressal of complaints, says NCW

National Commission for Women says Article 370 barred it from acting on complaints lodged by J&K women. It only forwarded such matter to the state body.

Supreme Court orders shifting CPI(M) leader Yousuf Tarigami from Srinagar to Delhi AIIMS

The Supreme Court passed the order after CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury filed an affidavit on Tarigami's health condition on returning from Srinagar last week.

SC allows Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter to meet her, advises against roaming in ‘cold Srinagar’

Iltija Mufti had submitted to SC that she was concerned about the health of Mehbooba, who was detained a month ago and is currently under house arrest.

Kashmir teen dies, police claim he was hit by stones, doctors say shell injury caused death

Deceased teen Asrar Wani's family says authorities have not given them death certificate and even his medical reports.

India urges UK for strong action against London protesters, diplomats warn of strained ties

Govt calls London protest 'Pakistan-incited'. Former diplomats say violence unacceptable and India should put economic pressure on UK.

Army detains 2 Pakistani nationals with LeT links in Kashmir

The Indian Army released videos of the apprehended Pakistanis, in which they claim terrorist launch pads are active along the LoC, and infiltration attempts are made daily.

Kashmiri teen dies from injuries sustained in last month’s protests, restrictions reimposed

Asrar Ahmed Khan, 18, was part of a mob holding protests in Soura on 6 August and was heavily injured in clashes with security forces.

Protests over Kashmir outside Indian High Commission in London turn violent

London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the violent protests, saying it was "unacceptable" after damages were caused to the Indian High Commission's building.

How Kashmir’s getting by — dark humour, scars of a missed Eid & apples sold for a pittance

A reporter travels through his hometown of Pulwama and neighbouring areas of south Kashmir to find a people bruised by government restrictions.

Kashmir Press Club says restrictions aimed at forcing journalists to ‘toe a particular line’

The Press Club criticised the communication blockade, saying it amounted to coercion, and demanded the govt restore internet and telephone facilities to media outlets.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

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.