It's 'most Acchey din' , says Ladakh lawmaker Namgyal on Centre's move in Jammu and Kashmir
New Dehi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The BJP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, on Monday welcomed the centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir and grant union territory status to the Ladakh region.
Islamabad, Aug 5 (IBNS): Hours after India scrapped Article 370 to integrate the Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two, Pakistan termed the move by the BJP-led government as 'illegal'.
Modi-govt ends special status of Jammu and Kashmir: Delhi Metro issues 'red alert'
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Keepig in mind the development in Kashmir, a 'red alert' has been sounded in the Delhi Metro network which is accessed by large number of commuter in the national capital every day.
BREAKING: Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370 in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah to address parliament over Kashmir amid speculations of scrapping of Article 35A
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir remained tensed over the last few days, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give his statement in the parliament on Monday amid speculations that the Narendra Modi government will scrap the Article 35A ahead of the August 15 Independence Day.
Cabinet meeting over Kashmir ends, Amit Shah to give statement in parliament
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be giving his statement in both the houses of the parliament over the Kashmir issue as the cabinet meeting of the Narendra Modi government has ended.
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS/UNI): Tension prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir as the central government imposed Section 144 of the CRPC in Srinagar with effect from Aug 5 and even with several top leaders in the Valley, including former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, being put under house arrest since midnight.
Top Kashmir leaders placed under house arrest as tension escalates, restrictions imposed
Srinagar/New Delhi: Three prominent politicians of Jammu and Kashmir- Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone - have been placed under house arrest as tension in Kashmir escalated forcing massive deployment of troops and appeals to the Amarnath pilgrims to abandon the yatra and go back. Restrictions under CrPC 144 have been imposed in Kashmir, official circulars said.
Ready to respond to any 'misadventure' by India: Pakistan warns after India foils infiltration bid
Islamabad, Aug 4 (IBNS): Amid heightened tension across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and infiltration attempt by Pakistan that are being foiled by the Indian security and army personnel, the latter on Sunday said it is ready to respond to any "misadventure or aggression" by the Indian forces, media reports said.
ACB sends notice to Mehbooba Mufti over JK Bank appointments
Srinagar, Aug 4 (UNI) The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sent a notice to former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to explain her position regarding appointments in Jammu and Kashmir Bank (JKB).
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba calls APM at her residence after hotel refuses permission
Srinagar, Aug 4 (UNI) After a local hotel was allegedly directed by authorities not to allow holding of any political meeting, former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the All Party Meeting (APM) will be now held at her Gupkar residence this evening.
Kashmir: Sopore operation ends, two militants killed
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter which took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore on Saturday.
Kishtwar: Machail Yatra suspended at a time when J&K govt issues advisory
Jammu, Aug 3 (IBNS/UNI): At a time when security advisory has been issued by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, the Machail Yatra has been suspended, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed during gunbattle with security forces
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): One terrorist was killed during a gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian area, officials said on Saturday.
Situation at LoC under control: Indian Army
Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Asserting that the situation is under control and by and large peaceful along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir valley, a top Army commander on Friday said that regular infiltration attempts are being made by Pakistan-based militants but the soldiers are thwarting their bids.