Omar seeks CBI inquiry into ‘fake orders’
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday demanded a CBI inquiry into the “fake orders” that had surfaced on social media over the past few days, leading to speculation that the Centre might be moving to scrap Article 35-A of the Constitution, which provides special rights of residency and jobs to the people of […]
Gun-snatching incidents: Police to procure 4,000 weapon safety systems
Jammu: Concerned over a spurt in the incidents of weapon-snatching by militants, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will procure 4,000 weapon safety systems known as Smart Electronic Trigger Lock Weapon Tracking System (SETLWTS) to deal with the menace. According to reports, over 200 weapons, including AK-47s, self-loading rifles (SLRs) and INSAS rifles besides a large […]
Triple talaq is now a criminal offence, Parliament passes bill
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill that makes instant triple talaq a criminal offence, after the contentious legislation was passed by Rajya Sabha following non-aligned BJD extending support and NDA constituents JD-U and AIADMK walking out. Lok Sabha had passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill last week and with […]
UN report says Al-Qaeda, LeT continue close cooperation
UNITED NATIONS: Al-Qaeda “remains resilient” and continues to cooperate closely with Pakistan-based terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the Haqqani Network, but the health of its leader Aiman Muhammed al-Zawahiri and how the succession will work are in doubt, according to a UN report. This was revealed in the 24th report of the Analytical Support […]
Valley on the edge: Fresh orders from admin stokes speculation on state’s special status
Srinagar: Kashmir on Monday remained on the edge as fresh orders issued by Jammu and Kashmir administration officials stoked speculation about the possibility of the BJP-led government at the Centre taking a major decision with regard to the special status to the state. As uncertainty loomed in the Valley, mainstream political parties also started making […]
RPF officer behind letter on ‘deteriorating’ situation transferred: DG
New Delhi: The Railway Protection Force official in Budgam who had issued a controversial letter about “deteriorating situation” in Jammu and Kashmir has been transferred, RPF DG Arun Kumar said on Monday. In the letter, RPF Assistant Security Commissioner (Budgam) Sudesh Nugyal asked employees to stock ration for at least four months, store drinking water […]
Adding fuel to rumor mills: Zonal SPs asked to provide list of mosques in Srinagar
Srinagar: A fresh order directing the five zonal superintendents of police to provide the list of mosques in the city and its management committees has added to the speculation about some major decision in the offing regarding Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. “Please provide details of mosques and their managements falling without your respective jurisdictions […]
