Added on January 17, 2020
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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has released from house arrest four politicians one each from the NC, PDP, PC and Congress — after keeping them in detention for over five months following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, officials said on Friday. The four politicians released late Thursday night include a former minister […]
Added on January 17, 2020
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New Delhi: Russia is not eager to know what is happening in Kashmir and those having doubts over New Delhi’s policy for the region as well as the situation in the Valley can visit it, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said on Friday. His assertion came during a press conference when asked why he was not part […]
Added on January 17, 2020
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Jammu: The Congress on Friday demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, safeguards to jobs and property for the local people and release of all political leaders to facilitate early assembly polls in the erstwhile state. A resolution in this regard was passed in an executive committee meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress […]
Added on January 17, 2020
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Jammu: The special security force (SSF) guarding Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been strengthened with induction of 19 more police personnel and support staff, officials said. As per the order issued by Special Secretary, Home Department, Shakeel-Ur-Rehman, 13 personnel including three officers and six police staff have been sent on deputation […]
Added on January 15, 2020
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Srinagar: Snowfall continued in the Kashmir Valley for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, leading to cancellation of all flights here, officials said. While the plains received light to moderate snowfall, the higher reaches of the valley and Jammu and Ladakh regions experienced heavy snowfall, a MET official said. The MET Office has forecast isolated to […]
Added on January 15, 2020
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Srinagar: Emotional scenes were witnessed at the government-run media centre in the city on Wednesday as a group of Malaysian tourists, currently on a visit to Kashmir, accessed the internet for the first time since reaching here, due to the continued blockade of the services in the valley. Three tourists from Malaysia, out of a group […]
Added on January 15, 2020
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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said the force has recommended dismissal of DySP Davinder Singh, who was arrested in company of two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, and handing over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He said the police has also recommended for taking back the gallantry medal awarded to […]
Added on January 14, 2020
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Srinagar: Nine people, including four soldiers, were killed in three avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir since Monday night, police and defence sources said. An avalanche hit an Army post in Machil sector along the Line of Control on Tuesday, trapping five soldiers. A rescue operation was launched and four soldiers traced. While three of them […]
Added on January 14, 2020
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Srinagar: Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Tuesday as overnight sub-zero temperatures led to the formation of a thick layer of ice on roads, resulting in cancellation of several flights to Srinagar. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.7 degrees Celsius. The Valley has witnessed heavy snowfall and sleet […]
Added on January 14, 2020
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Islamabad: Avalanches and landslides triggered by heavy snowfall and incessant rain across Pakistan have left over 80 people, including women and children, dead, and destroyed many houses, officials said on Tuesday. Harsh weather conditions continue across Pakistan over the last three days, bringing normal life to a halt as road transport and communication remain severely affected. […]
