Every citizen should be allowed to enter Jammu and Kashmir: Supreme Court
Aug 28, 2019, at 01:21 pm
New Delhi: Days after the Jammu and Kashmir administration disallowed a battery of opposition leaders to enter the valley, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said every citizen must have an access to the northern part of the country.
Spot on Chief: 'Constructive critic' Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi's Kashmir view
Aug 28, 2019, at 12:18 pm
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who has recently urged his party men to respect his "constructive criticism" of the Modi government, on Wednesday backed Rahul Gandhi who said Jammu and Kashmir is India's internal matter.
Supreme Court to examine scrapping of Article 370, issues notice to Centre
Aug 28, 2019, at 11:48 am
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said a five-judge constitutional bench will hear the pleas that have challenged the Narendra Modi government's scrapping of Article 370 to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and also issued a notice to the Centre.
Supreme Court to examine scrapping of Article 370
Aug 28, 2019, at 11:11 am
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will examine the constitutional validity of the Centre's move to scrap Article 370 which was used to grant special status to Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Home Ministry to hold review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir situation today
Aug 27, 2019, at 11:07 am
Srinagar/New Delhi: For the first time after the Centre abrogated Article 370, the Union Home Ministry will on Tuesday hold a review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir's situation, media reports said.
Mayawati hits out at Congress, other parties for visiting Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 26, 2019, at 03:02 pm
Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati, who had backed the Centre's move to abrogate Article 370, on Monday criticised the Congress and other opposition parties for trying to visit Jammu and Kashmir which no longer enjoys any special status.
Ill brother not getting treatment: Woman shares her grief with Rahul Gandhi on Kashmir flight
Aug 24, 2019, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi/Srinagar: A woman was caught in a video footage sharing her grief with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while he was on his flight to Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi government fulfilled Sardar Patel's dream of United India: Amit Shah
Aug 24, 2019, at 12:35 pm
Hyderabad: Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for abrogating Article 370, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the government has fulfilled his predecessor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of "United India".
Rahul Gandhi, other opposition leaders to visit Jammu and Kashmir today
Aug 24, 2019, at 11:22 am
New Delhi/Srinagar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be among the opposition leaders who on Saturday will visit Jammu and Kashmir that has lost the special status after the Centre scrapped Articles 370 and 35A earlier this month.
Aug 20, 2019, at 01:05 pm
Srinagar: Two state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees have been suspended after they were found guilty of playing a key role in providing internet connection to Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at a time communication ban was imposed in the valley, media report said.
One-ninety primary schools to open tomorrow in J&K: Govt
Aug 18, 2019, at 09:15 pm
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IBNS): Nearly two weeks after the Indian government scrapped the Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday said 190 primary schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be opened tomorrow.
Not a single life was lost despite efforts by Pakistan: J&K Chief Secretary
Aug 16, 2019, at 04:42 pm
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): As it neared two weeks since the Indian government scrapped Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, state's Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam on Friday said not a single loss of life or serious injuries occurred during the course of maintaining law and order despite continuing efforts from Pakistan to destabilise the region.
Kashmiris are caged like animals: Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes to Amit Shah
Aug 16, 2019, at 12:55 pm
Srinagar, Aug 16 (IBNS): In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija said all Kashmiris are caged like animals and denied basic human rights due to the clampdown in the valley.
BREAKING: Supreme Court adjourns Kashmir Times plea on Article 370
Aug 16, 2019, at 11:17 am
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned Kashmir Times plea seeking the lifting of the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir where curfew is active after the abrogation of Article 370, media reports said.
Do you want another Mahabharat? Asaduddin Owaisi attacks Rajinikanth for praising Modi-Shah
Aug 14, 2019, at 01:26 pm
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IBNS): Lashing out at actor-turned politician Rajinikanth for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as "Karan and Arjun", AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi asked whether the southern superstar wants another Mahabharat, media report said.
When can I come to Kashmir without conditions? Rahul Gandhi asks Satya Pal Malik
Aug 14, 2019, at 12:00 pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): Not ending his sarcastic battle with Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked him when can he visit the valley without any delegation of the opposition parties.
Restriction in Jammu and Kashmir being relaxed in a phased manner: Centre
Aug 14, 2019, at 08:56 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (IBNS): The Centre has said that restrictions on the movement of people and communication links in Jammu and Kashmir, the state which witnessed the scrapping of Article 370 recently, were being eased out in a phased manner.
Forces interacting with Kashmiris normally in J&K: Gen Bipin Rawat
Aug 13, 2019, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (UNI) Stating that the forces are interacting with Kashmiris "normally" like before, Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said the security forces would continue to meet them without guns like they used to in 1970s-80s.
Jammu and Kashmir's situation sensitive, Centre must get time to ensure normalcy: Supreme Court
Aug 13, 2019, at 02:13 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is still sensitive and the Centre must get a reasonable time to ensure normalcy in the valley, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi accepts Satya Pal Malik's invitation to visit Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 13, 2019, at 01:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Accepting Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik's invitation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he along with a delegation of opposition leaders will visit the valley which no longer enjoys any special status.
Eid prayers offered peacefully in Kashmir, claims Home Ministry
Aug 12, 2019, at 12:56 pm
New Delhi/Srinagar, Aug 12 (IBNS): The Union Home Ministry on Monday claimed Eid prayers were offered peacefully by people belonging to the Muslim community in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir which no longer enjoys the special status.
No bar in publication of newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 10, 2019, at 02:23 pm
Srinagar, Aug 10 (IBNS): Defeating the rumours in the wake of scrapping Article 370 and a security lockdown in Kashmir Valley, the newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir are getting published regularly, IBNS has learnt.
Sitaram Yechury, D Raja try to visit Jammu and Kashmir, detained at Srinagar airport
Aug 09, 2019, at 01:19 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): After Congress Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Nabi Azad, Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were detained at the Srinagar airport on Friday as they tried to meet CPI-M leader Mohd. Yusuf Tarigami in Jammu and Kashmir.
Guterres appeals for ‘maximum restraint’ over Jammu and Kashmir as tensions rise
Aug 09, 2019, at 12:24 pm
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): The UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for ‘maximum restraint’ over the territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, which has been disputed by India and Pakistan, since the end of British rule in the late 1940s.
Karan Singh becomes another Congress leader to back Modi's Kashmir move
Aug 08, 2019, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Widening the difference of opinions among party leaders over Kashmir issue, Congress' Karan Singh has backed the Narendra Modi government's historic move to do away with Jammu and Kashmir's special status by scrapping Articles 370 and 35A.
Pakistan 'decided' to stop running of Samjhauta Express, India denies claim
Aug 08, 2019, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): After downgrading the trade relations with India, Pakistan on Thursday said it has stopped the running of Samjhauta Express which is used to connect the two countries via railway tracks.
Amid tension over Kashmir, PM Modi to address nation at 8 pm
Aug 08, 2019, at 04:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Amid tension over Jammu and Kashmir after it has lost its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm on Thursday.
Anyone can be bought with money: Ghulam Nabi Azad on Ajit Doval's outreach to Kashmiris
Aug 08, 2019, at 03:54 pm
Srinagar, Aug 8 (IBNS): In a fresh row stirred by the grand old party, Congress Rajya Sabha leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said anyone can be bought with money while commenting on National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's outreach to local Kashmiris after the valley lost its special status.
PM Modi to address nation in AIR broadcast at 4 pm
Aug 08, 2019, at 12:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in a special broadcast on All India Radio (AIR) at 4 pm on Thursday.
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Kashmir today
Aug 08, 2019, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/Srinagar, Aug 8 (IBNS): Couple of days after the Centre withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Congress Rajya Sabha leader Ghulam Nabi Azad will visit the valley on Thursday.