Jammu and Kashmir: 190 schools to reopen today
Aug 19, 2019, at 09:37 am
Srinagar, Aug 19 (IBNS): It has been two weeks since the PM Narendra Modi-led government announced major decisions on Jammu and Kashmir, including the scrapping of Article 370 which provided special status ot the state, 190 primary schools in the valley will be opened on Monday, easing situation after days of lockdown, officials said.
Restrictions reduced in several parts of Kashmir, more than 50,000 landlines are working
Aug 17, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Srinagar, Aug 17 (IBNS): Nearly two weeks since a lockdown was imposed in Jammu and Kashmir before the central government's historic decision to revoke Article 370 that had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, restrictions are being eased as over 50,000 landline phone connections have been restored in parts of the Kashmir Valley on Saturday.
Aug 17, 2019, at 09:11 am
Jammu, Aug 17 (UNI) The snapped mobile internet service was restored with 2G speed on Saturday in Jammu district while restrictions have also been lifted in Rajouri district, an official here said.
Resolve Kashmir issue in accordance with UN Charter, bilateral agreements, says Chinese envoy
Aug 17, 2019, at 07:28 am
United Nations, Aug 17 (UNI) China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zhang Jim on Friday stressed that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir should be settled peacefully in compliance with the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and existing agreements between India and Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump urges Pakistan to ease tensions with India: White House
Aug 17, 2019, at 07:24 am
Washington, Aug 17 (IBNS/UNI) Amid tension between the neighbouring nations over the issue of Kahsmir, US President Donald Trump has spoken with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over the telephone and discuss the importance of easing tensions with India, White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley said late on Friday.
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.
Kashmir issue: India suspends bus service between New Delhi and Lahore
Aug 12, 2019, at 04:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): A week after the Indian government withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status by scrapping Articles 370 and 35A, the Centre on Monday also suspended the bus service between New Delhi and Pakistani city of Lahore indefinitely.
Removal of Article 370 will result in end of terrorism in Kashmir: Amit Shah
Aug 12, 2019, at 10:24 am
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said he feels that abrogation of Article 370 was needed as it will end terrorism trouble in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir Issue: India cancels Samjhauta Express service days after Pakistan stopped its operation
Aug 11, 2019, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi/Islamabad, Aug 11 (IBNS): In a tit-for-tat move, the Indian government on Sunday cancelled the Samjhauta Express, just days after Pakistan closed its operation, in retaliation to several measures taken by PM Narendra Modi-led government in Kashmir last week.
Why don't you call 'British Occupied Ireland': filmmaker Shekhar Kapur asks BBC
Aug 11, 2019, at 06:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IBNS): Celebrated Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Sunday criticised British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and demanded why it does not call Northern Ireland "British Occupied Ireland" as it describes Jammu and Kashmir as 'India Occupied Kashmir'.
More peaceful Eid this time in J&K than previous years after lifting Article 370: Jitendra Singh
Aug 11, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the common man in Kashmir is rejoicing after the deactivation of Article 370 and there is much more atmosphere of peace this time compared to several other occasions of Eid in the years gone by.
Aug 10, 2019, at 10:11 am
Kabul, Aug 10 (IBNS): Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday said that he hopes the recent move taken by the Indian government in Kashmir will lead to the betterment and prosperity of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir Issue: Russia asks India-Pakistan to resolve differences diplomatically
Aug 10, 2019, at 09:58 am
Moscow, Aug 10 (IBNS): At a time when the relationship between India and Pakistan has deteriorated over the recent move taken by PM Narendra Modi-led government on Kashmir, Russia on Friday said it expects the two neighbouring nations should not aggravate the situation.
Pakistan should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries: MEA
Aug 09, 2019, at 04:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): India on Friday sent out a strong message to Pakistan and said it should stop 'interfering' in the internal affairs of other countries.
Modi's Kashmir googly: Pakistan bans all cultural exchanges with India
Aug 09, 2019, at 09:32 am
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IBNS): In the wake of PM Narendra Modi-led government's recent move in Kashmir, the Pakistan government has decided to ban all cultural exchanges with India.
Kashmir issue an internal matter of India: BJP
Aug 07, 2019, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday affirmed that Kashmir is an integral part of India and Pakistan has no locus standi on the issue.
Aug 07, 2019, at 09:39 pm
Islamabad, Aug 7 (IBNS): Just a day after the Indian government took major steps in Kashmir like revoking Article 370 of the Constitution which withdrew the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories, Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria.
Pakistan: Joint Parliament session under way to discuss Kashmir issue
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Islamabad, Aug 6 (IBNS): A joint session of Parliament is currently going on in Pakistan to discuss the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir following the PM Narendra Modi-led government's move of scrapping the Article 35 A and Article 370.
J&K Situation: US government urges all parties to maintain peace
Aug 06, 2019, at 10:21 am
Washington, Aug 6 (UNI) US Department of State spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Monday urged all parties involved in the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir should maintain peace and stability along the line of control.
Pakistan government summons Indian diplomat over scrapping of Article 370
Aug 06, 2019, at 10:15 am
Moscow, Aug 6 (UNI) Unhappy with New Delhi's decision of abrogating Articles 370 and 35 A in the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the Pakistani Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Indian high commissioner to the country and expressed a strong protest.
Narendra Modi calls Amit Shah's speech in Rajya Sabha as 'extensive and insightful'
Aug 06, 2019, at 08:55 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Rajya Sabha on the Kashmir issue and described it as 'extensive and insightful'.
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Indian government move to scrap Article 370
Aug 05, 2019, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Thousands of Kashmiri pandits, who had once left their homeland facing threats from militants in the Valley and lived like refugees in their own country, rejoiced the moment as PM Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre scrapped the Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir which gave special status to the region.
PM Narendra Modi govt's move breaks J&K into pieces: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Aug 05, 2019, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Attacking Narendra Modi government over the scrapping of Article 370, which accords special status to Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader and party's Rajya Sabha leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday accused the BJP of 'betraying' the nation.
Narendra Modi government betrayed people of J&K, alleges CPI(M)
Aug 05, 2019, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Terming the Narendra NDA government's decision to revoke Article 370 'murder of democracy and federalism', Communist party of India (Marxist) on Monday alleged that the Modi government has 'struck a big blow at democracy and the Constitution'.
Article 370: Ram Madhav shares old image of PM Narendra Modi with the caption 'promise fulfilled'
Aug 05, 2019, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): On a day when the Indian government decided to scrap Article 370 and 35-A of the constitution that accords special status to Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader Ram Madhav shared an old image of PM Narendra Modi where he could be seen protesting against the Article 370.
It's 'most Acchey din' , says Ladakh lawmaker Namgyal on Centre's move in Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 05, 2019, at 03:47 pm
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.
US President Donald Trump again offers to mediate on Kashmir
Aug 02, 2019, at 09:05 am
Washington, Aug 2 (IBNS): Just weeks after his comment had triggered a controversy in India, US President Donald Trump has once again offered to mediate the Kashmir issue and described Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan as 'fantastic people'.
Kashmir is an issue of national pride: Rajnath Singh
Jul 24, 2019, at 03:50 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government will not accept any thrid party's mediation on the Kashmir issue.
Donald Trump's remark on Kashmir underscores the biggest problem in the US system today: BJP
Jul 23, 2019, at 09:35 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Reactign strongly against US President Donald Trump's remark on Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party said it 'underscored the biggest problem' in the US system.
UN rights chief calls for international inquiry into Kashmir violations, India slams report
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:56 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): Decades of rights violations on both sides of the Line of Control in Kashmir have “claimed or ruined numerous lives” and should be the subject of a high-level international probe, the UN’s human rights chief said on Thursday even as India rejected the report as motivated based on unverified inputs.