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Major attack averted ahead of R-Day with arrest of 5 terrorists: J&K police

The five men, who were were working towards executing sensational incidents like terror attacks and causing IED explosions, were nabbed in two phases, police said

India hits out at China for helping Pak raise Kashmir issue at UNSC

The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan

Pak makes new pitch for Kashmir issue at UNSC, but fails to garner support

The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan

Jammu-Srinagar NH remains closed for 4th day, 7,000 vehicles stranded

Landslides have hit the highway at five places in Ramban district, a police officer told PTI

36 ministers to visit J&K next week, five months after Article 370 move

These ministers are set to hold 51 meetings in Jammu and eight in Kashmir

Arrested cop Davinder Singh's J&K police medal for gallantry 'forfeited'

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday "forfeited" the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry awarded to Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh, who has been arrested for helping terrorists travel out of JK, an official order said. It said the suspended officer's act amounted to disloyalty and brought the force into disrepute. According to the order, Singh was awarded Jammu and Kashmir's highest police award in 2018. Police had arrested Singh, a deputy superintendent of police, at Mir Bazar in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday, along with Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists Naveed Baba and Altaf, besides a lawyer who was operating as an overground worker for terror outfits. "Consequent upon the arrest of Mr. Davinder Singh on January 11 while trying to assist terrorist to travel outside J&K and recovery of arms and ammunition which amounts to disloyalty and conduct that has brought the force into disrepute, the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Medal for ...

Union ministers to visit Kashmir to spread awareness over scrapping Art 370

The visit is an initiative of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the ministry is coordinating it, the sources said

India plans cuts to imports from Malaysia, Turkey over remarks on Kashmir

The world's biggest buyer of edible oils has already effectively stopped importing palm oil from Malaysia by asking Indian importers to look elsewhere

Broadband, 2G mobile Internet connectivity partially restored in J&K

In order to facilitate tourism, broadband internet would be provided to hotels and tour and travel establishments

All provisions of RTI Act to be enforced in J&K, says Jitendra Singh

A notification in this regard will be issued soon and the same pattern will be followed as in other UTs, said Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. The resolution No 745 that was introduced in the House of Representatives last year by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal now has 36 cosponsors, of whom two are Republicans and 34 from the opposition Democratic party. "The situation in Kashmir violates human rights. Thousands have been detained unjustly & millions are without access to the internet & telephones," Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said in a tweet Monday night. "That's why I signed onto House Resolution 745 so the US can let the world know we will not stand by while these violations happen," she said. Dingell represents 12th Congressional District of Michigan. The Congressional resolution is currently before the House Foreign Affairs Committee for necessary action. Congressman ...

J&K cop Davinder Singh who allegedly sheltered terrorists suspended

The DySP had applied for leave from Sunday till Thursday, they said. Police had carried out searches at his residence here and seized two pistols and an AK rifle beside a large quantity of ammunition

Net freedom

SC constraints on govt actions are welcome

Letter to BS: SC order on internet lockdown in J&K a whiff of fresh air

It was proof that left to itself, the apex court is capable of pronouncing fair, impeccable and stellar judgments

J&K restrictions: Freedom of speech, biz via Net are basic rights, says SC

Orders J&K curbs review in a week; says Sec 144 can't be used as a curb on democratic rights

Freedom of speech constitutionally protected: SC on J&K internet shutdown

SC said that complete blocking or prohibition cannot be accepted by the court and achievement of peace and tranquillity within the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir requires multi-faceted approach

Restoration of mobile internet in J&K would help ease situation: NC

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court said access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution

How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019

Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year

PDP expels eight party leaders for meeting foreign envoys' delegation

Mehbooba Mufti-led party's disciplinary committee has recommended the expulsion of the eight leaders

JKBOSE 10th result declared on jkbose.ac.in: Steps to check marks

JKBOSE class 10 result: The exams are conducted biannually for winter and summer sessions and results are announced separately for Jammu, Kashmir, Kargil, and Leh region