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Letter to BS: Govt must lift restrictions imposed on people in J&K

Barring a few leaders, no other leader from the Opposition camp has been allowed to visit J&K since August 5.

EU MP delegation in Kashmir says Article 370 is an internal issue for India

The delegation is the first high-level foreign visit to Kashmir after the August 5 decision of the Centre to revoke the state's special status

Security heightened in Kashmir after terror attack leaves 5 labourers dead

Clashes also broke out at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving several persons injured.

UN urges India to ease Kashmir situation, fully restore Kashmiris' rights

Although some of these measures have been relaxed, their impact on human rights continues to be widely felt, UN said

Top events of the day: PM Modi's Saudi visit, FDI policy and more

From European Parliamentarians visit to Jammu and Kashmir to Inter-ministerial meeting to discuss FDI policy, here are top news events of the day to watch out for

Shutdown cripples Kashmir's economy, businesses suffer Rs 10000 cr loss

Some shops open for a few hours early in the morning and late in the evening in certain areas, including in the city centre of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, but the main markets are shut

PM arrives in Rajouri to celebrate Diwali with army troops along LoC

The prime minister's visit coincided with Infantry Day celebrations, which is observed to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan supported intruders

6 jawans injured as militants hurl grenade at CRPF team in Srinagar

The grenade exploded with a bang causing panic in the area, they said

Terrorist groups made 328 attempts to sneak into J&K in 2018: MHA report

A total of 257 terrorists, 91 security personnel and 39 civilians were killed in 614 terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, as per the report

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy for access of journalists to Kashmir

The lawmakers' letter to Shringla comes as the US on Thursday sought from India a 'roadmap' to political and economic normalcy in Kashmir and immediate release of all political detainees

BDC polls: High turnout in J&K due to Article 370 move, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday credited the decision to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir for the high voter turnout in the state's first-ever Block Development Council (BDC) polls. "Thanks to the decisions of the Indian Parliament, young and dynamic representatives will shape the destiny of the people of all regions of Jammu and Kashmir," he said in a tweet. The first-ever BDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 98.3 per cent voter turnout on Thursday. Twenty seven candidates, including 22 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), were elected unopposed. The Congress, the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) had boycotted the election. "I once again congratulate MPs across party lines for the historic decisions on J&K. It would make India's Parliament proud that due to their historic decision in August this year, the people of J&K have been able to exercise their democratic right with exceptional enthusiasm, as seen in the ...

Expenditure Secretary G C Murmu appointed LG of J&K, R K Mathur of Ladakh

The Modi government had on August 5 abrogated provisions of Article 370 that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir

SC raps Centre, asks how long restrictions will continue in Jammu & Kashmir

Centre submits that restrictions have been eased in nearly 99% of areas; apex court asks for a clear reply by November 5

Pleas against Articles 370, 35-A provisions before SC Constitution Bench

While the provisions of Article 370 granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, Article 35-A provided special rights and privileges to natives of the state

Chopper carrying Northern Army Commander crash lands in J&K, no casualties

The Advanced Light Helicopter was on its way from forward area in Jammu to Srinagar when it developed a snag and had to crash land at Bedar area in Poonch district

Restore Article 370 when in power, Shah dares Rahul at Maharashtra rally

Accusing the Congress of not having national interest in mind, Shah said the party was only interested in protecting its vote bank

1.6 lakh students to appear in JKBOSE board exams amid incomplete syllabus

Students are in a dilemma as almost half of the syllabus is yet to be completed due to the prolonged closure of schools

Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh UTs to get salaries as per 7th pay commission

Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh

Chidambaram only a 'burden on earth': TN CM Palaniswami on Article 370 row

Chidambaram had taken potshots at seven regional parties ruling in seven states, saying they did not cooperate against the BJP's move to scrap Article 370 in the Rajya Sabha out of 'fear'

Don't dismember J&K, don't do that cardinal sin

You will reduce states to colonies, and you think you are doing something which is constitutional