Jammu and Kashmir is passing through the most difficult times ever since 1947. Both the Central and state governments have listed restoration of peace and […]
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Strict Curfew after dusk makes life more difficult
“Bhago yahan se” (go away from here)–a voice suddenly booms from a dark corner of a street in curfew-bound Srinagar as dusk falls. This is […]
Chilli-based PAVA shells being considered as replacement for pellet guns
With eye injuries caused by use of pellet guns in Jammu & Kashmir turning into a major controversy, an expert panel of the home ministry […]
Unrest pushes mutton off Kashmir menu
In the curfew-bound Kashmir, mutton has gone off the menu. With the region reeling under shutdowns and restrictions for the past 46 days, the import […]
Modi calls for dialogue, accepts development alone can’t bring ‘Lasting Solution’ to Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday acknowledged that “only development can’t resolve the problem in Jammu and Kashmir”, said former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who […]
Curbs on ferrying patients at night after firing on ambulance driver
The decision has been taken to avoid confrontation with Army and CRPF personnel patrolling roads and highways at night. A day after an ambulance driver was […]
Volunteers disallow ‘Fact-Finding team’ from Delhi to meet injured; People’s anger in genuine, Team
Aiyer, Jha face resistance at SMHS hospital; Delegation says ‘We are here to listen to people’ People’s anger in Kashmir genuine: Civil society delegation A […]
BSNL Stops sale of post-paid SIMs on security grounds
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) Jammu Customer Service Centre (CSC) at Bahu Plaza has stopped issuing new post-paid SIM cards from today after it […]
Residents despair as Communication Gag continues
Today marks the 39th day of curfew in Kashmir. The private mobile phone networks remain suspended. Internet blocked. Roads deserted. In the current scenario, when […]
9 Year-old boy is battling for life at SMHS hospital
His head and face are wrapped in bandage. Since Monday evening, he is lying motionless on a bed in Srinagar’s SMHS hospital. And the only […]