Media Watch
UN Special Rapporteurs concerned over criminal proceedings against Kashmiri journalists
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner (OHCHR) has made public its letter to the Government of India, voicing “strong concern at the criminal proceedings and investigations initiated” against the four well-known Kashmiri journalists.
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Politics
Government defers Mayoral elections of SMC
In an extraordinary move, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday deferred Mayoral elections of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) after effecting changes in the law governing the election through an executive order.
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J&K
COVID-19: CRPF man among seven deaths reported in J&K
Seven more patients including a CRPF man died and were tested positive for COVID-19 in last 24 hours, taking the death toll related to the virus to 195 in J&K.
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Politics
After Article 370 abrogation, Centre failed people in Kashmir: J&K Shiv Sena
Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena chief Manish Sahani on Tuesday accused the Central government of failing to deliver post the abrogation of Article 370, stating that the situation in Kashmir is not concealed from anyone.
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Kashmir
Young boy electrocuted to death in Bandipora
A 22-year-old youth died while another sustained injuries after they received an electric shock in Kaloosa area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday.
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Kashmir
TRC goes up in flames mysteriously in Anantnag
A Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) at Chiniwoder village of Srigufwara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district went up in flames mysteriously on Tuesday after which police registered a case and started investigations.
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Religion
No substitute to sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-Azha: Grand Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday said that there is no substitute to sacrificing animals (Qurbani) on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha and people intending to sacrifice animals must follow proper guidelines and take extreme precautions while distributing the sacrificial meat among neighbours and relations.
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Kashmir
Bizarre! Six days after death, Pulwama man declared COVID-19 positive
In a sheer negligence, a patient from Pulwama district of south Kashmir was declared COVID-19 positive six days after his death at SKIMS Soura.
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Kishtwar Police issue wanted posters of three men, announce ₹30 lakh reward
Kishtwar Police have issued wanted posters of three alleged militants and announced a collective ₹30 lakh reward for information leading to their arrest.
Security forces launch search operation across Kulgam after CRPF attack
Security forces conduct extensive searches across eight Kulgam villages after an attack injured three CRPF personnel, deploying sniffer dogs to trace suspects.
Newly appointed lecturers in J-K await posting orders for nearly two months
JKPSC-selected lecturers in 15 subjects await school posting orders despite receiving appointments between July and October, citing financial and personal hardship.
Mughal Road reopened for traffic after BRO clears fresh snow
The Mughal Road has reopened for traffic after BRO cleared fresh snowfall, restoring connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Poonch.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.