Politics
JKPC party member quits over leadership’s remarks on Mirwaiz
Imtiyaz Rashid Chashti has resigned from the basic membership of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC), citing serious objections to recent remarks.
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Politics
Iltija Mufti and Waheed Para placed under house arrest amid reservation row
Authorities have placed senior political figures under house arrest in Srinagar ahead of a proposed student protest against the existing reservation policy.
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Politics
Kashmir MP Aga Ruhullah under house arrest amid reservation protest
Authorities on Sunday foiled a proposed student protest over the reservation issue in Srinagar by placing MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi under house detention.
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India
Kashmiri trader robbed and brutally assaulted in Himachal Pradesh
In a fresh incident of violence, a Kashmiri trader was brutally assaulted, robbed, and threatened by a group of extremists in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Kashmir
Crime Branch Kashmir files chargesheet in multi-lakh ‘SAI NGO’ job scam
The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of City Judge (Sub Registrar) Srinagar in a multi-lakh employment scam.
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Kashmir
Police avert threat in Baramulla; Rusted grenade recovered and defused in Zogiyar
Police during night hours recovered a rusted grenade at Zogiyar area falling under Police Station Sheeri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
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Business & Economy
Traders pin hopes on tourism revival as Srinagar market sales hit ‘historic lows’
Business activity in Srinagar’s Central Market, Aabi Guzar and Lampered Lane at Regal Chowk has plunged to alarming levels.
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India
NIA arrests Kashmiri ‘conspirator’ in Red Fort car bomb blast case
In a key breakthrough in the Red Fort car bomb blast case, the NIA has arrested a Kashmiri resident accused of conspiring with the suicide bomber behind the attack.
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Jammu Court grants interim bail to man accused of assaulting mother, attempted rape
Fast Track Court Jammu grants interim bail to Satnam Singh in a case involving allegations of assault and attempted rape, imposing strict safeguards.
Over 10,000 Diyas illuminate Srinagar’s Lal Chowk during Diwali celebrations
More than 10,000 diyas illuminated Srinagar's Lal Chowk as hundreds from different communities gathered around Ghanta Ghar to celebrate Diwali.
Pulwama Police apprehend man with suspected Charas near Tenghar bridge
Pulwama Police apprehend Farzan Ahmad Dar near Tenghar Bridge with suspected Charas and register an FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns
Former Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns, alleges failure to fulfil political commitments and hints at a new way forward.
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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.