News Topic:Armed Forces Special Powers Act

Ban pellet guns, repeal AFSPA, PSA in Kashmir: EU Parliamentarians

SRINAGAR — European Parliamentarians have asked India to immediately stop using pellet guns in Kashmir and to repeal the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers...

Will revoke PSA if NC elected with majority: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference vice president and former Jammu and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday promised to repeal the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA)...

Justice still deluding families of four ‘mentally unsound’ persons killed by Forces

Srinagar: Police have been investigating the incidents of four killings related to ‘mentally unsound’ or ‘beggars’ hailing from different parts of Kashmir Valley and...

UN seeks international inquiry into Kashmir rights abuses

Srinagar: A United Nations report has called for an international inquiry into human rights abuses committed by government forces in Kashmir and also advocated...

AFSPA revoked from Meghalaya, parts of Arunachal Pradesh

Srinagar: The Union Home Ministry on Monday completely revoked the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Meghalaya and diluted in parts of Arunachal...

Support & Campaign for Kashmir’s self-determination: Liam Byrne

Liam Byrne (Hodge Hill's MP) has asked the British parliamentarians support and campaign for the right to self-determination of the people of Kashmir.The British parliamentarian...

‘Haider’ – Bhardwaj’s eulogy to Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a masterpiece in literature, and Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Haider’ will be talked about in the same vein as one such artistic product in cinematic history.

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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K

Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.

India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map

India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.

Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say

Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.