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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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.

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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.