News Topic:J&K State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)

200 out of 1164 human rights cases in J-K pending with NHRC: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs said 1164 human rights cases pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been registered with National Human Rights Commission.

Justices eludes Handwara massacre victims

The onset of year 1990 in Kashmir began with massacres. Four days after Gaw Kadal massacre, another massacre took place in Handwara.

Examine setting up of Human Rights Commission in J&K: HC asks Govt

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday asked the government to examine matter regarding the setting up of a Human Rights...

It is official: No separate Human Rights Commission for J&K

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir won’t have a separate human rights commission as the Government of India is set to bring it under the direct jurisdiction.

Women shouldn’t carry cow-dung on their heads: SHRC

SRINAGAR — The State Human Rights Commission on Friday said that the age-old practice of women carrying cow-dung in baskets on their heads shall...

Kupwara Massacre 1994: SHRC seeks latest status of investigation

SRINAGAR — The State Human Rights Commission has sought a latest status of investigation into the Kupwara massacre on 27 January 1994 and warrant...

SHRC asks CS, DGP: Will school buses, ambulances ply during convoy movement?

SRINAGAR — State Human Rights Commission chairman, Justice (Rtd) Bilal Nazki today issued a notice to Chief Secretary and the DGP of police to...

SHRC seeks detailed report about thrashing of Pulwama man

Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) member, Dilshada Shaheen today issued a notice to Government through Commissioner Secretary Home Department, Director General of Police...

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Kashmir’s strawberry farmers hit hard as prices plummet after Pahalgam attack

Strawberries, the first fruit to ripen in the Kashmir Valley after winter, have arrived in local markets, but the mood among farmers is far from festive.
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SIA conducting raids in multiple locations on suspect locations in Kashmir

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police is conducting raids at multiple locations in the ongoing crackdown on suspected militancy-related activities.

Prof Nilofer Khan re-appointed as VC of KU

The Chancellor of the J&K Universities on Friday re-appointed Prof. Nilofer Khan as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir (KU) with effect from May 19.

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Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.
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Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse

A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.