News Topic:Protests

Massive protests in Budgam over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

A massive and emotionally charged protest was witnessed in Magam town of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Security restrictions across Kashmir amid protests over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Authorities on Monday imposed restrictions across all districts of Kashmir following widespread protests against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Farooq Abdullah backs admin crackdown, claims leaders seek unrest

NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Sunday defended the detention of leaders after a student protest on reservation issues in Jammu and Kashmir was foiled.

Ruhullah Mehdi demands clarity from CM on detentions and LG’s role

National Conference Member of Parliament Ruhullah Mehdi raised sharp questions on Sunday about his house arrest and the detention of students.

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.

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.

Three-day hunger strike begins in Kargil for statehood, Sixth Schedule

A three-day hunger strike began in Kargil on Saturday morning in support of four key demands including statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule.

Congress begins 11-day hunger strike in Srinagar for statehood

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress party on Saturday launched an 11-day hunger strike in Srinagar to press for the restoration of full statehood to the UT.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.