News Topic:Protests

Traders, transporters protest levying of highway toll tax

SRINAGAR — Traders and transporters on Wednesday staged a strong protest against government’s decision to impose toll tax on all types of vehicles plying...

Gun salute offered to deceased militants in Shopian

SHOPIAN — Militants on Saturday afternoon appeared in the funerals of two slain local militants in Shopian and offered gun salute.According to reports, militants appeared...

Student killed, another injured in Handwara

HANDWARA — A Class 7th student was killed as government forces opened fire after youth pelted stones at them in Mandigam area of Qaziabad,...

Lady injured as polling booth stone pelted in Palhalan

BARAMULLA — Clashes erupted in volatile Palhalan area of Pattan in Baramulla district after protesters pelted stones on the polling booth in the area.According...

NH444 BAN: Omar Abdullah, supporters block Army convoy in protest

SRINAGAR — National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday led a protest march in Srinagar to defy the state administration's order banning civilian traffic on...

At Nowgam, Omar Abdullah leads protest against NH444 ban

SRINAGAR — On second day of Highway ban, National Conference (NC) vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday again came out...

Government forces resort to firing during clashes in Shopian

SRINAGAR — Government forces resorted to aerial firing during clashes near encounter site in Pargochi area of Shopian.Reports reaching here said that soon after...

Clashes erupt as forces raid Kulgam village

SRINAGAR — Massive clashes erupted between youth and government forces after the forces attempted to arrest a local youth in Poniwah village in Bugam...

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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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.