News Topic:Protests
Kashmir
Martyr’s Memorial Row: A fortnight of shutdowns in Pulwama
With the administration "backtracking" from its word with Pulwama residents to allow installation of a 'memorial' plaque for slain militants, locals resumed shutdown.
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Breaking News
Clashes in Nowhatta after Friday prayers
Clashes between groups of youth and government forces broke out in old Srinagar city after Friday prayers, while the arrest of a ‘salesman’ sparked protests.
News In Pictures
Martyrs’ Memorial Row: Demand intensifies as shutdown continues
The youth of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are pretty adamant about the installation of a ‘martyrs’ memorial board’ at “martyrs’ graveyard” at several town squares.
News In Pictures
Militants’ Memorial Row: Day 7 of shutdown in Pulwama
Life in this south Kashmir town remained disrupted for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday as the locals and police could not reach a consensus.
News & Interviews
Sikhs shout “Kashmir banega Pakistan, Afzal Guru Zindabaad” while protesting ‘desecration’ of holy book
Srinagar: Sikh protesters on Sunday shouted pro-Pakistan slogans like "Kashmir banega Pakistan" during a protest against the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy...
Kashmir
Clashes in downtown Srinagar after Friday prayers
Clashes erupted between youth and government forces after Friday prayers in old city areas of Srinagar as authorities prevented a march from being taken out.
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India
FTII protest reaches Delhi
A crowd of over 600 people, including students and faculties of Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ambedkar College, also joined the march.
Kashmir
Locals protest over Army encroachment in Sonamarg
Residents, traders and land owners here staged a protest against the fencing of their lands by the Indian Army.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.