News Topic:Protests

Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity

Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.

Traders Union Pattan calls for shutdown to protest police officer’s transfer

Traders Union Pattan in Kashmir's Baramulla district has called for a complete shutdown tomorrow to protest against the transfer of the SHO of Police Station Pattan.

Violent clash erupts over water scarcity in Baramulla

Police on Friday resorted to lathi-charge and tear smoke shelling after a water scarcity protest at Chainbal Pattan in Kashmir's Baramulla district turned violent.

Protests erupt at GMC Srinagar over alleged blasphemous post

Protests erupted at the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Wednesday following an alleged blasphemous post against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Batamaloo residents protest against water scarcity

Residents of Batamaloo area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district here staged a protest over the acute shortage of water in the locality.

Tractor drivers protest in Kulgam

Scores of tractor drivers on Saturday held a peaceful protest in Ashmuji area of southern Kashmir's Kulgam district and demanded work from the government.

Shopian residents protest, demand shifting of proposed railway line

The residents of Reshipora and its adjacent areas in Zainapora hamlet of Shopian district staged a protest yet again against the proposed railway line.

Congress protests against tax demand notices

Congress on Monday staged strong protest demonstrations against 'tax terrorism' unleashed against the principal opposition (INC) by the IT Department.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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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.

When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure

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