News Topic:Shutdown

Complete ‘shutdown’ in J&K on India’s Republic Day

On the occasion of India's 67th Republic Day, a complete shutdown was observed today in Jammu and Kashmir as the valley was swathed in a blanket of heavy security.

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.

Martyr’s Memorial Row: Losses worth Rs 50 crore suffered

The continuous shutdown in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district for the past 12 days has shattered the business community.

Martyrs’ Memorial Row: Pulwama youth threaten to install memorial tomorrow

The shutdown in the south Kashmir town of Pulwama continued for the 11th day on Sunday to press for the demand of erecting a memorial for slain militants.

Martyrs’ Memorial Row: Adjacent hamlets join Pulwama

A complete shutdown was observed in Pulwama and adjacent hamlets on the ninth consecutive day today to demand the installation of a memorial for militants.

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.

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.

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Man succumbs as gunmen attack Thar vehicle in Jewal Chowk Jammu

A firing incident was reported on Tuesday in Jewel Chowk area of Jammu, leaving a man critically injured who later succumbed to his injuries.
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Kashmir’s higher reaches witness fresh snowfall

The upper parts of the Kashmir Valley, including the popular tourist hubs of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight.

Mysterious deaths in Rajouri reportedly linked to contaminated water

The deaths of 17 individuals, including 14 children, from three families in Baddal village, Rajouri, were initially suspected to be caused by a mystery disease.

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Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.