News Topic:Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jamia student Safoora Zargar, who is pregnant and was arrested under anti-terror law UAPA.

HC seeks govt response on plea challenging FIR against Gowhar Geelani

SRINAGAR — The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Friday directed the government to file its response on the petition filed by the renowned...

Police questions Kashmiri scribe Masrat Zahra

SRINAGAR — Journalist Masrat Zahra, who was booked for uploading anti-national posts, was questioned by police on Tuesday in connection with the case filed against...

Photojournalist Masrat Zahra booked for social media posts

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked female freelance photojournalist Masrat Zahra under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for uploading 'anti-national posts with criminal...

Five LeT associates arrested in Sopore: Police

SRINAGAR — Police on Monday said that it arrested five militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.A...

Government bans J&K’s Jamaat-e-Islami

SRINAGAR — The Modi-led Central government has imposed a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir for five years over its "nexus with militant outfits".The...

CPJ calls on J&K Police to drop charges against journalist Aasif Sultan

SRINAGAR — The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Jammu and Kashmir Police to immediately cease all legal proceedings against journalist Aasif Sultan.Sultan, along...

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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.