News Topic:Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

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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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.