News Topic:Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Kashmiri man acquitted after 11 years of detention in Gujarat

A Gujarat court has acquitted a Kashmiri man, Bashir Ahmed, after 11 years. Bashir Ahmed Baba was charged under the UAPA in 2010.

Eight persons booked under UAPA for ‘anti-India’ slogans in Kupwara

Police have booked at least eight persons under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for sloganeering at the funeral of a youth.

Two brothers among six booked after recovery of bullets, grenade in Anantnag

Police have booked six persons including two brothers under Unlawful Prevention Activities Act in Kokernag area of Anantnag district.

Two jailed sons of Ashraf Sehrai test positive for COVID-19

The two sons of late Ashraf Sehrai who were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) have tested positive for COVID-19.

Sehrai’s wife suffers mild heart attack, says family

The wife of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat chairman late Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai suffered mild heart attack on Monday, as per her family.

Ashraf Sehrai’s two sons booked under UAPA

The Jammu and Kashmir Police booked two sons of late Ashraf Sehrai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Three JeI workers booked under UAPA for ‘aiding’ militants

Police have booked three workers from proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami organization under Unlawful Activities Act in Kulgam district.

PHQ sanctions seizure of five vehicles used in militant activities

Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters on Friday accorded permission for seizure of five vehicles to restrict the militant activities in J&K.

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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.