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J&K after Article 370

The govt has not achieved all its objectives

Govt's promises while abrogating Article 370 proved to be a mirage: CPI(M)

CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Tuesday said all the promises made by the Centre at the time of abrogating article 370 last year proved to be a mirage. "It has been a year since BJP government scrapped J&K's special status under Article 370 , 35A demoted the erstwhile state into two Union Territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah justified the decision on the floor of the house, that it would end decades-long militancy, separatism and corruption in the region and bring development, jobs and prosperity, Tarigami said in a statement on the eve of first anniversary of revocation of Article 370 "However, one year down the line, promises proved to be a mirage and the claims a hoax. None of the aforementioned claims pass the test of reality," he said. The CPI(M) leader questioned the use of acts like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA) if the security scenario had improved in Jammu and Kashmir. "If ...

Pak's attempts to involve UN in J-K issue has not 'borne fruit': India

Last month, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi raised the issue Jammu and Kashmir in his address to the High-Level Segment of UN ECOSOC

J&K: Army destroys IED-like object on Srinagar-Baramulla highway

The object was recovered by Road Opening Party (ROP) of 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) near petrol pump in Tapper Pattan area on the National Highway.

Pak foreign and defence ministers visit LoC to take stock of situation

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak visited the LoC where they were briefed by the Army about the latest situation, according to officials

Few strikes, stone-pelting since Article 370 abrogation in J&K: Officials

Sale of medical seats in Pakistan by separatist leaders also came to the fore during last year, officials said, adding that it left the public at large disgruntled

World's highest rail bridge over Chenab in J&K to be ready by next year

The world's highest railway bridge over river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir will be ready by next year, and will connect the valley with the rest of India by train for the first time by 2022

J&K extends Covid-19 lockdown restrictions till August 5 as cases escalates

In the light of escalating Covid-19 cases, J&K govt said it was the safest to extend lockdown restrictions till August 5.

India's democracy damaged, high time to release Mehbooba: Rahul Gandhi

P Chidambaram said that the extension of the detention of former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti under the PSA is an abuse of law

Mehbooba's extension of detention under PSA an abuse of law: P Chidambaram

Earlier, the former J-K CM's detention was extended on May 5 for three months

J&K admin extends detention of Mehbooba Mufti by 3 months under PSA

Mufti was among hundreds of people who were taken into preventive custody hours ahead of the Centre revoking special status of the Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year

J&K People's Conference leader Sajad Lone released from year-long detention

The JKPC chairman was moved to his residence here in February this year and placed under house arrest

Army's 15 Corps commander briefs J&K LG on prevailing security scenario

The Army's 15 Corps commander Lieutenant General B S Raju called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu and discussed the prevailing security scenario

Rahul calls for immediate release of Saifuddin Soz from 'illegal detention'

"The illegal detention of political leaders with absolutely no basis damages the fabric of our nation. Mr Soz must be released at once," Gandhi tweeted

Militants target Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, no casualties

Militants on Thursday opened fire at an Army vehicle in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir,police said There was no loss of life in the attack.

BS READS: Land revolution in Kashmir, but who is selling or buying?

Land prices have more than doubled officially to allure locals to sell, while land records have been cleansed and digitised over the past year to attract outsiders to buy without fear of fraud

Chidambaram 'happy' after J&K admin says Saifuddin Soz is a free man

His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir administration submitted before the Supreme Court today that Soz was neither detained nor put under house arrest

Infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri foiled, militant killed

A militant was killed on Tuesday as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

Will verify reports of LG seeking 4G network restoration in J&K: Govt to SC

The central government, in its counter-affidavit, said that 4G internet curbs have been reviewed by the special committee

EC takes 'exception' to J&K L-G's reported remarks on timing of polls

The Commission also referred to similar statements of the LG reported by various media outlets in November last year and June this year