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Pakistan okays plan to open Sharda Peeth corridor for Hindu pilgrims in PoK

Kashmiri Pandit organisations have been demanding opening of the Sharda Peeth corridor for many years now

Pakistan okays plan to open Sharda Peeth corridor for Hindu pilgrims in PoK
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:19 PM IST

PoK, Aksai Chin part of J&K; will give life for it: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Aksai Chin is a vast area in Ladakh which is currently under Chinese occupation

PoK, Aksai Chin part of J&K; will give life for it: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:19 PM IST

If talks are held with Pak, they will only be about PoK: Rajnath Singh

On the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, Singh said the step had weakened the neighbouring country and has become a cause of concern for them

If talks are held with Pak, they will only be about PoK: Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:17 PM IST

Govt has special strategy for PoK, it will be acted upon: Gen V K Singh

However, such things are not discussed in public, Gen Singh said

Govt has special strategy for PoK, it will be acted upon: Gen V K Singh
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:13 PM IST

Army attacks four terror camps in PoK using artillery guns: Report

Four launch pads in Neelam valley of PoK were targeted and fatalities have been reported, says report

Army attacks four terror camps in PoK using artillery guns: Report
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:13 PM IST

India terms Pak's move to take diplomats to PoK as drama, naked propaganda

Referring to Pakistan's reluctance to act against terror organisations, Kumar said it should show diplomats how it destroys terror camps and take "credible, irreversible" action against terrorism

India terms Pak's move to take diplomats to PoK as drama, naked propaganda
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 12:12 PM IST

PoK, Aksai Chin part of J&K, we are ready to die for the region: Amit Shah

The Rajya Sabha on Monday gave its approval to the government's major plan to restructure the state, with the support of most parties barring a part of the opposition led by the Congress

PoK, Aksai Chin part of J&K, we are ready to die for the region: Amit Shah
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 1:40 PM IST

Govt approves Rs 5.5 lakh resettlement package for 5,300 displaced families

The announcement of the resettlement package comes with polling to take place for block development councils (BDC) in J&K on October 24

Govt approves Rs 5.5 lakh resettlement package for 5,300 displaced families
Updated On : 10 Oct 2019 | 1:02 AM IST

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after earthquake jolts north Pakistan

According to US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was near New Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

26 killed, over 300 injured in PoK after earthquake jolts north Pakistan
Updated On : 25 Sep 2019 | 2:31 AM IST

At least 19 dead, over 300 injured in PoK after quake hits north Pakistan

The quake was powerful and created panic as people ran out of building, eyewitnesses said

At least 19 dead, over 300 injured in PoK after quake hits north Pakistan
Updated On : 24 Sep 2019 | 8:54 PM IST

Nehru's mistakes created Pakistan occupied Kashmir, says Amit Shah

Hitting out at the Congress and NCP, he said, they were 'shamelessly' opposing the abrogation of Article 370

Nehru's mistakes created Pakistan occupied Kashmir, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 2:56 AM IST

Letter to BS: The only way to get back PoK is to snatch it from Pakistan

Are we geared up for embarking on such a decisive move? It may be easier said than done even though our Army is capable of doing so

Letter to BS: The only way to get back PoK is to snatch it from Pakistan
Updated On : 18 Sep 2019 | 9:12 PM IST

Pak Army raises white flag to recover bodies of its soldiers killed at LoC

Sources in the Army said that on September 10-11, Indian Army troops killed Sepoy Ghulam Rasool in Hajipur sector of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK)

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Updated On : 14 Sep 2019 | 11:38 AM IST

PoK suspends cross LoC bus service, 42 residents stranded in Poonch

Out of 42 PoK residents stranded in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, permits of 27 people have expired

PoK suspends cross LoC bus service, 42 residents stranded in Poonch
Updated On : 19 Aug 2019 | 11:11 PM IST

Cong reaches out to PoK displaced people, wants 2014 package implemented

The Congress on Friday reached out to the people displaced from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), who were on a indefinite chain dharna here since December 27 demanding implementation of '2014 package', and urged the Centre to hold talks with them. The displaced people from PoK have been on a chain hunger strike here against the state and central governments for not "fulfilling" their various demands including 2014 package approved by the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet in October 2014. "Our Congress-NC government had made recommendations in 2014 by recommending a package for the PoK displaced persons involving around Rs 9,096 crore. Every family was to be given Rs 25 lakh per family and reservation of their children in professional colleges as per Kashmir migrants. But nothing has been done", J&K senior vice president of Congress and former Minister Sham Lal Sharma told reporters here. On the contrary, the Centre announced a package of Rs 2,000 crore which too was not implemented in ...

Cong reaches out to PoK displaced people, wants 2014 package implemented
Updated On : 04 Jan 2019 | 5:47 PM IST

Activists demand an end to Pak's 'illegal and forceful occupation' of PoK

The protests were held as part of a two-day convention of the United Kashmir People's National Party

Activists demand an end to Pak's 'illegal and forceful occupation' of PoK
Updated On : 18 Nov 2018 | 8:45 AM IST

MEA Swaraj underlines India's claim over PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan in Lok Sabha

She also noted that BJP's mentor Shyama Prasad Mookerjee had 'sacrificed' his life over the cause

MEA Swaraj underlines India's claim over PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 05 Apr 2017 | 4:18 PM IST

Prayers to determine salary of court employees in PoK

Five times daily prayers is one of the pillars in the faith of Islam

Prayers to determine salary of court employees in PoK
Updated On : 26 Feb 2017 | 2:48 PM IST

PoK refugees welcome Centre's Rs 2,000-cr package, not ready to give affidavit

According to refugees, not all the promises are being fulfilled; thus they aren't giving affidavit

PoK refugees welcome Centre's Rs 2,000-cr package, not ready to give affidavit
Updated On : 03 Dec 2016 | 2:17 PM IST

BJP demands apology as Farooq Abdullah stirs row with remark on PoK

National Conference leader stirs controversy earlier on Friday by questioning India's claim on PoK

BJP demands apology as Farooq Abdullah stirs row with remark on PoK
Updated On : 26 Nov 2016 | 5:20 PM IST