Ban on high-speed internet not proving enough to prevent rising violence in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has justified the ban on high-speed internet in the Union territory citing the low number of terror related incidents. But the security establishment in the Union territory is anticipating a “hot summer” as the ban won’t be able to effectively contain the numbers. Speaking to ThePrint on condition of […]
BENEATH THE CLAIMS
Jammu and Kashmir remained under lockdown from August 4, last year when the central government decided to remove the special status. Most of the political leaders, activists, former ministers, lawmakers and former chief ministers were detained. The authorities also suspended telephones, landlines and internet services. After six months of ban the longest in any part […]
Promising youth of Kashmir Valley not only entertained but also informed about the epidemic
Srinagar, May 4 (KNS): At a time when the whole nation including the UT of Jammu and Kashmir is fighting with this epidemic, there are two such promising young men of Kashmir Valley who with their art and craftsmanship in these difficult times warned not only the people of Jammu and Kashmir but the entire […]
‘No.1 at the moment, great player’: Mohammad Yousuf picks India stalwart as the best batsman
Virat Kohli has been a thorn in the flesh of arch rivals Pakistan since the beginning of his career. In just his fourth ODI innings against the arch rivals, Kohli smashed 183 runs, which remains his highest individual score in 50-over cricket till date. Since then, Kohli has gone on to become the most prolific […]
200 quarantined in Chhattisgarh after contact with Covid-19 +ve migrants
About 200 people have been quarantined after they came in contact with 14 coronavirus positive migrant workers who came from five states to Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Three more migrants were detected positive in Surajpur four days ago, taking the total to 17. Out of those 14, eight tested positive for Covid-19 in Durg district, while the six […]
Mirwaiz led Darul Khair express gratitude over working of its volunteers
Srinagar, May 04 (KNS): Members of Darul khair Mirwaiz Manzil on Monday expressed gratitude to its volunteers working on ground for their selfless service and consistent dedication in distributing food kits and other essential items among the poor and needy during the lockdown due to the corona virus pandemic. A statement issued to Kashmir News […]
10 CRPF men injured after vehicle turns turtle in Beerwah
Budgam, May 04 (KNS) At least 10 CRPF men recieve minor injuries in a road mishap at Ohangam area of Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam District on Monday. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), a CRPF vehicle of 159 BN deployed to Rathson Beerwah from Police station Beerwah were on way and after reaching Ohangam […]
Entire Kashmir Valley, 3 Jammu Districts Declared As Coronavirus Red Zones
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared the entire Kashmir valley and three districts of the Jammu region as “red zone” based on an overall assessment of the coronavirus situation and expected movement of stranded persons to the union territory. The classification of districts was given in an order issued by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam on […]
3 CRPF men killed in militant attack in Handwara
Srinagar, May 04 (KNS)At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were killed in a militant attack in Wangam Area of Kralgund Qaziabad on Monday evening, officials Source said. Reports reaching to Kashmir News Service said militants attacked a CRPF in which several jawans were injured, who were immediately shifted to hospital. “A CRPF […]
Centre Opposes 4G In J&K For Now, Cites Handwara Encounter In Top Court
New Delhi: The demand to increase cellphone internet speed in Jammu and Kashmir to 4G was opposed by the Centre, citing increased terror activity. “National security is paramount,” the government told the Supreme Court today, contending that protection of the lives of the entirety of the population takes precedence. “Terrorists are being pushed into the […]