NC delegation meets Rajnath Singh, demands ban on pellet guns use in J&K
A six-member delegation of Opposition National Conference on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and demanded immediate ban on use of pellet guns and initiation of dialogue with all stakeholders on Kashmir.
Aug 24, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Nationalism is BJP's identity, our sole aim is nation-building: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that nationalism is the identity of BJP.
Aug 23, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
Will pursue agenda of political resolution, says Mehbooba Mufti
Amid Kashmir unrest, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday vowed to pursue the agenda of political resolution, economic empowerment and good governance, saying the state has suffered "political subversion" and "uncertainty" over the last seven decades and can ill-afford any further disruption.
Aug 23, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Start dialogue process for peace in Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad tells government
Welcoming Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh`s proposed visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Tuesday said the government should start the Rajnath Singh`s proposed visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Tuesday said the government should start the dialogue process immediately and decide who to hold the dialogue with.
Aug 23, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag appeals for peace in Kashmir
Indian army chief, Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who visited Kashmir Valley on Tuesday to review the security situation, appealed to people to help restore peace and tranquility.
Aug 23, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Pakistan briefs China on alleged human rights violations in Kashmir Valley
Pakistan on Tuesday briefed China about alleged human rights violations in Kashmir during their bilateral strategic dialogue, in an attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue.
Aug 23, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
J&K unrest: Kashmiris are not stone-pelters, only few are disturbing peace, says Mehbooba Mufti
With the opposition National Conference urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the prevailing unrest in Kashmir at the earliest, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said a handful of people against peace were inciting the youth to brew violence in the valley for their vested interests.
Aug 22, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
People spreading violence can't be Kashmiris, says Mehbooba
With the curfew in Jammu and Kashmir continuing for the 45th day, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the people, who are vitiating the environment and creating unrest in the region, are not Kashmiris.
Aug 22, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Handful of vested interests inciting trouble in Kashmir: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said a handful of people opposed to peace were inciting youth to violence in the Kashmir valley.
Aug 22, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
PM Modi calls for dialogue, accepts development alone can't bring 'lasting solution' to Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday acknowledged that "only development can't resolve the problem in Jammu and Kashmir".
Aug 22, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Kashmir unrest: J&K delegation meets PM Modi; seeks immediate ban on pellet gun
The J&K delegation led by Omar Abdullah also demanded an immediate ban on pellet gun – a weapon used by the central forces to control mob and disperse them.
Aug 22, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
When Pakistan felt they can't win in wars, started infiltrating terrorists into J&K: Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday lashed out at Pakistan while holding it responsible for the ongoing unrest going on in the Jammu and Kashmir.
Aug 21, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Rajnath Singh strikes back on Omar Abdullah's Kashmir remark - Details inside
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reacted sharply to Jammu and Kashmir former chief minister and National Conference president Omar Abdullah's remark over the ongoing crisis going on in the Valley. '
Aug 20, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Curfew, shutdown continue for 43rd day in Kashmir, J&K govt employees asked to resume duties
Authorities on Saturday continued curfew and shutdown for the 43rd consecutive day paralysing life across Kashmir.
Aug 20, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
Kashmir unrest: NIA launches enquiry into inflow of funds in J&K
The National Investigation Agency on Friday said that it has launched a preliminary enquiry into the inflow of funds in several bank accounts in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few months.
Aug 20, 2016, 08:22 AM IST
Army appeals for calm in Kashmir, says 'everyone needs to step back'
As unrest continues in Kashmir, Army Friday appealed for calm, saying "everyone needs to step back" and sit together to find a way out of the current situation.
Aug 19, 2016, 19:10 PM IST
Kashmir unrest: Several J&K bank accounts under NIA lens for sudden inflow of huge funds
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligence Bureau are keeping a close tab on several bank accounts in Jammu and Kashmir, to probe the inflow of huge funds, which has been reportedly used to fuel the unrest in the Valley.
Aug 17, 2016, 20:53 PM IST
Slain Hizbul militant Burhan Wani's successor emerges in new video, vows to fight till Kashmir gets 'azadi'
Zakir Rashid Bhat, a former engineering student, has emerged as the successor of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, whose killing by the security forces has triggered violent protests in Kashmir Valley.
Aug 17, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
Kashmir unrest: All-party delegation from J&K to meet President; Omar seeks judicial probe
With Kashmir on the boil, the state's opposition parties today decided to approach President Pranab Mukherjee to apprise him of the "real" situation.
Aug 17, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Curfew remains in force in some areas of Kashmir Valley
Curfew remained in force in Srinagar district, Anantnag town and Magam area of Budgam district as a precautionary measure even as normal life was paralysed for the 40th consecutive day today in Kashmir where 63 persons have been killed in the ongoing unrest.
Aug 17, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
