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Govt says No to Muharram processions in Kashmir this year...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar:The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday said like previous years, no Muharram procession would be allowed this time too and all rituals are to be performed in respective Imam Baras or Shrines. Wilayat Times reports, a top government official said the administration would follow the past precedence and not allow any procession as these could be used by anti-social elements to trigger clashes with security forces. The official said Shia community have been conveyed to carry...
Kashmir based Activist Karar Hashmi backs Shehla Rashid,dema...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Srinagar: Kashmir based Socio-political activist Syed Karar Hashmi said that the Sedition charges against an Indian politician and activist Shehla Rashid will trigger a nationwide debate over freedom of expression and will bring thousands of activists onto the streets.
In a Statement to Wilayat Times, Kashmir based Socio-political activist Syed Karar Hashmi said that
Shehla Rashid is a brave daughter of Kashmir, voice of voiceless and inspiration for lakhs across country, it takes courage to...
Jammu and Kashmir`s developments India’s internal matter, ...
( India )
New Delhi:Israel on Friday maintained that the developments in Jammu and Kashmir was India’s internal matter and as the biggest democracy it would deal with it in a democratic and peaceful way. “What happened in Jammu and Kashmir is within Indian border and India’s issue. As we know India is the biggest democracy, respects individual rights and rule of law…will deal with the issue in a democratic and peaceful way,” Israel Ambassador Ron Malka told a group of journalists responding to...
US ‘Very Concerned’ About Reports of Detentions, Restric...
( US )
Washington: The United States on Thursday said that it was “very concerned” about reports of detentions and restrictions imposed in Indian Controlled Kashmir. Speaking to the media, US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said, “The US is watching the situation in Jammu and Kashmir closely. We continue to call for calm and restraint, including on rhetoric.” Ortagus said the US encouraged solving issues between Pakistan and India through dialogue, adding that “they [US] were concerned...
Pakistan observes Nation Wide Kashmir Hour,PM Imran Criticiz...
( Pakistan )
Islamabad:Millions of Pakistanis gathered in major cities of Pakistan on Friday to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir in response to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call. The prime minister led the nation in expression of solidarity with the people of Kashmir. The premier came out of his office at the Prime Minister Secretariat to address the demonstrators who had gathered there on his call. “Pakistan nation stands by Kashmiris and we will stand by Kashmir till our last breath,”...
Kargil Observed Two days Complete Bandh Against Centre`s mov...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Karil: In Ladakh’s frontier District Kargil observed two days complete shutdown against the abrogation of Article 370,35A, bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and demanding early release of political leaders of the state and restoration of communication blockade across state. The two days bandh call was given by Joint Action committee which comprised all religious and political key stakeholders of Kargil district.As per reports,During 28th and 29th August, whole Kargil district including...
Supreme Court Refers Article 370 Cases to 5-Judge Constituti...
( India )
New Delhi:Petitions related to the abrogation of Article 370 will be heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench in October, the Supreme Court said today while hearing pleas against the repeal of special status in J&K. The top court also issued notices to the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir administration on the pleas. “We know what to do, we have passed the order, we are not going to change,” the bench said, as the Centre contended that there was no need for issuance of notice in the matter...
Pak Army General Bajwa discuss Kashmir Situation with top Ch...
( Pakistan )
Islamabad:Pakistan and China have signed an MoU for the enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of the Pakistani Army, as the top generals of the two armies discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked after New Delhi abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. China’s Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang visited the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters...
Joint Action Committee call two days Bandh across Kargil...
( Jammu and Kashmir )
Leh:Demanding restoration of Article 370, Article 35A and re-integration of Ladakh with Jammu and Kashmir, Joint Action Committee call two days Kargil Bandh from 28th to 29th August this year. They also extended their solidarity to the people of valley and demanded the restoration of all communications and the release of all political prisoners. As per a press release, it was decided in the meeting that complete strike will be observed in Drass, Kargil, Sanko and other areas of Kargil district on...
Day long Seminar in Islamabad expressed solidarity and conde...
( Pakistan )
Islamabad:Day long Seminar was held in the Capital Islamabad of Pakistan in solidarity with the Kashmir and against the continue curfew and curbs over the people of Jammu and Kashmir. As per media reports, One day seminar was organized under the title ” Support for oppressed Kashmir” and under the auspices of prominent religious-political organizations of Shia community of Pakistan. The speakers at the seminar expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir and reiterated that It is national...