KASHMIR PROVINCE
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif refuses to answer questions on Hafiz Saeed, LeT during UNGA visit
During the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif avoided questions about Hafiz Saeed. Reporters asked him multiple times about his stance on terrorism and Saeed's prosecution. India's representative criticized Pakistan for its focus on terrorism rather than addressing economic struggles. The remarks highlighted issues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, drawing attention to humanitarian crises and suppression of civilians.
Operation Sindoor: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan reveals why India planned to strike Skardu airbase but switched targets
In a recent disclosure, former CDS Anil Chauhan confirmed that Skardu airbase was identified as a possible target amidst the ongoing Operation Sindoor. Adverse weather conditions thwarted the planned assault, prompting a change in strategy towards a different military base. He stated that the Kirana Hills, home to Pakistan's nuclear installations, were not purposely engaged. Meanwhile, damage in the hills could be attributed to munitions near Sargodha.
Pakistani brides from Sindh reach India for weddings through transit routes after Operation Sindoor visa restrictions ease
At least 150 Pakistani Sindhi women have travelled to India for their weddings after receiving visas despite restrictions following Operation Sindoor. With the Wagah-Attari route shut, the brides and their families entered through air transit routes, while around 300 more await visas.
Pakistan's Punjab govt shuts all educational institutions till Sunday, amid tensions
Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan's Punjab shuts schools until Sunday. The Maryam Nawaz government declares a health emergency in Punjab hospitals. India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror locations in PoK and Punjab. Pakistan reports a drone crash near Lahore, injuring soldiers. Lahore residents near the border experienced panic due to the situation.
Israel revises advisory asking its nationals to 'leave immediately' Kashmir region
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Israel has updated its travel advisory, urging its citizens to immediately leave Kashmir, excluding Ladakh. This follows Indian military strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistan's Punjab province, retaliating for a prior terror attack. Pakistan's army responded with intense shelling along the LoC, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Ruling NC to shun Kashmir admin's Union Territory Day function
The Kashmir administration will celebrate Union Territory Day on October 31, with the event scheduled at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will be the chief guest. Meanwhile, the academic session for classes till 9th standard will be shifted back to November-December for Kashmir and winter zones of Jammu province.
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NIA conducts searches at six locations in Jammu province in Pak-backed terror conspiracy case
NIA conducts searches in Jammu province related to Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy, seizing incriminating material. The case involves violent attacks with sticky bombs, IEDs, and links to various terrorist organizations like LeT, JeM, HM, Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda.
Supreme Court upholds reorganisation of Ladakh as Union Territory
The Supreme Court upheld the reorganization of Ladakh as a Union Territory, stating the decision's validity. The Constitution bench also affirmed the abrogation of Article 370 and the division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. The court directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in Kashmir by September 30, 2024.
AAP to contest next assembly polls in J&K; announces UT and provincial level units
Terming the announcement of all these units as a major step forward, party's organization building in-charge in J&K Munish Kaushik said all the units of the party are dynamic in nature with office bearers are of different fields who are socially intellectual, politically experienced, energetic, educated and most importantly, have a zeal and enthusiasm to serve the people.
'Significant numbers' of ISIS terrorists in Kerala, Karnataka: UN report on terrorism
The 26th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities said that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) operates under the Taliban umbrella from Nimruz, Helmand and Kandahar provinces of Afghanistan.
Terrorists inciting people via fake news, J&K tells SC; opposes 4G internet in UT
"The terror modules operating within the UTs and handlers from across the border aid and incite people by transmission of fake news and targeted messages through use of internet to propagate terrorism, coordinate and plan terror attacks," an affidavit filed by the UT's administration said.
Process of division of assets, staff, reorganisation of corps begins in J&K
Whole exercise to be done as per Article 85 of the J&K Reorganisation Act.
ISIS announces new 'branch' in India after clashes in Kashmir
ISIS did not elaborate on the branch's geographical remit as it mentioned the name of its new branch in a low-key announcement.
Bus service with Pakistan will not change our stand on Kashmir: China
India's Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday the bus service will be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
India, Indonesia finds common cause against UN Human Rights Commissioner
This development that comes close on the heels of Al Hussein’s report on alleged human rights violations in Kashmir and ahead of a potentially similar report on Indonesia’s Papua province.
Pakistan's bid to legalise China-Pakistan Economic Corridor trips on UN resolutions
In March, foreign affairs adviser to the Sartaj Aziz recommended that GB may be provisionally given ‘special status’ of a province pending final settlement of the J&K issue.
China mum over Pakistan's plan on Gilgit-Baltistan
When asked about Pakistan's plan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reiterated China's position on the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan set to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as fifth province
Gilgit-Baltistan is treated as a separate geographical entity by Pakistan. It has a regional assembly and an elected Chief Minister.
BJP accuses Jammu & Kashmir government of neglecting Jammu region
The BJP leader said the discrimination is being faced by the people of the region in the matter of development of roads, infrastructure, irrigation, agriculture and horticulture sector.
AAP holds protests in Jammu over AIIMS issue
Raising anti-government slogans, the protesters demanded grant of another AIIMS project to Jammu region.
NC, PDP and BJP win two seats each in the Upper House
"Two members each from PDP, BJP and NC were declared winners in the MLC elections held today," Returning officer M Ramzan said.
Five elected unopposed to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council
Three PDP and two BJP candidates were elected unopposed to Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council today, the last day of the withdrawal of the candidature.
BJP announces candidates for five Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council seats
Of the total 11 vacancies in the LC, BJP has nominated candidates for five seats while PDP is likely to put up candidates for the remaining six.
Congress sets up committees for membership drive in Jammu and Kashmir
These committees will ensure that the membership drive is completed properly through the state by the end of February 2015.
J&K polls: Darbar Move employees to vote through postal ballot
There are over about 4k government employees falling under the category of Darbar move employees, who shift with the change of state capitals.
Declare floods in Jammu and Kashmir as national disaster: JKNPP
JKNPP chief Balwant Singh Mankotia said his party will start a state-wide 'yatra' to find out if government was actually providing relief & rehabilitation.
No terror, external link to Kishtwar violence: Govt
Government today ruled out any terror or "external aggression" link to the communal violence in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that there will be no repeat of 1990 when Pandits were forced to leave Kashmir Valley.
PDP gives away J&K parts to China in slide show
Going well beyond it's argument for self-rule in the state, the PDP leadership made a power-point presentation of its vision on Kashmir in which PDP has accepted China's sovereignty over Aksai Chin and the Karakoram region.
By-elections for 12 seats of JK Council on March 7
Biennial elections will be held on March 7,the EC announced.
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