Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was “breathing freely” after the abrogation of Article 370 and pledged accelerated progress over the next five years. “Modi will not leave any stone unturned to repay this debt of affection. This is Modi sanz (Kashmiri word) guarantee,” he said addressing a massive rally at Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium, the… Continue reading "Kashmiris ‘breathing freely’ now: PM Modi"
The Supreme Court of India is hearing cases challenging the abrogation of Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This is the twelfth day of hearing. On Monday Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had mentioned that the now scrapped Article 35A has taken away all privileges of the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. On Tuesday the Indian… Continue reading "Union Territory status of J&K is not a permanent set-up, Centre tells SC"
The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted raids at multiple locations in Kashmir in connection with terror-funding cases, officials said. At the time of filing this report, the raids were underway in Anantnag, Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmir. Accompanied by police and CRPF personnel, sleuths from the National Investigation Agency raided several residential houses at multiple locations early… Continue reading "NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir"