Kashmir observe shutdown against remarks on Prophet; Mobile Internet snapped

Kashmir observe shutdown against remarks on Prophet; Mobile Internet snapped

The old city popularly known as Downtown Srinagar witnessed a complete shutdown with public transport off the roads Parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown on Friday over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammad while the authorities snapped mobile Internet as a precautionary measure, officials said. Security forces have been deployed in strength at sensitive places in the city and elsewhere in the Valley for maintaining law and order, they said. The old city — popularly known as Downtown Srinagar — witnessed a complete shutdown with…

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Kashmiri Pandits made cannon-fodder to show normalcy in Kashmir: Priyanka Chaturvedi

Kashmiri Pandits made cannon-fodder to show normalcy in Kashmir: Priyanka Chaturvedi

Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha Member Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday alleged that Kashmiri Pandits are being made cannon fodder to show normalcy in Kashmir. She was talking to media persons after meeting the bereaved family members of slain Kashmiri Pandit employee, Rahul Bhat in Jammu, who was killed by terrorists in Chadoora recently. “The politics of showing normalcy in Kashmir is not true. Kashmiri Pandits are being made cannon fodders to show normalcy, ” Chaturvedi said. She stated that the Kashmiri Pandit employees and Dogra employees want to return…

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43.8 Degree: Jammu records season’s highest temp

43.8 Degree: Jammu records season’s highest temp

While Jammu today recorded season’s highest temperature of 43.8 degree Celsius, at least five persons were injured after a lightning bolt hit a tree at Botanical Garden, Srinagar this evening as gusty winds blew across Kashmir with heavy showers recorded in Srinagar and its adjacent areas bringing respite from hot weather. Holy township of Katra Mata Vaishnodevi in Jammu region recorded a maximum temperature of 40.3 deg C, Bhaderwah tourist resort 34.2 deg C, Batote 31.8 deg C, Leh 14. 4 deg C while Kargil town 24.6 deg C temperature…

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Srinagar to Panchtarni: GoI planning third chopper route for Amarnath Pilgrims

Srinagar to Panchtarni: GoI planning third chopper route for Amarnath Pilgrims

The Centre is contemplating to start a new helicopter service from Srinagar to Panchtarni, which is the last drop-off point for pilgrims visiting holy cave shrine Amarnath, in addition to the two already existing chopper routes for the pilgrimage, officials said. The move came in view of the anticipated rush of the pilgrims to the shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located at an altitude of 3,888 metres in the upper reaches of Himalaya in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on June 30 and will continue for…

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Hate Speech: Curfew imposed in Bhaderwah after tension over Social Media Post, Army called, Internet services snapped

Hate Speech: Curfew imposed in Bhaderwah after tension over Social Media Post, Army called, Internet services snapped

Curfew was imposed and the Army was called for a flag march in Hindu-minority Bhaderwah town in Doda district after some people delivered a “hate” speech from a religious place against a particular community today. Internet services have also been snapped. According to information, some people delivered a speech at a shrine and threatened BJP’s former spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her recent controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad. Hurling abuses at the supporters of Nupur, the speakers are said to have spewed venom against a particular community. A video of the…

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