Operating from Pak and PoK, Properties of 168 militants to be attached across J&K: Police

Operating from Pak and PoK, Properties of 168 militants to be attached across J&K: Police

The police have started the process to attach properties of nearly 168 terrorists who belong to different districts of the UT but have been operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied J&K (PoJK). The Ministry of Home Affairs had recently directed the J&K Police to initiate action against such terrorists, including 118 from Doda, 36 from Kishtwar and 14 from Rajouri and Poonch districts. The action was sought after attacks on the Hindu community in different parts of J&K. Most of the attacks in Jammu division were handled by the terrorists who…

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Traders and Shopkeepers held protest against Katra Ropeway

Traders and Shopkeepers held protest against Katra Ropeway

Traders and shopkeepers today held a major protest demonstration against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), claiming that the proposed Tarakote-Sanji Chhat ropeway project in Katra town of Reasi district would ruin their business. Hundreds of traders, shopkeepers, pony owners among others raised slogans against the SMVDSB and observed a complete shutdown at Katra, the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine. Locals said a protest against the shrine board by traders was rare and the issue of ropeway might snowball into a major controversy. Prabhat Mangli, the leader of…

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This winter newer rarer winged guests make Kashmir their home

This winter newer rarer winged guests make Kashmir their home

Newer and rarer species of migratory birds arrived in Kashmir this season and extended their sojourn as compared to last three years, officials said. The latest annual waterbird census (AWC) in the Himalayan valley has revealed that the wetlands of the region provided a pleasant stay to the winged guests from Europe, Japan, China and Central Asia. “We are still compiling the census figures but overall, we saw about 12 lakh to 13 lakh birds in Kashmir this time, a figure higher than the last three years,” said Ifshan Dewan,…

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5th time in a row, India tops world in Internet Shutdowns : Report

5th time in a row, India tops world in Internet Shutdowns : Report

Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Jammu and Kashmir. India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022, internet advocacy watchdog Access Now said on Tuesday, as the country topped the list for the fifth successive year. Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Jammu and Kashmir, the New York-based digital rights advocacy group said in a report published on Tuesday.…

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