22:57 August 09
Kashmir's situation is peaceful: Governor Satya Pal Malik
"1600 employees are on duty to ensure essential services like power supply, water and sanitation. 10,000 people in Kashmir are reporting for their duties. Most bank ATMs are operational. We have released advance salary for August of daily wage workers," said Governor Malik.
"PM Modi's speech has had a calming effect. The situation is peaceful. Relaxations will be given before and on Eid. The festival will be celebrated in a proper manner," he said.
22:26 August 09
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the August 5 Presidential Order by which Article 370 was scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir, and also sought direction to declare it illegal and unconstitutional.
The petition has been filed by a Kashmiri lawyer, Shakir Shabir, who has sought direction for government to prevent all forms of human rights violation and exercise constrain while dealing with the bonafide citizens of the nation.
21:41 August 09
J&K and Ladakh to come into existence as separate UT on October 31
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to come into existence as separate Union Territories on October 31.
21:39 August 09
Governor Satya Pal Malik visits various localities in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik today visited various localities including Rawalpora, Rambagh, Jawahar Nagar, Sonwar and Rajbagh, in Srinagar.
Governor visited the Lalla Ded Hospital and G.B. Pant Children Hospital in Sonwar.
He also took stock of ration supply in fair price shops which were seen open in various localities.
He took note of various animal mandis allowed at different places by the Administration for buying and selling of animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
19:38 August 09
President gives his assent to The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir officially become two Union Territories.
19:19 August 09
Art 370 was not a hindrance to development: PDP MP
PDP MP Mir Mohammad Fayaz has claimed that modification of provisions of Article 370 has nothing to do with development of the region.
"Article 370 was not a hindrance for development in any way," he said.
Further, he accused the Central government for creating panic and tension in the state and reiterated the stand that valley remained a peaceful place before the issuance of security advisory by the government.
18:57 August 09
Dal Lake deserted
Dal Lake remained deserted earlier today as the security advisory to the tourists and the Amarnath yatra pilgrims curtailed their stay in Kashmir.
The ongoing curfew in the valley has affected tourism in the region.
17:17 August 09
Sec 144 withdrawn
According to the notice issued by office of Deputy Commissioner Jammu, the Section 144 imposed within the muncipal units of Jammu district is withdrawn.
Academic institutions may resume their functioning from August 10.
16:25 August 09
Hospitals function normally in Doda town
The Government Medical College in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir is functioning with all necessary services, providing relief to the residents amdist the curfew.
"All special services are being provided at the casuality wing," Pervaiz Ahmed Medical Superintendent GMC, Doda.
16:03 August 09
MEA on Kashmir situation
"PM has clearly articulated the vision for J&K and Ladakh. We strongly that there will opportunities earlier denied by a temporary provision. Many other positives will come of the measures which we have taken. Step taken keeping in mind the bright future of people on J&K."
15:24 August 09
Residents reaction
Residents react to the three-day curfew and the additional troop deployment in the valley.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, they claimed that curfew caused them severe difficulties especially in relation to Health services and the currency crunch.
Besides, the markets were all stocked to meet the demand during the Eid festival. Now the traders are of the opinion that demand has fallen due to the uncertainity prevailing in the valley.
14:51 August 09
CPI(M) Polit Bureau condemns detention of Yechury
.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
">.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) August 9, 2019
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) August 9, 2019
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemned the detention of Sitaram Yechury General Secretary of the Party and D Raja, General Secretary of the CPI at the Srinagar airport.The Polit Bureau also called upon the people to protest this anti-democratic act of the BJP government.
13:30 August 09
JK Guv asks DCs to reach out to people in Kashmir, address their needs
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed Deputy Commissioners in the Kashmir Valley to reach out to the people to take stock of their requirements relating to ration, medicines and other daily needs and address them swiftly.
Malik, who is taking daily updates from administration about the prevailing scenario in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre revoked the state's special status and divided it into two union territories, reviewed the security situation.
Special vans have been pressed into service for selling essential commodities to people and officers have been asked to keep check on profiteering and other unethical practices by the traders, the spokesperson said.
The governor ha also asked them to make available ambulances to patients who need to be taken to Hospitals.
The Khadim-ul Hujaj accompanying the Hajis from J&K have been informed well in advance about the arrangements for ferrying passengers to their homes.
13:10 August 09
According to reports, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited downtown Srinagar this morning.
12:42 August 09
CPI(M) General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury were stopped at Srinagar Airport.
The Left leaders had gone to Srinagar to meet CPI(M) leader Md Tarigami and other party colleagues.
Yechury and CPI general secretary Raja had written to Satya Pal Malik on Thursday informing him of their visit and requesting him to facilitate their entry.
12:24 August 09
Schools in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir reopened today after three days of shutdown.
The students and the principal of little Angels high school in the district expressed happiness over the reopenining.
12:22 August 09
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reportedly left for China to hold consultations with the Chinese leadership over India's decision to modify Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
12:20 August 09
However, there will be no Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid here. According to reports, the move comes after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval directed authorities to ensure that no Kashmiris were harassed. The officials clarified that people will be allowed to offer prayers in mosques located in their locality.
11:57 August 09
LIVE: JK, Ladakh to become Union Territories on Oct 31
Srinagar: Restrictions will be eased to allow people in the Kashmir Valley to offer Friday prayers in local mosques. The valley has been under heavy security cover for several days following a reported terror threat and modification of provisions of Article 370.
Curfew was relaxed for three hours in few areas of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on day three of curfew on Thursday. Curfew was relaxed for six hours in Gool and Batote whereas three hours of relaxation was granted in Doda.
The order comes amid an unprecedented security cover and several restrictions in the Valley over the past three days.
Kashmir has been on lockdown since Sunday and all communication services in the region have been blocked, including cellular network, landline, mobile internet, and broadband connectivity.
Parliament had approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a Bill for splitting the state into two Union Territories.
Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval was seen interacting with a few locals in the Kashmir Valley, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the security situation.
22:57 August 09
Kashmir's situation is peaceful: Governor Satya Pal Malik
"1600 employees are on duty to ensure essential services like power supply, water and sanitation. 10,000 people in Kashmir are reporting for their duties. Most bank ATMs are operational. We have released advance salary for August of daily wage workers," said Governor Malik.
"PM Modi's speech has had a calming effect. The situation is peaceful. Relaxations will be given before and on Eid. The festival will be celebrated in a proper manner," he said.
22:26 August 09
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the August 5 Presidential Order by which Article 370 was scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir, and also sought direction to declare it illegal and unconstitutional.
The petition has been filed by a Kashmiri lawyer, Shakir Shabir, who has sought direction for government to prevent all forms of human rights violation and exercise constrain while dealing with the bonafide citizens of the nation.
21:41 August 09
J&K and Ladakh to come into existence as separate UT on October 31
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to come into existence as separate Union Territories on October 31.
21:39 August 09
Governor Satya Pal Malik visits various localities in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik today visited various localities including Rawalpora, Rambagh, Jawahar Nagar, Sonwar and Rajbagh, in Srinagar.
Governor visited the Lalla Ded Hospital and G.B. Pant Children Hospital in Sonwar.
He also took stock of ration supply in fair price shops which were seen open in various localities.
He took note of various animal mandis allowed at different places by the Administration for buying and selling of animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
19:38 August 09
President gives his assent to The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir officially become two Union Territories.
19:19 August 09
Art 370 was not a hindrance to development: PDP MP
PDP MP Mir Mohammad Fayaz has claimed that modification of provisions of Article 370 has nothing to do with development of the region.
"Article 370 was not a hindrance for development in any way," he said.
Further, he accused the Central government for creating panic and tension in the state and reiterated the stand that valley remained a peaceful place before the issuance of security advisory by the government.
18:57 August 09
Dal Lake deserted
Dal Lake remained deserted earlier today as the security advisory to the tourists and the Amarnath yatra pilgrims curtailed their stay in Kashmir.
The ongoing curfew in the valley has affected tourism in the region.
17:17 August 09
Sec 144 withdrawn
According to the notice issued by office of Deputy Commissioner Jammu, the Section 144 imposed within the muncipal units of Jammu district is withdrawn.
Academic institutions may resume their functioning from August 10.
16:25 August 09
Hospitals function normally in Doda town
The Government Medical College in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir is functioning with all necessary services, providing relief to the residents amdist the curfew.
"All special services are being provided at the casuality wing," Pervaiz Ahmed Medical Superintendent GMC, Doda.
16:03 August 09
MEA on Kashmir situation
"PM has clearly articulated the vision for J&K and Ladakh. We strongly that there will opportunities earlier denied by a temporary provision. Many other positives will come of the measures which we have taken. Step taken keeping in mind the bright future of people on J&K."
15:24 August 09
Residents reaction
Residents react to the three-day curfew and the additional troop deployment in the valley.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, they claimed that curfew caused them severe difficulties especially in relation to Health services and the currency crunch.
Besides, the markets were all stocked to meet the demand during the Eid festival. Now the traders are of the opinion that demand has fallen due to the uncertainity prevailing in the valley.
14:51 August 09
CPI(M) Polit Bureau condemns detention of Yechury
.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
">.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) August 9, 2019
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
.@SitaramYechury has being detained at Srinagar Airport and not allowed to move anywhere. This despite the fact that he had informed the administration about his visit to meet CPIM MLA MY Tarigami who is not well & other party workers.
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) August 9, 2019
We strongly protest this illegal detention.
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemned the detention of Sitaram Yechury General Secretary of the Party and D Raja, General Secretary of the CPI at the Srinagar airport.The Polit Bureau also called upon the people to protest this anti-democratic act of the BJP government.
13:30 August 09
JK Guv asks DCs to reach out to people in Kashmir, address their needs
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed Deputy Commissioners in the Kashmir Valley to reach out to the people to take stock of their requirements relating to ration, medicines and other daily needs and address them swiftly.
Malik, who is taking daily updates from administration about the prevailing scenario in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre revoked the state's special status and divided it into two union territories, reviewed the security situation.
Special vans have been pressed into service for selling essential commodities to people and officers have been asked to keep check on profiteering and other unethical practices by the traders, the spokesperson said.
The governor ha also asked them to make available ambulances to patients who need to be taken to Hospitals.
The Khadim-ul Hujaj accompanying the Hajis from J&K have been informed well in advance about the arrangements for ferrying passengers to their homes.
13:10 August 09
According to reports, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited downtown Srinagar this morning.
12:42 August 09
CPI(M) General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury were stopped at Srinagar Airport.
The Left leaders had gone to Srinagar to meet CPI(M) leader Md Tarigami and other party colleagues.
Yechury and CPI general secretary Raja had written to Satya Pal Malik on Thursday informing him of their visit and requesting him to facilitate their entry.
12:24 August 09
Schools in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir reopened today after three days of shutdown.
The students and the principal of little Angels high school in the district expressed happiness over the reopenining.
12:22 August 09
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reportedly left for China to hold consultations with the Chinese leadership over India's decision to modify Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
12:20 August 09
However, there will be no Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid here. According to reports, the move comes after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval directed authorities to ensure that no Kashmiris were harassed. The officials clarified that people will be allowed to offer prayers in mosques located in their locality.
11:57 August 09
LIVE: JK, Ladakh to become Union Territories on Oct 31
Srinagar: Restrictions will be eased to allow people in the Kashmir Valley to offer Friday prayers in local mosques. The valley has been under heavy security cover for several days following a reported terror threat and modification of provisions of Article 370.
Curfew was relaxed for three hours in few areas of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on day three of curfew on Thursday. Curfew was relaxed for six hours in Gool and Batote whereas three hours of relaxation was granted in Doda.
The order comes amid an unprecedented security cover and several restrictions in the Valley over the past three days.
Kashmir has been on lockdown since Sunday and all communication services in the region have been blocked, including cellular network, landline, mobile internet, and broadband connectivity.
Parliament had approved a resolution abrogating special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and a Bill for splitting the state into two Union Territories.
Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval was seen interacting with a few locals in the Kashmir Valley, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the security situation.
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