News for 'Jammu & Kashmir'

OYO delists hotel that denied lodging to Kashmiri man

OYO delists hotel that denied lodging to Kashmiri man

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Responding to a purported viral video on social media that shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in the hotel as he is from the union territory, OYO said, 'We are appalled that this happened. We have taken the hotel off from our platform immediately.'

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.'

SC judges unanimous on temporary nature of Article 370

SC judges unanimous on temporary nature of Article 370

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was a 'temporary provision' and any interpretation of the provision cannot postulate that integration of J-K with India was temporary, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

SC collegium recommends 5 HC judges for elevation

SC collegium recommends 5 HC judges for elevation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Collegium's recommendations, if accepted by the Centre, will raise the total number of judges in the apex court to 33 against the sanctioned strength of 34 including the CJI.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Scotsman David Robertson, who guided Real Kashmir FC to the top-flight of Indian football in an extraordinary season, says "isolation" is coming in the way of the valley's talented players getting recognition.

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

'These inhuman people will never find a place in Jammu & Kashmir or hold in any sway over the youth here.'

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

Ecosystem that aids, abets terrorism in J-K needs to be dismantled: Amit Shah

Ecosystem that aids, abets terrorism in J-K needs to be dismantled: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

In the pre-scheduled meeting, the home minister reviewed the prevailing security situation in the Union Territory and steps taken to deal with the Pakistan-backed terrorists and maintain peace.

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shaboo, who is living with her husband, Nedal Toman, and youngest daughter, Karima, in Gaza, said the 'water supply was officially cut off' in addition to electricity.

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

However, the consultant cautioned that security concern may keep prospective property buyers at bay for now.

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

Don't mislead, COA warns JKCA on Ranji pull-out threats

Don't mislead, COA warns JKCA on Ranji pull-out threats

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) today admonished Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) secretary Iqbal Shah for his 'misleading' comments about lack of funds forcing them to mull 'pulling out' of the upcoming Ranji Trophy.

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Two Polish skiers killed in avalanche in J-K's Gulmarg, 21 rescued

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Officials said the cable car which ferries tourists up the 14,000 ft Afarwat mountain was used for the rescue operations.

HWL Semi-final: India hockey team wear black arm bands

HWL Semi-final: India hockey team wear black arm bands

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The Indian team support staff also wore the black arm bands.

Ranji Trophy: Jammu & Kashmir upset Mumbai for historic win

Ranji Trophy: Jammu & Kashmir upset Mumbai for historic win

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by beating the 40-time champions Mumbai in their first meeting in 80 years of the Ranji Trophy tournament at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

AirAsia dumps in-flight magazine that showed Kashmir with Pakistan and China

AirAsia dumps in-flight magazine that showed Kashmir with Pakistan and China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Malaysian carrier AirAsia has tendered an apology, withdrawn all copies of its in-flight magazine Travel 3Sixty from circulation, and removed the same from its website, complying with a Directorate General of Civil Aviation order, for wrongly depicting India's map.

'We've learnt our lesson': Pak PM seeks talks with Modi

'We've learnt our lesson': Pak PM seeks talks with Modi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'We have had three wars with India, and they have only brought more misery, poverty, and unemployment to the people'

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If democracy does not exist, if there are no political spaces, there is no media, there is no civil society, what do we rejoice?'

Modi's bust removed from temple built for him by BJP worker

Modi's bust removed from temple built for him by BJP worker

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Mayur Munde said the temple was his tribute to the PM who "built Ram temple at Ayodhya".

SC asks Article 370 petitioner to swear allegiance to Constitution

SC asks Article 370 petitioner to swear allegiance to Constitution

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone to file an affidavit swearing allegiance to the Constitution of India and accepting the country's sovereignty, after the 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan that he allegedly raised in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly in 2018 kicked up a massive row.

Mirza Tanners redeems NCDs

Mirza Tanners redeems NCDs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Mirza Tanners Ltd redeemed non-convertible debentures issued to Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd totaling Rs 100 million before maturity period to reduce costly funds.

Pak targets villages, forward posts along IB, LoC in J-K

Pak targets villages, forward posts along IB, LoC in J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

There was no report of any casualty in the latest ceasefire violation which came a day after a personnel of the Indian Army was killed and three others including two women were injured in separate ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

India said Ankara should learn to respect the sovereignty of other nations and reflect on its own policies more deeply.

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Hitting out at the report, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that the update of the earlier OHCHR report is "merely a continuation of the earlier false and motivated narrative" on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

HC directs Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly to estranged wife

HC directs Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly to estranged wife

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It also directed him to pay Rs 60,000 each for the education of his two sons every month.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

These talks are a futile exercise: Geelani

These talks are a futile exercise: Geelani

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

The state government is just a puppet of New Delhi, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the hardline leader of the Hurriyat Conference (G), tells Saubhadra Chatterji.

China continues to occupy 38,000 sq km of Indian territory: Govt

China continues to occupy 38,000 sq km of Indian territory: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory in the Union Territory of Ladakh for the last six decades, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan informed Lok Sabha on Friday.

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Allahabad high court has granted bail to three Kashmiri students, who were arrested on the sedition charge after they allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans following a cricket match in Agra last year.

Banks Caught In A Trap

Banks Caught In A Trap

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The cost of deposits is on the rise, but banks can't raise interest rate on close to 60% of their loan books, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kashmir's political atmosphere is an apocalypse

Kashmir's political atmosphere is an apocalypse

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'The politicians waiting to grab the space left behind by Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti do not have any credentials,' says Athar Parvaiz.

Demands for fresh JKCA elections

Demands for fresh JKCA elections

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

At least 20 working committee members on Wednesday demanded that the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association president Farooq Abdullah dissolve the existing set-up of office bearers for the sake of an independent inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of funds.

J&K Bank plans to offer stake

J&K Bank plans to offer stake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd said the Bank is intending to offer stake in its equity holdings to foreign partner. However, no formal steps have been initiated at Board level in this respect.