News for 'POK'

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

DGCA to suspend flight for 2 weeks in event of on board photography

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

This announcement comes a day after the DGCA asked IndiGo to take 'appropriate action' after it found alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by mediapersons in the airline's Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.

J&K Bank keen to enter PoK, Pak

J&K Bank keen to enter PoK, Pak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Srinagar-based Jammu and Kashmir Bank is keen to cross borders to set up branches in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, Pakistan and Central Asian countries.

'India should tell China to get lost'

'India should tell China to get lost'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'We are not going to be threatened by China neither are we going to threaten China.'

Cross-LoC trade comes to a halt after drug haul

Cross-LoC trade comes to a halt after drug haul

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Trade across the Line of Control has been hit once again after police and customs officers recovered narcotics hidden in orange crates late on Friday night.

Kashmiri militants in PoK want to return home

Kashmiri militants in PoK want to return home

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

The return of these youth from PoK was even echoed in the state legislature.

Red Cross chopper crashes in PoK, 2 injured

Red Cross chopper crashes in PoK, 2 injured

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Both the pilot and co-pilot were injured.

BJP wants Rahul to explain alleged 'Hindu terror' remark of 2010

BJP wants Rahul to explain alleged 'Hindu terror' remark of 2010

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

He also lashed out at the Congress over a joint statement issued by India and Pakistan in Sharm el-Sheikh in July 2009.

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The IAF pilot revealed that he was not physically tortured by Pakistan military authorities.

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Rediff.com20 May 2018

He was also the first to be booked under the stringent Anti-Hijacking Act which had replaced the vintage law of 1982.

People moving around freely in J-K: Gen. Rawat

People moving around freely in J-K: Gen. Rawat

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The army chief deflected a question about whether there was tension along the Line of Control, saying people were facing trouble because of Tuesday's earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Indo-PoK bus: Pak team to visit Uri

Indo-PoK bus: Pak team to visit Uri

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Over 100 youths return to J&K after PoK arms training

Over 100 youths return to J&K after PoK arms training

Rediff.com13 May 2012

More than 100 youths, who had gone to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for arms training during the last two decades, have quietly returned home following the announcement of rehabilitation policy for them by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

The decade-long wait for a visit to PoK

The decade-long wait for a visit to PoK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Many of the 14,600 aspirants, who want to cross the border to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus, will have to wait more than a decade for their wish to come true, if there is no change in the frequency of the existing service.The fortnightly bus service, which has completed three years of operation, can only ferry 450 passengers a year on an average to the other side of the border. Alto14,600 applications have been received from Kashmiris to visit PoK

Ayman al-Zawahiri in PoK! Will meet same fate as Osama?

Ayman al-Zawahiri in PoK! Will meet same fate as Osama?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

America has cracked the code to penetrating how the Al Qaeda communicates, and they will soon track down Ayman al-Zawahiri, who is operating relatively close to Rawalpindi, says erstwhile Central Intelligence Agency analyst Bruce Riedel.

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rajnath on no-first-strike: Hiss of the cobra

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

While we have to hiss loudly and do the lunging bit to keep our foes on their toes, that's only a tactical matter. What is the strategic goal? What is the end game? In my opinion, there is only one possible end game: the unwinding of Pakistan into several pieces: Balochistan, Sind, Balawaristan (Gilgit, Baltistan, the rest of PoK), the Pashtun area Khyber Pakhtunwa which will merge with Afghanistan, and the rump Punjab, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

China, Pak ink pact to build two highways in PoK

China, Pak ink pact to build two highways in PoK

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

China, which plans to have a rail link with Pakistan through the strategic Karakoram ranges, has signed another agreement with the country for building two highways in the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir close to the Chinese border.

Srinagar-Muzaffarabad peace bus service to resume from Monday

Srinagar-Muzaffarabad peace bus service to resume from Monday

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The suspended Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service, following a narcotic haul from a PoK truck early this month is set to resume on Monday.

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

Separatist leader Geelani quits Hurriyat, flags lack of accountability

Separatist leader Geelani quits Hurriyat, flags lack of accountability

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

He has been politically inactive of late, particularly since the abrogation of Article 370 in August last year which had far-reaching consequences for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. He has been politically inactive of late, particularly since the abrogation of Article 370 in August last year which had far-reaching consequences for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

US removes map showing PoK as part of Pak from website

US removes map showing PoK as part of Pak from website

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The United States on Monday night removed from the State Department's website a map of India showing Pakistan occupied Kashmir as part of Pakistan after New Delhi raised objections to it.

Talks on Kashmir can start with PoK: PM

Talks on Kashmir can start with PoK: PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

Atal Bihari Vajpayee said cross-border terrorism from Pakistan must stop for talks to begin.

India, Pak ready to demilitarise J&K, PoK: Mirwaiz

India, Pak ready to demilitarise J&K, PoK: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

"India should understand that it cannot resolve the Kashmir issue by keeping pro-freedom groups away from the dialogue process."

Advani welcomes ban on Azhar's entry into PoK

Advani welcomes ban on Azhar's entry into PoK

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The deputy prime minister said India was not bothered about Pakistan's statement that there was no change in its stand on Kashmir.

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The spies revealed that they were tasked by the ISI officer to revive militancy in Jammu by recruiting youth in the region.

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

270 terrorists have entered India in the last three years

270 terrorists have entered India in the last three years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

About forty-two terror training camps are operating in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, and nearly 270 terrorists have entered into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border through LoC in the last three years, the government said.

'Fate of 17 Indians stranded in PoK not known'

'Fate of 17 Indians stranded in PoK not known'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

While the death of one person has been confirmed, the fate of the remaining 17 people is not known

'India's power forces world silence on Kashmir'

'India's power forces world silence on Kashmir'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'Increasing Indian influence meant "people here in Washington DC, in Brussels, in London or other world capitals don't talk about Kashmir".'

Road to PoK to be ready in a week

Road to PoK to be ready in a week

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

The chief minister, however, said the bridge connecting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to this side, Aman Setu, will take some time to be repaired.

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Cong sees politics, BJP sees patriotism: Amit Shah on Art 370 move

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Hitting out at the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, he said, they were "shamelessly" opposing the abrogation of Article 370.

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In a significant policy statement on the Taliban which is making big gains in its offensive in Afghanistan, China has asked it to make a "clean break" from all terrorist forces, especially the Al Qaida-backed Uyghur Muslim militant group ETIM fighting for the volatile Xinjiang province's independence.

Heart-warming tale of the Tandons and Moghuls

Heart-warming tale of the Tandons and Moghuls

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

As Pakistan and India observe their Independence Days this week, two families from either side of the Line of Control reunited in Srinagar to celebrate a bond of friendship which has remained unscathed by the tragedy of partition and three wars.

Army officer killed, 2 civilians injured in Pak firing

Army officer killed, 2 civilians injured in Pak firing

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan has been resorting to heavy mortar shelling along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir for the past over one month.

Pak toll crosses 25,000; Govt plans new cities

Pak toll crosses 25,000; Govt plans new cities

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

According to the area-wise break up of figures, 17,638 were declared dead in PoK and 40,772 were inured midway through the relief operations.

Caught between fate and borders

Caught between fate and borders

Rediff.com12 Feb 2006

India objects to J-K reference in Pak-China statement

India objects to J-K reference in Pak-China statement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also talked about the China-Pakistan economic corridor in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, asserting that India is 'resolutely opposed' to any actions by other countries to change the status quo in the region.

Man detained over bomb threat in Jet flight

Man detained over bomb threat in Jet flight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

A note about hijackers and a bomb found in the toilet of a Mumbai-Delhi Jet Airways flight.