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"Broad daylight murder... lives in danger": Activist describes 'very serio
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The unrest stems from a wheel-jam strike initiated by the Awami Action Committee, demanding tax-free electricity from the Mangla Dam and subsidies on wheat flour.
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Pak PM Shehbaz approves PKR 23 bn immediate provision for PoJK amid clashe
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The decision comes in response to escalating tensions, with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) leading demonstrations demanding various reforms, including fair electricity pricing, subsidised wheat flour, and an end to elite privileges.
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UAE: 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race postponed to reserv
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Due to sea conditions and wind patterns, the Higher Organising Committee of the 33rd Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, has made the decision to postpone the race.
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Political activist urges Indian govt to summon Pakistan ambassador after R
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Amjad Ayub Mirza on Monday, requested the Indian government to summon the Pakistan ambassador for an explanation, after Pakistan Rangers opened fire on thousands of locals in Muzaffarabad, protesting to raise their demands
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PoJK: Long march heads for Muzaffarabad as wheel-jam strike enters fourth
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Protesters have already started sit-ins, effectively shutting down the Kohala-Muzaffarabad Road at various points along its 40-kilometer stretch, which connects Kohala town with Muzaffarabad in PoJK. Their route from Dhirkot is expected to lead them to the capital.
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PoJK govt's offer of 50 per cent reduction in electricity prices rejected
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to sources, the government proposed a 50 per cent decrease in electricity rates per unit, a proposal promptly dismissed by the Kashmir action committee. They assert that consumers should be charged based on the production cost of hydropower in PoJK.
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Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir protests persist as talks stall
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Following clashes that resulted in the death of a policeman, relative calm settled over the region, though business centres remained shuttered and public transport suspended in Muzaffarabad and Poonch divisions. Mirpur saw a partial strike, signalling the depth of sentiment driving the prote
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Military rangers deployed as dissent grows in PoJK
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The decision was taken on the call of Awami Action Committee (AAC) as the protests against the high electricity bills and taxes entered the third day on Sunday.
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Congress-led INDIA bloc to come to power after LS polls: DK Shivakumar
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters after a party meeting at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office, he said, "The Congress-led INDIA bloc will come to power this time. I am confident that INDIA bloc will govern the country after this election.
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Tripura Hajj Committee honours pilgrims set to embark on sacred journey
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Tripura Hajj Committee organized a ceremony at the Hajj building to honour the pilgrims who are set to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj.
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Sandeshkhali: TMC files complaint with ECI against NCW chief, BJP leaders
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"An interview of a woman from Sandeshkhali was shared on 'X' platform on 10.05.24, which reveals that Smt. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of the NCW, along with members/leaders of the BJP, including Smt. Piyali Das (a BJP member from Sandeshkhali), have committed serious offences of forgery, chea
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India, ASEAN countries hold 4th joint committee meeting to review AITIGA
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
India and ASEAN countries participated in the 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) in Putrajaya, Malaysia on 7-9 May, according to a release by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
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