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Indefinite strike by lawyers greets newly formed J&K Union Territory

Following the strike by lawyers, work in all courts remained affected

Restrictions lifted from Srinagar, normal life remains affected in Kashmir

The efforts of the state government to open schools over the past three months have not borne any fruit

Centre now has the power to declare any area in J&K 'disturbed' under AFSPA

The AFSPA has been applicable to the erstwhile state since 1990. However, Leh and Kargil areas under the new UT of Ladakh were never declared as disturbed

Visit by EU MPs not at all 'internationalisation' of Kashmir issue: MEA

In its first comments on the issue, the ministry also said the important point was whether such an engagement serves larger national interests

G C Murmu sworn in as first Lt Governor of the union territory of J&K

The two union territories -- Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir -- came into existence on Thursday after the central government abrogated the special status of the state and bifurcated it on August 5.

India slams China over J&K bifurcation statement, says matter is internal

India also said that China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of area in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh

China objects to J&K's bifurcation into UTs, calls it 'unlawful and void'

China had earlier objected to the Indian government's August 5 order of the revocation of Article 370 and the formation of Ladakh as Union Territory

EU calls on India, Pak to resume dialogue amid tension over Kashmir

Marketa Homolkova, First Secretary, Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Geneva, made the statement while speaking at the General Assembly's First Committee discussion

Gateway of terrorism into India closed by repealing Articles 370, 35A :Shah

Shah also said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's unfullfilled dream of integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country was accomplished on August 5

R K Mathur sworn-in as the first Lt Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh

The oath of office was administered by chief justice of Jammu and Kashmir high court Geeta Mittal at a simple function held at Leh.

Top events today: J&K becomes a UT, Chidambaram's bail plea and more

From International Solar Alliance assembly to Jammu and Kashmir being officially Union Territories, here are the top events of the day to keep an eye on

Jammu & Kashmir ceases to be a state; two Union Territories are born

History will be created on Thursday when Jammu and Kashmir, which has been part of the Union of India since 1947, will cease to be a state and will be bifurcated into two Union Territories. IAS officers Girish Chandra Murmu and R K Mathur, who have been appointed the new Lieutenant Governors (LG) for the Union territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh respectively, will be sworn-in at separate functions to be held in Srinagar and Leh on Thursday. Both Murmu and Mathur will be sworn in by Chief Justice of J&K High Court Gita Mittal. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the appointed day for the two UTs is October 31 and these will come into existence in the midnight (Wednesday-Thursday), nearly three months after the announcement in Rajya Sabha. This is for the first time that a state is converted into two UTs even though there are numerous example of a UT becoming a full state or a state bifurcating into two states. The total number of states in ..

Letter to BS: Govt must lift restrictions imposed on people in J&K

Barring a few leaders, no other leader from the Opposition camp has been allowed to visit J&K since August 5.

EU MP delegation in Kashmir says Article 370 is an internal issue for India

The delegation is the first high-level foreign visit to Kashmir after the August 5 decision of the Centre to revoke the state's special status

Security heightened in Kashmir after terror attack leaves 5 labourers dead

Clashes also broke out at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving several persons injured.

UN urges India to ease Kashmir situation, fully restore Kashmiris' rights

Although some of these measures have been relaxed, their impact on human rights continues to be widely felt, UN said

Top events of the day: PM Modi's Saudi visit, FDI policy and more

From European Parliamentarians visit to Jammu and Kashmir to Inter-ministerial meeting to discuss FDI policy, here are top news events of the day to watch out for

Shutdown cripples Kashmir's economy, businesses suffer Rs 10000 cr loss

Some shops open for a few hours early in the morning and late in the evening in certain areas, including in the city centre of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, but the main markets are shut

PM arrives in Rajouri to celebrate Diwali with army troops along LoC

The prime minister's visit coincided with Infantry Day celebrations, which is observed to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan supported intruders

6 jawans injured as militants hurl grenade at CRPF team in Srinagar

The grenade exploded with a bang causing panic in the area, they said