J&K govt relaxes curbs on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway
5 years, 8 months ago

J&K govt relaxes curbs on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday decided to relax the restrictions imposed on the movement of civilian vehicles on the national highway on Sundays and Wednesdays. An official statement here said: "The restriction on civilian movement between Srinagar and Baramulla on National Highway-44 would now be limited only to Sunday with effect from April 22. Even on the days of restrictions -- Sunday and Wednesday -- between Srinagar and Udhampur and on Sunday between Baramulla and Srinagar, the local administration would continue to facilitate movement of civilian traffic as has been happening in the last two weeks, it said. "Further, the local administration and police would examine the possibility of allowing public transport of state road transport buses to move during the period of restriction on the national highway even on convoy days. Restrictions were imposed on civilian traffic on Sundays and Wednesdays on the national highway following the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama district in which 40 CRPF troopers were killed.

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Anti-terror operations in J&K will intensify: DGP Dilbag Singh
3 years ago

Anti-terror operations in J&K will intensify: DGP Dilbag Singh

India Today  

Director-General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that fighting terrorism and securing peace and tranquillity in J&K is a continuous process. He was speaking at an event where he flagged off several operations command vehicles, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and additional safety features to the J&K Police’s fleet. Speaking to the media, the DGP said that …

J&K: High Speed Internet Ban Extended In All Districts, But 2 Till Nov 26
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K: High Speed Internet Ban Extended In All Districts, But 2 Till Nov 26

ABP News  

Barring twin districts of Ganderbal and Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir government extended high speed 3G and 4G internet ban across Jammu and Kashmir for two Weeks citing “apprehension of breach of peace” as the reason.While this high speed internet remains banned in the J&K since August 5, 2019 as the government has cited attempts to disrupt upcoming polls for which …

In J&K, normal apps functioning properly at available Net speed: Governor’s advisor
4 years, 5 months ago

In J&K, normal apps functioning properly at available Net speed: Governor’s advisor

The Hindu  

A year since high-speed Internet was snapped in Jammu and Kashmir, a top government official said 4G connectivity was barred only on mobile phones and all other “normal applications” were able to function properly with the available Net speed. When asked why 4G was not kept suspended, even in the years preceding August 5, 2019 when high number of terrorism …

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for traffic after two days
5 years, 2 months ago

Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for traffic after two days

India TV News  

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopened for traffic on Sunday after remaining closed for the past two days due to a massive landslide in Ramban district, traffic department officials said. Light motor vehicles were allowed to ply on the highway from both Jammu and Srinagar around 9.30 am after getting clearance from the agencies responsible for its maintenance, they said. …

Day time restrictions relaxed in 22 districts in Jammu and Kashmir
5 years, 3 months ago

Day time restrictions relaxed in 22 districts in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

Day time restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir on Saturday. "Day time restrictions have been relaxed from all 105 police station jurisdictions in Kashmir. On September 2, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal said that 90 per cent of the valley was free of daytime restrictions. "Daytime restrictions have …

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley under Section 144 ahead of Friday prayers, public transport remains off roads for 54th day
5 years, 3 months ago

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley under Section 144 ahead of Friday prayers, public transport remains off roads for 54th day

Firstpost  

Fresh restrictions were imposed in Kashmir to maintain law and order in view of prayers, as markets remained shut and public transport was off the roads. Srinagar: Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of Kashmir on Friday to maintain law and order in view of congregational prayers, even as markets in the valley remained shut and public transport was off …

Kashmir after Article 370: Authorities gradually lift restrictions in Kashmir; Srinagar witnesses increase in private transport, but schools remain closed
5 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir after Article 370: Authorities gradually lift restrictions in Kashmir; Srinagar witnesses increase in private transport, but schools remain closed

Firstpost  

Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir and some areas in Srinagar city witnessed an increased presence of private transport leading to traffic jams, officials said. Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir on Wednesday and some areas in Srinagar city witnessed an increased presence of private transport leading to traffic jams but schools remained closed and …

Kashmir: Restrictions in 11 more police stations eased, 29 more landline connections restored
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir: Restrictions in 11 more police stations eased, 29 more landline connections restored

India TV News  

The central government on Saturday eased the restrictions in 11 more police stations areas. It is to be noted that the Army chief General Bipin Rawat is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the operational preparedness of the formations deployed along the Line of Control. The officials said landline telephone services have been restored in most …

Restrictions eased as Kashmir enters Day 22 of lockdown
5 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions eased as Kashmir enters Day 22 of lockdown

India TV News  

There has been a steady increase in the number of private vehicles plying in Jammu & Kashmir capital with public transport off the roads in the state, where the government imposed security lockdown entered its 22nd day on Monday. The movement of private transport is more in upscale areas like Humhama, Hyderpora, Jawahar Nagar, Sanat Nagar, Rajbagh and Residency Road, …

'J&K Restrictions Intrinsically Disproportionate', United Nations Human Rights Body Tells Indian Govt
5 years, 4 months ago

'J&K Restrictions Intrinsically Disproportionate', United Nations Human Rights Body Tells Indian Govt

Live Law  

The United Nations Human Rights expert body has told the Indian Government that the information blackout in Jammu and Kashmir is a form of collective punishment on the people there and is inconsistent with the fundamental norms of necessity and proportionality.The experts expressed concern that the curfew measures imposed in the area after the Centre revoked the special status of …

J&K: Curbs reimposed on movement, phones in Srinagar
5 years, 4 months ago

J&K: Curbs reimposed on movement, phones in Srinagar

Live Mint  

Indian authorities reimposed restrictions on movement in major parts of Kashmir's biggest city, Srinagar, on Sunday after violent overnight clashes between residents and police in which dozens were injured, two senior officials and eyewitnesses said. Two senior government officials told Reuters that at least two dozen people were admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries after violent clashes broke out in …

Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement, says J&K government
5 years, 5 months ago

Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement, says J&K government

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said there was no ban on civilian traffic movement due to ongoing Amarnath yatra but traffic was being regulated to avoid any congestion of Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to heavy rush of vehicles. We have only adopted traffic regulation as the convoy is very long, giving rise to several concerns," Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad …

Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today
5 years, 6 months ago

Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today

India TV News  

The convoys of security forces will not be allowed to pass through the Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Monday, a police spokesman said on Sunday. "No security forces convoys shall be allowed from both sides of the highway on Monday," the police spokesman said. Omar Abdullah slams Governor Satya Pal Malik over civilian traffic restriction on highway National Conference vice-president Omar …

Restrictions imposed on Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ahead of separatists' rally in memory to slain Hurriyat leaders
5 years, 7 months ago

Restrictions imposed on Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ahead of separatists' rally in memory to slain Hurriyat leaders

Firstpost  

They said security force personnel were deployed in large numbers in Srinagar, at vulnerable places in the city and elsewhere in the valley, for maintaining law and order. Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed on Tuesday in parts of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the separatists’ plan to hold a march to Eidgah martyrs’ graveyard for paying …

Shutting J&K lifeline: The road to unreason
5 years, 8 months ago

Shutting J&K lifeline: The road to unreason

Deccan Chronicle  

Though the Kashmir Valley is often in the world’s focus, geographically it is a relatively tiny place: just about 60 miles by 30 miles. The Valley’s teeming population, growing at one of the highest rates in the world, has in recent decades meant an unchecked urban sprawl coupled with shrinking farmlands, orchards and pastures. Another bizarre aspect of the ban …

Congress demands revocation of ban on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
5 years, 9 months ago

Congress demands revocation of ban on civilian traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Firstpost  

The JKPCC on Sunday demanded immediate revocation of a ban on movement of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, describing the order as “undemocratic and anti-people”. Kokernag: The JKPCC on Sunday demanded immediate revocation of a ban on movement of civilian traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, describing the order as “undemocratic and anti-people”. “We demand immediate revocation of …

India bans key highway in Kashmir for 2 days a week
5 years, 9 months ago

India bans key highway in Kashmir for 2 days a week

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Authorities in India’s portion of disputed Kashmir on Sunday began enforcing a ban on the movement of civilian vehicles on a key highway to keep it open exclusively for military and paramilitary convoys two days a week. India’s government issued the order this past week, reserving a 270-kilometer stretch of the highway for the movement of government …

From movement of security forces to snowfall, travel on Jammu-Srinagar highway comes with a slew of obstacles
5 years, 9 months ago

From movement of security forces to snowfall, travel on Jammu-Srinagar highway comes with a slew of obstacles

Firstpost  

Closing the Jammu-Srinagar highway to civilian traffic puts at stake the business interests of hundreds of traders who travel to and fro from Jammu to Kashmir and vice versa. The national highway from Baramulla to Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir has been made out of bounds for civilian traffic on Sundays and Wednesdays from 4 am to 5 pm till …

Curbs under section 144 of CrPC in six areas of Srinagar as separatists call for strike to protest Yasin Malik booking under PSA
5 years, 10 months ago

Curbs under section 144 of CrPC in six areas of Srinagar as separatists call for strike to protest Yasin Malik booking under PSA

Firstpost  

The officials said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and to avoid any untoward incident in view of the strike called by separatists Srinagar: The authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in parts of the city here as a precautionary measure in view of a strike called by separatists against slapping of the Public …

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