Several schools closed, mainstream politicians, minorities put on alert in Kashmir - The Hindu
1 year, 7 months ago

Several schools closed, mainstream politicians, minorities put on alert in Kashmir - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Schools at “vulnerable” points have been closed and members of minorities, migrant workers and mainstream politicians are being put on alert in Kashmir, especially Srinagar, ahead of the G-20 Tourism Working Group meeting scheduled for next week. Official sources said several schools in the city, especially those in “vulnerable pockets” in Srinagar, will be closed for the next one week. Official sources said security around those pockets inhabited by members of the minority communities in south Kashmir have been heightened and the members advised “to be careful, especially after sundown”. Meanwhile, the police said Mr. Shah’s house was among 20 houses searched “after inputs of movement of terrorists in the locality”.

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G20 Tourism Working Group meet in Kashmir sparks debate on realities of the region
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 Tourism Working Group meet in Kashmir sparks debate on realities of the region

The Hindu  

Published : May 26, 2023 21:18 IST - 6 MINS READ The G20’s Tourism Working Group concluded its three-day meeting in Srinagar on May 24, sparking an intense battle of optics between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his global detractors. The Modi government sought to export its “normalcy narrative of Kashmir” to an international audience, aiming to portray Modi as …

Jammu & Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha flags issue of State-sponsored terrorism at G20 meet in Srinagar
1 year, 7 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha flags issue of State-sponsored terrorism at G20 meet in Srinagar

The Hindu  

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on May 23 flagged the issue of State- “For almost 30 years, this land of peaceful co-existence of almost all religious sects had to suffer State- Around 60 foreign delegates from G20 countries are among the 122 participants taking part in the working group meeting in Srinagar. It’s aimed at deliberating over green …

India’s Kashmir G20 summit begins amid ‘unprecedented surge’ in police raids and arrests
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s Kashmir G20 summit begins amid ‘unprecedented surge’ in police raids and arrests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has begun hosting a …

G20 Summit Day 2: 'We will recommend our people to come to Kashmir Valley,' says Korean Ambassador at Srinagar
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 Summit Day 2: 'We will recommend our people to come to Kashmir Valley,' says Korean Ambassador at Srinagar

India TV News  

The G20 Summit in Srinagar enters its second day today for the third working group meeting on tourism. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha along with Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Dr Jitendra Singh, and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant among others participated in the third G20 Tourism Working Group. Delegates from several member nations were given a traditional …

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Delegates from the Group of 20 nations arrived …

G20 tourism meeting: Srinagar bolsters security. Top ten highlights
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 tourism meeting: Srinagar bolsters security. Top ten highlights

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar has witnessed an escalation in security measures as it prepares to host the upcoming third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting, scheduled to commence on Monday. The ongoing G20 Working Group meeting in Jammu and Kashmir has identified five primary areas of focus: Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, MSMEs, and Destination Management. The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting …

G20 summit to begin in Srinagar today amid tight security
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 summit to begin in Srinagar today amid tight security

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar is all set to host the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting on Monday, all preparation has been put in place and security has been kept on high alert as this is the first major international event after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was scrapped in 2019. For this three-day G20 Summit, from May 22-24, …

G20 event in Kashmir kicks off amidst tight security; Delegates given rousing welcome | Takeaways
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 event in Kashmir kicks off amidst tight security; Delegates given rousing welcome | Takeaways

India TV News  

Kashmir, where tourism is a major industry, is embarking on an exciting journey with the G20 event in the Valley and it will send a strong message against Pakistan- Stringent security arrangements have been made to ensure that the event concludes incident-free. The elite National Security Guard and Marine commandoes were helping police and paramilitary forces to secure the venues …

G20 meet in J&K: 'No better place than Kashmir to shoot movies,' Govt extends full support to filmmakers
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 meet in J&K: 'No better place than Kashmir to shoot movies,' Govt extends full support to filmmakers

India TV News  

G20 meet in J&K: On the sidelines of the G20 meeting taking place in Srinagar, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Monday said that there cannot be a better place than Kashmir for shooting movies adding the government will go out of its way in providing assistance in shooting movies. "We'll go out of our way in providing assistance in shooting …

India hosts G20 tourism meet in Kashmir under heavy security
1 year, 7 months ago

India hosts G20 tourism meet in Kashmir under heavy security

Al Jazeera  

It is the first diplomatic event in the disputed region since New Delhi revoked its limited autonomy and took direct control in 2019. A Group of 20 tourism meeting is being held in Indian-administered Kashmir amid high security, with China and Pakistan condemning holding the event in the disputed region. Police said last week that security had been beefed up …

G20 Meet In Srinagar An Opportunity To Showcase Changes In J&K: Jitendra Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 Meet In Srinagar An Opportunity To Showcase Changes In J&K: Jitendra Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Union minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said that the three-day G20 meeting in Srinagar, which begins on Monday, is an opportunity for India to showcase the changed scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, which was earlier under the shadow of Pakistan- “The G20 delegates will be the true messengers of not only Kashmir, but …

Kashmir G-20 meet | Last-minute changes made to itinerary of delegates over security reasons
1 year, 7 months ago

Kashmir G-20 meet | Last-minute changes made to itinerary of delegates over security reasons

The Hindu  

There has been a last-minute change in the itinerary of around 60 foreign and local delegates touring Kashmir from May 22-May 24 for a working group meeting on tourism. The organisers, according to senior government officials, have decided to showcase Polo View market, the Valley’s first pedestrian-only bazaar thrown open with multi-facilities recently, under the ongoing ₹980-crore Srinagar Smart City …

Srinagar Gets Ready For G20 Working Group Meeting Amid Tight Security
1 year, 7 months ago

Srinagar Gets Ready For G20 Working Group Meeting Amid Tight Security

ABP News  

Srinagar city has been decorated and given a new makeover for the three-day G20 working group meeting on tourism beginning on Monday. Officials familiar with the matter said tight and stringent security arrangements have already been put in place all over the Kashmir Valley to ensure that the high-profile event passes off peacefully, as reported by news agency PTI. While …

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar decked up for G20 working group meeting; security heightened
1 year, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar decked up for G20 working group meeting; security heightened

Firstpost  

Amid tight security, Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar has been spruced up for the three-day G20 working group meeting on tourism beginning Monday. Stringent security arrangements are in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure that the high-profile event passes off peacefully, officials said on Sunday. The route from Srinagar airport to Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre – the venue of the …

Srinagar decked up for G-20 working group meeting; security heightened
1 year, 7 months ago

Srinagar decked up for G-20 working group meeting; security heightened

The Hindu  

Amid unprecedented security drills, the three-day G-20 working group meeting on tourism has attracted global attention for being held in J&K’s summer capital Srinagar, in the backdrop of China, a G-20 member, and non-member Pakistan, expressing their reservations and objections over the venue’s location. The event will help give a big push to J&K’s sustainable tourism, adventure tourism, film and …

India set to hold G20 Summit in JK's Srinagar amid full security arrangements; Pakistan, China fume
1 year, 7 months ago

India set to hold G20 Summit in JK's Srinagar amid full security arrangements; Pakistan, China fume

India TV News  

G20 Summit: India is set to hold the three-day G20 working group meeting on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar beginning Monday. Preparing to receive at least 60 delegates and 20 journalists from different parts of the world, the authorities in militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir have made elaborate arrangements for the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting at the Sher-e-Kashmir …

China to skip G20 meeting in Srinagar, calls Jammu and Kashmir ’disputed’
1 year, 7 months ago

China to skip G20 meeting in Srinagar, calls Jammu and Kashmir ’disputed’

Live Mint  

China has decided to boycott the planned G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Jammu & Kashmir which is scheduled to take place from 22-24 May in Srinagar. A formal statement issued by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stated, "China firmly opposes holding any form of G20 meetings on disputed territory". High security for India's G20 meeting in Kashmir: Indian …

J&K residents receive calls to come out on streets against G20 meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

J&K residents receive calls to come out on streets against G20 meeting

Live Mint  

Ahead of the G20 meeting in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir police have issued an advisory against some international mobile numbers for spreading rumors about the upcoming G20 event in the Union Territory. The advisory came as several people reported getting automated calls on their phones asking them to come out on the street and block the Srinagar International Airport to …

With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir
1 year, 7 months ago

With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking on the sidelines of …

J-K: Ahead of G20 Summit, Kashmir Police issue advisory against suspicious ISD mobile numbers
1 year, 7 months ago

J-K: Ahead of G20 Summit, Kashmir Police issue advisory against suspicious ISD mobile numbers

India TV News  

G20 Summit in Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued an advisory against some suspicious International mobile numbers, who are spreading rumours against the upcoming G20 Summit in the Union Territory. “The general public is advised to remain cautious towards some suspicious telecommunications and not to respond to any of the following numbers +44 7520693559, +447418343648 and +44 7520693134,+44 …

J&K being presented as a trophy at G-20 meet to give impression that all is well: Mehbooba Mufti
1 year, 7 months ago

J&K being presented as a trophy at G-20 meet to give impression that all is well: Mehbooba Mufti

The Hindu  

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir was being presented as a trophy at the upcoming G-20 meet “to give an impression that all is well here”. We have to fight for basic rights like right to expression, right to open and close shops and right to move around freely,” Ms. Mufti said. She said …

Is India projecting ‘normalcy’ in Kashmir by holding G20 meeting?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is India projecting ‘normalcy’ in Kashmir by holding G20 meeting?

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say New Delhi is holding event in the disputed region to claim that its 2019 scrapping of partial autonomy brought peace and development. India is set to host a Group of 20 meeting in Indian-administered Kashmir, with residents and experts saying the controversial event is aimed at projecting “normalcy” in the disputed region. Global ‘seal of approval’ In a …

G20 meeting in Srinagar | Security stepped up in Jammu, in-person classes suspended in some schools
1 year, 7 months ago

G20 meeting in Srinagar | Security stepped up in Jammu, in-person classes suspended in some schools

The Hindu  

Ahead of a G20 meeting in Srinagar, security has been tightened in Jammu region, particularly in border districts and more than 10 Army schools have been closed as part of precautionary measures. “Security has been heightened in Jammu, particularly in border districts, and around all vital Army and security establishments,” the officials said. “Multi-tier security of Army, Border Security Force, …

Ahead of G20 meet in Kashmir, security agencies brace for potential ‘fidayeen’ attack, drone and vehicle-borne threats
1 year, 8 months ago

Ahead of G20 meet in Kashmir, security agencies brace for potential ‘fidayeen’ attack, drone and vehicle-borne threats

The Hindu  

Elaborate security measures were finalised on Tuesday for the upcoming meeting of delegates from G20 nations in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar from May 22 to counter the potential threats of ‘fidayeen’ attacks and threats posed by the use of vehicles and drones by militants. Additional Director General of Police Vijay Kumar had detailed deliberations with top officials of …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews J&K security, preparations of G20 meeting in Srinagar
1 year, 8 months ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews J&K security, preparations of G20 meeting in Srinagar

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 13, 2023 reviewed Jammu and Kashmir’s security situation and preparation for the G20 meeting to be held in Srinagar in May this year. The meeting that lasted more than three hours was attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, …

Natural to host G20 meetings in J&K & Ladakh: India on Pakistan's objection to venue
1 year, 8 months ago

Natural to host G20 meetings in J&K & Ladakh: India on Pakistan's objection to venue

The Hindu  

India on April 13 dismissed Pakistan's objection to the hosting of G20 meetings in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and said these conferences are being organised across the country and it is "natural" to hold them in the two Union Territories too as they are its "integral and inalienable" part. India is hosting a meeting of the G20 Tourism Working …

Invitations posted, Srinagar gears up for G-20 tourism meet
1 year, 9 months ago

Invitations posted, Srinagar gears up for G-20 tourism meet

The Hindu  

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to host a working group meeting of tourism delegates from the G-20 nations in the last week of May. Last year, Pakistan, which is not a G-20 member, had warned against “contemplating any G-20 related meeting or event in J&K”, saying it would be “in utter disregard of the …

Kashmir’s Dark Year
4 years, 5 months ago

Kashmir’s Dark Year

The Diplomat  

In August 2019, the Indian government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy – a status enjoyed by the state under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution after its merger with the Indian Union in 1947. Talking to The Diplomat, NC spokesperson Nabi said, “As a Kashmiri it is unacceptable.” Nabi raised two main objections, one “legal” and one “operative.” …

Kashmir's schools, colleges double up as bunkers for military; students forced to depend on tuitions, notes in absence of classes
5 years, 1 month ago

Kashmir's schools, colleges double up as bunkers for military; students forced to depend on tuitions, notes in absence of classes

Firstpost  

The government’s claims of ’normalcy’ in Kashmir take a hit when the state of the educational institutions in Valley is reviewed. “Army’s occupation of educational institutions in Kashmir started in early 90s and it is a violation of internationally recognized right, Right to education,” human rights lawyer, Parvez Imroz said. “Education is a right of every citizen but when army …

Kashmir Updates: UN chief urges all parties to avoid escalation
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir Updates: UN chief urges all parties to avoid escalation

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs held a high-level meeting on Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The meeting in North Block was chaired by the Union home secretary to discuss the implementation of the J&K Reorganisation Act, which bifurcated the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. 06.55 pm: Govt may soon announce package for setting up infra to …

Day-time curfew relaxation continues across Kashmir; students stay away despite administration's order to reopen schools
5 years, 4 months ago

Day-time curfew relaxation continues across Kashmir; students stay away despite administration's order to reopen schools

Firstpost  

Srinagar: The authorities on Wednesday continued with day-time relaxations across Kashmir, while students stayed away from schools despite the administration’s order of the reopening of educational institutions up to the middle classes across the Valley. Most of the schools, especially private-run institutes, wore deserted look as no student turned up to attend the classes even as a few staff members …

Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: NSA Doval Meets Amit Shah in First Briefing After Return from Valley
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: NSA Doval Meets Amit Shah in First Briefing After Return from Valley

News 18  

Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: Teachers reported to work in many schools in Kashmir as restrictions were eased further on Monday but not many students were seen. Officials said the government has made necessary arrangements for opening of 190 primary schools in Srinagar city as security forces remained deployed in most of the Valley. However, all private schools in the city …

Restrictions to be eased for Friday prayers in Kashmir, security forces on high alert
5 years, 5 months ago

Restrictions to be eased for Friday prayers in Kashmir, security forces on high alert

India TV News  

Restrictions will be put on ease on Kashmir to allow people to offer Friday prayers in local mosques, there will, however, be no Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid here. Officials said that security forces were put on high alert across the Valley in an apparent move to prevent possible protests. Ahead of the prayers, security forces have been …

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