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 the old city on Saturday night. Chilly grenades The heavy overnight clashes took place mostly in Rainawari, Nowhetta and Gojwara areas of the old city where Indian troops fired tear smoke, chilly grenades and pellets to disperse protesters, eyewitnesses and officials said. The hospital officials and a police officer told Reuters that a 65-year-old man, Mohammad Ayub of Braripora, was admitted to the hospital after he had major breathing difficulties when tear gas and chilly grenades were fired in old city area on Saturday afternoon.

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J&K: Owner reopens Krishna Dhaba two months after militants killed son
3 years, 8 months ago

J&K: Owner reopens Krishna Dhaba two months after militants killed son

India Today  

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J&K lifts curbs on mobile services
5 years, 2 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Restrictions on movement lifted in most areas of Kashmir as no 'untoward incidents' on Friday; mobile, internet services remain suspended
5 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions on movement lifted in most areas of Kashmir as no 'untoward incidents' on Friday; mobile, internet services remain suspended

Firstpost  

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Kashmir: After 12 days of lockdown, restrictions eased in some parts, landline services restored partially
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir: After 12 days of lockdown, restrictions eased in some parts, landline services restored partially

India Today  

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Indian authorities begin easing clampdown in parts of Kashmir
5 years, 4 months ago

Indian authorities begin easing clampdown in parts of Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

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Kashmir phone lines to start opening today, no deaths: J&K chief secy announces relaxations
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir phone lines to start opening today, no deaths: J&K chief secy announces relaxations

India Today  

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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  

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