Kathua rape-murder case: 6 convicted, 3 get life imprisonment

A Pathankot court sentenced three convicts to life imprisonment and gave three other convicts 5-year jail terms each for their involvement in the sensational gang rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl from the Muslim Bakarwal nomadic tribe in Jammu’s Kathua. Read More
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J&K parties worried over Anantnag turnout, Hizbul fear grips locals

Ahead of the last phase of polling for the Anantnag parliamentary seat, political parties have expressed concerns over the low voter turnout in the constituency. On top of this, terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen issued a stern warning to people who are planning to vote. Read More
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NC, PDP to move court against amendment J&K quota law

Senior politicians in Jammu & Kashmir questioned the method adopted to bring in the amendments, a day after the Union Cabinet approved amendments to Constitution (Application to J&K) Order, 1954. Read More
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Mamata vs Centre: Supreme court to hear CBI’s plea on Tuesday

Mamata Banerjee continued her dharna in Kolkata over the CBI investigation in chit-fund cases, which involved a stand-off between the Kolkata Police and the central agency when the latter went to interrogate the Kolkata Police chief, Rajeev Kumar. Read More
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Civic poll: In Phase 2, 78.6% turnout in Jammu, 3.4% in Kashmir

The second of four-phased municipal election in Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a contrast voting patterns with Jammu registering voting of a total of 78.6 per cent of over 1.28 lakh voters and Kashmir as low as 3.4 per cent of 2.20 lakh voters. Read More
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