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She demanded an explanation for her alleged detention and said that security personnel cited her media interviews as the reason for her detention. (Photo: Social media)

'Kashmiris caged like animals': Mehbooba Mufti's daughter writes to Shah

As lockdown in Valley continues, state’s prominent political leaders remain under arrest, including Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah.

16 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

For the last nine days, all political leaders, including the former CMs, have been detained in different places, not allowed to come out or meet anyone. (Photo PTI/File)

Political leadership out of sight

Except for a posse of security personnel loitering around, there is no activity whatsoever.

14 Aug 2019 1:52 AM

He has contended that the decisions that have been taken by the government violate fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 19 and 21 of the Constitution. (Photo: File)

Centre's move to impose restrictions in Kashmir Valley challenged in SC

Poonawalla has also requested for the release of leaders like former chief ministers Omar and Mufti, who are under detention.

08 Aug 2019 10:29 AM

Kashmir has been under strict curfew since the midnight of August 4, when prominent local leaders Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah were placed under house arrest. (Photo: File)

‘Won’t be surprised if they arrest me too,’ says Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter

Mufti's daughter said, 'Govt wants to break my mother’s spirit and want her to fall in line but they don’t know that she is a strong woman.'

08 Aug 2019 9:08 AM

Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday asked two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Parliament to resign from the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: File)

‘Resign or face expulsion’: Mehbooba Mufti sends message to PDP MPs

Amidst the tension in the Valley, PDP president Mehbooba continued to be under detention for the fourth day.

08 Aug 2019 8:26 AM

The arrested leaders were lodged at Hari Niwas, metres away from their Gupkar residences, the officials said. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100, including political leaders, arrested in Kashmir: Officials

The orders of their arrest were issued by the magistrates concerned in view of their activities to disturb peace in the Kashmir valley.

07 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

'We have no problem with Kashmiri. There are some people creating problem in Jammu and Kashmir for their own vested interests. We will not consider those two families as our leaders,' Namgyal said. (Photo: ANI)

Won't accept 'those two families' as our leaders: Tsering Namgyal

Namgyal who received praise for his speech in Parliament said Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood sentiments of people of the region.

07 Aug 2019 7:40 AM

Jammu and Kashmir no longer has special status under Article 370 of the Constitution and will soon become two union territories once Parliament gives its nod. (Photo: File)

'Kashmir has more than 3 months’ food supply,' says top official

Two former chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah who were detained on Monday, are still in custody.

06 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

Terming it the darkest day in Indian democracy, Mufti through Twitter said that the decision of J&K leadership to reject two-nation theory in 1947 and align with India has backfired. (Photo: File)

‘Betrayal’, say Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti

They said the move will have catastrophic consequences for the sub continent.

06 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

Replying to a debate on the amendment, Home Minister Amit Shah said a four-level scrutiny has been provided in the amendment and no human rights will be violated. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Short-sighted move, with dangerous consequences

In real terms, even with Articles 370 and 35A gone, it is hard to see non-Kashmiri Indians buying property in the Valley.

06 Aug 2019 12:00 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti (Photo PTI/File).

Omar, Mehbooba, other political leaders arrested in Srinagar

Some more arrests have been made, the officials said, without sharing details.

05 Aug 2019 9:12 PM

Talking about the increase of security forces in the state, she said the Indian government has made the state into an ‘open jail’ so that nobody can speak up against the ‘illegitimate decision’. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: 'Maybe it was wrong to reject Pak and join India,' says Mehbooba

She attached an audio clip to a tweet on her official handle, saying this was the only way left with her to communicate.

05 Aug 2019 8:52 PM

The Indian flag alongside the flag of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Article 370 revoked, Centre breaks down Jammu and Kashmir into 2 UTs

‘Not sure how long I'll be able to communicate. Is this the India we acceded to?' PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti asked.

05 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

'Vajpayee Ji despite being a BJP leader empathized with Kashmiris and earned their love. Today we feel his absence the most,' PDP chief tweeted.

Amid Kashmir turmoil, Mufti feels Vajpayee's absence on his death anniversary

This comes hours after the government announced the imposition of Section 144 which restricts the movement of more than four people in J&K.

05 Aug 2019 11:39 AM

He will speak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and in Lok Sabha at 12 pm today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Special status gone, J&K (Reorganisation) Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

The bill was passed in Rajya Sabha with 125 members voted in favor of the bill and 61 voted against the bill.

05 Aug 2019 10:40 AM

'Mehbooba Mufti has given warning over Article 35A. People of Kashmir should stay ready for sacrifice, she said this echoing the language of separatists. The Home Minister should not tolerate this. This is the language of terrorism,' the party stated in its mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: ANI)

'Mufti should be declared terrorist and sent to jail': Shiv Sena

It further stated that people have to come out of this delusion that the issue of Kashmir can be solved with dialogue.

05 Aug 2019 10:36 AM

Mufti tweeted: 'In such difficult times, I'd like to assure our people that come what may, we are in this together & will fight it out. Nothing should break our resolve to strive for what's rightfully ours'. (Photo: File)

'Doesn’t look good': Omar Abdullah, Mufti tweets about J&K situation

Apart from Abdullah, Kashmir politicians Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone were also placed under house arrest.

05 Aug 2019 10:14 AM

Meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Security and the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs are also likely to be held on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Amid Kashmir turmoil, Union Cabinet meeting at Modi's residence concludes

This meeting comes hours after Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone were placed under house arrest on Sunday night.

05 Aug 2019 8:32 AM

The meeting was attended by Mufti, Omar Abdullah, Taj Mohiuddin (Congress), Muzaffar Beig (PDP), Sajad Lone and Imran Ansari (People’s Conference), Shah Faesal (J&K Peoples Movement) and MY Tarigami (CPI-M). (Photo: Omar Abdullah | Twitter)

Kashmir turmoil: Omar, Mufti under house arrest; internet snapped

This move comes after a massive security build-up and an advisory asking tourists and pilgrims to leave the state.

05 Aug 2019 8:19 AM

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

ACB notice to Mehbooba Mufti over J&K Bank appointments

Mufti also accused the Centre of using corruption as a tool against the leaders of the mainstream political parties in the state.

05 Aug 2019 7:45 AM

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