Demonstration in Ladakh against the division of JK
The day is also being observed as a Black Day in Kargil. All shops, business establishments, schools and the majority of offices are closed on the call given by the Joint Action Committee (JAC).
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Business Community loss exceeded 100 Billion in 3 months in Kashmir
The ongoing closure in Kashmir has crippled the valley’s economy as the business community has suffered losses amounting to over Rs 10,000 crore in three months, a trade body said here.
Jailed Kashmiri Journalist Asif Sultan won the John Aubuchon International Press Freedom Award
The club lashed out at India for violating the rights of the journalists in Kashmir. A press release dated August 22 by the club announcing the award quotes the club president: “It is completely unacceptable for India to violate the basic human rights of reporters and to deny the people of Kashmir access to unfiltered information through an unfettered press.”
Ban imposed on British Kashmiri’s protest before Indian High Commission in London
Under Section 14 Public Order Act 1986, the Scotland Yard has restricted the protestors from taking the procession to outside Indian High Commission a short distance from the Parliament Square.
Kashmiri Photo-Journalist Dar Yasin wins the global award in Greece
Tensions in Kashmir, the disputed Himalayan region divided between Pakistan and India but claimed by both in its entirety, have escalated in recent weeks following a decision by New Delhi to downgrade the Indian-administered area’s semi-autonomy.
1 Died and 12 Injured in Cross LoC Firing by Indian Army in PaJK
According to local News one, an 8-year boy died on the spot in Neelum Valley, where many other injured including House burnt by Indian Army firing across the Cease Fire Line.
J&K may restore the BSNL postpaid mobile phone services in coming days.
Of the total mobile phone base of over 60 lakh in Kashmir, BSNL has nearly 80,000 postpaid phones operating in Kashmir. Over 5,000 postpaid mobile phones of government officials and police are already functional.
UK’s LABOUR CONFERENCE PASSED A RESOLUTION ON JAMMU KASHMIR
Ask Jeremy Corbyn to attend the UNHRC to demand the restoration of basic human rights including the freedom of speech and communication, the lifting of curfews, and to allow the humanitarian aid organisation and international observers to enter the region.
SIMLA AGREEMENT – The final attempt to occupy JK forever
That the pre-requisite for reconciliation, good neighbourliness and durable peace between them is a commitment by both the countries to peaceful co-existence, respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit;
US lawmakers demanded to Allow international human rights observers, media to access Kashmir
Pressing upon Pompeo to tell the Indian government “to immediately lift the communications blackout and adhere to international human rights standards in Jammu & Kashmir”, they give instances of how amidst communications blackout there are “increasingly disturbing reports of human rights abuses.”