Jammu and Kashmir Turmoil: I believe I am under house arrest, Omar Abdullah's midnight tweet sends shockwaves | Live updates
Jammu and Kashmir live updates: Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah's midnight tweet has sent shockwaves through the political circle. In his tweet, he has said that he has been kept under house arrest. Mehbooba Mufti has tweeted as well.
Jammu and Kashmir news today LIVE updates: Battle lines seem to have been drawn in Jammu and Kashmir as National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party joined forces in what they called was 'defence of the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir'. An all-party meeting took place, first at the residence of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and then the at Farooq Abdullah's residence. Representatives of large number of regional political parties were present.
Meanwhile, the government has continued to appeal to tourists in Jammu Kashmir to leave the state. Police have asked hotel owners in the valley to ensure that all rooms are vacant by Monday. Government has even said that if a tourist is not able to return home due to financial difficulties, the expense will be borne by the government.
Earlier on Sunday, cricketer Irfan Pathan was among 100 cricketers, who were asked to leave the state due to security concerns.
Live updates : Jammu and Kashmir Turmoil: Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba mufti address joint press conference | Highlights
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August 05, 2019 12:10 AM (IST)
I am under house arrest, says Omar Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's midnight tweet has sent ripples through Indian politics
Government has imposed restrictions under section 144 CrPC in District Srinagar with effect from 1200 Hrs on 5th August 2019 which shall remain in force till further orders. As per the order there shall be no movement of public and all educational institutions shall also remain closed. There will be a complete bar on holding any kind of public meetings or rallies during the period of operation of this order. Identity cards of essential services officials will be treated as movement passes wherever required.
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August 04, 2019 8:42 PM (IST)
Jammu & Kashmir turmoil: Watch what Farooq Abdullah said in joint press conference with Mehbooba mufti
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August 04, 2019 8:13 PM (IST)
National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and PDP's Mehbooba Mufti are addressing joint press conference
National Conference's Farooq Abdullah and PDP's Mehbooba Mufti addressed a joint press conference. During the conferene Farooq Abdullah read out a statement. PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti, while being seated next to Farooq Abdullah did not make a statement.
"We all met. It was unanimously resolved that we will defend autonomy and status of J&K and Ladakh against all attack and onslaught whatsoever. Abrogation of 35A, 370, trifurcation will be an aggression on the people of J&K. We make appeal to save the legitimate status of the state by the constitution of country.The representatives will stay together to protect all this. I also appeal to the people of the state to keep peace and be patient. I want to tell India and Pakistan to not take any step which would raise tension between the countries," said Farooq Abdullah in his statement.
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August 04, 2019 6:32 PM (IST)
Jammu & Kashmir Turmoil: All-party leaders head to Farooq Abdullah's house
After discussion at Mehbooba Mufti's place, all-party leaders have now headed to Farooq Abdullah's house.
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August 04, 2019 6:15 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir Turmoil: All-party meeting starts at Mehbooba Mufti's residence
An All-party meeting is currently underway at Mehbooba Mufti's residence in Srinagar. Leaders from the National Conference, Congress, People's Movement (Shah Faesal) are part of the meeting.
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August 04, 2019 4:57 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir: Anti Corruption Bureau asks Mehbooba Mufti to clarify on 'illegal' recruitment in J&K bank
Almost immediately after her tirade against the central government, news has surfaced that Anti Corruption Bureau has asked Mehbooba Mufti to clarify her stand on 'illegal' recruitments in Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
The letter is dated August 3, 2019.
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August 04, 2019 4:46 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Government asks hotels to cancel all tourist bookings by Monday
The government has asked hotel owners in Jammu & Kashmir to cancel all booking made by the tourists and vacate rooms by Monday. It has also said that if the tourists do not have money to return home, the cost will be borne by the government will bear the price.
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August 04, 2019 4:36 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Read what Mehbooba Mufti said
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August 04, 2019 4:22 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Here is the advisory that asked Amarnath Yatris to return home immediately
The government issued an advisory a few days ago asking Amarnath yatris to return home immediately. The government said that this was done in view of terror threats and security concerns to the Amarnath yatra.
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August 04, 2019 4:14 PM (IST)
Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Irfan Pathan asked to leave the state along with 100 other cricketers
Cricketer Irfan Pathan has been asked to leave Jammu and Kashmir along with 100 other cricketers. This has been done days after Amarnath Yatra was cancelled and the yatris were asked to leave the state in view of the terror threat to the yatra.