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Tensions persist in parts of Garo Hills following violence linked to the GHADC election nomination process. Authorities have increased security and called for peace as investigations into the incidents continue.Due to the heightened tensions in West Garo Hills, the district administration and...

Leaders of several NGOs under the banner of the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (COMSO) gathered in large numbers at Motphran on Wednesday to express concern over the recent incidents in Garo Hills and to offer support to the people of the region.Members of organizations...

On Wednesday, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed serious concern over the unregulated border trade at Zochachhuah in the Lawngtlai district of southern Mizoram, bordering Myanmar, along the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport (KMMTT) project road, which is being constructed to link...

Srinagar, March 10 – National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah visited the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday and signed the condolence book following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, due to joint US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran.An NC spokesperson said...

Islamabad, March 10 – The leadership of the Aurat March, members of civil society, and rights activists have criticized the Pakistani authorities for "harassing and threatening them, and forcing them to sign unreasonable affidavits," local media reported on Tuesday.Speaking at a press...

Kabul, March 9 – The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan strongly condemned the unlawful detention of women activists and members of civil society during the Women’s March in Islamabad, organized on International Women’s Day.“Peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental...

New Delhi, March 8 Amid multiple ongoing conflicts in the world, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian (retired) has called for a "complete overhaul" of the Paris Principles so that international standards can be set for better protection of human rights.In his remarks during a session –...

New Delhi, March 7 In the backdrop of multiple ongoing conflicts in the world, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian (retired) on Saturday called for a "complete overhaul" of the Paris Principles so that international standards can be set for better protection of human rights.In his...

Jammu, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying that the formation of governments must be the choice of the people of the country, and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment.Abdullah said he had suggested...

Srinagar, March 7 – Life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after six days, as authorities lifted all restrictions and people resumed their daily routines.Shops, private transport, other businesses, public transport, banks, post offices, and government offices were operating...

Srinagar, March 6 – After the situation in the Kashmir Valley remained peaceful on Friday, authorities announced that normalcy has been restored and all restrictions would be lifted starting Saturday.Congregational prayers were held peacefully in all districts of the Valley, including Srinagar...

Srinagar, March 5: Authorities have eased restrictions in several parts of Srinagar city and elsewhere in the Valley, and life has quickly returned to normal in these areas, officials said.Tensions have noticeably decreased throughout the Valley, even though authorities decided to continue...

Hyderabad, March 5 Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar launched 'Margadarshak', a community-based guidance initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for women, children, and other individuals who may be vulnerable or at risk.The initiative represents a Public–Private Partnership...

SRINAGAR, March 4: In light of the ongoing developments in West Asia following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a meeting with religious scholars, civil society members, and representatives of trade and business...

Jammu, March 5 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern on Thursday over the reported sinking of an Iranian warship, stating that the vessel and its crew were guests of India for a multilateral naval exercise.This comes after a major escalation in West Asia following...

Srinagar, March 5 – Restrictions continued across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, even as the overall situation has improved and tensions are gradually easing.The situation had become tense following protests over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strikes in Iran...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a high-level meeting with religious leaders and civil society members on Wednesday to address the unrest in the Union territory following recent military strikes in West Asia, in which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with religious leaders and members of civil society here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike."The Chief Minister...

Srinagar, March 4 – The situation remained peaceful in the Valley on Wednesday, as authorities continued to enforce restrictions throughout the day.Authorities stated that the same restrictions will continue on March 5 as well.Minor clashes between protesters and police in the Pattan area of...

Srinagar, March 4 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with religious leaders and members of civil society here on Wednesday to discuss the situation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike."The Chief Minister...