Shutdown in Manipur over alleged rights violations by security forcesSeptember 19th, 2009 IMPHAL - A civil organisation called for a 60-hour shutdown in Manipur starting from today against human rights violations committed allegedly by security forces. The call was given by the Apunba Lup, an umbrella organization of local groups, spearheading the ongoing agitation against the security forces.
Shutdown cripples life in KashmirAugust 22nd, 2009 SRINAGAR - A shutdown called by the separatist Hurriyat Conference protesting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Independence Day speech paralysed life in the Kashmir Valley Saturday. Shops and businesses in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital were shut and attendance in government offices was thin as public transport kept off the roads.
Shabir Shah supporters demonstrate in Srinagar for his releaseAugust 5th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Activists and supporters of Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party on Wednesday staged a demonstration in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar district to protest against the detention of their party chairman Shabir Shah. The activists raised slogans demanding immediate release of Shah, who has been detained by the State government.
Shutdown in Kashmir over detention of separatist leadersJuly 25th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatists in Kashmir gave a shutdown call on Saturday in protest against the detention of their leaders. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani was on Tuesday booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for calling "frequent strikes and protests" in the valley.
Kashmir's separatists protest against detention of their leadersJuly 21st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatists staged a protest here on Tuesday against detention of people of the valley including their leaders. The State Government of Kashmir on Monday booked Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Chairman of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), under the Public Safety Act for calling "frequent strikes and protests" in the valley.
Kolkata observes shutdown over attack on Congress workersJuly 17th, 2009 KOLKATA - A day after violent protests by Congress Party workers, Kolkata on Friday observed a shutdown in protest against the attack on party workers allegedly by Communist Party of India (Marxist) cadres. Congress workers accused CPI (M) activists of attacking their party legislators and workers.
Shutdown takes toll on tourist arrivals in KashmirJune 5th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Continued shutdowns and violence over the death of two women has taken a toll on the tourism sector in Kashmir. The shutdown called by the separatists entered its fifth day on Friday.
Kashmir observes shutdown over women's deathJune 1st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Srinagar observed a shutdown on Monday over the alleged rape and murder of two Muslim women by security forces. All shops business establishments, educational institutions remained closed during the shutdown call given by the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference.
Srinagar observes shutdown on poll dayMay 13th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A shutdown is being observed in Srinagar today to thwart planned protests by separatists during the fifth and last phase of general elections. Troops patrolled deserted streets in Srinagar, cutting off access to residential areas after separatists called for a two-day strike from Tuesday.
Separatists faction continue shutdown in KashmirApril 30th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatists led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the Chairman of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), have called upon people to boycott elections in Kashmir on Thursday. The separatists have called for a 50-hour shutdown in the valley, against the polls.
Geelani calls for 50-hour shutdown as an anti-polls protestApril 29th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Syed Ali Shah Geelani-led All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), the hardline faction of separatists in Kashmir, gave a call for a 50-hour shutdown to protest against the polls to the Lok Sabha in the valley. Geelani had already called for a boycott of these elections being held during April-May.
Sajjad Lone files nomination in KashmirApril 24th, 2009 BARAMULLA/SRINAGAR - People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone filed nomination from Baramulla-Kupwara constituency, becoming the first separatist leader in Kashmir to contest the general elections. Lone was among the14 other candidates who filed nominations from Baramulla.
Transparent action taken against rights violations: Omar AbdullahMarch 21st, 2009 SRINAGAR - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said here Friday that transparent action has been taken for the first time by his government against recent human rights violations. 'Violations of human rights would not be tolerated and transparent action has been initiated for the first time against those found involved in rights violations,' Abdullah told mediapersons here Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir to strip armed forces of special powersFebruary 26th, 2009 JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir government has set in motion the process of revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to strip the armed forces of their special powers in the terrorism-hit state, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Thursday. Abdullah made this announcement while replying to a debate on the withdrawal of the AFSPA and human rights violations.
JKLF shutdown hits life in KashmirFebruary 10th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Normal life in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar was badly hit Wednesday by the general shutdown called by the separatist Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) to commemorate the death anniversary of its founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat. Markets remained closed and public transport was off the roads although a few private vehicles could be seen.
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