Call against AFSPA in Tripura

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 17:44

A former member of the National Security Advisory Board has said that the Armed Forces Special Power Act should be amended to stop harassment to the people.

Irom Sharmila remanded to judicial custody

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 18:51

Social activist Irom Chanu Sharmila has been on fast for the past 12 years demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

`Omar raising AFSPA, autonomy to hide his failure`

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 17:21

Lashing at Omar Abdullah for mis-governance and failure on all fronts in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP said he is raising the AFSPA bogey and greater autonomy, only to divert people`s attention from the failure of his government.

AFSPA temporary, it has to go: Congress

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 18:38

The Congress on Sunday insisted that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was temporary and maintained that it can be revoked only after proper consultations.

Mass rally to protest crimes against women staged in Manipur

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 11:36

A mass rally was staged here as a mark of protest crimes against women.

BJP demands mechanism to show fund utilisation by J&K govt

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:47

BJP on Thursday demanded a mechanism to account for utilisation of central funds given to Jammu and Kashmir government for development of the state.

BJP demands mechanism to show fund utilisation by

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:47

BJP on Thursday demanded a mechanism to account for utilisation of central funds given to Jammu and Kashmir government for development of the state.

Modification in AFSPA should be looked at: Omar Abdullah

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 15:20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday suggested modification in controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives immunity to the armed forces operating in disturbed areas.

Incidents in Valley brought AFSPA in focus: Omar

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 15:43

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said some incidents in the Valley over the past 10 days have lent credence to voices both against and for revocation of AFSPA.

UPA failed to tackle threats to internal security: BJYM

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:57

The youth wing of BJP on Sunday alleged that the Congress-led UPA has failed to tackle threats to internal security resulting in increased terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

VHP criticises J&K govt over AFSPA

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 19:08

By opposing Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) the Jammu and Kashmir government is helping the militancy to grow in the state, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday alleged.

AFSPA needed in J&K: Khurshid

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 20:27

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was needed in Jammu and Kashmir to protect the lives of armed forces as they are the ones who defend the country.