26.1 C
Los Angeles
Thursday, September 10, 2026

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Fares Set to Rise by 15% Starting November

Authorities cite rising aviation turbine fuel costs for the fare hike, alongside plans for a new helipad and ropeway project near Katra. Pilgrims traveling to the Vaishno Devi shrine will soon face higher travel costs as helicopter service providers prepare to increase fares by approximately 15 percent, according to reports. The revised rates are expected […]

J&K Weather: Mostly Dry Conditions Expected With Isolated Rains, Met Issues Advisory

Meteorological department forecasts generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir with a brief spell of gusty winds and thunder in isolated areas over the coming days. SRINAGAR — Following recent light rains and snowfall, night temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir have experienced a gradual decline, while daytime warmth remains largely consistent. The Meteorological Department has […]

Srinagar Film Festival Spotlights Local Stories as Bollywood Directors and Actors Visit Kashmir

Five films by Jammu and Kashmir directors selected for the region's first international film festival as prominent Bollywood figures discuss local cinematic potential. SRINAGAR — Five films directed by filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir have been selected for the competitive category of the region's inaugural International Film Festival (IFFJK), highlighting local heritage, social realities, and […]

AJK Public Action Committee Rejects Verbal Assurances, Demands Official Notifications to End Sit-Ins

KashmirPoliticsAJK Public Action Committee Rejects Verbal Assurances, Demands Official Notifications to End Sit-Ins

Joint Awami Action Committee member Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri insists protests will continue until formal implementation orders are issued.

RAWALAKOT — The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has maintained a firm stance on ongoing protests, declaring that sit-ins across Pakistan-administered Kashmir will not be called off without formal, written notifications implementing their demands.

Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri, a member of the action committee, stated that demonstrators have repeatedly faced unfulfilled promises in the past and will no longer rely on verbal assurances from authorities.

“We have been deceived many times before, not anymore,” Kashmiri said, emphasizing that concrete actions and official implementation orders must precede any discussions about ending the protests.

The statement comes amid continued demonstrations in the region centered on public demands and government accountability. The action committee’s leadership reiterated that mere promises are no longer sufficient to ease tensions, demanding tangible proof of policy changes through administrative notifications.

Check out our other content

Most Popular Articles