Waziristan: South Waziristan Lower’s Birmil Tehsil has announced a total curfew for one day, citing security concerns and potential threats. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Nasir Khan, issued the order to ensure safety in the region. Under the curfew, markets in Raghzai will remain closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Emergency … Read more
Under a Home Office trial, certain people who arrive in the UK on small boats or on the backs of lorries will be electronically tagged. The 12-month trial, will assess whether electronic monitoring is an effective way to provide immigration bail. It’s part of the government’s crackdown on people who enter the nation via “unnecessary … Read more
Sokoto, Nigeria’s northwestern city, lifted a 24-hour curfew imposed after the killing of a Christian student accused of blasphemy sparked unrest. Deborah Samuel, a student at Shehu Shagari College of Education, was stoned to death and her body was burned last week by a group of Muslim students who claimed she insulted Prophet Muhammad in … Read more
As the mayor announced another additional curfew for young people, the American Civil Liberties Union of Chicago took aim at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed new limitations for children in the city. “Curfews and prohibitions create group guilt for young people, whether they are there to enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown or for … Read more
Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday fully lifted a nationwide curfew to mark the Buddhist holiday of Vesak, offering the people a chance to celebrate as the nation weathers its economic and political crisis. The curfew was imposed on May 9 after once-peaceful protests turned violent, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds of others. … Read more
In Sokoto, Nigeria, a 24-hour curfew has been imposed after demonstrators took to the streets demanding the release of two suspects in the death of a Christian student last week. Deborah Samuel was attacked and burnt by Muslim students on Thursday after they accused her of making “blasphemous” insults about Islam in a WhatsApp group. … Read more
On the verge of bankruptcy, Sri Lanka, an island nation of 22 million people, is preparing to lift the curfew for 12 hours as the country undergoes political turmoil in the midst of the world’s worst economic crisis. The country is experiencing food and fuel shortages, skyrocketing costs, and widespread power outages. Even after Mahinda … Read more
In a wave of violence between government supporters and demonstrators demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation in Sri Lanka on Monday, at least five people were murdered and almost 200 were injured. As clashes spread, the authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across the nation of 22 million people and called in the military to help contain … Read more
Curfew hours reduced in Kyiv as Russia’s attacks reach 53rd Day Russia has recontinued rocket strikes around Kyiv as the conflict enters its 53rd day. As greater a number as 900 regular people were tracked down dead in the urban communities around Kyiv, as Ukrainian powers keep on retaking regions recently involved by Russia’s military. … Read more
HONIARA: The Solomon Islands abruptly lifted a two-week-old curfew on the capital of Honiara Friday, as political tensions eased in the Pacific nation Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau announced the lifting of restrictions, which included a ban on vessels entering the port of Honiara from neighbouring islands. “I would like to thank those … Read more
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities on Friday further extended a nationwide quarantine curfew till September 21 to prevent further spread of the Covid-19. Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the curfew will be lifted on September 21 after a decision made by the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa following a meeting with the Covid-19 Task Force. Rambukwella said the … Read more
Veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani was laid to rest at a graveyard near his residence in Srinagar’s Hyderpora around 4.30am amid tight security, Hidustan Times reported on Thursday. His relatives told the Indian publication that only Geelani’s close relatives and neighbours were allowed to attend his funeral as the security forces sealed the … Read more
SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales (NSW), epicentre of the country’s current Covid outbreak, announced Friday to extend the lockdown on Greater Sydney until the end of September and to impose curfew on some areas of concern. For residents and businesses in the local government areas of concern, the curfew will be … Read more
A state of disaster has been declared in Australia’s Victoria, with the local government implementing a night curfew as part of its harshest movement restrictions to date to contain the coronavirus. According to the details, State Premier Daniel Andrews said that the new restrictions, to be in place for six weeks until mid-September, will allow … Read more
Thailand has not reported any new coronavirus case since March 9. The country has a total of 3,017 COVID-19 cases and the virus killed 56 people since the outbreak increased in January. A spokesman for the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, Taweesin Wisanuyothin said, the government asked the public to wear masks and maintain … Read more
Office-bearers and leaders of over 100 markets, at a Traders Consultative Conference hosted by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry have urged the government to open markets and small industries immediately as lockdown now has become unbearable. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Muhammad Ali Mian, former … Read more
The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia has imposed the curfew in Damam for 24 hours. According to the details, the Saudi authorities has put the lockdown in the capital of the Kingdom’s Eastern Province for a day. The sources said that authorities have completely banned the entry to or exit from the city, whereas the … Read more
The government of Saudi Arabia has imposed curfew in main cities including the capital to fight coronavirus outbreak. According to the statement, Curfews are prevented 24 hours a day throughout the cities of Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, and Hofuf, as well as throughout the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif and Khobar. مصدر مسؤول بوزارة الداخلية … Read more
Indian Occupied Kashmir has reported its first death due to the deadly coronavirus. Media reports said the victim was a 65-year-old man. Doctors at the chest disease hospital said the patient had a medical history of prolonged illness with diabetes, hypertension, obesity. The victim had recently returned to Kashmir after taking part in a Tablighi Jamaat … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the people of his country to put themselves for a ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday from 7am to 9pm in wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which has also affected India. According to the details in a special address to the nation, Modi said: “Today I am … Read more
“If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here.” Mughal Emperor Jehangir said it all when he visited Kashmir in the 17th century. “Three Months of Siege” Revocation of the special status of occupied Jammu and Kashmir On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status granted to … Read more
In occupied Kashmir, amid unprecedented Indian military lockdown, normal life in the Kashmir Valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu region continues to remain disturbed for the 88th consecutive day, today. People continue to observe complete shutdown as a mark of silent protest against the Indian occupation and revocation of the territory’s special status. Shops … Read more
In occupied Kashmir, The strict military lockdown imposed by the Indian government entered 75th running day, today. According to Kashmir Media Service, people held forceful demonstrations in different areas of Kashmir Valley, to register their protest against the Indian occupation and repeal of special status of the territory by India. Mobile internet and broadband as … Read more
The Kashmir valley and Muslim majority areas of Jammu region continue to reel under military lockdown and communications blackout on the 66th consecutive day, today. This has virtually cut off the territory from the rest of the world. Main markets, educational institutions are closed and public transport is off the roads. With deployment of Indian … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says India wants to change the demography of Occupied Kashmir and Kashmiris are being subjected to the worst violence in the guise of curfew since last fifty-one days. He was talking to his counterpart from Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi in New York today (Wednesday). The Foreign Minister sensitized his counterpart on … Read more
In August, “Kashmir” became the most searched word on Google. The world’s largest search engine “Google” was searched in Kashmir in the last month. It has not happened before when the UN has given Kashmir attention. According to reports, after the elimination of the special status of Kashmir on August 5, there was a wave … Read more
The crisis of humanity is reaching an alarming proportion while the lock down and blockade has entered 49th day in occupied Kashmir, today. India has stepped up its state terrorism in the occupied territory increasing its brutalities against the innocent Kashmiris. It has turned the Kashmir valley into a big open-air jail and a hell … Read more
Indian imposed curfew has entered 42nd consecutive day, in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Areas of Indian occupied Kashmir are reeling under strict curfew and communication blackout since August 5, when India unilaterally revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Normal life remains crippled on the 42nd … Read more
