Top news on Friday morning.‘Some easing for Friday prayers, call on Eid will be taken Sunday'
As the security lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir enters the fifth day, top officials said the situation should ease in a few days to allow the easing of restrictions. Speaking to The Indian Express, K Vijay Kumar, Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor and former CRPF chief, said that there will be “some relaxation” for Friday prayers and a call on security for Eid will be taken on Sunday.
Monsoon check: Heavy rainfall throws life out of gear
Heavy rainfall in several states has thrown life out of gear. In Kerala, a red alert in sounded in four districts, while the Kochi international airport has suspended operations till 3 pm Sunday. In Karnataka, at least 15 districts are flood-hit. In Maharashtra, nine people died and five are missing after a boat capsized Thursday in Sangli district. Click here to follow live updates on the weather from across the country.
Exclusive: On the ground at Jammu border — Protests, hope
Additional forces have been deployed in the Valley amid reports of protests in the border districts against the removal of special status and the reorganisation of J&K. But, beyond the protests, there is hope, with some feeling good about the “freedom” they got from “70 years of exploitation by Kashmir-centric politicians”.
Yashwant Sinha writes: Once there was a commitment
My heart goes out to the people of Kashmir today. I would want…
