Shillong, March 18 (IANS) Authorities in Meghalaya have extended the night curfew in West Garo Hills district for an additional day amid concerns over a possible escalation of tension following recent violence, officials said on Wednesday.As per an order issued by the District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner, the curfew will be enforced from 6 p.m. on March 19 until 6 a.m. on March 20.However, a 12-hour relaxation has been allowed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enable residents to carry out essenti…
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New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court observed that while the right to protest is a fundamental feature of democracy, it cannot be exercised in a manner that disrupts public order or harms the rights of others, particularly at an international event attended by foreign delegates. The Patiala House Court made the observation on Saturday while remanding four Youth Congress members — Krishan Hari, Kundan, Ajay Kumar Singh, and Narsimha — to five days of police custody in connection with a shir…
Srinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) Several districts of Jammu and Kashmir have banned the use of virtual private network (VPN), citing security reasons, as the forces have increased cell phone surveillance to ensure that the ban order is not violated.Kupwara, Kulgam and Shopian districts of the Valley are the latest districts to impose a VPN ban, ordering legal action against those violating the order.In one such order, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Magistrate Kupwara, has referred to communications received fr…