Kashmir

Are civilian killings propelling more militant recruitments in Kashmir?

The mainstream political parties based in Kashmir are saying in one voice that the muscular approach of BJP led central government is not working in Kashmir.

Dec 17, 2018

Kashmir's 'Wall of Kindness' to help people stay warm in sub zero temperatures

The Wall of Kindness is an initiative of hanging the winter clothing and other accessories on a wall for use by the poor and needy people.

Dec 5, 2018

Shahid Afridi clarifies his 'Pakistan doesn't want Kashmir' statement

Shahid Afridi has come out and clarified his statement on letting Kashmir be independent and bashed the Indian media for misconstruing his statement

Nov 15, 2018

Snowfall aftermath: Kashmir Valley cut off amid power shutdown, apple growers suffer huge losses

The unexpected snowfall has also shut down the power supply in Srinagar and other districts of the valley adding to the woes of people under sub-zero temperatures.

Nov 4, 2018

Gujarat ATS nabs drug dealer for selling smuggled heroin from Pakistan

Last month, the ATS had arrested two men from different parts of Gujarat and seized 5 kg of heroin, worth Rs 14.84 crore in the international market.

Sep 17, 2018

Hurriyat activist shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore

The Hurriyat activist Hakim-ul-Rehman Sultani was gunned down near his residence.

Sep 8, 2018

2 trekkers killed, 1 gravely injured after falling into Jammu and Kashmir's Kolahoi Glacier

The trekkers fell into the crevasse, when their group consisting of 10 people were returning from Kolahoi Glacier.

Sep 8, 2018

Kashmir tourism festival: All you need to know about the event

The festival which will showcase the culture of the Valley is expected to attract people from across the country.

Sep 4, 2018

Imran Khan's govt to come up with proposal to resolve Kashmir issue

In his speech last month, the Pakistan PM had expressed his willingness to improve ties with India and said that his government would like the leaders of the two sides to resolve all disputes through talks.

Aug 30, 2018

Abducted BJP leader Shabir Ahmad Bhat shot dead by militants in Kashmir

The 26-year-old saffron party leader was abducted by unidentified gunmen while he was returning from Srinagar on Tuesday.

Aug 22, 2018

Independence Day terror plot foiled; Kashmiri youth arrested with 8 grenades from Delhi-bound bus

The security agencies have also seized a sum of Rs 60,580 from the youth and are currently interrogating him about the terror plot.

Aug 6, 2018

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Article 35A until August 27

Article 35A grants special rights and privileges to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 6, 2018

Imran Khan's Kashmir talks offer: Mehbooba Mufti asks PM Modi to reciprocate positively

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister has said that aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party was like drinking a cup of poison for her.

Jul 28, 2018

Can mass weddings break the stereotype of extravaganza in Kashmiri weddings?

As 105 couples tied the knot in a simple function on Sunday, many are hailing it as a positive step which may help young Kashmiri men and women.

Jul 16, 2018

Rebel PDP MLAs claim Mehbooba Mufti wrongly branding them as 'militants'

Mehbooba Mufti had earlier warned the BJP that trying to break PDP or interfering in Jammu and Kashmir will give birth to more separatist leaders.

Jul 13, 2018

It is doctors vs hospital administration in Kashmir while patient care takes a hit

Hundreds of junior doctors are protesting since July 3 against pay anomalies, refusing to join ICU and emergency services. The protest so far has severely affected the treatment of patients in as many as six hospitals in the valley and resulted in a fetal death.

Jul 5, 2018

American couple goes 'undercover' in Kashmir to report human rights abuse under the garb of mermaid photoshoot

Jamie De Wolf and Iara Mandyn say that the real purpose of their visit to Dal Lake was to speak to the people in the valley about human rights abuses and the torture that they faced.

Jul 2, 2018

Amarnath Yatra 2018: First batch of pilgrims leaves for Kashmir amid high security

The 60-day Yatra will end on August 26, coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.

Jun 27, 2018

BJP leader Chaudhary Lal Singh warns journalists in Jammu and Kashmir of 'Shujaat-like' incident

Chaudhary Lal Singh, a former minister in the Mehbooba-lead J&K government, warned journalists of creating a 'false atmosphere' regarding the Kathua rape case. He has demanded CBI probe into the incident.

Jun 23, 2018

Shujaat Bukhari: A journalist, a mentor and a friend

Shujaat Bukhari, one of the finest journalists that Jammu and Kashmir has produced, was widely acclaimed for his fearless work.

Jun 15, 2018