India’s Kashmir clampdown continues four years after Article 370 abrogated The 2019 move heralded a slew of policies by ruling BJP government to tighten New Delhi’s grip over the disputed region. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2023
Uzair Nabi, young Kashmiri cricketer, gets support from district administration NEW DELHI: Uzair Nabi, a 13-year-old cricket enthusiast from Tarhama Kunzer area in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, has become an inspiration to many with his unwavering passion for cricket. The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023
Four years on, silence marks Supreme Court hearings on Article 370 Kashmir has seen no public debate or seminar since the Supreme Court took up the petitions three days ago, unlike the past. Streets are silent and people avoid commenting over the issue. The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023
Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status Kashmir’s top pro-India politician says the disputed region lacks democracy four years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party stripped its statehood The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023
India's top court hear petitions challenging government's removal of Kashmir's special status India’s top court began hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped its separate constitution and removed inherited protections on land and jobs The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Passports of two Kashmiri journalists suspended due to ‘security threats to India’: The Wire The passports of at least two journalists and a political activist in Kashmir have been suspended, terming them “security threats to India”, The Wire reported. Srinagar passport officer Devinder Singh told the news website that he received “instructions to suspend the passports of dozens of persons”. Newslaundry · Aug 2, 2023
Multiple raids in Kashmir to trace militant recruiters: J&K Police Multiple raids were carried out in the Kashmir Valley by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to trace those involved in recruiting locals into militancy The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023
Off-duty soldier missing from south Kashmir An off-duty soldier went missing in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on July 29 evening, officials said. A search operation has been launched to trace the soldier, posted in Ladakh. The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023
In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha attends Muharram procession in Srinagar In a major outreach to Shias in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday participated in the Zuljanah procession, an event of mourning for the community during the Islamic month of Muharram, in Srinagar. The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023
‘The next Kashmir’: On Manipur ground zero, ‘rising’ bullet prices, armed youth at police bunkers Eight Meitei ‘village volunteers’ at Terakhongsangbi in Manipur’s Bishnupur district quietly formed an arc and bowed their heads before the shrine of village goddess Keithel Leirenbi on Thursday afternoon – moments before they headed to the site of a gunfight. Donning the Manipur commando fatigues, these ‘volunteers’ were cheered on… Newslaundry · Jul 28, 2023
BJP defends move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits in J&K Assembly BJP defended the move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and displaced residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Assembly of the Union Territory. The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023
Shia mourners in Kashmir allowed Muharram procession after three decades Event held for first time in 34 years after officials banned it in 1989 when popular rebellion against New Delhi began. Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023
Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir's main city for the first time in 3 decades Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023 Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…
The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023 Centre’s move to empower L-G to nominate members to Jammu & Kashmir Assembly draws flak Centre's move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and PoK migrants in J&K Assembly draws flak from regional parties. PDP, NC and JKPC express concerns over L-G's power to nominate members, bypassing Council of Ministers. Move seen as attempt to gain veto powers and subvert democratic will.
The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023 Another batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra While 1,160 pilgrims left in a convoy of 38 vehicles for the Baltal base camp, another convoy of 81 vehicles carrying 1,865 Amarnath pilgrims left for Pahalgam. Read more on The Hindu
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023 A different kettle of fish: Kashmir wants Europe to taste its trout Cold-water trout is the most popular fish on Jammu and Kashmir’s platter .The past decade has witnessed a sea change in trout farming since the J&K government decided to allow the entry of private players
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023 Terror funding case: One arrested in Kashmir, say police Police arrest self-styled journalist in terror funding case; Muzamil Zahoor Malik arrested for receiving terror funds in bank account using forged docs & fake ID.
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023 Amarnath yatra: Another batch of over 6,500 pilgrims leaves for the shrine Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims left the base camp here on July 20 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, Forest Department employee shot dead in Pulwama Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said two terrorists were eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district while four AK rifles and six hand grenades were among the war-like stores recovered from the scene of the gun battle.
The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023 Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath A fresh batch of 6,225 pilgrims left the base camp in Jammu on July 18 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 NIA arrests two persons allegedly linked to terror outfits The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons for alleged involvement with Kashmir-based terror groups.
Dynamite News · Jul 12, 2023 Amarnath Yatra: No boundaries for spirituality as two US nationals fulfil their 40-year dream Amidst the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, a remarkable testament to the boundless nature of spirituality has unfolded, with the participation of two foreign nationals from California, United States. Read further on Dynamite News:
Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023 India top court to hear pleas on Article 370 removal in Kashmir Supreme Court to begin hearing pleas challenging government’s decision to revoke region’s limited autonomy next month.