High alert ahead of Yatra, Defence minister visits Valley to take stock of security arrangments
The Nunwan Base Camp here has been converted into a fortress ahead of the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra, which will begin on Thursday,...
Governor’s rule in J&K presents chance to formalise ‘All-Party Long-Term Strategy’ for state
The recent collapse of the PDP-BJP political coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, has once again led to the imposition of Governor's Rule in the state....
Sardar Patel was ready to give Kashmir to Pakistan in lieu of Hyderabad: Saifuddin Soz
Calling Jawaharlal Nehru and Patel “great sons of India”, Soz said Sardar Patel was a pragmatist and in “good faith, offered Kashmir to Liaquat Ali...
Cops seek to ensure low-key funeral of militants in Kashmir Valley
While there is no change in policy under governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir on handing over bodies of local terrorists killed in anti-terror operations...
Governor’s rule in J&K is not muscular policy: NN Vohra
In an exclusive interview with HT, NN Vohra said governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir would mean better governance and more focus on development. Governor’s...
We Find A Voice: Kashmir Once again shot into international headlines
Historically, Kashmiris since 1819 have always greeted the voices raised from outside the state against their oppression and in support of their cause. In 1934,...
Geelani, Mirwaiz congratulate Tayyip Erdogan on election success
Hurriyat conference (g) chairman Syed Ali Geelani extended his congratulations to Tayyip Erdogan for “his success” in the June 24 presidential elections and “appreciated Turkey’s...
Ahead of Eid-Uz-Zuha (Bakra Eid), Govt backs campaign against animal sacrifice
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is launching a campaign to crack down on the slaughter of animals for sacrifice, ahead of the Muslim...
A referendum in the Indian part of J&K should ask the people a simple question: Do you wish to stay in India or not?
Nothing is ever new in Kashmir and nothing ever changes. Every party, whether local to J&K or from the Rest of India (ROI), has failed...
BJP ‘Disowned its own initiative’: Former CM Mehbooba Mufti hits back in anger
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “disowned its own initiative” in Jammu and Kashmir by withdrawing from the coalition government, said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader...