Kashmir on Monday saw end of longest-ever continuous curfew, bringing the much-needed respite to people from the siege that lasted for 51 consecutive days. Kashmir […]
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Bringing up kids under curfew in Kashmir no child’s play
Had it not been for the 51 days of curfew, Hadi would have been going to his preparatory school. His mother, Uzra, tells him he […]
Curfew lifted at dawn, Back by dusk; Protests, Shutdown continue on 52nd Day
Fresh clashes prompt re-imposition of curfew in many parts Many injured in fresh pellet firing 90 injured in forces’ action Huge freedom rallies held in […]
Night patrols across Kashmir emerge in order to tackle police raids
On a dimly-lit road in the restive area of Tahab at Pulwama in Kashmir, young boys hurled stones at the security force personnel. The forces […]
Plebiscite under UN supervision should be held in both sides of Kashmir: Shankaracharya
The Shankaracharya said while “referendum is a time consuming process”, there should be dialogue even with separatists to “douse the present crisis”. Goverdhan Peethadhishwar Shankaracharya […]
Mehbooba Mufti takes on Pakistan, Separatists
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti left her stand on the Kashmir unrest in no doubt, as she accused Pakistan of fuelling the ongoing unrest in the […]
Hoping for Eid respite, PDP fights fault lines within
And with the 51-day curfew, the longest such spell in the Valley, coming to an end on Monday — except in Pulwama town and a […]
Curfew relaxed in Kashmir after 51 days, Shutdown continues for 52nd day; Protests, Clashes erupt in Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora
Clashes erupt in Srinagar parts Pellets, tear shells fired on protesters in Kremshore, Budgam Er Rasheed alleges manhandling as police foil his anti-army protest Curfew […]
Kashmir’s longest Curfew ends, not Crackdown
Lockdown to continue in Pulwama, parts of Srinagar; dozens of separatists held, Geelani’s PS questioned over transactions THE LONGEST ever curfew in Kashmir is set […]
Experiments to resolve Kashmir Problem can come at heavy cost
Jammu and Kashmir is passing through the most difficult times ever since 1947. Both the Central and state governments have listed restoration of peace and […]