In the run-up to India’s Republic Day on Jan. 26, the Jammu Kashmir region has become dotted with makeshift bunkers, checkpoints and barricades. Thousands of […]
Category: Kashmir
Kashmir
Kashmiri Muslims a misunderstood lot
In the first place, let it be clear to everyone that Kashmiri Muslims are a vibrant community. The community has its own unique geographical and […]
Kashmiri resistance leaders reject Daesh claims of influence
If Daesh was what it claimed to be, its first priority would be liberation of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, Kashmiri pro-independence leader asserts Following recent assertions […]
Months after biometrics, Srinagarites await Aadhaar
Despite completion of biometric process several months ago, people in Srinagar are yet to receive Aadhaar cards. After data collection, authorities started the biometrics- under […]
New Delhi wants to ‘eliminate Geelani on Yasir Arafat-pattern’: Hurriyat (G)
The Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani—who continues to be under house detention—was again barred from offering Friday prayers, a party spokesman said. “GeelaniSahaib, […]
Residents protest new liquor shop
Residents of Chenani today protested against opening of a liquor shop in their residential area and demanded the shifting of the same to some other […]
Annual Urs observed at Dastageer Saheb Shrine
The annual urs of 11th century Sufi saint Shaikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani, known as Peer Dastageer Saheb by devotees, was observed with religious fervour […]
Mehbooba holds first public interaction after Mufti’s death
Introduces brother Tassaduq to young entrepreneurs from Valley In her first public interaction since the death of her father, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti […]
Beware of traffic violations, you are under surveillance
Traffic Police Srinagar installs cameras at vital points to nab violators The Traffic Police Srinagar has begun a process of installing cameras in various areas […]
Large crowds at Militant funerals a worry for security forces
Large crowds seen at the funerals of terrorists in recent months have emerged as a challenge for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, officers say. […]