KASHMIR

Making sense of changes post-Article 370

I can sense a change in the 'fiza' of Kashmir as the intifada factory gets dismantled day by day, yet the problems of infrastructure, governance and work ethics which were there in the 80s and 90s are still present.

Claude Arpi unmasks geopolitical deceit of Pakistan’s Kashmir charade

When the Pakistani politicians, some 'useful idiots' in the Indian Press, the Indian liberals, and the usual left-leaning 'Aman ki Asha' brigade criticised the decision of India's Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, they are not only misinformed but are taking a malicious stand against the interest of the country and its national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Kashmiri Pandit organisations decry lack of progress in investigating crimes against their community

It highlights a concerning pattern within the judiciary regarding genocidal crimes against minorities in Kashmir.

Kashmir man buys land on moon

NEW DELHI: Dr Kousar Bakshi, a doctor from Singhpora in Baramulla, has become the first person from the Kashmir Valley and the second in Jammu and Kashmir to own a piece of land on the moon. The Lunar Registry confirmed Dr. Bakshi’s successful bid, making him the proud owner of a lunar property located at […]

Rs 60 crore financial scam in J&K: Cyber Police conducts searches

SRINAGAR: Cyber Police Kashmir on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Kashmir Valley. The registered offices of the “Curative Survey Agency” have been sealed. During searches, incriminating materials including electronic devices and documents were seized. A statement issued by the Kashmir Zone Police said that the preliminary investigation revealed that the company exhorted the […]

40 day “Chillai Kalan” begins in Kashmir today

SRINAGAR: The 40-day-long harshest period of winter ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins in Kashmir today with temperatures across the Valley already settling several degrees below the freezing point. The ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ is the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region and the temperature drops considerably leading to the freezing of water bodies, including the famous […]

More than 370, J&K statehood was important—and that’s coming back

A gentleman who used to be an editor asked me why I hadn’t written `an obit for 370’ after the Supreme Court’s orders. It’s frustrating to hear that sort of thing from well-informed people. For, of all the constitutional changes concerning Jammu and Kashmir, making Article 370 of India’s constitution non-operational was the least important. […]

6 enchanting destinations to visit during winter in India

NEW DELHI: Winter, with its festive charm, beckons family getaways, especially in the last months of the year. Whether enticed by the snowy peaks of Kashmir or the serene landscapes of Kanyakumari, India unfolds a tapestry of winter retreats. To infuse a unique flair into your winter vacations, explore these offbeat destinations, promising an indelible […]

Bills passed in Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

The Lok Sabha has passed two historic bills that will usher in a new era of development and justice for Jammu and Kashmir. The bills are a bold and visionary step by the Modi government to correct the blunders made by the Congress in 1947 and 1950, which have caused immense suffering and violence in […]

Kashmiriyat conquers Pakistaniyat in Kashmir

As Kashmir significantly regains the path back to normalcy it is important to recount the ideological siege that Kashmir was subjected to in the last thirty years. While we move ahead on the path of peace and development, it is important not to forget what we went through in our dark times. It is worth […]