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COVID-19: 12 more test positive in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: Twelve persons on Thursday tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.  Among them, five were confirmed at the viral diagnostic laboratory of SKIMS here, Professor Farooq Jan, Medical Superintendent of the tertiary care hospital told. Sources said that four samples returned positive for COVID-19 at a private laboratory […]

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COVID-19 claims one more life in Jammu and Kashmir, tally mounts to 11

A 75-year-old man from Jammu on Wednesday became 11th victim of the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. They said that septuagenarian died at his residence at Preet Nagar Digiana. However, the family took him to GMC Jammu where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival and decided to take his samples […]

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Restrictions on high-speed internet in Kashmir extended till 27 May

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday extended ban on high-speed internet till May 27 even as 2G service shall remain suspended in Pulwama and Shopian district for now. Among others, the government has cited use of high speed mobile internet for coordinating acts of militancy, both within and from across the border. “Over […]

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Govt to restore 2G internet in ‘most parts’ of Kashmir by tonight

Srinagar: Mobile internet services are being restored by tonight in most parts of Kashmir Valley, official sources said on Monday. A senior police officer said that the 2G internet services would be restored in “most places” by 10 p.m. Meanwhile, restrictions across Kashmir Valley continued on Monday even as mobile 2G internet and short messaging […]

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Hizb appoints Gazi Haider as Kashmir’s new operational commander

Srinagar: Hizbul-Mujahideen (HM) has appointed Gazi Haider as the new operation commander for Jammu and Kashmir after the killing of Riyaz Naikoo last week. On Sunday, as per a statement issued, the HM paid tribute to Naikoo in a command council meeting, held under the chair of United Jihad Council (UJC) chairman and the HM’s […]

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The Kashmir Walla was targeted in a coordinated cyber attack

On Wednesday, 6 May 2020, evening, a cyber attack was launched on our server immediately after we published stories about a gunfight.

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Pulwama gunfight: Civilian shot dead in protests

Srinagar: A civilian was killed during protests between youth and the government forces in Beighpora village of Awantipora in south Kashmir, after the killing of Riyaz Naikoo, the operational commander-in-chief of Hizbul Mujahideen. Sources in the district police and administration confirmed the killing to The Kashmir Walla. Due to the on going suspension of mobile […]

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COVID-19: 34 more test positive; J-K tally rises to 775

Srinagar: Thirty-four people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir as the tally of the Union Territory rose to 775. Among the total 710 are from Kashmir division and 65 from Jammu. As per the Department of Information and Public Relations, 445 among the total are active positive cases, while 322 people have recovered. Eight […]

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“Cruel and retrograde”: Omar after PSA detention of Mehbooba extended

Srinagar: Omar Abdullah, a former chief minister (CM) of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), has called the decision to extend Mehbooba Mufti, also a former CM of J-K, “unbelievably cruel and retrograde”. “Nothing she has done or said in any way justifies the way the Indian state has treated her and the others detained,” he said. “For […]

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One CISF personnel injured in Budgam militant attack

Srinagar: At least one CISF personnel has been injured in an attack by suspected militants in Wagoora Nowgam area of Budgam, central Kashmir. The militants had attacked a CISF patrol party in Nowgam this evening, ANI reported. The forces have cordoned off the area. Today, at least three CRPF personnel were also killed in a militant […]

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Handwara gunfight: Local among two slain militants, say officials

Srinagar: The two militants killed in an encounter with a joint team of army and police in Kupwara district on Sunday have been identified and one of them includes a local resident of Handwara, officials said on Sunday. A senior police officer told that slain duo includes Asif Reshi son of Mohammad Sultan Reshi of […]

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Two LD hospital doctors quarantined after pregnant woman from Anantnag tests positive

Srinagar: Two doctors and 8 other healthcare workers at the Lal Ded (LD) Hospital, Kashmir’s only tertiary care maternity facility, have been quarantined after a pregnant woman who was referred there in alleged violation of norms tested positive for novel coronavirus. Sources told here that the woman who hails from the COVID-19 “red zone” area […]

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Uri shelling: Two army men succumb to injuries

Srinagar: Two army soldiers who were earlier injured critically in cross-border shelling in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district succumbed to injuries in a military hospital on Friday late evening. Official sources told that four soldiers were injured in the shelling and were evacuated to nearby army’s health facility where two of them later […]

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COVID-19: In 15 days nine contacts of Budgam policeman test positive

Srinagar: At least nine contacts of a cop from central Kashmir’s Budgam district have so far been tested positive for deadly coronavirus in the district from last 15 days. The cop hailing from Rathsuna village of the district was tested positive on April 16. The nine contacts of a cop who had direct or indirect […]

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BJP MLA threatens Muslim vegetable vendor; ‘chhod do, ab nahi karenge,’ pleads son

In a recent viral video, Member of Legislative Assembly of Bharatiya Janata Party from Uttar Pradesh, Brijbhushan Rajput can be seen harassing a Muslim vendor and threatening him to go away: “Ab dikh nahi jaana mohalle mai,” Rajput can be heard saying. In the video, which was shot by one of Rajput’s neighbours, the MLA […]

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Shopian gunfight: Two militants killed, operation on

Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in ongoing encounter which broke between goverment forces and militants in Melhora area of Zainapora in south Kashmir’s Shopian District on Tuesday. Official sources told that two militants were killed in a gunfight. However identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained as operation is still underway […]

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Four women killed in flash floods in Kashmir

Srinagar: Two sisters from Shopian were killed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Chotipora area of Shopian district on Monday evening. This is second such incident today as two minor sisters died in a similar incident in Budgam district of central Kashmir earlier. Reports reaching here said that the two sisters who […]

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COVID-19: Pregnant woman tests positive in Srinagar downtown as J-K crosses 500 mark

Srinagar: Among the twenty-seven people tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday are a pregnant mother, a health worker, and a minor girl. After the new cases, the tally in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir surged to 523. The officials said that among new cases is an expecting mother from the Srinagar’s downtown, who […]

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Militants killed in Awantipora buried in Sonamarg: Police

Srinagar: Two militants and their “associate” were killed in an encounter with the government forces in Goripora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, police said. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vijay Kumar told that two militants and the “hardcore associate” were killed in the gunfight. The counter had ensued after joint […]

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Two militants killed in south Kashmir, railway cop rescued: Police

Srinagar :Two militants were killed minutes after they abducted a railway policeman at Yaripora area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on Friday, police said. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar (IPS) told  that militants abducted a railway police personnel at Shirpora village following which an immediate cordon was launched by a joint team […]

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Front Line Defenders condemns police “harassment” of Kashmir journalists during pandemic

Front Line Defenders an international Human Rights organisation has condemned the police harassment of three Kashmir  journalists who have been booked by the cyber police department of Jammu and Kashmir police. In a statement the rights organisation has said that “Masrat Zahra, Peerzada Ashiq and Gowhar Geelani, as it believes they are being targeted as […]

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COVID-19: Annual Amarnath Yatra canceled

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over the 38th Board Meeting on Wednesday at the Raj Bhavan and observed that there are seventy-seven red zones in the Kashmir valley from where the Yatra routes pass. Due to the pandemic, the establishment of Langars, Medical facility, Camp […]

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Campaign of FIRs against journalists must stop: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has said that FIRs against journalists is wrong and must stop. The National Conference leader was reacting to news reports about the police cases against three journalists in Kashmir in less than 48 hours. The latest being the senior journalist and author, Gowher Geelani. Taking […]

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RSF calls for immediate, unconditional withdrawal of “flimsy charges” against Kashmiri journalist

Srinagar: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the “flimsy charges brought against Masrat Zahra,” a freelance photojournalist, who was booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and section 505 of Indian Penal Code. The RSF, an international NGO working to safeguard the right to freedom of information, noted that […]

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COVID-19: Four more positive in Kashmir, J-K tally rises to 354

Srinagar: Four more have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir late night on Sunday; among them, three are from Bandipora and one from Baramulla. The government’s spokesperson, Rohit Kansal, confirmed that the tally in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 354. He added that after these new cases, there are fifty-five cases in Jammu and […]

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Army man dies, porter injured in north Kashmir

Srinagar: An army soldier died and a porter was injured after they slipped from a mountain in Uri, Baramulla, north Kashmir, said officials. The officials added that the duo slipped near the forward post in Lachipora Boniyar, Uri, amid inclement weather. After search operation, they said, the body of the 35-year-old soldier – NK Uttam […]

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Srinagar has most COVID-19 cases, over 58,000 under surveillance in J-K

Srinagar: A day after 6-year-old girl tested positive for the novel coronavirus here, samples of her twin sister and their father also tested positive along with twelve other people for COVID-19 in Kashmir Valley, taking the number of the infected persons to 314 in J-K. Sources said that among the fourteen fresh cases, ten are […]

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KPC starts welfare fund for journalists amid economic crisis

Srinagar: Amidst as the world heads towards an economic crisis similar to the Great Depression, unemployment rate are expected to shoot up across the globe. And neither Kashmir is immune to it nor the local media industry. To mitigate the crisis, Kashmir Press Club (KPC) has come up with an initiative to raise the funds for […]

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COVID-19 Bulletin: 34-year-old doc among positive cases, 55,498 under surveillance

Srinagar: Two people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu today; among them, one is a doctor working at Batra Hospital, while another is a sweeper. The tally in the Union Territory rose to 278. “The doctor is a gastroenterologist. He is 34-year-old and works in our hospital,” said Dr Pawan Malhotra, Director Principal and Professor […]

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COVID-19: No new case in Srinagar for third day straight

Srinagar: The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir has not reported any new case of coronavirus in the last three days. However, twenty-five more cases were detected in Kashmir today; the tally in the Union Territory has risen to 270. District Development Commissioner, Shahid Choudhary, too shared the news on Twitter. “While we attend every […]

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COVID-19 Bulletin: In J-K, as 245 test positive, 3355 test negative

Twenty-one new novel coronavirus cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, taking the number of the COVID-19 patients to 245.

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COVID-19: Lockdown in India extended by two more weeks

Lockdown in India will be extended by two weeks post April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a meeting via video conferencing with the state Chief Ministers today as cases of the coronavirus continued to surge. The prime minister is also expected to address the nation tonight at 8 pm. He is likely to […]

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32-year-old Kashmiri woman dies of COVID-19 in Dubai

Srinagar: A 32-year-old woman, who is a native of downtown Srinagar, has succumbed to COVID-19 at a Dubai hospital on Friday. The woman has left behind family of four, including husband and three daughters. All the family members have been admitted to hospital now, doctors said. The UAE, on Friday, reported 331 new coronavirus cases – […]

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COVID-19: 1800 complete quarantine, 39 more discharged in Srinagar

Srinagar: Thirty-nine more people, who were shifted into administrative quarantine in Srinagar two weeks ago, were discharged on Thursday after successfully completing their 14-day quarantine period. Except one, rest belonged to Srinagar district. After being discharged, all of them were ferried home in transportation arranged by the administration. By now, over 1800 people have been […]

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South Kashmir attack: Injured CRPF man succumbs

Srinagar: A CRPF man was killed in a militant attack in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. Reports reaching said that the suspected militants fired upon CRPF party. In this incident one CRPF man namely Shiv Lal recieved critical injuries. The injured was rushed to SDH Bijbehara for treatment. However, doctors there […]

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COVID-19: British PM Boris Johnson moved to ICU

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care with coronavirus symptoms. Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus. A spokesperson for No.10 said: “Over the course of this afternoon, the […]

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Mehbooba completes eight months in detention, party calls for release of all prisoners

Srinagar:  The people’s Democratic Party on Sunday came up highlighed the detentions of leaders and called for their release. “Senior Leader Ali Mohammed Sagar Sb, GS @JKNC_, Former Cabinet Minster 6 time MLA (longest serving MLA of J&K) continues to be incarcerated. A steadfast proponent of democracy, has stood with his people even during 90’s […]

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COVID-19: “Positive cases of Kupwara had been part of Nizamudin Markaz”

Srinagar : Weeks after union territory of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed surge in number of positive cases, Kupwara district in north Kashmir Saturday reported six cases in a single day creating fear among the local residents. An official said in a single day six suspects under quarantine tested positive for novel Coronavirus on Saturday. A […]

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No changes in domicile, Centre amends rule to reserve govt jobs

The Central government has amended the new domicile rule for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir issued two days back and reserved all the government jobs exclusively for the domiciles. The move came after scathing backlash from all the regional political parties, especially Bharatiya Janata Party’s Jammu wing. In the amendment called as “the […]

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Scholar booked in Pulwama after complaining about quarantine facility

Two days after a Pulwama youth complained about the facilities at the quarantine centre in a Facebook and Twitter post, the authorities have filed an FIR against him for allegedly causing trouble at the centre. On 28 March, Owais Manzoor, a scholar at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, had posted pictures and videos on Facebook […]

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In COVID-19 lockdown, what are young Kashmiris doing at home?

The Kashmir Walla asked young Kashmiris confined to their homes in self-isolation – what are you doing?

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Stay at home, MeT predicts spell of rain in Kashmir from tomorrow

Srinagar: The Metereological Department (MeT) on Tuesday predicted fresh spell of rain from 31 March to 2 April. Director MeT Sonum Lotus said that currently weather is generally cloudy in Ladakh and Kashmir and mainly clear in Jammu region. However he predicted fresh spell of rain from 31 March to 2 April. “A fresh spell […]

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COVID-19: Doctor among positive cases in J-K

A doctor in Jammu has tested positive for coronavirus and was among 11 persons who were confirmed to have contracted the dreaded disease in J&K on Monday. So far 49 people including 37 in Kashmir and 12 in Jammu have tested positive for the pathogen. Among them, eight tested positive for coronavirus in Kashmir and […]

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COVID-19: Seven Pulwama villages declared red zones to prevent spread

Srinagar: Invoking prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC, Disaster Management Act and The Epidemic Disease Act, District Magistrate Pulwama said that there would be no inward and outward movement of any person from the villages declared red zones and the people would stay in their homes to ensure complete lockdown. In this regard […]

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COVID-19: Death toll in Turkey crosses 100 mark, over 7400 infected

The death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 108 in Turkey. Meanwhile, number of confirmed cases increased by 1,704, bringing the total number to 7,402, the country’s health minister said on Saturday . He said on Twitter that 7,641 tests had been conducted in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of tests […]

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COVID-19: Two more test positive in J-K, total 20

Srinagar: Two more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. “One is a family member of yesterday’s confirmed case, the other has a contact history with a confirmed (now deceased) case,” tweeted Rohit Kansal, the government spokesperson. Also Read: ‘What will we eat?’: Migrant workers in Kashmir’s COVID-19 lockdown […]

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“We must come to their rescue”: MP Mir to GoI on stranded Kashmiri students

Srinagar: Member of Parliament from Kashmir Fayaz Ahmad Mir Wednesday appealed to government to think about the Kashmiri students who are stranded between India Bangladesh border. He told that so many students are stranded and yet government of India is not taking any serious decision about it. “Students are calling thinking I am the hope. […]

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COVID-19: Kashmiri PhD scholars stuck in MP appeal govt to facilitate return

Srinagar: A group of PhD Scholars from Kashmir on Wednesday appealed J-K administration to facilitate their return from Indoor Madhya Pradesh in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The PhD scholars of DAVV Indore told they are in distress as no one came to their rescue. They appealed authorities to ensure a special air service for Kashmir […]

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PM Modi announces nationwide 21-day lockdown from midnight

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced 21 day lockdown beginning midnight amid the swelling in number of coronavirus cases in India. “The entire country will go on a lockdown from midnight. To save India, there will be a total ban on venturing out of your home. This is more stringent than the janata curfew,” […]

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Module tasked to revive Lashkar in north Kashmir, busted: Police

Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have busted a module, which was tasked by handlers in Pakistan to revive Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in north Kashmir region, by arresting six persons and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition in Keran sector near Line of Control (LoC) of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “Acting on […]

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Kashmiri youth lodged in UP jail brought back to valley

Srinagar: A Kashmiri youth lodged at Uttar Pradesh Jail has been brought back to Kashmir. Police sources told Kashmir News Trust a Kashmir youth from Bandipora who was arrested last year in August after the abrogation of Special Status and shifted to UP’s Ambedkar Jail has been brought back. Sources identified the youth as Adil […]

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Put students in home quarantine, not in unkempt centers: Srinagar Mayor

Srinagar : Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu has questioned the government directive to quarantine students returning from Bangladesh and other countries. His remarks come after slew of posts on how unhygienic these facilities are. Since, yesterday those in the quarantine have posted photos and videos of their rooms etc drawing sharp criticism from every […]

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Baseer Khan appointed overall in-charge of COVID-19 control efforts in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government Friday appointed Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan overall incharge of coronavirus control efforts in Kashmir division. An order under number 416-JK (GAD)of 2020, dated 20-03-2020, reads that “Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor shall be overall incharge of Corona Virus control efforts in Kashmir division.” It […]

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Three tourists including Italian couple sent back, another to leave tomorrow

Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday deported Italian couple and a citizen from United States of America. The ticket for remaining tourist from Russia is in transit and they are likely to be deported on Friday. Pertinently, despite ban on foreign tourists from entering Kashmir, the Government Wednesday allowed the entry of at least […]

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FakeNewsAlert: No second positive case of Covid-19 in Srinagar

The news about second case testing positive in Kashmir is fake. Several social media handles had reported the development, however the authorities debunked the news. Government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted “#COVID19 #JammuAndKashmir Friends stay calm. Do not circulate or believe rumours. There is only ONE positive case in Kashmir so far. NO RUMOURS PLEASE @diprjk […]

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49 militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir since Article-370 abrogation

Srinagar: Ever since the abrogation of Article-370 in Jammu and Kashmir, a total of 79 militancy-related incidents have taken place Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. However, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said, no major militant attack took place in the hinterland of the country between August 5, 2019 and March 10, 2020. […]

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One more tests positive for coronavirus in Ladakh

Srinagar: One more person on Monday tested positive for coronovirus, taking the number of such patients to four in union territory of Ladakh. A senior official told over phone that test report of the person was received today and it has come positive. He informed that there are now four patients who have tested positive […]

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Two boys drown in Ramban’s Ramsu river

Srinagar: Two teenaged boys drowned in river Chenab in Ramsu area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Station House Officer (SHO) Ramban Javid Iqbal told over phone that the boys namely Abid Ahmad Manhas (15) son of Mushtaq Ahmad Manhas and Towqeer Ahmad Manhas (15) son of Rafiq Ahmad Manhas slipped into […]

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Minor girl killed in north Kashmir mishap

Srinagar: A five-year-old minor girl from central Kashmir’s Budgam district was killed in a road accident on Saturday evening. Officials said that a speedy tipper bearing registration number JK03D-6687 driven by Ghulam Hassan Ganie, son of Ghulam Ahmad of Nasoou Bandipora hit and injured a minor girl identified as Rutba Jan daughter of Abdul Rashid […]

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Our lives since my mother’s detention have become a nightmare: Iltija

Srinagar: As former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), Farooq Abdullah was released from seven month-long detention today, Iltija Mufti, the daughter of another former J-K chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, took to Twitter to demand once again the release of her mother and other Kashmiris whom the government has detained since stripping the region’s […]

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Spain Minister tests positive for coronavirus, quarantined

Spain’s equality minister Irene Montero has tested positive for coronavirus along with her partner deputy prime minister and Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias and has been quarantined a government statement said Thursday. “This morning, all members of the government will undergo testing,” it said, indicating the results would be published later in the day. As the […]

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Coronavirus: 1211 persons under surveillance in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: One more person on Wednesday test negative for coronavirus disease (COVID 19) in Kashmir where along with Jammu 1211 people have been put under surveillance. Also, officials told test reports of 35 persons are awaited across the union territory of J-K where 968 persons are in “home quarantine”, 12 in “hospital quarantine” and 81 […]

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“Where is compensation?” ask south Kashmir orchadists and growers

Srinagar: Orchardists in south Kashmir are worried at present as they are yet to receive the compensation for the damage caused to the fruit and other crop due to last year’s lock-down followed by unseasonal snowfall. Figures available with Horticulture department suggest that about Rs 10,000 crore Kashmir’s economy is dependent on apple industry and […]

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Will ensure land, job, assets are protected for people of J-K: LG

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, GC Murmu that the administration will ensure that jobs, lands and assets are protected for the people of the Union Territory as it invites investments after abrogation of the special status, its The LG was addressing businessmen at a roadshow organised for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Global Investors’ […]

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“Aurat March” held across Pakistan on International Women’s Day

The ‘Aurat March’ was held today in various cities across Pakistan  to mark International Women’s Day. The marches were attended by women, children, men, transgender people and others. The first Aurat March was held in 2018 in Karachi. Last year, it was extended to more cities, including Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Larkana and Hyderabad. This year […]

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Here is list of 39 politicians joining Altaf Bukhari’s party

With three former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir detained since 5 August 2019, former PDP leader Altaf Bukhari is all set to launch his new party later today. Bukhari will launch the party named as Apni Party in a bid to change the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir where politics has taken a […]

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Coronavirus: Srinagar admin reaches out to mosques and shrines to spread awareness

Srinagar: The Srinagar administration Friday reached out to the managements of major mosques and shrines in the district as part of its efforts to spread awareness about precautions that ought to be followed to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. The managing committees of major mosques and shrines were invited to a meeting where senior […]

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Coronavirus: Private hospitals asked to set up isolation wards in Kashmir

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Thursday asked private hospitals to set up isolation wards in the Valley, underlining need for adopting collective approach against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. An official spokesman here said that Baseer Khan chaired a meeting to review preventive measures for Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat which are put in […]

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“Man working for Pak based intelligence agency arrested in Jammu”

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said it arrested a person working as an operative of the Pakistani intelligence agencies. Acting on a specific input, a team of Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu detained Pankaj Sharma, resident of Tarore, Samba who was working as an operative of Pakistani intelligence agencies, a police spokesman said in a statement. […]

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Free Kashmir graffiti in Karnataka; mentally unstable man booked for raising pro-Pakistan slogan

“Free Kashmir” graffiti has surfaced in Karnataka with the slogan seen on the compound wall of a defence enclave colony at Shivajinagar area pf Bangalore. The graffiti was erased by painting over it, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) S D Sharanappa said a case has been registered in this regard, investigation was on […]

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Iran laments “anti-Muslim” violence in New Delhi

The Islamic Republic of Iran has said that the country is anxiously following the news coming from India where communal violence has killed over 40 people. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi expressed deep sorrow over the recent violence against Muslims in the Indian capital that was the worst since 1984. “Iran is anxiously following […]

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22 Kashmiri students of AMU booked for anti-CAA protests

The police on Friday booked 22 Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students of Jammu and Kashmir for “instigating and participating in anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests” in Aligarh. The students were booked for protests and blocking an important link road in the district, a police officer was quoted saying by the Hindustan Times. As per the […]

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Kashmir’s e-gamers in internet shutdown: “It was an escape from real world”

"E-sports gave me space to be something different; I was expressive: frustration, anger, and happiness. I take the game extremely seriously and I kind of liked another me."

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Five youth missing from south Kashmir, “may have joined militancy”

Srinagar: At least five youth from southern districts of Kashmir have reportedly gone missing in last one month and may have joined the militant ranks, official sources said. The missing youth have been identified as Shahid Ahmad Allaie, Mohsin Ahmad Wani, Nawaz Ahmad Ganie, Owais Ahmad Mir and Bilal Ahmad Wagay. Shahid Ahmad Allaie, 17, […]

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Kashmir’s Coaching Institute Syndrome

From crowded classrooms to the irregular fee structure, private coaching sector highlights J-K administration’s failure.

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PaK PM calls on Pakistani government to act ‘militarily’ :Report

The prime minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has called for the Pakistani government to act “militarily” in the Kashmir dispute with neighbouring India, Al Jazeera reported.  His remarks come on the anniversary of Indian air attacks on Pakistani soil that sparked a military standoff between the two neighbours.  Raja Farooq Haider, the elected prime minister of […]

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Masked men thrash BJP female worker in north Kashmir, hospitalised

Srinagar: A lady worker of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) sustained injuries after she was thrashed by unknown persons at his home in Bankoot village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district during the intervening night of Sunday-Monday. Officials said that BJP lady worker identified as Naheeda Qomar, wife of Yasir Ahmad, resident of Bankoot who is also […]

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Residents in Anantnag allege thrashing, vandalism by forces; army denies

Srinagar: The residents of Reshipora Gawas of Kapran area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag on Sunday alleged that the army thrashed several people and vandalised the property during a nocturnal raid in the area and vandalised the property. According to reports, after the incident locals hit the streets and protested against the harassment by the army […]

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I pray for early release of Mehbooba and Abdullahs: Rajnath Singh

Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that he is praying for the early release of three former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir from their detention, IANS reported. He also hoped that they will contribute to normalizing situation in Kashmir. Dozens of politicians, including three former chief ministers — Farooq Abdullah and his […]

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Court adjourns hearing in Tufail Mattoo case to 11 April

Srinagar: A local court here adjourned the hearing in alleged killing of teenager Tufail Mattoo. Tufail, a 12th class student and a resident of Saida Kadal, was hit by a teargas shell fired from a close range at him on 11 June 2010, near Gani Memorial Stadium in the old city’s Rajouri Kadal area. “We […]

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Woman dies after hit by army vehicle in south Kashmir

Srinagar: A woman was killed on Thursday evening after she was hit by an Army vehicle in Sheelipora village of Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Official sources said that a woman was hit by an Army vehicle at her native village this evening. They said that she was shifted to a onenearby hospital where […]

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Militant associate arrested, vehicle seized: Police

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police in Kulgam arrested a militant associate belonging to Lashkar Toiba outfit. In a statement issued here a police spokesman said that the arrested has been identified as Zubair Ahmed Ganai resident of Subhanpura Kulgam. “As per police records he has been assisting the active militants of proscribed outfit LeT […]

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Chattabal blaze leaves five families homeless

Srinagar: At least five residential houses were gutted in Bagi Sunder Payeen area of Chattabal in Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. Five families were rendered homeless after the massive blaze broke out from one of the residential houses there, reported wire-service KNO. The fire spread to four other houses, leaving them fully gutted, officials […]

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Two houseboats, residential hut gutted in Dal Lake blaze

Srinagar: At least two houseboats and a residential hutment were gutted in the world famous Dal Lake on Monday in a deadly blaze leaving more than three families homeless. The tentative loss figure figured out by the House Boat Owners Association (HBOA) is more than rupees one crore. Fire broke out at Konakhan area of […]

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Forces conduct search operation in south Kashmir village

Srinagar: Government forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in Murran village of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. The search operation began soon after the forces received an input about the presence of militants in the village. Additional forces were also brought in to seal the entry and exit points of the village. The […]

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Man goes missing after avalanche hits north Kashmir’s Gurez

Srinagar: A man was buried alive under snow after an avalanche hit Chak Nallah area of Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday afternoon. A snow avalanche hit Chak Nallah area of Gurez at around 2:30 pm, burying a man alive, reported wire-service KNO. An official said that three persons were traveling on foot […]

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J-K BJP spokesperson demands war memorial at Pulwama attack site

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory spokesman Altaf Thakur on Friday paid rich tributes to 40 CRPF personnel who laid their lives in a suicide attack on 14 February last year at Lethpora, Pulwama. Thakur said that 40 men sacrificed their lives for the nation and people across the country feel […]

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“Changed strategy, tactics and heightened vigil helped thwart repeat of Pulwama attack”

Srinagar: With Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) all set to observe the first anniversary of last year’s 14 February deadly suicide attack at Lethpora, Pulwama, the top officials of the forces on Thursday revealed that “changed strategy, tactics and heightened vigil helped its men to stay safe in Kashmir.” However, they stressed that the force […]

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Geelani’s son refutes rumours about father’s death: “He is stable”

Srinagar: Naseem Geelani, the son of Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday refuted the news reports that Syed Ali Geelani passed away this evening. Geelani’s son Naseem Geelani told that his father was stable. “Geelani sahab is stable,” he said, reported wire-service KNO. Pertinently there were rumours about Geelani’s death doing rounds […]

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Army man commits suicide in south Kashmir

Srinagar: An Army man allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at his official quarters in the Ashmuqam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday evening. Official sources said, ‘’Sepoy Balram Singh, under Regimental number (18005646) who was posted in 03 Rashtriya Rifles allegedly consumed some poisonous substance at his Head Quarter in […]

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Kashmiri fishes are disappearing along with the community

“I’m working hard in this season but not earning much profit,” he said. “I don’t see any future in this profession.”

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Civilian shot dead by unknown gunmen in south Kashmir

Srinagar: Unknown gunmen on Sunday evening shot dead a civilian in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A civilian identified as Ghulam Nabi Mir, son of Sana-ul-llah Mir of Tral Payeen village was fired upon by unidentified gunmen this evening, reported wire service KNO. They said Mir was rushed to the hospital for treatment […]

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Army man killed in cross border firing in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: An army man was killed in cross firing by Pakistan Degwar sector of Poonch district. Earlier according to reports Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms & shelling with mortars along Line of Control (LoC) in the area.

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CPI (M) condemns slapping of PSA on former Chief Ministers

Srinagar: The Polit Bureau of the CPI (M) strongly condemned the invoking of the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) on former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir — Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. Omar served under a BJP government as minister of state and Mehbooba as Chief Minister of the state in coalition with the […]

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PSA slapped on Omar, Mehbooba after six months under detention

Srinagar: Former chief ministers of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have been charged under the Public Safety Act, NDTV reported. Requesting not to be named, a senior police officer told NDTV that a District Magistrate has signed detention warrants against Abdullah and Mufti. Under the charges brought against the two […]

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“Dear Kashmiris, may you get the kind of freedom you all wish for”

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has said that she hopes that “Kashmiris get the kind of freedom that they wish all for.” Khan while taking to her twitter handle wrote, “Dear Kashmiris, may you get the kind of freedom you all wish for. May there be peace for all of you, the kind we all deserve. […]

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Two female officers vow to fight against drug abuse in Kashmir

Srinagar: Two women police officers have taken a pledge to fight against the menace of drug abuse in Kashmir. The duo—deputy superintendent of police (DySP) Nilza Angmo, who is the station house officer (SHO) at Budgam, and her counterpart Farah Nishat at Rajbagh police station, Srinagar. Nilza said that it’s been only one month since […]

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Panic among villagers along LoC after cross border firing

Srinagar: Panic gripped villagers along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border after fresh shelling by Pakistan army in Bagtore in Gurez sector of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday evening. Pakistan army violated the ceasefire along the LoC in this evening and targeted Indian army posts in Bagtore area of Gurez sector.  However, […]

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Four more Kashmiri politicians released

Srinagar: Four more mainstream Jammu and Kashmir politicians were released on Sunday from detention in the MLA hostel in Srinagar. “The released leaders are from the National Conference and include Abdul Majid Larmi, Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Dr Muhammad Shafi, and Muhammad Yusuf Bhat,” IANS quoted sources as saying. They had been in detention since August 5, when […]

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Villagers protest against alleged harassment by forces in south Kashmir

Srinagar: Residents of Damhal Hanjipora and it’s adjacent areas staged protest on Saturday afternoon against the alleged harassment of forces in the area. Half a dozen shopkeepers were injured after they were ‘ruthlessly beaten’ by government forces at Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir, reported a wire service KNO. They said that […]

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Tenth death anniversary of Wamiq: Family vows to continue struggle for justice

Srinagar: The tenth death anniversary of a teenager Wamiq Farooq, who was killed when a tear-smoke shell hit his head, was observed on Friday. The family on the occasion pledged to fight for justice till his last breathe. Wamiq was killed on this day in 2010 when he was hit by a tear smoke shell […]

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Hizb militant arrested in north Kashmir

Srinagar: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant was arrested in northern Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday afternoon during a search operation launched jointly by the forces and police in Mir Mohallah Bumhama area. District police said that the arrested militant was wanted in several cases of arms and ammunition trade for several months, reported KNO. Addressing a news conference […]

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Don’t panic, take precautions: DAK on coronavirus

Srinagar: Following the recent outbreak of the coronavirus in China which has infected almost 6000 people and claimed at least 132 lives so far, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday has urged health authorities in Kashmir to prepare for the potential spread of the virus in the valley. “In today’s connected world, an outbreak anywhere […]

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Coronavirus: J-K admin orders screening at airports, setup control rooms

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered officials to screen travellers arriving from abroad at airports after the death toll of deadly Coronavirus mounted to 106. According to a news gathering agency, the virus has killed 106 people in China after breaking out in the city of Wuhan and now has been spreading rapidly to […]

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No force can stop Kashmiri pandits from going home: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that no power can stop Kashmiri Pandits from going to Kashmir. Singh also attacked against Pakistan on the issue of Article 370, saying that Pakistan can no longer dare to raise Kashmir issue at international forum after abrogation of Article 370 provisions. Singh, during his public rally at Mangaluru, […]

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In Internet blackout, Kashmir’s vital dose of entertainment

Parallel to the age of streaming platforms, many Kashmiris find themselves at the door of people like Firdous Ahmad with an external hard-drive in their pockets.

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Two militants killed in south Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar: Two militants have been killed in the ongoing gunfight  in south Kashmir’s Tral area. “#Awantipora #encounter update: In the exchange of fire two #terrorists have been #killed. Operation is in progress. Further details shall follow” Kashmir Zone police wrote on their Twitter handle. Earlier, an army man sustained injuries in the ongoing gun fight […]

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Suspected militants hurl grenade at CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Srinagar: Suspected militants on Friday evening hurled a grenade on a Central Reserve Police Forces’ bunker in Noorbagh area of Srinagar. Confirming the attack, Jammu and Kashmir Police tweeted from handle, Kashmir Zone Police, “#Terrorists lobbed a #grenade in Noorbagh area of Srinagar. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice.” Ahead of the Republic-day security has been beefed […]

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No third-front in J-K, release leaders, say ex-legislators

Srinagar: Ruling out formation of any ‘third-front’ in Jammu and Kashmir, the political leaders affiliated with different political parties Thursday said that the saner voices of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir have come together to demand what rightfully belongs to the people of Union Territory. Addressing a joint news conference in Jammu, Democratic Party Nationalist […]

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Srinagar mayor penalises employees for being absent from duty

Srinagar: Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Junaid Azim Mattu on Wednesday deducted three days salaries of the employees who were absent “without permission or leave.” In an order issued from his office the Srinagar Mayor also directed action against those employees who were absent during surprise attendance check conducted by Mattu himself. “This will serve […]

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Murder accused arrested by Baramulla police

Jammu and Kashmir Police, Baramulla solved a murder case after carrying out a thorough investigation in the matter. On 17 January, police station, Kunzer, received a missing report from Khazer Mohammad Reshi of Pariswani stating that his son Mudasir Ahmad Reshi, 30, left his home to fetch some eatables and did not return back. Accordingly […]

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“Gupkar Declaration is baseline… all political parties should come under one banner”

Srinagar: On 4 August 2019, the rumors about the central government’s plan of abrogating Article 370 of the constitution were getting stronger. In reaction, the regional faces of political led by former chief ministers (CM)—Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah of National Conference (NC), Mehbooba Mufti of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other politicians from Peoples […]

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Electoral Politics in Kashmir: What is coming?

Cover photograph by Bhat Burhan for The Kashmir Walla A group of former legislators meets the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), a two-month-old Union Territory, sparking speculations of formation of a third-front – an alternative political party, aimed at establishing a new middle mediator for New Delhi. The meeting took place after five […]

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Shutdown, protests, and mourning in Kashmir parts over Soleimani’s killing

Srinagar: Shutdown and mourning events were observed on the funeral of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Kashmir parts on Monday. Soleimani 62, who headed Iranian elite Quds force was killed in a US drone strike in Iraq. On Monday a shutdown was observed in Alamgari Bazar and Saida Kadal area of Srinagar and other parts […]

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Recap: Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation

Read some of The Kashmir Walla's stories since 5 August 2019 to refresh your memory.

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