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The 45-day long Hindu pilgrimage would formally commence from Monday and end on August 15 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival. (Photo: PTI)

First batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra amid high security

During his first visit to Kashmir last year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in the valley

30 Jun 2019 11:26 AM IST

Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on March 5 against the Centres decision to ban Jamaat-e-Islami. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Not more of the same: How we can now defeat 'alienation' in Kashmir

Conveniently, temporary reprieves are simplistically read as substitutes for addressing the fundamental issues.

28 Jun 2019 12:39 AM IST

Mosques' probe by police sets off Kashmir Valley panic

It has also fuelled speculation by the regional parties on the fate of Articles 370 and 35A which give a special status...

30 July 2019 2:27 AM IST

Panic button will alert the closest RPF personnel.

RPF officer shifted over letter

The Railways on Monday said that this communication had no basis and the official had no authority to issue such a...

30 July 2019 1:05 AM IST

Though the Kashmir Valley constantly draws the attention of the world media and the chancelleries in New Delhi, it is geographically a very small portion of the state and Ladakh is far more strategic for the nation, with two unfriendly neighbours on its borders. (Photo: PTI)

Tourism is changing Ladakh: It's a boon, but it also creates new...

The Lahaulis' was the first of a long saga of daring acts by young officers who, since then, have bravely defended...

30 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

An Army convoy stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway due to a protest by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and party leaders on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday against the closure of the highway for safe passage of security forces convoys. (Photo: PTI)

Fuelling fears in Kashmir

Pakistan alone can benefit in such a scenario. India suffers when the populace in the sensitive state is disaffected.

29 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

MS Dhonis childhood Arun Pandey put Dhonis retirement talks to bed, and stated that Dhoni has immediate plans to retire from international cricket. (Photo:Twitter)

Dhoni on patrol duty with Army in Valley in August

MS Dhoni will join the Territorial Army unit of the 106 Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion) on July 31 and will...

26 July 2019 12:55 AM IST

Situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, the Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. (Photo: ANI)

J&K bonds with India may deepen over time

Kashmir has this instant ability to exclude everything except the known and the immediate.

20 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

The Press Council of India has a disgraceful record on Kashmir.

Kashmir's press and India: The disconnect

Newspapers that report excesses committed by the Army, the Central or the local police are intimidated if they perform...

14 July 2019 12:05 AM IST

An Army convoy stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway due to a protest by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and party leaders on the outskirts of Srinagar on Wednesday against the closure of the highway for safe passage of security forces convoys. (Photo: PTI)

Where is India's narrative on Kashmir?

There are no concentration camps or a clampdown on religious activities.

12 July 2019 1:17 AM IST

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs back in Srinagar as protests erupt again

The security forces swung bamboo sticks and fired teargas canisters to fight back stone-pelting mobs at these places,...

31 Aug 2019 1:53 AM IST

Police sources said the additional sandbag bunkers and pillboxes have been set up in Srinagar and other towns mainly to contain public protests and stone-pelting by local youths.

Pak must stop war talk, and keep off Kashmir

Even so, reports of human rights violations cannot be brushed aside when there is an information and communications...

31 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST