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Vice President decries attempts to internationalize restructuring of Jammu and Kashmir state

Says that India will not accept medication or interference in its internal matters Holds wide-ranging talks with Estonian President and Prime Minister Estonia pledges support to India’s claim for a permanent membership in UNSC Addresses India-Estonia Business Forum and diaspora Vice President concludes the tri-nation tour to Baltic […]

India reimposes movement curbs on parts of Srinagar after clashes

SRINAGAR – Authorities reimposed restrictions on movement in major parts of Kashmir’s biggest city, Srinagar, on Sunday after violent overnight clashes between residents and police in which dozens were injured, two senior officials and eyewitnesses said. In the past 24 hours, there has been a series of protests […]

In Kashmir’s Srinagar, only a few celebrate India’s Independence Day

SRINAGAR – India tightened security on Thursday in disputed Kashmir, sealing off many roads with barbed wire in the main city of Srinagar, as government officials and security forces held an Independence Day parade attended by only a few local people. Streets were empty outside the Sher-i-Kashmir cricket […]

At least 300 Kashmiri politicians detained to quell protests over status

SRINAGAR, India – Indian authorities have detained at least 300 politicians and separatists to quell protests in Kashmir over the withdrawal of its special status, a police officer, local leaders and media said on Thursday, in one of the biggest crackdowns in years. Since Sunday, the government has […]

500 arrests made during clampdown in Indian-ruled Kashmir

NEW DELHI — A petition was filed Thursday in India’s top court challenging the communications blackout and security clampdown in Indian-controlled Kashmir, where people remained holed up in their homes for a fourth day. State-run All India Radio said security agencies have arrested more than 500 people in […]

Governor calls Kashmir ‘World’s most beautiful place’

open view news desk SRINAGAR : Governor Satya Pal Malik today praised the scenic beauty of Kashmir valley and said “Kashmir is world’s most beautiful place” and the people living here are very warm-hearted and hospitable. Governor while urging people around the world to visit Kashmir, observed, “There […]

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir

Srinagar :  The higher reaches in Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, an official at the MeT Department said Saturday. The Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of wet weather across the state over the next few days. Many areas in the higher reaches […]

Strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir

Srinagar :  Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Wednesday due to a strike called by separatists to protest the NIA raids at residences of several leaders in connection with investigation into terror funding through hawala channels in the valley. Most of the shops, fuel stations and other business […]

Prominent separatist leader killed in Indian Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India — Assailants on Tuesday killed a prominent separatist leader in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials and residents said, as anti-India protests and clashes followed a gunbattle that killed four rebels and an army commando in the disputed region. Fighting began early Tuesday after police and soldiers cordoned off […]

9 pc voting till 10 AM in Kashmir

Srinagar : Moderate polling was witnessed in the early hours of the first phase of panchayat election in Kashmir Valley on Saturday as nearly nine per cent of voters exercised their franchise till 10 AM. “A total of 8.9 per cent of the electorate cast their votes at 283 […]

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