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In pics: Festival of lights brightens up Kashmiri potters’ business
Srinagar: As the festival of lights approaches, a Kashmiri Muslim potter Umer Kumar is busy preparing the order of 18,000 hand-crafted diyas (earthen oil lamps) to be illuminated on Diwali. Umer, who…
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Internet services suspended in parts of J&K’s Pulwama till Nov 8
Srinagar: Internet services have been suspended from Wampora and Hunipora areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to security reasons until November 8, officials said. “Whereas, the ADGP, Kashmir Zone, Srinaga, being…
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In pics: Saffron harvesting in Kashmir
Srinagar: Saffron harvesting has begun in Pampore area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Pampore is known for harvesting best quality saffron not only in India but across the world. The timely rainfall in…
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Kashmir’s PAGD invokes Mahatma Gandhi to urge PM to establish peace in Middle East
It was a little bit of surprise when on Friday Kashmir sent a powerful message to the Government of India, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that it should intervene and help in ending the…
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Internal security dimensions need to be addressed for permanent peace in Kashmir
The security dimensions of Jammu and Kashmir have changed, and the challenges are far greater than the state had witnessed during 30 years of high-intensity terror violence which manifested religious, political goals,…
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J&K: Gupkar Alliance calls for ceasefire in Gaza, urges Centre to intervene
Srinagar: Welcoming the Centre’s move to send aid to the people of Palestine, PAGD (People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration), lead by Member Parliament Farooq Abdullah, has called for a ceasefire in Gaza…
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In pics: Urs of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani observed in Kashmir
Srinagar: Thousands of devotees offered Friday prayers at Khanyar, Srinagar to mark the Urs of a sufi saint Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani. The Urs is observe on the 11th day of Islamic…
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India’s reply to Pak’s reference to Kashmir at UNSC meeting on Israel-Gaza
United Nations: India has said it will treat a reference by Pakistan to Kashmir during a Security Council meeting on the Israel-Gaza situation with the contempt it deserves and will not dignify…
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In pics: Dussehra celebrated in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Hundreds of Kashmiri pandits and Hindus celebrated Dussehra with religious fervour in Kashmir on Tuesday. On this occasion, the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath were erected in Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.…
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Kharge reshuffles J&K unit, announces executive committee, 5 new VPs
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday carried out a major reshuffle in the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit by setting up an executive committee, with veteran party leader Karan Singh…
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Vande Bharat trains in Kashmir soon: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Vande Bharat services are expected to be introduced in Srinagar within this financial year after the Jammu-Srinagar line becomes functional, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Thursday. He said…
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What is changing in Kashmir politics?
In the middle of campaign for Assembly elections in five states, Kashmir politics is taking a newer shape, in which the separatists of yesteryear are collaging under the banner of the parties…
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J&K: Adventure activity at Dal Lake becomes new attraction for tourists
Srinagar: The iconic Dal Lake has got a new attraction with the introduction of water zorbing — an adventure activity that allows enthusiasts to roll inside transparent, inflatable spheres on the water.…
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Challenge in Kashmir is to preserve normalcy
At this point in time when the narrative about Kashmir is that it is just inches away from complete peace and the dividends that are on the way to change the whole…
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Shanti Yatra-2023 to promote peace in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: With the vision to promote peace and Gandhian philosophy across the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a Shanti Yatra-2023, has been initiated from September 8 by the Jammu and Kashmir School…