Srinagar News

Normalcy in Kashmir valley after eight days of shutdown

Schools, shops and offices in the Kashmir valley opened again Tuesday as normalcy returned after eight days of shutdown against police firing on demonstrators protesting the alleged 'economic blockade' over the Amarnath land row.12:01 PM on August 19

'America's friend' Musharraf had to go, say Kashmiris

The end of Pervez Musharraf's nine-year rule in Pakistan has evoked mixed reactions in Jammu and Kashmir, though a majority feel the 'dictator' had to go and that his exit should provide some lasting lessons for future leaders of Pakistan vis-a-vis relations with the US.11:33 AM on August 19

Geelani apologizes for 'unintentional' leadership comment

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, senior separatist leader and chairman of the breakaway Hurriyat group, Monday apologized for 'unintentional use of words' that might have hurt the feelings of other separatist leaders after his speech triggered a leadership war.8:33 PM on August 18

Geelani calls for Kashmir's merger with Pakistan, triggers leadership clash

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani Monday demanded the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan, as leaders of the moderate Hurriyat faction spoke about independence and a dialogue over the state, triggering a leadership and ideological clash in the Muslim-dominated valley.7:31 PM on August 18

Geelani calls for merger with Pakistan

Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani Monday demanded the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan, as leaders of the moderate Hurriyat faction spoke about independence and a dialogue over the state.5:32 PM on August 18

A history of Jammu and Kashmir

Here is a brief look at the history of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its syncretic culture where diverse faiths have prospered in peace:5:00 PM on August 18

Hurriyat calls off march to UN office

Opposing government restrictions, top Hurriyat leaders Monday called off their plan to march with their supporters to a UN office here and submit their memorandums drawing attention to the unrest in the Kashmir Valley.3:30 PM on August 18

Hurriyat leader asks India to talk to Pakistan

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief of the moderate faction of the separatist Hurriyat Conference, Monday asked the Indian government to hold trilateral talks with Pakistan and Kashmiri leaders to resolve the 60-year-old dispute.3:02 PM on August 18

Pro-freedom wave sweeps Srinagar

Tens of thousands of people supporting the cause of a free Kashmir congregated here from all over the valley Monday and marched towards the UN office shouting pro-Pakistan and pro-Islam slogans while security forces, asked to exercise maximum restraint, watched on.2:01 PM on August 18

Open trade route to Pakistan to heal Kashmiri wounds: Sajjad Lone

The 'economic blockade' forced by Hindus in Jammu in the wake of the Amarnath land row has left a 'deep psychological imprint on Kashmiris' and the subsequent agitation in the Kashmir Valley has re-ignited 'irreversible separatist sentiment' among the people, says a Kashmiri leader.12:02 PM on August 18

Kashmir braces for Hurriyat march to UN office

Hundreds of security personnel were deployed here Monday as the separatist Hurriyat Conference prepared for its march to the UN office to present a memorandum seeking permanent resolution of the Kashmir issue.11:01 AM on August 18

Hurriyat leaders start giving memorandums to UN

Hundreds of security personnel were deployed here Monday as leaders of the separatist Hurriyat Conference started marching to the UN office in small groups and presenting memorandums seeking a permanent resolution of the Kashmir issue.11:00 AM on August 18

Kashmir Valley calm amid shutdown, braces for rally Monday

The Kashmir Valley remained free of incident Sunday but people observed a shutdown for the eighth consecutive day paralysing normal life and economic activities in the troubled region.9:01 PM on August 17

Separatists to go ahead with Monday's Srinagar march

The separatist Hurriyat group's both major groups have decided to go ahead with Monday's proposed march to the office of the United Nations Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) here despite requests by the administration to call off the mass rally.9:00 PM on August 17

Omar threatens to quit as MP

National Conference president Omar Abdullah Sunday threatened to quit as member of parliament if security forces did not stop use of alleged excessive force and killings of Kashmiris agitating over the Amarnath land row.6:00 PM on August 17