Srinagar News

Advani using Kashmir to be PM: Yasin Malik

Yasin Malik, a Kashmir faction leader who has never supported the pro-Pakistan sentiments in the valley, says Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani has been 'exploiting' the Amarnath land row to secure his vote bank and be the next prime minister of India.10:32 AM on August 22

Kashmir braces for another separatist rally

The separatist Hurriyat Conference is all set for another 'show of strength' through a rally Friday, which has led to closure of shops and schools in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, ending a three-day break from shutdowns.10:30 AM on August 22

160 passengers travel on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad buses

The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service resumed Thursday after the authorities cancelled its previous fortnightly run because of the highly surcharged atmosphere in the Valley, with 160 passengers travelling either way on the two buses that were deployed on the route.1:31 AM on August 22

Jammu and Kashmir unrest leaves 20,000 students in the lurch

The future of thousands of aspiring professionals across Jammu and Kashmir hangs in balance as the common entrance test (CET) for various professional courses have been indefinitely postponed due to the continuing unrest - the first time that this has happened.2:31 PM on August 20

Kashmir peaceful as Narayanan arrives

National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan arrived here early Wednesday as the Kashmir Valley remained calm for a second straight day after weeks of street protests.12:32 PM on August 20

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