Fayaz Wani, Kashmir Correspondent
Fayaz Wani is the NewsBlaze Kashmir Correspondent, who reports on everyday life in Kashmir. Fayaz writes for many newspapers, and we are pleased to see his work in NewsBlaze.
| 4 Grenade Attacks in 2 Days in Kashmir | |
| On Wednesday, militants attacked the residence of village head and lobbed a grenade towards paramilitary soldiers, without causing any loss of life or damage to property. | |
| 11:24 Aug 1, 2012 PST | |
| Cylinder Blast Kills 3 Tourists in Kashmir | |
| Bijbehara, July 28: Three tourists from the Indian state of Maharashtra were killed and five others injured when a gas cylinder exploded inside their vehicle in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday. | |
| 11:55 Jul 28, 2012 PST | |
| Youth Killed in Army Firing in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 25: Indian army men shot and killed a youth in North Kashmir of Indian administered Kashmir on Tuesday evening. His killing sparked protests and more than 18 persons including 10 policemen were injured in the clashes. | |
| 15:08 Jul 25, 2012 PST | |
| Are All Militants Responsible for Escalating Violence in Kashmir? | |
| Terming militants as 'brothers', a top paramilitary official Tuesday said the militants cannot be held responsible for every wrongdoing in Kashmir. | |
| 21:38 Jul 24, 2012 PST | |
| Mentally Challenged Minor Girl Raped in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 17: A 13-year-old mentally and physically challenged girl was raped by a man in Indian administered Kashmir. The 30-year-old rapist has been arrested by police. | |
| 18:49 Jul 17, 2012 PST | |
| Dalai Lama Prays for Peace and Prosperity of Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 14: The spiritual leader of Buddhists, Dalai Lama, who is on a week-long visited to Indian administered Kashmir Saturday prayed for peace, and prosperity of the region. | |
| 16:54 Jul 14, 2012 PST | |
| 6.3 Quake Shakes Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 12: An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale shook Indian administered Kashmir on Friday, causing panic among the residents. | |
| 17:10 Jul 12, 2012 PST | |
| Three Killed After School Bus Falls Into Gorge in Kashmir | |
| The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where one of the critically injured succumbed to injuries. | |
| 06:26 Jul 12, 2012 PST | |
| Army Rules Out Reduction of Troops in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 9: A senior Indian army officer Monday ruled out any reduction of troops in Indian administered Kashmir and said no battalions were being moved out from the troubled region. | |
| 15:47 Jul 9, 2012 PST | |
| Soldier Killed, Another Hurt in Kashmir Attack | |
| Srinagar, July 7: An Indian army soldier was killed and another injured when militants fired on them from point blank range in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday. | |
| 16:40 Jul 7, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Criticizes Israeli Agents' Visit to Kashmir | |
| Mirwaiz said such steps of the government are dubious and doubtful. | |
| 19:53 Jul 6, 2012 PST | |
| Three Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| He said the militants were asked to surrender. However, they turned down the offer and fired from automatic weapons towards the search party. The fire was returned by the troops, triggering an encounter. In the ensuing gunfight, three militants were | |
| 11:26 Jul 5, 2012 PST | |
| Militants Kill 2 Policemen in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 3: Two policemen were killed by militants in Indian administered Kashmir on Tuesday. | |
| 15:18 Jul 3, 2012 PST | |
| Restrictions, Shutdown Paralyse Life in Kashmir | |
| Authorities for the third day imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of Srinagar - Khanyar, Maharaj Gunj, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safakadal and Kralkhud police stations. | |
| 17:44 Jun 27, 2012 PST | |
| 200-Yr-Old Shrine Gutted in Glaze in Kashmir, Grand Mufti Calls for Shutdown | |
| Srinagar, June 25: The tension gripped Indian administered Kashmir following the gutting of a 200-year-old revered Muslim shrine in a blaze on Monday morning. | |
| 10:43 Jun 25, 2012 PST | |
| 4 Earthquakes Jolt Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, June 11: Four earthquakes including one of 5.9 magnitude jolted Indian administered Kashmir on Monday. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported. | |
| 13:34 Jun 11, 2012 PST | |
| Hizbul Chief Warns Pakistan | |
| 'If Pak withdraws support, we would take war inside the country.' | |
| 10:43 Jun 8, 2012 PST | |
| US Losing War in Afghanistan | |
| 'Kashmir should not be looked upon as an issue of unemployment or packages. We are economically so strong that we provide employment to thousands of binaries' he said. | |
| 11:46 Jun 2, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Hindus Throng to Celebrate Festival in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, May 29: Hundreds of Kashmiri Hindus on Tuesday thronged the temple of Ragnya Devi in the outskirts of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, to celebrate the annual festival of Kheer Bhawani. | |
| 14:07 May 29, 2012 PST | |
| Interlocutors Report Inspired By Saffron Agenda: Hizb Chief | |
| The report tries to give the Kashmir issue a new colour and tries to say improved governance, economy, law making and social rights will solve everything | |
| 17:53 May 26, 2012 PST | |
| Interlocutors Recommend Political Settlement for Kashmir Issue | |
| Three interlocutors appointed by India recommend political settlement through dialogue between all stake-holders, and that India and Pakistan make major changes. | |
| 16:45 May 24, 2012 PST | |
| Infant Deaths in Kashmir Equivalent to Genocide: Kashmiri Hindu Doctor | |
| 'For me, it is the equivalent of a genocide. In 2011, 895 infants are reported to have died in hospitals in Srinagar. In 2012, the figure has worsened and 390 infants have died in the last four months,' Kaul told an Indian newspaper, Asian Age. | |
| 12:05 May 23, 2012 PST | |
| 3 Civilians Hurt in Grenade Explosion in Kashmir | |
| A police official said immediately after the militant attack, police launched a combing and search operation in the area to flush out the militants responsible for the attack. | |
| 11:04 May 14, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Woman Gives Birth to Quintuplets | |
| Srinagar, May 10: In a rare case, a Kashmiri woman gave birth to five children- three boys and two girls - at a hospital in Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday. | |
| 16:29 May 10, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmir Govt Trying to Divide Muslims on Sectarian Lines | |
| There is clear institutional support from the government to create the divide,' Mirwaiz said while addressing Friday congregation at historic Jamia Masjid in old city in the summer capital. | |
| 13:18 Apr 27, 2012 PST | |
| Political K-Resolution Will Remove Shadow of Gun: Kashmir CM | |
| Srinagar, April 27: The Chief Minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah Friday said the shadow of gun from the region would be removed once and for all when the basic political issues of Kashmir are addressed and resolved amicably. | |
| 10:51 Apr 27, 2012 PST | |
| Indian Army to Remove 8 Posts in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, April 20: Indian Army is planning to launch Kashmir-specific major Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) by removing eight of its posts from the Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 08:28 Apr 21, 2012 PST | |
| Ripples of Afghan Violence May Reach Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, April 16: A senior army commander in Indian administered Kashmir expressed fears that ripples of Afghan violence can reach Kashmir also. | |
| 11:34 Apr 16, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatist Leaders Snubbed By Pakistan | |
| This is first time that the Pakistani government has not invited the separatist leaders to have a meeting with visiting Pakistan president. | |
| 14:01 Apr 7, 2012 PST | |
| 5 Militants Killed in Kupwara Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, Apr 5: In the second major encounter in Indian administered Kashmir in as many weeks, five militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with Indian soldiers on Thursday. | |
| 12:39 Apr 5, 2012 PST | |
| CRPF Bunker Removed From Kashmir | |
| After considerable decline in militancy related violence in Indian administered Kashmir, paramilitary CRPF removed one of its bunkers in the downtown city in Srinagar on Monday. | |
| 12:58 Apr 2, 2012 PST | |
| 5.2 Quake Rocks Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Mar 31: A moderate intensity earthquake jolted Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday but there were no reports of any casualty or damage. | |
| 10:59 Mar 31, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmir's Tulip Garden Thrown Open for Visitors | |
| Srinagar, March 29: The Tulip garden of Indian administered Kashmir was thrown open for visitors by the chief minister of the region Omar Abdullah on Thursday. | |
| 12:28 Mar 29, 2012 PST | |
| 5 LeT Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunfights | |
| Srinagar, March 28: In the major encounter of this year, five militants of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba were killed in separate firefights with troops in Indian administered Kashmir on Wednesday. | |
| 16:42 Mar 28, 2012 PST | |
| 1 Killed, 20 Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, March 22: One person was killed and 20 others injured when a powerful bomb exploded in a car in Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. | |
| 10:49 Mar 22, 2012 PST | |
| Windstorm Killed 3, Damaged Over 12,000 Houses in Kashmir | |
| 'Mohammed Akram Rigoo, 65 died in a hospital in Srinagar today after he was injured when a tree fell on him during the windstorm yesterday,' an official spokesman said. | |
| 08:40 Mar 21, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmir Lawmaker Wants CM to Press India for K-Resolution | |
| Srinagar, March 18: A lawmaker of Indian administered Kashmir, Sheikh Abdur Rashid has urged Chief Minister of the region Omar Abdullah to press the Indian government to resolve the Kashmir dispute. | |
| 17:25 Mar 18, 2012 PST | |
| 2 Soldiers Injured in Grenade Attack in Kashmir | |
| A police official said militants lobbed a grenade towards a paramilitary CRPF picket outside the OPD block of SMHS hospital in Srinagar at around 1916 hours. 'The grenade exploded with a big bang, causing injuries two paramilitary soldiers,' he sa | |
| 12:32 Mar 15, 2012 PST | |
| 444 Cases Registered Against Soldiers in Kashmir in 3 Years | |
| 'In Jammu province, Jammu tops the list with 97 cases having been registered against forces. It is followed by Doda with 88 cases, Udhampur with 29 cases, Reasi with 24, Ramban with 21, and Poonch and Kistshwar with 19 cases each,' the government | |
| 12:21 Mar 5, 2012 PST | |
| Two Top Lashkar-e-Toiba Militants Killed in Gunfight in Kashmir | |
| The official identified the deceased militants as Shanawaz Ahmed Khandey alias Bilal and Mohammad Rafi, both local militants. | |
| 06:10 Feb 27, 2012 PST | |
| Avalanches Hits Army Posts in Kashmir; 12 Soldiers Killed | |
| Srinagar, Feb 23: Two massive avalanches hit Indian army posts in upper reaches of the snowbound region in Indian administered Kashmir, killing at least 12 soldiers. The death toll is likely to go up as many more soldiers were feared trapped under s | |
| 06:36 Feb 23, 2012 PST | |
| LeT Militant Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, Feb 21: A top militant of the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed in a fierce gunfight with Indian soldiers in Indian administered Kashmir on Tuesday. | |
| 14:27 Feb 21, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatist Leader to Write Autobiography | |
| Srinagar, Feb 19: Senior pro-independence Kashmiri separatist leader and former militant commander Mohammad Yasin Malik is all set to write his autobiography and tell untold truth to the people. | |
| 15:18 Feb 19, 2012 PST | |
| Youth Shot Dead in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Feb 19: A 22-year-old youth was shot dead by an unknown gunmen in Indian administered Kashmir on Sunday evening. | |
| 12:19 Feb 19, 2012 PST | |
| Four Family Members Killed in Kashmir Landslide | |
| Srinagar, Feb 18: Four members of a family were among six persons killed and four others critically injured after the vehicle in which they were travelling was buried under a huge landslide in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday. | |
| 13:18 Feb 18, 2012 PST | |
| Efforts Being Made To Destabilize Iran, Pak: Kashmiri Leader | |
| Addressing a Conference at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar today, Mirwaiz said two most powerful Muslim countries Iran and Pakistan were the cause of worry for anti-Islamic countries. | |
| 16:31 Feb 17, 2012 PST | |
| No Dearth of Kind Hearted People in India: Geelani | |
| 'There is no dearth of kind hearted people in India. We are trying to reach out to them and apprise them about the history of Kashmir, the problems faced by Kashmiris,' Geelani said in a statement issued here. | |
| 14:45 Feb 16, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmir Govt Recommends Taking Back 3 Power Projects From Indian Corporation | |
| Sources said the Cabinet which met today in winter capital under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah accepted the report of cabinet sub-committee (CSC) formulated with regard to hydle projects of Kashmir. | |
| 18:57 Feb 15, 2012 PST | |
| 19 Killed in Kashmir Road Mishap | |
| Srinagar, Feb 10: At least 19 persons were killed and another critically injured when a mini-bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a 300-ft deep gorge in Indian administered Kashmir on Friday. | |
| 14:47 Feb 10, 2012 PST | |
| Indian Soldiers Involved in HR Abuses in Kashmir Must Stand Trial: Amnesty | |
| 'While the Apex Court's remark opens the chance for the prosecution of the eight army personnel Amnesty International reiterates its demand for the repeal of the AFSPA, | |
| 12:50 Feb 8, 2012 PST | |
| AFSPA Not to Protect Acts of Crime: Kashmir CM | |
| 'AFSPA is for legitimate protection and not for protection of acts of crime. It is something we have always maintained,' Omar told the media during a function in the winter capital. | |
| 12:01 Feb 7, 2012 PST | |
| 2 LeT Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, Feb 4: Two militants owing allegiance to the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba were killed in a fierce encounter with Indian army men in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday. | |
| 15:13 Feb 4, 2012 PST | |
| Bilateral Talks With India Unacceptable: Kashmiri Leader | |
| Srinagar, Feb 3: Senior separatist Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani Friday said bilateral talks between the separatist leadership and Indian government were unacceptable. | |
| 14:12 Feb 3, 2012 PST | |
| Civilian Injured in Attack on Army Convoy in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 27: A civilian was injured when militants on Friday targeted an army convoy in Indian administered Kashmir with a grenade. | |
| 12:12 Jan 27, 2012 PST | |
| Security Apparatus Beefed Up in Kashmir | |
| All the roads leading to Bakshi Stadium, where the main function of January 26 will be held, have been sealed. The police and paramilitary personnel have sensitized the buildings around the stadium. | |
| 15:31 Jan 25, 2012 PST | |
| Militant Leader Warns Attacks on The Rise in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 24: The chief commander of the pro-Pakistan militant group Hizbul Mujahideen and head of the Muzaffarabad based militant alliance UJC, Syed Salah-ud-Din Tuesday warned of increase in militant attacks in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 10:52 Jan 24, 2012 PST | |
| Harvard Teacher Trains Policemen in Kashmir to Upgrade Soft Skills | |
| Srinagar, Jan 23: Police in Indian administered Kashmir has sought the assistance of a Harvard University teacher to upgrade professional ethics, soft skills and responsiveness of its personnel. | |
| 09:31 Jan 23, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmir's Deputy Grand Mufti Ordered Expulsion of 5 Christian Missionaries | |
| Srinagar, Jan 19: Kashmir's Deputy Grand Mufti Thursday ordered the expulsion of five Christian priests from the region after finding their activities not permissible. | |
| 15:41 Jan 19, 2012 PST | |
| Avalanche Warning Issued: Fresh Snowfall Again Cuts-Off Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 15: The Indian administered Kashmir was again cut-off from rest of the world on Sunday after fresh moderate to heavy snowfall. | |
| 12:12 Jan 15, 2012 PST | |
| Srinagar Records Coldest Night in 16 Years | |
| Srinagar, Jan 14: The night temperature in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, dipped to - 7.8 degrees Celsius, the lowest ever during the last 16 years as an intense cold wave swept across the region. | |
| 13:42 Jan 14, 2012 PST | |
| No Respite From Intense Cold in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 13: There was no respite from freezing cold in Indian administered Kashmir on Friday with minimum temperature continuing to remain several degrees below freezing point. | |
| 11:06 Jan 13, 2012 PST | |
| No Respite From Cold, Kashmir Continues to Shiver | |
| There has been no respite from the cold in Indian administered Kashmir. The region continues to shiver with freezing cold on Wednesday with minimum and maximum temperature in the region continuously remaining below sub-zero level. | |
| 10:46 Jan 11, 2012 PST | |
| World's Largest Solar Telescope to Be Set Up in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 6: The world's large solar telescope will be set up at Pangong Tso Lake in mountainous Ladakh region of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 06:30 Jan 6, 2012 PST | |
| Lashkar Module Busted in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Jan 5: Police Thursday claimed to have busted a module of the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 10:58 Jan 5, 2012 PST | |
| Killing of Youth By Troopers is Murder: Kashmir CM | |
| 'I have not come here today for any other purpose but to meet the family, who lost their dear one in the firing incident yesterday.' | |
| 10:06 Jan 3, 2012 PST | |
| 21-yr-old Kashmiri Killed for Demanding Electricity | |
| Srinagar, Jan 2: A 21-year-old youth was killed and two others injured in Indian administered Kashmir when Indian paramilitary Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) soldiers fired on a group of people, who were demanding electricity. | |
| 11:16 Jan 2, 2012 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Says Dr. Fai Was Victim of Tussle Between CIA, ISI | |
| Srinagar, Dec 31: A senior Kashmiri separatist leader Nayeem Khan Saturday said lobbyist Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai was the victim of the tussle between spy agencies of United States and Pakistan. | |
| 10:49 Dec 31, 2011 PST | |
| Recover Outstanding Power Dues From Troops in Kashmir | |
| Addressing a public gathering after Friday congregation prayers in Central Kashmir, Mirwaiz said, 'Our natural resources have been looted and exploited by Indian for last 65 years. | |
| 13:43 Dec 30, 2011 PST | |
| Army Commander Reviews Operation Preparedness of Soldiers on Kashmir Border | |
| It is pertinent to mention here that senior Indian army commander in Kashmir Lt Gen S A Hasnain had recently said that militants may make attempts to sneak into Kashmir during the harsh winter months as well. | |
| 12:56 Dec 29, 2011 PST | |
| 4,000 Collared Bar-Headed Geese Arrive At Wetland Reserve in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Dec 23: Over 4000 Bar-headed geese, including a half dozen with collars, have arrived at Gharana wetland Conservation Reserve on Indo-Pak border in R. S. Pura in winter capital of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 15:48 Dec 23, 2011 PST | |
| Police Files Charges Against Education Officials in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Dec 20: In the first instance of its type, police in Indian administered Kashmir have filed charges and registered a case against Education officials of the region for depicting local policeman as 'oppressor' in the school text books. | |
| 13:36 Dec 20, 2011 PST | |
| Snow, Rain Likely in Kashmir Today | |
| Srinagar, Dec 19: According to weatherman, the upper reaches of Indian administered Kashmir may record heavy snowfall while plains may experience light to moderate snowfall and rain during next 24 hours. | |
| 11:17 Dec 19, 2011 PST | |
| Srinagar Shivers At -3.8 Degrees Celsius | |
| The drop in the night temperature resulted in freezing of water supply lines in many areas while a thin layer of ice had also formed on some small stagnant water bodies. | |
| 13:48 Dec 16, 2011 PST | |
| Shopkeepers Shutdown in Parts of Srinagar to Protest Killing of Tariq Ahmad | |
| Srinagar, Dec 15: Some parts of downtown Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, observed complete shutdown on Thursday to protest against the killing of 35-year-old trader by alleged stone pelters. | |
| 13:04 Dec 15, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Shopkeeper Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Miscreants' Assault | |
| Srinagar, Dec 14: A young Kashmiri shopkeeper, who was critically injured in an attack of alleged stonepelters on December 3, succumbed to injuries in the region's leading hospital on Wednesday. | |
| 15:06 Dec 14, 2011 PST | |
| Government Reviews Security of Politicians, Key Installations in Kashmir | |
| Official sources said security review meeting was held in Srinagar, the summer capital of the region on Monday. 'The meeting was attended by Home Secretary, police chief and top police, paramilitary and security officials. | |
| 10:57 Dec 12, 2011 PST | |
| Minister in Kashmir Escapes Bid on Life, Guard Killed | |
| 'The minister's security guards also opened fire. In the militant attack, three of the security guards of the minister and a civilian identified as Ali Mohammad were injured. The minister, however, escaped unhurt in the attack,' he said. | |
| 12:17 Dec 11, 2011 PST | |
| AFSPA Removal: Kashmiri People Have Right to Relish Peace Benefits | |
| 'My initiative regarding the gradual revocation of laws like AFSPA in the areas where the role of the Army has ended, due to the restoration of peaceful situation, relates to the commitments made to people,' | |
| 09:17 Dec 7, 2011 PST | |
| Moderate Separatist States Kashmir is a Military State | |
| 'Kashmir is tha military and police State. Army and police run the affairs of the state. The Kashmir government does not have any say in any administrative or security related decision,' Mirwaiz said while addressing people in South Kashmir. | |
| 15:02 Dec 2, 2011 PST | |
| Paramilitary Forces Vacate Camp in Kashmir | |
| The Firdous cinema, one of the popular movie halls in the old city, was occupied by paramilitary CRPF soldiers in the early 1990s after eruption of militancy in the region. | |
| 11:17 Nov 30, 2011 PST | |
| NATO Attack on Pak Beginning of Larger Western Attack: Kashmiri Leader | |
| Srinagar, Nov 29: Strongly condemning the recent NATO attack on Pakistani soldiers, senior separatist Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani said the NATO attack was the beginning of a larger Western attack on Pakistan. | |
| 12:56 Nov 29, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Shivers With Cold | |
| Srinagar, Nov 27: Indian administered Kashmir continues to shiver with severe cold as the minimum temperature dipped further in the region with the summer capital recording the coldest night of the season. | |
| 10:14 Nov 27, 2011 PST | |
| Village Head, Soldiers Hurt in Firing Incidents in Kashmir | |
| The incident created panic with people running helter skelter. Immediately after the incident, police and army men laid siege around the area and launched a manhunt to nab the attackers. However, no arrests took place. | |
| 08:57 Nov 25, 2011 PST | |
| First Train Derailment in Kashmir, 30 Injured | |
| In the first incident of a train derailment in Indian administered Kashmir, at least 30 passengers were injured, some of them critically, when three bogies of the train derailed near Sadoora railway station, some 55 kms south of Srinagar. | |
| 13:28 Nov 23, 2011 PST | |
| No Deadline For AFSPA Removal in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Nov 21: The Chief Minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah Monday said no deadline has been fixed for revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State. | |
| 13:08 Nov 21, 2011 PST | |
| Top Hizbul Militant Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, Nov 17: A top commander of the pro-Pakistan militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen was killed in a fierce encounter with Indian soldiers in Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday. | |
| 14:42 Nov 17, 2011 PST | |
| Former Indian Army Chief Opposed to Creation of Unified Headquarters in Kashmir | |
| When I was the chief minister of Kashmir, I created the Unified Command Headquarters. However, the move was opposed 'tooth and nail' by the then Indian army chief Gen Shankar Roy Chowdhury,' Farooq Abdullah told the media in the Indian capital to | |
| 14:12 Nov 17, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir CM Meets Indian Defence Minister on AFSPA issue | |
| Sources said during the meeting, Omar apprised the Indian Defence Minister about the improvement in law and order situation and fall in militancy in Kashmir. | |
| 15:00 Nov 13, 2011 PST | |
| Chief Minister of Kashmir Pursues Revocation of AFSPA in Winter Months | |
| I would like to see revocation of AFSPA in the winter months,' Omar told media during a function in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 16:10 Nov 10, 2011 PST | |
| US Congress Delegation Calls on Kashmir Governor | |
| 'The US delegation comprised Devin Nunes, Congressman and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), Political Counselor, US Embassy Herro Mustafa and two staff members of the HPSCI,' an official spokesman said. | |
| 13:21 Nov 10, 2011 PST | |
| AFSPA Rollback Will Make Army Handicap in Kashmir | |
| 'To rollback AFSPA from certain pockets of Kashmir at this point of time may be a genuine point owing to peaceful year. But peace is very fragile. | |
| 12:41 Nov 3, 2011 PST | |
| Lift AFSPA If There is Peace in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Oct 31: Indian minister and senior pro-Indian Kashmiri leader Farooq Abdullah Monday asked the Indian government to lift the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the region if there is peace. | |
| 11:41 Oct 31, 2011 PST | |
| Cracks in Kashmir Coalition Government Over AFSPA | |
| 'The Chief Minister should have consulted the coalition partner before announcing the rollback of AFSPA. Today he is on shaky ground because he has not done the consultation exercise fully. | |
| 13:58 Oct 27, 2011 PST | |
| Militants Strike With Grenades; Fire on Cops in Kashmir | |
| At around 12:45pm, militants lobbed a grenade towards paramilitary CRPF bunker at the Akhara building in Maisuma area in the heart of city. | |
| 11:31 Oct 25, 2011 PST | |
| Dialogue With Pakistan Will Lead to Kashmir Settlement | |
| Srinagar, Oct 23: The chief minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah Saturday said dialogue with Pakistan will lead to settlement of the Kashmir issue. | |
| 11:32 Oct 22, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatist Slam Indian Social Activist Anna Hazare | |
| Srinagar, Oct 15: The separatist leaders in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday slammed Indian social activist Anna Hazare for terming Kashmir as an integral part of India. | |
| 12:46 Oct 15, 2011 PST | |
| United Jihad Council Warns Pakistan Against Granting MFN Status to India | |
| It is in place to mention here that Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabani has recently said that her country has decided in principle to grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. | |
| 14:41 Oct 14, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Youth Injured in 2010 Unrest Dies After 13-Months | |
| Srinagar, Oct 12: An 18-year-old youth died on Wednesday, 13 months after sustaining critical injury in paramilitary forces firing during last year's summer unrest in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 12:14 Oct 12, 2011 PST | |
| Longest Surviving Militant Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, Oct 12: On Wednesday, Police claimed to have killed the longest surviving militant of the pro-Pakistan militant group Hizbul Mujahideen during a gunfight in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 10:11 Oct 12, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Militants Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| 'After plugging off all the possible escape routes, the soldiers zeroed-in on the residential house of one Mohammad Subhan Mir son of Abdul Gani Mir and asked the militants hiding there to surrender,' they said. | |
| 09:57 Oct 9, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Government Discloses 1,300 Missing in Region | |
| Srinagar, Oct 3: The Kashmir government Monday disclosed that 1300 persons have been missing in the region during the past 20 years of turmoil, contradicting its earlier figures that 3,429 youth were missing from 1990 till 2009. | |
| 17:15 Oct 3, 2011 PST | |
| 4 Militants Killed in Fresh Gunfight in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Oct 1: On Saturday the Army said four heavily armed militants were killed in a two-day long gunbattle in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 14:53 Oct 1, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Gunfight Ends After 4 Days | |
| Srinagar, Sept 29: The 4-day long gunfight between Indian soldiers and heavily armed militants ended in Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday. | |
| 11:13 Sep 29, 2011 PST | |
| Gunfight in Kashmir Enters Third Day | |
| 'On the intervening night 26/27 September, a group of around seven militants attempted to infiltrate into Kashmir from Shamesbari area of Keran sector, Kupwara in North Kashmir. | |
| 13:10 Sep 28, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Warns Agitation If Slum Dwellers Not Expelled | |
| Geelani accused India of pursuing Israeli tactics, India wanted to expel Kashmiris from their own land and alter the Muslims majority character of the state. | |
| 12:53 Sep 28, 2011 PST | |
| Army Officer, 2 Cops Among 7 Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, Sep 27: An army officer, two policemen and four militants have been killed in the ongoing gunfight in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 13:20 Sep 27, 2011 PST | |
| Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Says 'No Mass Graves in Kashmir' | |
| Srinagar, Sept 27: The Chief minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah Tuesday said no mass graves are in the region. | |
| 10:46 Sep 27, 2011 PST | |
| Docs in Kashmir Remove 15 Kg Cyst From Pregnant Woman | |
| Srinagar, Sept 24: In the first surgery of its kind in the region, doctors on Saturday removed a 15 kg cyst from a seven-month pregnant woman in Indian administered Kashmir without harming the fetus. | |
| 11:42 Sep 24, 2011 PST | |
| Separatists in Kashmir Reject Interlocutors Roadmap | |
| Srinagar, Sept 22: The separatist leaders in Indian administered Kashmir have rejected the interlocutors roadmap for the political solution of Kashmir within the realm of Indian constitution. | |
| 10:29 Sep 22, 2011 PST | |
| Our Recommendations Within Framework of Indian Constitution: Interlocutors | |
| 'The recommendations forwarded by us in the final report will be within the framework of Article 370 of Indian Constitution. Indian Home Minister has already said that J&K is a unique State and the solution will also be unique. | |
| 14:53 Sep 17, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Assembly to Debate Guru Amnesty Resolution | |
| Srinagar, Sept 17: The Kashmir Assembly will debate the resolution seeking clemency for the alleged Indian Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru on September 28. | |
| 13:16 Sep 17, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir CM Asks India to Walk Extra Mile to Engage Pak | |
| 'I have often stated that most, if not all, internal security problems are essentially rooted in politics. As a matter of fact even armed insurgencies are basically struggles for political space. | |
| 14:58 Sep 10, 2011 PST | |
| HuJI Email Traced to Kashmir, Cafe Owner Among 5 Detained | |
| Official sources said police in the early hours today conducted a raid on the house of Global Internet Café owner Khawaja Mehmood Aziz in Kishtwar and detained him, his brother Khwaja Khalid Aziz and Manager Cyber Cafe Ashwani Kumar for questionin | |
| 14:15 Sep 8, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Politicians Condemn Deadly Blast in Indian Capital | |
| Srinagar, Sept 7: The pro-Indian and separatist politicians in Indian administered Kashmir Wednesday condemned the deadly blast in Indian capital, which left 11 people dead and over 60 injured. | |
| 09:49 Sep 7, 2011 PST | |
| Envoys of Muslim Countries Call on Kashmir CM | |
| Srinagar, Sept 2: The envoys of two Muslim countries called on the Chief minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah on Friday and discussed the prevailing situation in the region. | |
| 12:04 Sep 2, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Govt Grants Amnesty to Stone Pelters | |
| 'The Government would withdraw the cases against them to provide an opportunity to be responsible persons and lead a normal life', Omar said while addressing media today. | |
| 09:28 Aug 28, 2011 PST | |
| Scribes Protest Against Police Harassment in Kashmir | |
| The scribes including reporters, photojournalists and videojournalists held the protest following the recent assault and detention by police of two photojournalists in Kashmir. | |
| 11:13 Aug 25, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Grenade Blasts Rock Kashmir; 2 Killed, 13 Hurt | |
| Srinagar, Aug 25: Two grenade explosions rocked Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday. The explosions left two persons including an Indian border guard dead and 13 persons injured. | |
| 10:30 Aug 25, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir CM Demands Setting Up of Truth and Reconciliation Commission | |
| Replying to a query on the unearthing of mass graves by SHRC, the chief minister said, 'It is too premature to comment on the issue'. | |
| 15:15 Aug 22, 2011 PST | |
| 2000 Unidentified Bodies Buried in Unmarked Graves in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Aug 21: The Kashmir government recognized Human Right Commission has disclosed that 2156 unidentified bodies are buried in unmarked graves at 38 different sites in the region. | |
| 13:13 Aug 21, 2011 PST | |
| 12 Militants Killed in Border Gunfight in Kashmir: Army | |
| Srinagar, Aug 20: On Saturday, the Army claimed that soldiers foiled an infiltration bid of militants by killing 12 militants in the firefight. An army officer was also killed and two soldiers injured in the day-long gunfight. | |
| 09:46 Aug 20, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir May Soon Have Islamic Banking System | |
| Srinagar, Aug 17: The Indian administered Kashmir may soon have the Islamic Banking system, which is prevalent in most of the Muslim countries. | |
| 15:01 Aug 17, 2011 PST | |
| Top US Senator on 2-Day Visit to Kashmir | |
| Senator McCain, who is here on a two-day visit arrived by a special US plane and drove to Governor N N Vohra's residence to meet him. | |
| 10:09 Aug 16, 2011 PST | |
| India's Independence Day Passes Off Peacefully in Strike-Hit Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Aug 15: August 15 (India's Independence Day) passed off peacefully across the strike-hit Kashmir amidst tight security arrangements made by forces to foil any incident. | |
| 12:40 Aug 15, 2011 PST | |
| After Grenade Attacks, Security Further Intensified in Kashmir | |
| Two rifle grenades were fired towards Hotel Kahkashan housing 162 Bn CRPF Headquarters and Hotel Ikhwan housing camp of 82 Bn CRPF in Srinagar on Saturday evening. | |
| 10:21 Aug 14, 2011 PST | |
| 45-Days Hindu Pilgrimage Concludes in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Aug 13: The annual Hindu pilgrimage (Amarnath yatra) concluded in Kashmir on Saturday with a record breaking 6.35 lakh devotees from different parts of India visiting the cave shrine in South Kashmir during the past 45 days. | |
| 15:33 Aug 13, 2011 PST | |
| Youth, Soldier Injured in Kashmir Clashes | |
| Srinagar, Aug 12: Clashes broke out between youth and police and paramilitary soldiers in Indian administered Kashmir on Friday, injuring a youth and a paramilitary soldier. | |
| 14:13 Aug 12, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatists, Pro-Indian Politicians Warn Against Hanging Guru | |
| Srinagar, Aug 11: The separatist and pro-Indian leaders in Kashmir have warned the Indian government not to hang Kashmiri detainee Mohamma Afzal Guru for his alleged involved in 2001 Indian Parliament attack. | |
| 11:11 Aug 11, 2011 PST | |
| Another Cop Arrested in Kashmir for Role in Custodial Killing | |
| Srinagar, Aug 10: Another policeman was arrested on Wednesday for his alleged role in the custodial death of a 26-year-old youth, Nazim Rashid Shalla. | |
| 16:28 Aug 10, 2011 PST | |
| Police Launch Crackdown on Youth in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Aug 9: Police have launched a crackdown against youth in parts of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir and have arrested more than 30 youth during raids so far. | |
| 11:57 Aug 9, 2011 PST | |
| Police Officer and Soldier Arrested for Staging Fake Encounter in Kashmir | |
| Yesterday the Army claimed to have killed a Pakistani militant and divisional commander of Lashker-e-Taiba, Abu Usman after a 12-hour long gunbattle at the Surankote area of Poonch and claimed recovery of arms and ammunition from him. | |
| 12:22 Aug 8, 2011 PST | |
| Restrictions on Separatists Leaders in Kashmir | |
| The government is denying us the democratic space to carry out political activities and this could have serious repercussions,' said his close aide Ayaz Akbar. | |
| 14:04 Aug 6, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Shuts Down Against Custodial Death of Youth | |
| Srinagar, Aug 3: The complete shutdown was observed in Indian administered Kashmir on Wednesday to protest the custodial killing of a youth. | |
| 13:32 Aug 3, 2011 PST | |
| Militant Alliance Rejects Ramadan Ceasefire in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 31: The United Jehad Council - an alliance of the militant groups operating in Kashmir has ruled out announcing of ceasefire during Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 12:59 Jul 31, 2011 PST | |
| Pro-Indian Politician Placed Under House Arrest in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 31: In the first incident of its kind, a pro-Indian woman politician Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest. | |
| 11:39 Jul 31, 2011 PST | |
| Any Delay In Kashmir Solution Can Lead to Resurfacing of Stone Pelting Incidents | |
| Srinagar, July 30: The patron of pro-Indian Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former chief minister of Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayed Saturday said any delay in Kashmir resolution can result in resurfacing of stone pelting in some other form. | |
| 13:10 Jul 30, 2011 PST | |
| Probe in 'Abduction, Rape' of Kashmiri Woman in Final Stage | |
| Srinagar, July 29: The police chief of Indian administered Kashmir Friday said police investigations into the alleged rape and abduction of a woman are in the final stage. | |
| 14:36 Jul 29, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leaders Welcome CBMs Announced By India, Pak | |
| Srinagar, July 27: Most of the pro-Indian and separatist leaders have welcomed the new measures announced by arch rivals India and Pakistan to give boost to cross-border trade and travel. | |
| 15:23 Jul 27, 2011 PST | |
| Hindu Militant Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, July 26: A Hindu militant owing allegiance to Kashmir's largest militant group Hizbul Mujahideen was killed in a gunfight with Indian army in Kishtwar area of Indian administered Kashmir on Tuesday. | |
| 12:49 Jul 26, 2011 PST | |
| Indian Army Launches Probe in Alleged Kashmir Rape Case | |
| On the allegation that the assailants were dressed in army fatigues, he said, 'I do want to clarify this that in Kashmir, (military) uniform is also worn by militants. Besides, I want to make it clear that no army man can remain isolated from his u | |
| 20:04 Jul 22, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Woman Alleges Abduction, Rape By Soldiers | |
| Srinagar, July 21: A young Kashmir woman has accused two Indian army soldiers of 'abduction and rape'. Police have registered a case while MoS Home of the Kashmir government Nasir Aslam Wani has assured that guilty persons will be punished. | |
| 15:29 Jul 21, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Denounces US Arrest, Calls Protests on Friday | |
| Senior separatist Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani has denounced the arrest of a Kashmiri-born man in the US by the FBI on suspicion of allegedly playing as conduit for the Pakistani government to influence the American policy makers on the issue of | |
| 13:11 Jul 20, 2011 PST | |
| India- Pak talks, A Futile Exercise: Hizbul chief | |
| Hizbul Mujahideen supremo and chairman of the United Jehad Council (UJC) - an amalgam of different militant groups operating in Kashmir Tuesday termed the ongoing dialogue process between arch rivals India and Pakistan as a futile exercise. | |
| 13:21 Jul 19, 2011 PST | |
| 3 Militants, Soldier Killed in Ongoing Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, July 15: Three Lashkar-e-Toiba militants and an army man were killed and four soldiers injured in an ongoing encounter in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 13:33 Jul 15, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leaders Condemn Mumbai Blasts | |
| Srinagar, July 14: The Chief Minister of Indian administered Kashmir and senior separatist leaders have strongly condemned the serial blasts in Mumbai that left 18 persons dead and over 100 injured. | |
| 15:58 Jul 14, 2011 PST | |
| German Tourist Found Dead in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 14: A female German tourist (Passport No. 2165083225 Visa No. AP-2692562) was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a hotel in the mountainous Leh region of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 13:26 Jul 14, 2011 PST | |
| Army Fears Rise in Infiltration in Kashmir | |
| In response to a question regarding purchase of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani's recently released book, he said, 'There is no controversy in purchasing the book. | |
| 11:32 Jul 11, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Boys Die in Kashmir Explosion | |
| Srinagar, July 10: Two teenage boys were killed and two others including a minor girl were injured seriously when a live shell they were fiddling with exploded in Indian administered Kashmir on Sunday. | |
| 14:53 Jul 10, 2011 PST | |
| Indian Parties Should Evolve Consensus on K Solution: Former CM | |
| The former Chief minister of Indian administered Kashmir and former Indian Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Sunday said there was a need for the political parties in India to evolve a consensus on resolving the Kashmir issue with Pakistan. | |
| 12:34 Jul 10, 2011 PST | |
| Top JeM Commander, Aide Killed in 18-Hr Long Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, July 9: A top commander of the Pakistan based militant group Jaish Mohammad and his associate were killed in an 18-hour-long gunfight with Indian troops in Indian administered Kashmir on Saturday. | |
| 15:14 Jul 9, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Issue Not About Money Or Guns | |
| Addressing a public gathering at Sumbal in North Kashmir Omar said he has made it clear time and again that the elections, whether of Parliament, Assembly or Local Bodies, are not the answer to the resolution of political issues of Kashmir. | |
| 13:11 Jul 7, 2011 PST | |
| 9 Policemen Injured in Kashmir Attacks | |
| Srinagar, July 6: At least nine policemen were injured, three of them critically, in twin militant attacks in Indian administered Kashmir on Wednesday. | |
| 12:49 Jul 6, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatist Leader's Autobiography on July 7 | |
| Geelani's aide said the 571-page book titled 'Wular ke Kinarey' (On the banks of Wular), will reveal several 'unknown facts' about his life. | |
| 14:14 Jul 5, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Youth Being Victimized: Former CM | |
| Srinagar, July 5: The former Chief Minister of Indian administered Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayed Tuesday said the government has victimized a whole generation of youngsters to create an unreal surface calm in the region. | |
| 12:25 Jul 5, 2011 PST | |
| Man Killed in Bear Attack in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, July 2: In yet another case of man-animal conflict, a man was killed and another sustained critical injuries after being attacked by a wild bear in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 11:45 Jul 2, 2011 PST | |
| Police Defuse IED Near Kashmir Tourist Spot | |
| Srinagar, June 30: Police Thursday claimed to have detected and defused 1.5 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the world famous Dal Lake in Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 11:19 Jun 30, 2011 PST | |
| HM Commander, Aide Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, June 27: Police said a top commander of the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen and his close associate were killed in a fierce gunfight in Indian administered Kashmir on Monday. | |
| 13:25 Jun 27, 2011 PST | |
| Repeal Draconian Laws in Kashmir: Interlocutor | |
| Srinagar, June 25: One of the three interlocutors on Kashmir appointed by the Government of India has demanded repeal of what he termed draconian laws such as Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Public Safety Act (PSA) in the region. | |
| 13:45 Jun 25, 2011 PST | |
| India-Pak Premiers Should Discuss Kashmir | |
| Welcoming the India-Pakistan foreign secretary level talks he said the talks should be elevated to the Prime Minister's level, he said, 'It is a stark reality that the Kashmir issue is the biggest hurdle in the normalisation of relations between I | |
| 10:44 Jun 24, 2011 PST | |
| India and Pakistan Dialogue Continues: Will Kashmir Be Issue of Discussion? | |
| Srinagar, June 22: A day before Foreign Secretary level talks between arch rivals India and Pakistan, the chief minister of Indian administered Kashmir Omar Abdullah Thursday expressed hope that the Kashmir will be an issue during the India-Pakistan | |
| 14:49 Jun 22, 2011 PST | |
| 1500 Cops Killed in Kashmir in 2 Decades | |
| Srinagar, June 22: At least 1500 policeman and officers have been killed in two decades of violence in Indian administered Kashmir, a senior minister said. | |
| 10:26 Jun 22, 2011 PST | |
| Infiltration Attempts Dips to 20-Yr Low in Kashmir: Army | |
| Srinagar, June 21: A senior Indian army official Tuesday said infiltration attempts by militants from across the Line of Control (defacto border between India and Pakistan in Kashmir)) were at a 20-year low. | |
| 12:03 Jun 21, 2011 PST | |
| Minor Mauled to Death By Leopard in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, June 21: In yet another case of animal-human conflict, a 9-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Indian administered Kashmir on Tuesday. | |
| 11:16 Jun 21, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir CM Asks Investors to Change Mindset | |
| 'I am keen to see CII members starting ventures in Kashmir and playing their important role in generating wide-ranging economic activities for the youth. | |
| 13:39 Jun 18, 2011 PST | |
| Top LeT Gun, Aide Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, June 16: A top commander of the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba and his close aide were killed in a gunfight with Indian soldiers in Indian administered Kashmir on Thursday. | |
| 12:47 Jun 16, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Die, 3 Missing as Cars Plunge in Kashmir River | |
| Srinagar, June 12: Two youth were killed after two vehicles plunged into Lidder River in Pahalgam tourist resort in South Kashmir last evening. A youth was rescued after 12-hours this morning while three more are still missing and efforts are on to | |
| 15:13 Jun 12, 2011 PST | |
| Finland Offers Assistance to Kashmir to Harness Bio-Energy | |
| 'Ms. Hakala discussed various matters relating to the socio-economic development of Kashmir with Chief minister,' an official spokesman said. | |
| 14:28 Jun 12, 2011 PST | |
| Policeman Killed in Militant Attack in Kashmir | |
| 'Though there has been a decrease in militancy related incidents but the problem is not over yet. Police will continue its drive to weed out militancy from the region,' he said. | |
| 10:16 Jun 8, 2011 PST | |
| Soldiers Assault Tourists in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, June 6: Indian army soldiers allegedly assaulted a group of tourists at Pahlgham tourist resort in Indian administered Kashmir on Monday. Police have registered a case against the army. | |
| 12:33 Jun 6, 2011 PST | |
| Tourists Welcome in Kashmir | |
| Geelani also released a pamphlet- 'Tourists and Pilgrims Welcome to Kashmir'- which he said would be distributed among the tourists visiting Kashmir. | |
| 13:17 Jun 3, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Militants Killed in Ongoing Kashmir Gunfight | |
| 'While the search operation was going on, the militants, who were said to be three in number, hiding in the area fired from automatic weapons towards the search party. | |
| 12:32 Jun 2, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Says Jailed Leaders are Prisoners of Conscience | |
| Srinagar, May 31: Senior Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday said the detained separatist leaders and activists were not criminals but prisoners of conscience and demanded their unconditional and immediate release. | |
| 14:03 May 31, 2011 PST | |
| Militant Hideout Busted in Kashmir: Police | |
| Srinagar, May 31: Police Tuesday claimed to have busted a militant hide-out in Indian administered Kashmir and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. | |
| 11:03 May 31, 2011 PST | |
| HR Activist Denied Entry Into Kashmir | |
| A police spokesman said the restrictions over the movement of Gautam were imposed to avoid the breach of public peace and tranquility. | |
| 18:23 May 28, 2011 PST | |
| Father, Son Duo Killed in Kashmir | |
| A top police official said suspected militants barged into the residential house of Ghulam Rasool Mir, 55, in Bawan village of Handwara, some 120 kms North of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir last evening. | |
| 15:39 May 28, 2011 PST | |
| British Envoy to India Arrives in Kashmir | |
| They held detailed deliberations with Chief minister and Governor, who briefed them about the political and economic developments in the region. They also briefed the British envoy about the measures taken for upliftment of people. | |
| 17:48 May 27, 2011 PST | |
| 4 Gunfights in 4 Days Leave 8 Dead in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, May 27: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed in a gunfight with troops in the Sopore town of North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday. | |
| 14:15 May 27, 2011 PST | |
| LeT Top Gun Killed in Kashmir Firefight | |
| Srinagar, May 24: A top commander of the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed in a gunfight with Indian army in forest area of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 09:58 May 24, 2011 PST | |
| Cop Killed, Candidate Hurt in Militant Attacks in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, May 17: A policeman was shot dead by suspected militants in Indian administered Kashmir while a candidate scheduled to contest Local Bodies elections was critically injured in a separate attack. | |
| 12:52 May 17, 2011 PST | |
| It is Martial Law in Kashmir: Separatist Leader | |
| Terming the Kashmir government as 'puppets' of Indian government, Geelani alleged, 'The Kashmir government has no role in the affairs of the region. | |
| 15:03 May 15, 2011 PST | |
| 400-500 Militants in Kashmir, Pak May Push More Militants: Army | |
| Asked about revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, giving special powers to soldiers, the army commander said, 'We have recommended its continuation in view of the situation in Kashmir and the special requirements it entails' | |
| 16:16 May 14, 2011 PST | |
| EU Envoys Meeting Kashmiri Leaders | |
| The visiting envoys met senior separatist leader and former militant commander Yasin Malik at his Maisuma residence in Srinagar. | |
| 14:46 May 13, 2011 PST | |
| Soldier Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, May 13: An Indian army soldier was killed in a gunfight with militants in Indian administered Kashmir on Friday. | |
| 13:10 May 13, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Leader Says Observing Strikes is Our Compulsion | |
| Srinagar, May 11: The senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday said observing strikes in Kashmir is a compulsion for the people of the region as they have no alternative to protest against excesses and arrests. | |
| 13:25 May 11, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Govt Hails Separatist Leader's Statement on Safeguarding Tourists | |
| Srinagar, May 11: The Kashmir government has welcomed the statement of Mohammad Yasin Malik - former militant commander and now chairman of separatist political group JKLF - about safeguarding the tourism industry in region. | |
| 10:42 May 11, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Safe for Tourists | |
| He said Kashmiris have always safeguarded their guests even at the cost of their lives. 'We have never shown any weakness in this regard and even in difficult times we have proved our hospitality and humanness,' he said. | |
| 20:10 May 10, 2011 PST | |
| Inquiry Commission to Probe The Custodial Disappearances in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, May 10: The family members of the persons missing in custody Tuesday asked the Kashmir government to set up an Inquiry Commission to probe the custodial disappearances in the region. | |
| 13:12 May 10, 2011 PST | |
| No Links Between Al-Qaeda and Kashmiri Militants | |
| 'The dialogue process was brought on track with great difficulty after Mumbai attacks and it wouldn't be right if relations between the two countries will deteriorate in the aftermath of Osama's killing. | |
| 16:43 May 9, 2011 PST | |
| Geelani Calls for Kashmir Shutdown on May 14 | |
| Srinagar, May 8: The hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani Sunday called for shutdown on May 14 to demand release of political prisoners and youth detained in the region. | |
| 14:04 May 8, 2011 PST | |
| Funeral Prayers in Absentia for Osama Held in Kashmir | |
| He lead hundreds of Kashmiri Muslims in offering funeral prayers in absentia for Osama at Batamaloo in the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. | |
| 13:18 May 6, 2011 PST | |
| Geelani Asks Kashmiri Muslims to Offer Osama's Funeral Prayers | |
| The hardline Kashmiri separatist leader, Syed Ali Geelani has appealed Kashmiri Muslim to offer funeral prayers in absentia for Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden after Friday prayers tomorrow. | |
| 11:11 May 5, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmiri Separatist Leader Flays Osama's Burial At Sea | |
| Like most of the Islamic scholars across the world, the senior Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday flayed Osama bin Laden's burial at sea. | |
| 17:44 May 3, 2011 PST | |
| Youth Killed, 2 Soldiers Injured in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, April 30: A 25-year old youth was shot dead by suspected militants in Kashmir while two Indian army soldiers were injured in a militant attack. | |
| 11:41 Apr 30, 2011 PST | |
| Army Not Required in Srinagar: Kashmir CM | |
| Srinagar, April 29: With security agencies keeping their fingers crossed ahead of summer in Kashmir, the chief minister of the region, Omar Abdullah Friday said army is not required in the summer capital Srinagar. | |
| 11:35 Apr 29, 2011 PST | |
| India Should Accept Geelani's Proposals: Indian MP | |
| 'Nothing has been done so far on AFSPA, PSA and detention of youth. The 118 youth killed last year were not terrorists or Pakistanis, they were Kashmris. | |
| 14:42 Apr 27, 2011 PST | |
| 2 Top Lashkar Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunfight | |
| Srinagar, April 24: Two top militants owing allegiance to the Pakistan based militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba were killed in a gunfight with Indian soldiers in Kashmir on Sunday. | |
| 13:57 Apr 24, 2011 PST | |
| Kashmir Witnessing Effects of Climate Change | |
| 'Every one of us are equally stakeholders in the task of saving the Earth from continuous dilapidation to help sustenance of life and safeguarding the future for coming generations', he said. | |
| 10:56 Apr 23, 2011 PST | |
| Pregnant Wife Axed to Death in Kashmir | |
| The police has launched a case against the husband of the deceased woman, who is missing after the incident. | |
| 09:11 Apr 23, 2011 PST | |
| Separatists Vow to Expose Killers of Religious Leader in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, Apr 22: The separatist leaders in Kashmir Friday vowed to expose the killers of prominent religious scholar, Maulana Showkat Ahmad Shah during a sit-in rally to protest the killing of the religious leader, who died in an IED blast on the 8 | |
| 17:20 Apr 22, 2011 PST | |
| Government Mulling Incentives to Improve Female Ratio in Kashmir | |
| Srinagar, April 22: The Kashmir government has called for an effective mechanism to curb the menace of female foeticide to improve the male/female sex ratio in the region. | |
| 11:14 Apr 22, 2011 PST | |
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