Kashmir

Internet, SMS services resume in Kashmir

Broadband internet service and mobile SMS service are restored in government-run hospitals in Kashmir ending over four and half months of suspension.
Kashmir: Indian SC bench to examine move on Article 370

Indian Supreme Court will examine the constitutional validity of scrapping special status for Jammu and Kashmir as it issued a notice to the Centre on petitions related to abrogation of Article 370.
Kashmiri students in dark about situation back home

Six days after India revoked the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories, Kashmiri students in the national capital are still not able to communicate with their relatives and parents back home.
State assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir soon: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that elections will be held soon in the state for the local assembly, two days after government's decision to end special status for the state and split it into two union territories.
Abolition of Article 370 sparks fears among north-east Indian states

The abolition of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir has sparked apprehensions in north eastern Indian states as the next Article 371 contains special provisions for them relating to sale and transfer of land and distinctive social and religious practices.
Social media users show solidarity with citizens of Kashmir

As the Indian Government on Monday abrogated constitutional provisions that give Indian-occupied Kashmir special rights, a number of Twitter hashtags popped up in solidarity with the people of the valley.
Pakistan detains dozens

Pakistan has detained dozens of alleged militants after a suicide attack in Indian-held Kashmir last month which sent tensions between the nuclear-armed foes soaring, its interior minister said yesterday.
Indian troops kill 3 rebels in Kashmir fighting

Three rebels are killed in a gun battle with Indian troops in disputed Kashmir, police say.
2 soldiers killed in attack on army camp in Indian Kashmir

Two soldiers are killed and three others wounded in Indian-controlled Kashmir as soldiers traded fire with armed militants who were holed up inside an army camp, a government minister says.
As Delhi struggles with smog, Kashmir bans burning of leaves

With air pollution worsening in New Delhi and beyond, Indian-administered Kashmir decides to step up efforts to combat its own worsening air quality.
Grenade attack kills 3 in Kashmir

Three civilians have been killed and 23 others wounded after suspected rebels Thursday lobbed a grenade at a motorcade of a local government minister in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
3 Kashmir rebels killed in fighting with Indian troops

A gunbattle between Indian troops and Kashmiri rebels kills three insurgents in the disputed Himalayan region and triggers a new round of anti-India protests and clashes.
India bans social media in Kashmir for a month

Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir announce a month-long ban on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube.
9 killed in clashes over militant's death in Kashmir

At least nine people are killed as Indian troops fire on protesters in Kashmir after tens of thousands of people defied a curfew and participated in the funeral of a top rebel commander a day after he was killed by Indian forces in the disputed Himalayan region.
-Why a cricket match caused student unrest in Kashmir

Tensions remain high at a university in Indian-administered Kashmir following a row sparked by a cricket match. Students and police clashed at the National Institute of Technology in Srinagar city, with police using sticks to beat up students.
Unruffled Afridi thanks Kashmir again

Unfazed by the criticism he drew for mentioning Kashmir in the previous match, Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi once again thanks supporters from the valley for turning up to cheer his team in the lost World Twenty20 match against Australia in India.
Jammu and Kashmir to get first woman chief minister

Chief of People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti is chosen as the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
India Kashmir leader dies

India's Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies after a brief illness, aged 79.
Militants storm India Kashmir army camp

Three militants force their way into an army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir and ensued in a gun battle, the army says.
India says top militant killed in Kashmir

Indian security forces in Kashmir killed on Thursday a top commander of Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who allegedly was involved in several attacks in the disputed region in recent years.
India should stop its conspiracies to destabilise Pakistan: FO

Pakistan calls upon India to stop its 'conspiracies' and 'proxy wars' aimed at destabilising Pakistan.
Kashmir lawmakers beat colleague for serving beef (video)

Lawmakers from India's ruling Hindu nationalist party in Kashmir kicked and punched an independent member of the state assembly on Thursday for hosting a party where he served beef.
Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia

Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.
10 killed as India, Pakistan trade border fire

At least 10 civilians are killed as India and Pakistan traded fire across their disputed border.
India summons Pak envoy over Kashmir shooting

India summons Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi to protest against civilian deaths in recent troop firings along their disputed border, hiking tensions ahead of talks between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Resentful Kashmiris

Kashmir has changed beyond recognition. In less than five years when I visited Srinagar last, the valley has become visibly anti-India.
Pakistan summons Indian envoy after 'spy drone' shot down

Pakistan summon Indian ambassador after a "spy drone" was shot down in disputed Kashmir.
Kashmir floods: Fifteen killed in landslides

At least 15 people killed in landslides following floods in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say.
Kashmir floods: Srinagar residents told to move to safety

A flood alert issues in Indian-administered Kashmir following torrential rain and a surge in the water level of the Jhelum river