Kashmir Valley

When it comes to secessionism, identity trumps economic development

India, aware of the separate identities problem, tried to solve it 72 years ago through articles 370-72 of the Constitution. That success should not be challenged by trying to forge a single identity

Harvesting season at peak for Kashmir Valley's top-quality walnuts

Walnuts found in Jammu and Kashmir are mainly of three types -- Vonth, Kaghazi and Barzul

Come September, cinema returns to Kashmir after 32 years of intermission

INOX to open a three-screen multiplex in Srinagar, its first

Jaleel's remarks on J&K unfortunate, totally unacceptable: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan termed as "very unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable" the recent controversial remarks on Kashmir made on social media by ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel

Kashmir Valley witnesses tourism boom breaking 10-yr-old record: J&K govt

According to statistics of the Jammu Kashmir tourism department, March 2022 broke the 10-year tourist arrival record in Kashmir, signalling that the tourism industry is finally on the path to recovery

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 20,000 cr during J&K visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of three road packages of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, being built at a cost of over Rs. 7,500 crore

Shehbaz Sharif says Pak desires 'peaceful and cooperative' ties with India

Pakistan's newly-appointed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for felicitating him and said his country desires "peaceful and cooperative" ties with India. Sharif, however, emphasised that peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu and Kashmir is indispensable. "Pakistan desires peaceful & cooperative ties with India. Peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu & Kashmir is indispensable. Pakistan's sacrifices in fighting terrorism are well-known. Let's secure peace and focus on socio-economic development of our people," Sharif tweeted while replying to Modi's congratulatory message. Prime Minister Modi on Monday congratulated 70-year-old Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and said India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror so that "we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people." In his inaugural speech .

Kashmir sees record tourist arrivals this year, highest in a decade

Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth received a record-breaking tourist footfall this year, the highest in a decade.

Govt hell-bent on economic disempowerment of J&K, says Mehbooba Mufti

"Entire Jammu and Kashmir has been put on sale for people from outside. They want to target our self-sufficiency," she said

Pak ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees: Gen Bajwa

Gen Bajwa highlighted the importance of keeping conflict away from the region, he said Pakistan wanted the Sino-India border to be resolved soon through diplomacy and dialogue as well, Dawn reported

Targeted killings in Kashmir to continue remain a challenge: DGP

Security forces are alert at the border to foil infiltration attempts of terrorists: DGP Dilbag Singh

Mercury falls across Kashmir, Gulmarg coldest at minus 10.4 degrees Celsius

There was a slight dip in minimum temperatures in most parts of Kashmir with the tourist resort of Gulmarg reeling under intense cold wave, officials said on Wednesday.

Looms are falling silent in Kashmir's handicraft villages

With trade hit by uncertainty and Covid-19, youths are looking elsewhere for employment

Covid-19: Train services suspended till May 16 in Kashmir Valley

Train operations in Kashmir were suspended on Monday till May 16 in view of the alarming rise in Covid infections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Fair to heavy rain, snow likely in Jammu and Kashmir till March 24

Moderate rain lashed the plains while light snowfall occurred in the mountains in Jammu and Kashmir as the meteorological department forecast heavy rain/snow at scattered places in the next two days

J-K among top five states/UTs in forest cover increase: Manoj Sinha

With an increase of 348 square kilometres of forest cover, Jammu and Kashmir ranks among the country's top five states and union territories in terms of increase in forest cover

Train service between Kashmir Valley and Jammu to resume after 11 months

"A dry run of 137 km was carried out yesterday (Sunday) between Baramulla and Banihal," the official of the Northern Railways said

J-K witnessed positive changes in past two years: DGP Dilbag Singh

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Sigh on Tuesday said a number of positive changes have taken place in the Union Territory over the past two years

Air traffic restored between Kashmir and rest of country after 4-day haitus

Air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was restored on Thursday after remaining suspended for four days due to snowfall in the valley, officials said

Flights remain grounded in Kashmir, dozen cancelled over poor visibility

Air traffic to and fro Srinagar remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day as poor visibility due to heavy snowfall hampered operations, leading to cancellation of over dozen flights