Kashmir

Abdul Gani Bhat, former Hurriyat chairman and ‘voice of moderation’, passes away at 90

September 19, 2025 10:32 am

A founding member of the separatist conglomerate, Bhat never shied away from striking the middle ground even if meant flouting the constitution of the Hurriyat Conference.

Kashmir’s apple supply hit, Himachal’s growers and traders see windfall

September 13, 2025 1:02 pm

Apple prices in Himachal Pradesh have surged as traders from several states are seeking apples from the state’s orchards, bypassing intermediaries.

Low-intensity blast near Jama Masjid in already tense Doda

September 11, 2025 4:10 pm

The blast came amidst tension in the hilly Doda district following the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act on grounds of being a threat to public peace.

Shark Tank India’s Anupam Mittal chooses Kashmir over Switzerland; rejects security: ‘Fear mongering is easy’

September 09, 2025 3:04 pm

Anupam Mittal highlighted how the region has transformed in recent years. Kashmir’s economy, he noted, has grown to $35 billion with a double-digit growth rate.

'The silence (of Kashmiris) shaped the book as much as the stories themselves': Ipsita Chakravarty on her debut book Dapaan

September 01, 2025 3:43 pm

The conversation traced Chakravarty’s journey from her first reports in 2016, in the wake of Burhan Wani’s killing, to the silence she encountered when she began researching the book in 2022.

Kashmir's State Investigation Agency arrests Hizbul ‘overground worker’ in South Kashmir

August 23, 2025 9:59 pm

SIA said that the handler is operating from across the border and at his behest the OGW was "orchestrating terrorist, unlawful and anti-national activities by actively engaging in terrorist conspiracy, propagating and furthering anti-India narratives".

‘Can’t ignore what happened in Pahalgam’: SC on plea seeking statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

August 15, 2025 2:25 am

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, with the applicants saying that not doing so ‘violates the idea of federalism’.

3 CRPF jawans killed, several injured after vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Udhampur

August 07, 2025 12:20 pm

CRPF Bus Accident in Jammu and Kashmir: The incident took place around 10:30 am in the Kadwa area when the personnel were returning from an operation from Basant Garh.

2 terrorists killed in encounter as security forces foil infiltration bid in J&K’s Poonch

July 31, 2025 5:03 am

According to sources, two terrorists who tried to cross the LoC from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were trapped.

Lotus blooms in Kashmir’s Wular lake after 30 years: ‘Thought we lost god's gift forever'

July 11, 2025 8:36 pm

The change has been brought about thanks to conservation efforts by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority. The authority had begun desilting the lake in an effort to clear silt deposits from the flood.

Srinagar gets its first multiplex; marks return of movies to Valley after over three decades

September 20, 2022 2:10 pm

The first screening -- of Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha -- at the complex will mark the return of movies to a theatre in the Kashmir valley after over 30 years.

Amid conflict, pigeon keeping thrives in Kashmir

June 30, 2022 12:14 pm

Many of these are domesticated, raised by one of the thousands of pigeon keepers there

Express Wanderlust: Check out these wintry pictures from north Kashmir's Baramulla district

December 30, 2020 3:56 pm

As we journey (virtually) into yet another destination this week, we take a look at these stunning images of tourists enjoying their time in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Scroll down for some gorgeous photographs, courtesy of Indian Express photographer Shuaib Masoodi

Gulmarg turns white as Kashmir receives fresh snowfall

January 03, 2021 6:58 pm

A blanket of snow covered Kashmir on Sunday as most areas received moderate snowfall, cutting the valley's surface as well as air connection with the rest of the country.

First curfew, then lockdown: The unique struggles of Kashmiri athletes

May 06, 2020 2:20 pm

Kashmir has seen back-to-back lockdowns - first when the Central government revoked Article 370 of the Constitution, followed by the shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Express Wanderlust: Here's what you should know before your trip to Kashmir

January 02, 2020 3:59 pm

The place will instantly give you a feel of heaven. Before you visit it, here are some things to keep in mind.

Tourists celebrate New Year Eve in snow-covered Gulmarg

December 31, 2019 3:29 pm

The MET Office has forecast a spell of moderate to heavy snowfall in the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Wednesday onwards.

Top quotes of S Jaishankar at RNG Lecture: From Kashmir to RCEP to what he said on Pakistan

November 17, 2019 8:43 am

S Jaishankar delivering the fourth RNG Lecture provided an assessment of the last 70 years of India’s foreign policy choices and challenged past positions — from dealing with China on boundary issues and handling Pakistan to managing ties with the US.

Amid clashes, shutdown, J&K Class 10 students appear for board exams

October 29, 2019 4:53 pm

As many as 1.6 lakh students will appear in the upcoming Board of School Education (BOSE) examinations at 1,502 centres across Kashmir, where only a total of 20.13 per cent students are attending schools post August 5

Prakash Raj is enjoying his vacation in Kashmir

June 04, 2019 9:56 am

Soon after the Lok Sabha election results, actor-politician Prakash Raj has taken to Kashmir where he is shooting as well as holidaying with his family.

J&K political drama: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah said that PDP and NC coming together is not the best idea for mainstream politics in J&K. But today, both he and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti find themselves in a strange situation.

On Kashmir, Modi invokes Vajpayee. Says using bullets is not the way forward

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Modi also spoke about reduced instances of violence in northeast India and gave credit to the Army, Centre and state governments for repealing of AFSPA in Tripura, Meghalaya and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

‘Governor’s rule is no alternative to democracy’, MOS Jitendra Singh At Idea Exchange

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

Photos Of The Day: Encounter With Militants In Kupwara’s Halmatpora In Jammu & Kashmir

June 22, 2020 6:26 pm

An encounter broke out in the Arampora area of the district on Tuesday after security forces launched an operation in the wake of militants opening fire at an Army patrol party.

Opinion | Why Is BJP's Offer Of Talks With Kashmir Important ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Army Launches Search Operation In Hiranagar

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Army Major, Jawan Martyred In Shopian

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Protesters Clash With Police On Eid

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Opinion | Is Defence Minister Arun Jaitley Right In Calling J&K A War-Like Zone

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

Video Of Militants Fleeing After Killing Cops In Anantnag

June 07, 2016 12:33 pm