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The Kashmir section is a dedicated hub for news, analysis, and commentary on the complex and evolving situation in Kashmir, a region marked by its breathtaking landscapes and a long-standing geopolitical conflict. This section aims to provide readers with in-depth coverage of the political, social, and economic developments in Jammu and Kashmir, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the region.
Through a mix of reporting, expert analysis, and opinion pieces, the Kashmir section addresses a wide range of topics, including security issues, diplomacy, local governance, and human rights. It also highlights stories of everyday life, resilience, and cultural richness, presenting a multifaceted view of Kashmir beyond the headlines.
The Indian Express, known for its commitment to journalistic integrity, ensures that the Kashmir section serves as a critical resource for anyone looking to grasp the intricacies of this strategically important and historically complex region. By providing balanced and comprehensive reporting, this section contributes to informed public discourse, aiming to foster a deeper understanding and dialogue around the issues affecting Kashmir and its people.
Through a mix of reporting, expert analysis, and opinion pieces, the Kashmir section addresses a wide range of topics, including security issues, diplomacy, local governance, and human rights. It also highlights stories of everyday life, resilience, and cultural richness, presenting a multifaceted view of Kashmir beyond the headlines.
The Indian Express, known for its commitment to journalistic integrity, ensures that the Kashmir section serves as a critical resource for anyone looking to grasp the intricacies of this strategically important and historically complex region. By providing balanced and comprehensive reporting, this section contributes to informed public discourse, aiming to foster a deeper understanding and dialogue around the issues affecting Kashmir and its people.
KASHMIR NEWS
Eight months after Pahalgam terror attack, walking up to Baisaran meadow
December 31, 2025 11:16 am
2025 saw one of the deadliest terror attacks ever on civilians, when 26 tourists were killed at Baisaran in Pahalgam. The Indian Express treks up to meadow, where tourists once posed for selfies and giggled as they came down the bumpy boulder-strewn path. Now shut, it is filled with the echoes of the guns that rang out that day. But as New Year dawns, there is hope — “somehow, things always turn around”
‘Assault’ on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh: FIRs registered, manhunt on to nab the accused
December 31, 2025 5:30 am
The FIR was registered after the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking urgent intervention. The association also urged Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to take up the matter.
3 Kashmiris based in US, Germany booked in J-K for ‘weaponising’ social media, told to appear before Srinagar court
December 31, 2025 7:29 am
Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) said it registered a case on the basis of ‘credible intelligence inputs’ revealing a ‘well-orchestrated conspiracy by unscrupulous anti-social and anti-national elements’
Kashmir court gives go-ahead to attach properties of US-based separatist lobbyist
December 23, 2025 4:45 pm
Originally a resident of Wadwan village in central Kashmir's Budgam, Ghulam Nabi Fai now heads the Kashmir World Forum for Peace and Justice in the US.
‘Entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder’: J&K L-G meets kin of Nowgam blast victims, hands over appointment letters
December 12, 2025 8:20 pm
Last month, nine persons were killed in what the J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat described as an “accidental blast” of explosives at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar.
Arrests of Kashmiris in ‘decades-old’ cases creating anxiety: Mirwaiz urges Omar Abdullah govt to intervene
December 12, 2025 5:45 pm
Addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz also brought up the demand of bringing Kashmiri prisoners, who are in jails outside J-K, back to the UT
Police raid Srinagar mosques, madrassas in crackdown on ‘terror-linked networks’ after Red Fort blast
November 27, 2025 7:24 pm
Digital devices, documents and other material were inspected during searches, the J&K Police said.
Gun, bullets found in raids on Kashmir Times office, probe agency claims; owners call it bid to silence
November 21, 2025 5:11 pm
The newspaper’s owners and editors, Anuradha Bhasin and husband Prabodh Jamwal who are believed to be in the US, condemned the searches in a statement while describing the accusations as “unfounded” and an “attempt to silence” them.
Kashmir Times office raided by investigators in Jammu
November 20, 2025 3:38 pm
Action follows registration of FIR alleging organisation’s involvement in anti-national activities and attempts to spread disaffection against country
Before Nowgam police station explosion, accident during handling of explosives happened at Bengaluru forensic science lab in 2019
November 17, 2025 1:58 pm
The explosion at the Bengaluru FSL in November 2019 resulted in the Karnataka Police chief issuing an order that only residual material from the explosion site should be sent to the laboratory for testing, instead of sending large quantities of explosives seized during the investigations.
KASHMIR PHOTOS
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.
KASHMIR VIDEOS
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
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
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