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Kashmir: India Shuts Medical College in Kashmir Amid Religious Admission Controversy

January 16, 2026January 15, 2026Online Editor

Indian authorities have shuttered a medical college in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir following protests by Hindu nationalist groups over the enrollment of Muslim students, a development that critics contend underscores deepening sectarian divisions within the nation’s education system. The National Medical Commission revoked recognition from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute in Reasi district […]

Beijing and New Delhi Clash Over Contested Himalayan Valley

January 14, 2026January 13, 2026Online Editor

A sharp diplomatic confrontation has erupted between China and India over the remote Shaksgam Valley in Kashmir, threatening to undermine fragile détente efforts between the Asian giants and exposing the enduring volatility of their disputed Himalayan frontier, according to Dawn News. The clash ignited when Beijing’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning issued an unequivocal declaration […]

Incidents of ‘Attack’ on Kashmiri shawl Sellers Spark Concern

January 1, 2026December 31, 2025Online Editor

Voicing concern over the alleged incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers in some parts of northern states, leaders and outfits from Jammu and Kashmir have called for coordinated action by the Centre and state governments to ensure the safety and livelihood of migrant traders.In Haryana’s Kaithal district, police have registered an FIR […]

SIA raids Srinagar outskirts under black law UAPA

January 1, 2026December 31, 2025Online Editor

Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA), backed by Indian police, conducted a raid in the outskirts of Srinagar, further tightening the noose around civilians under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.According to Kashmir Media Service, the SIA team raided a residential house of a jailed youth in Bonpora […]

No let-up in harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers in Himachal Pradesh: JKSA

December 30, 2025December 29, 2025Online Editor

There is no let-up in the cases of harassment, assault, and threats against Kashmiri shawl sellers in Himachal Pradesh, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) that is in touch with the authorities and victims, said on Monday (December 29, 2025). Political parties in the Kashmir valley too expressed concern over “growing incidents”.“Dozens of Kashmiri […]

Major Political, Administrative Changes in Jammu Kashmir on Cards: MP Choudhary Ramzan

December 28, 2025December 27, 2025Online Editor

SRINAGAR: Hinting at major political and administrative changes on the horizon, National Conference (NC) Rajya Sabha Member Choudhary Ramzan on Saturday said that the Union Home Ministry has assured positive developments for Jammu and Kashmir before December 31 this year.Speaking at a convention in North Kashmir, Ramzan said the Central government is reviewing its policy […]

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq drops Hurriyat chairman title from X

December 27, 2025December 26, 2025Online Editor

Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has dropped the title of ‘chairman’ of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) from his X handle, formerly Twitter, citing a verbal directive from the Jammu and Kashmir administration.In a post on X on Friday (December 26), Mirwaiz said that he was “pressed by the authorities… for some time […]

Bajrang Dal Activist, Associates Arrested in Connection With Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Seller

December 27, 2025December 26, 2025Online Editor

Srinagar: A suspected Bajrang Dal activist has been arrested along with his associates in connection with a brutal assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand earlier this week that has prompted widespread outrage in J&K.This is the second incident within a fortnight where a Kashmiri shawl seller has faced targeted harassment at the hands […]

Special NIA court orders attachment of property of U.S.-based Kashmiri lobbyist

December 24, 2025December 23, 2025Online Editor

A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday ordered the attachment of over 1.5 kanals (1 kanal is equal to 5,445 sq ft) of land belonging to US-based Kashmiri lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias “Dr Fai”.Judge Yahaya Firdous passed the order after Assistant Public Prosecutor Mohammad Iqbal Rather moved an application […]

Kashmir: Chillai Kalan arrives as fresh snowfall turns the Valley into a winter wonderland — what exactly is it?

December 23, 2025December 22, 2025Online Editor

Kashmir has finally entered Chillai Kalan officially, which is the 40-day harshest winter period in the valley. And with the latest reports coming in, fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains have marked its onset, and turned the region into snowy white. The rainfall over the last 24 hours broke a […]

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