Kashmir
Kashmiri students subjected to violence by extremist Hindus at Chandigarh college
March 3, 2024
Kashmiri students subjected to violence by extremist Hindus at Chandigarh college
Kashmiri students in an Indian college in Chandigarh were assaulted by extremist Hindus, triggering protests on campus, Kashmir Media Service reported. The incident occurred after a female Kashmiri student was harassed by non-local Hindutva students, leading to a complaint to…
Hindutva Indian government responsible for death of hundreds of Kashmiris since Aug. 2019, report says
February 6, 2024
Hindutva Indian government responsible for death of hundreds of Kashmiris since Aug. 2019, report says
Unrelenting military and police siege imposed by Narendra Modi-led Hindutva Indian government on August 05, 2019 continues to take a heavy toll on daily life of the people in disputed Kashmir. According to a report released by the Research Section…
Inhabitants of disputed Kashmir harassed by Indian forces on security pretext
January 24, 2024
Inhabitants of disputed Kashmir harassed by Indian forces on security pretext
Indian forces are intensifying restrictions in disputed Kashmir ahead of India’s Republic Day on January 26, a local media outlet reported. According to Kashmir Media Service, since the day is observed as black day by the Kashmiris living across the…
Indian Government persists in restricting basic rights in disputed Kashmir in 2023, HRW says
January 13, 2024
Indian Government persists in restricting basic rights in disputed Kashmir in 2023, HRW says
New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said that the Indian authorities continued to restrict free expression, peaceful assembly, and other rights in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in 2023. According to Kashmir Media Service, the HRW in its…
Kashmiris demand settlement of Kashmir dispute within UN framework
January 9, 2024
Kashmiris demand settlement of Kashmir dispute within UN framework
The people of Jammu and Kashmir want peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute by exercising their right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite held under the supervision of the United Nations. According to activists, the India’s militarily and…
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat banned under UAPA for attempts to “Establish Islamic Rule” in Jammu and Kashmir
January 1, 2024
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat banned under UAPA for attempts to “Establish Islamic Rule” in Jammu and Kashmir
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH), an alleged separatist group, has been declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Muslim Mirror reported. According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Modi government has a zero-tolerance policy against…
Kashmir will become Gaza without India-Pakistan dialogue, says Farooq Abdullah
December 27, 2023
Kashmir will become Gaza without India-Pakistan dialogue, says Farooq Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and senior National Conference (NC) leader and MP Farooq Abdullah on December 26 warned of a situation akin to Gaza in Palestine if India did not have a dialogue with Pakistan over Kashmir. Lashing…
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
December 16, 2023
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
The top Shia leader and President of the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharie Shian Association appeared before the court in Bandipora, Kashmir Life reported. The local court had issued a warrant to Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi in connection with…
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
December 12, 2023
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ruling on Monday, the court also ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30 next year. The decision is…