Page 5 - Kashmir Crisis

Equal rule of law in interest of Kashmiris must apply to J&K: Arun Jaitley

Article 35A, which is constitutionally vulnerable, is used as a political shield by many but it hurt the common citizen of the State the most, wrote Jaitley

Geelani-led separatists, traders to protest against IS crusaders in Kashmir

The leaders condemned the incident as an attempt to malign the indigenous movement seeking right to self-determination

Jammu & Kashmir's parallel-universe conundrum, and the need to end it

December 20 could present a point of crisis, when Governor's Rule in J&K ends; speculation is rife that a rag-tag coalition of legislators from the suspended state Assembly may form a new government

250 militants waiting at launch pads across LoC to infiltrate Kashmir: Army

Militants in groups of 25-30 are waiting at launch pads across the LoC to infiltrate into the valley

Kashmir encounter: 2 LeT militants gunned down, 1 surrenders in Kulgam

One civilian killed, ten other protesters also sustained injuries in these clashes

Kashmiris are crying... but in vain

I was aware the situation in Kashmir was deteriorating but I had not appreciated the cumulative nature of the problem

To save Kashmir, I'm willing to go to hell a hundred times: Mehbooba Mufti

Willing to go to hell a hundred times to save Kashmir

JeM terrorist killed in explosion, body found in Kashmir's Pulwama: Police

The body of a terrorist belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was found by the police from south Kashmir's Pulwama district today. Acting on a tip-off, the body was recovered from the Tral area of the district, a police official said. He added that the slain terrorist, apparently a foreign national, was killed in an explosion which took place while explosives were being assembled in a hideout. The identity of the slain terrorist was being ascertained, the official said. Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid said the slain terrorist belonged to the JeM and that he was killed in an explosion while an improvised explosive device (IED) was being fabricated in a hideout. "While fabricating IED in a hideout near Handura Aripal Tral explosion took place in which one terrorist of reportedly JEM died whose body has been recovered by J&K Police/SF (security forces) (sic)," he wrote on Twitter.

Kashmir issue: Police arrests French journalist for filming pellet victims

Comiti Paul Edward has been detained for violating visa norms in Srinagar: Police

Separatists call for strike in Srinagar, protest against security forces

Curbs have been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order

The promises of peace in Kashmir

While the appointment of an interlocutor has generated hope, a serious effort at peace is not possible unless there is some evidence of retreat by the Indian Army

Why retrieving Kashmir from the 'mess' is a gargantuan task

Yashwant Sinha noted the 'alienation of the masses of people who have lost faith in us'

Kashmir crisis: Looking for hope against intransigence

Confrontation between stone-pelters and security forces has reduced, both continue to be injured

Don't tinker with Kashmir's constitutional status, warns Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti warned such a move would mean that nobody would be able to protect the Indian flag in Kashmir

Kashmir would become Iraq or Syria if America intervenes: Mehbooba Mufti

India and Pakistan should hold talks to resolve Kashmir issue, said Mehbooba Mufti

Kashmir: Army major shot dead by jawan during argument in Baramulla dist

An Army jawan shot dead Major Shikhar Thapa with his service rifle

Kashmir crisis: Security forces kill 3 militants in Budgam district

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Redbug area of Budgam last evening

Stink bombs may replace pellet guns to deal with stone-pelters in Kashmir

The capsule which will burst and create smoke having unbearable odour will not affect the health

Burhan Wani's death anniversary: Internet services blocked in Kashmir

Wani was killed last year in a gunfight with security forces in Anantnag district's Kokernag area

LeT commander, 3 others trapped in Kashmir's Anantnag; two civilians killed

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation early today in the Valley