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From Manipur to Kashmir: Key highlights of Amit Shah's speech in Parliament

The no confidence motion is one such motion where neither the people nor the House has disbelief in the government, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Footbridge in J-K swept away in heavy rains, more than 5,000 affected

The bridge, situated in ward no 8 of Bhiala Jagir in Dalwalt panchayat of Ramnagar tehsil, was literally swept away as heavy rains lashed the area last week

Priced at Rs 4,950 per 10 gm, Kashmir saffron outshining silver varq

Saffron and silver varq are used by sweetmakers to provide Indian sweets with a luxurious feel

At Rs 3,250/10 gm, Kashmiri saffron is now five times costlier than silver

The price of saffron in the Kashmir valley skyrocketed to Rs 3.25 lakh per kg from Rs 2 lakh per kg last year, after the golden crop received the GI tag

Army exposes ISI's move to involve women, juveniles in terror network

A 'dangerous move' by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and heads of terror groups to rope in women and juveniles to carry weapons and messages has come to light amid a decline in the use of traditional means of communication by terrorists in Kashmir valley, a top army officer has said. The General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also known as Chinar Corps, Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla also said the forces need to be cautious as people sitting across the Line of Control (LoC) are busy scheming and planning to disturb the prevailing peaceful atmosphere. "Today's threat, as I see it, is involving women, girls and juveniles in carrying messages, drugs or, at times, weapons. So far, the army has detected some cases highlighting an emerging trend which in itself is a dangerous move that Pakistan's ISI and heads of 'tanzeems' (terror groups) have adopted. We, along with other agencies, are jointly working out on this," Lt Gen Aujla told PTI. Asked if it means that

Kashmir Valley awaits economic boost as G20 meeting set to bring new hope

In recent years, the Kashmir valley has witnessed an unprecedented rise in tourism, thanks to the scenic beauty and the culture of the region. However, the people of Kashmir have always hoped for more

Fact can't be changed: India slams Pak for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

India tore into Pakistan after its UN envoy raised the Kashmir issue here, saying no amount of rhetoric and propaganda can change the fact that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are and will always be an "inalienable" part of the country. Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Pratik Mathur's remarks came after Pakistan's Permanent Representative at the UN Munir Akram spoke about Jammu and Kashmir in his statement at the UNGA meeting. "The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. No amount of misinformation, rhetoric or propaganda from any country can change that fact, Mathur said at the UN General Assembly plenary on Use of the veto'on Wednesday. Pakistan consistently rakes up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at various UN platforms, irrespective of the agenda and topic of discussion at the meetings. New Delhi has repeatedly emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh wer

When it comes to secessionism, identity trumps economic development

India, aware of the separate identities problem, tried to solve it 72 years ago through articles 370-72 of the Constitution. That success should not be challenged by trying to forge a single identity

Harvesting season at peak for Kashmir Valley's top-quality walnuts

Walnuts found in Jammu and Kashmir are mainly of three types -- Vonth, Kaghazi and Barzul

Come September, cinema returns to Kashmir after 32 years of intermission

INOX to open a three-screen multiplex in Srinagar, its first

Jaleel's remarks on J&K unfortunate, totally unacceptable: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan termed as "very unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable" the recent controversial remarks on Kashmir made on social media by ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel

Kashmir Valley witnesses tourism boom breaking 10-yr-old record: J&K govt

According to statistics of the Jammu Kashmir tourism department, March 2022 broke the 10-year tourist arrival record in Kashmir, signalling that the tourism industry is finally on the path to recovery

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 20,000 cr during J&K visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of three road packages of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, being built at a cost of over Rs. 7,500 crore

Shehbaz Sharif says Pak desires 'peaceful and cooperative' ties with India

Pakistan's newly-appointed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for felicitating him and said his country desires "peaceful and cooperative" ties with India. Sharif, however, emphasised that peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu and Kashmir is indispensable. "Pakistan desires peaceful & cooperative ties with India. Peaceful settlement of outstanding disputes including Jammu & Kashmir is indispensable. Pakistan's sacrifices in fighting terrorism are well-known. Let's secure peace and focus on socio-economic development of our people," Sharif tweeted while replying to Modi's congratulatory message. Prime Minister Modi on Monday congratulated 70-year-old Sharif on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and said India desires peace and stability in a region free of terror so that "we can focus on our development challenges and ensure the well-being and prosperity of our people." In his inaugural speech .

Kashmir sees record tourist arrivals this year, highest in a decade

Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth received a record-breaking tourist footfall this year, the highest in a decade.

Govt hell-bent on economic disempowerment of J&K, says Mehbooba Mufti

"Entire Jammu and Kashmir has been put on sale for people from outside. They want to target our self-sufficiency," she said

Pak ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees: Gen Bajwa

Gen Bajwa highlighted the importance of keeping conflict away from the region, he said Pakistan wanted the Sino-India border to be resolved soon through diplomacy and dialogue as well, Dawn reported

Targeted killings in Kashmir to continue remain a challenge: DGP

Security forces are alert at the border to foil infiltration attempts of terrorists: DGP Dilbag Singh

Mercury falls across Kashmir, Gulmarg coldest at minus 10.4 degrees Celsius

There was a slight dip in minimum temperatures in most parts of Kashmir with the tourist resort of Gulmarg reeling under intense cold wave, officials said on Wednesday.

Looms are falling silent in Kashmir's handicraft villages

With trade hit by uncertainty and Covid-19, youths are looking elsewhere for employment