CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Hints at Kashmir’s Next Move on Article 370: Supreme Court Appeal Likely

CPI(M) Leader Tarigami Hints at Kashmir's Next Move on Article 370: Supreme Court Appeal Likely

Senior CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday said that the former state of Jammu and Kashmir did not receive justice after the court upheld the Article 370 abrogation ruling. “I am an independent thinker and I strongly believe that justice was not served. As a result, we are still debating possibilities with the petitioners and stakeholders to obtain justice. We may even file an appeal with the Supreme Court of India, arguing that we should currently revisit the ruling that they just made a few weeks ago. We…

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Seeking Truth and Justice: ‘Custodial Torture’ Survivor Recounts Tales of Horror & Abuse

Seeking Truth and Justice: ‘Custodial Torture’ Survivor Recounts Tales of Horror & Abuse

Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the army on Friday had detained nine men for questioning. “I am a pile of broken bones and limbs. My body is pockmarked with injuries. Who will feed my family now and who will provide for the education of my only daughter,” says Mohammad Farooq, 36, one of the five men who were allegedly picked up and tortured by the army. Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the…

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India-Pakistan Dialogue at Crossroads: Abdullah Predicts Gaza-like Outcome without Progress

India-Pakistan Dialogue at Crossroads: Abdullah Predicts Gaza-like Outcome without Progress

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said, “If we remain friendly with our neighbours, both will progress.” National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah said India could meet the same fate as Gaza and Palestine, which are being bombed by Israeli forces, if it doesn’t find a solution through dialogue with Pakistan. In the statement, which is expected to draw reactions from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister also said, “If we remain friendly with our neighbours, both will progress.” “Atal…

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Custodial Killings: Poonch Deaths Spark Protests, Legal Action Initiated After 3 Civilians Found Dead

Custodial Killings: Poonch Deaths Spark Protests, Legal Action Initiated After 3 Civilians Found Dead

Eight persons were picked up by the Army after unidentified terrorists killed four jawans in an ambush in the Poonch-Rajouri area A day after four Army jawans were killed in an ambush by unidentified terrorists in the Poonch-Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, three civilians who were picked up allegedly by the Army for questioning were found dead on December 22 with multiple injuries. Five more persons have been admitted to hospital with serious injuries. A relative of one of the deceased civilian told The Hindu that the three men…

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Tragedy in Poonch: Families Mourn 3 Lives Lost After Army Interview

Tragedy in Poonch: Families Mourn 3 Lives Lost After Army Interview

Picked for questioning by Army, 3 Poonch residents found dead Three men were found dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday near the site of an ambush by terrorists on two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district that left four soldiers dead and three injured on Thursday, officials said. The deceased were among the eight persons reportedly picked up by the Army for questioning in connection with Thursday’s attack at Dhatyar Morh, between Dhera Ki Gali and Bafliaz, under the jurisdiction of the Surankote police station, the officials said.…

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J&K Assembly Elections: PDP Gambles on NC Partnership to Navigate Complex Political Terrain

J&K Assembly Elections: PDP Gambles on NC Partnership to Navigate Complex Political Terrain

Favouring a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference (NC) for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP on Wednesday said the people of the Union Territory should unite to achieve the larger goal. PDP parliamentary board chairman Mohammad Sartaj Madni said the party wanted the constituents of the Peoples’ Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) to remain together. “The PAGD was formed after Mehbooba’s struggle. She is the anchor of the PAGD. So, we do not want any rifts in it. There will be nothing from our side to…

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Hope Fading Faster Than Power In Kashmir: Biting Cold, Daily Outages Test Residents’ Resilience

Hope Fading Faster Than Power In Kashmir: Biting Cold, Daily Outages Test Residents' Resilience

Winter Woes: Battling Kashmir’s Power Crisis and a Long Wait for Smart Solutions As winter chills grip Kashmir, a biting reality becomes even more pronounced – a chronic power crisis plaguing the Valley. Homes plunge into darkness for 12-14 hours daily, punctuated by unpredictable outages, adding a layer of hardship to the harsh seasonal realities. Despite assurances from Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) that the smart meter project will eventually illuminate every corner, the wait seems agonizingly long for residents already shivering in poorly heated homes. While KPDCL cites…

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Following Land Dispute Students from Private Schools on Govt Land Moved to Nearby Institutes

Following Land Dispute Students from Private Schools on Govt Land Moved to Nearby Institutes

Private schools’ association said that this move would impact 450 private schools, that have a total of 2 lakh students enroled The administration has said that it will “tag” the students of private schools that are operating on government land to nearby institutes. The registrations of these schools were not renewed as the administration had directed them to stop operating on government land. However, the Private Schools Association of Kashmir on Saturday threatened to file contempt petition against the education department, as the association had moved court when the administration…

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Exams on Hold, Dreams on Pause: BOSE’s Bizarre Decision Leaves Students in Despair

Exams on Hold, Dreams on Pause: BOSE's Bizarre Decision Leaves Students in Despair

Uncertain Futures: J&K Students in Limbo as Board Rejects Exam Forms Thousands of students in Jammu and Kashmir are facing an uncertain academic future after the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) refused to accept their class 10th examination forms. This controversial decision, shrouded in legal complexities, has sparked outrage and anxiety among students, parents, and educators. The saga began in 2022 when the J&K government amended the Education Act 2002, setting new guidelines for land and building usage by private schools. This led to a government order…

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Winter’s Wrath: Srinagar Experiences Season’s Coldest Night with -5.3°C, Weekend Rain in Forecast

Winter's Wrath: Srinagar Experiences Season's Coldest Night with -5.3°C, Weekend Rain in Forecast

In the grip of an intense cold wave, Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature plummeting to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological (MeT) Department confirmed that this chilling record marked the lowest temperature recorded so far this winter. Other parts of the Valley also endured freezing conditions, with Gulmarg registering a minimum of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam at minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. Leh in the Ladakh region faced even harsher temperatures, with a bone-chilling minus 12.2 degrees Celsius, while Kargil recorded…

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