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Rains lash Kashmir Valley; fresh snowfall in Gulmarg

The officials said there are reports of snowfall in other areas in the upper reaches of the valley, including at Zojilla Pass on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, forcing its closure for traffic.

The Hindu

India arms Hindu village militias to combat Kashmir rebels

Dhangri (India) (AFP) - Brandishing a bolt-action rifle, civil servant Sanjeet Kumar is one of 5,000 Kashmir villagers who have joined all-Hindu militia units armed and trained by Indian forces to fight off rebel attacks.

AFP

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon

The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley.

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NC terminates membership of senior leader for ‘causing indiscipline’

The National Conference removed senior party leader Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar from the basic membership, for “causing indiscipline” within the party in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

The Hindu

Trip of the week: a road trip through Pakistan’s high peaks

Located at the western end of the Himalayas and the northern tip of Pakistan, the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the world’s most impenetrable natural citadels. It also has “an extraordinarily rich cultural landscape”, says Sam Dalrymple in Condé Nast Traveller, having often resisted conquest by neighbouring empires, while…

The Week

India home minister challenges account of 2019 deadly attack on military convoy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has nothing to hide concerning a deadly attack on a military convoy in Kashmir in 2019, India's home minister said.

Reuters

J&K: Kashmiri woman sets up first Kiwifruit nursery in the region

Gowhar Jabeena made kiwi cultivation nurseries possible for the first time in South Kashmir after the plants were introduced by SKUAST on an experimental basis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gunmen kill five Indian soldiers in disputed Kashmir

Unidentified gunmen on Thursday opened fire at an Indian army vehicle in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, killing at least five soldiers, the army said.

Reuters

Satya Pal Malik not above the board, but his charges against Modi govt more serious

Is Jammu and Kashmir’s former governor, Satya Pal Malik, a mindless loose cannon? It could be a relevant question for some, but what assumes more importance right now is his message.

Newslaundry

Pakistan reacts to ex-Kashmir governor’s revelations on Pulwama

In interview with Indian website, ex-official claims he was told by Modi to ‘keep quiet’ over alleged security lapses.

Al Jazeera

Modi’s handling of BBC was a ‘terrible mistake’: Satya Pal Malik to The Wire

Two days after the Enforcement Directorate filed a case against BBC India for foreign exchange violations, Kashmir’s former governor and politician Satya Pal Malik said prime minister Narendra Modi’s handling of the BBC is a “terrible mistake”.

Newslaundry

India defends G20 Kashmir venue, countering Pakistan criticism

India on Thursday countered Pakistan's objection to the holding of Group of 20 (G20) meetings in the Himalayan regions of Kashmir and Ladakh, saying it was free to hold meetings on its own territory.

Reuters

Pakistan criticises India’s move to host G20 meeting in Srinagar

India assumed the presidency of the G20, an economic bloc comprised of 19 countries and the European Union, in December.

Al Jazeera

Court in Pakistan-held Kashmir removes Imran Khan's protégé

A top court in the Pakistani-administered section of Kashmir has removed the protégé of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and head of the local government from office

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Pakistan administered Kashmir's PM sacked by court in contempt case - reports

Pakistan administered Kashmir's prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas was sacked from his office by a court on Tuesday in a contempt case, multiple local TV channels reported.

Reuters

Pakistan condemns India's decision to hold G20 meetings in Kashmir

Pakistan on Tuesday condemned India's decision to hold Group of 20 meetings in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir next month, calling the move "irresponsible".

Newslaundry

Writing, narration tips, subscription model: Key takeaways from Kashmir Walla chargesheet

Besides claiming that the news subscription model can be exploited – by anti-India forces and entities such as the NGO Reporters Sans Frontiers – to push seditious propaganda, an Indian probe agency has alleged that the media can be used to abet terror activities in Kashmir in several ways.

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J&K: Nightlife returns to Kashmir as Pakistan-sponsored terrorism declines in the Valley

For about 3 decades there was no nightlife in Kashmir as the shops, restaurants and other establishments used to close early due to the fear of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and the separatists. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch Jimmy Page demo some of the most iconic guitars and amps in Led Zeppelin history

Shot in 2019 for The Met’s Play It Loud exhibition, Page gets some DADGAD Kashmir action going on his Danelectro, gets the Led out with the ‘Burst he got from Joe Walsh, and more

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NGO Terror Funding Case: NIA Court sends journalist to 10-day remand

Delhi's National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court on Wednesday sent arrested accused freelance journalist Irfan Mehraj to 10-day remand in NGO Terror Funding Case. Irfan Mehraj was recently arrested by the NIA from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir in the NGO Terror funding case registered in October 2020. Read further on…

Newslaundry

‘Should be protected, not persecuted’: Press and human rights bodies condemn journo’s arrest

Media and human rights groups have condemned the arrest of Kashmir journalist Irfan Mehraj, issuing statements calling for his release.

Al Jazeera

India arrests Kashmir journalist Irfan Mehraj on ‘terror’ charges

Irfan Mehraj, who worked with a prominent human rights organisation, was accused of funding ‘terror’ activities.

Radio France Internationale

Meet the rappers giving voice to Kashmir's protest generation

A growing number of young people from Indian-administered Kashmir are finding their voice through rap.

Newslaundry

Citing ‘law and order’ concerns, Delhi police denies permission for event on ‘media blackout’ in Kashmir

The Delhi police today denied permission for an event on “media blackout and state repression in Kashmir”. The event had been scheduled to take place at the Gandhi Peace Foundation this afternoon.

Al Jazeera

Why India’s revival of civil militias in Kashmir is raising fears

New Delhi revives the Village Defence Guards in southern Jammu area after seven Hindus are killed by suspected rebels.

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