The Latest Breaking News from The Kashmir Walla

‘Jail crushes you slowly’: Kashmiri journalist reflects on prison ordeal

Fahad Shah, whose case was a symbol of harassment of region’s media, says he has different outlook after months behind bars

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Indian authorities release Kashmiri journalist Fahad Shah after 21 months in prison

Indian authorities have released a prominent Kashmir journalist on bail nearly two years after he was arrested on accusations of publishing “anti-national content” and “glorifying terrorism.”

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

After 2 years behind bars, Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walks out of jail

Kashmiri journalist and The Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walked out of the jail today after nearly two years of incarceration – a week after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail in a case involving a purported “seditious” article he wrote 13 years ago. 

Newslaundry · Nov 23, 2023

India blocks independent news outlet The Kashmir Walla

The Kashmir Walla says its website and social media accounts have become inaccessible in India.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

‘This opaque censorship is gut-wrenching’: The Kashmir Walla’s website, social media blocked in India

The website and social media handles of news website The Kashmir Walla were blocked on August 19, according to a statement issued by the website.

Newslaundry · Aug 21, 2023

Srinagar-based news portal The Kashmir Walla’s website in India blocked

Website has been blocked in India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IT Act, 2000. 

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Kashmir agency probes news subscription model for ‘anti-India’ links

While legacy and independent news publishers look at the subscription model as the way forward in the post-pandemic years, an Indian probe agency suspects this revenue mechanism can be used by “unscrupulous elements” to pump money and foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir.

Newslaundry · Mar 30, 2023