The Latest Breaking News from Valley

J&K Police to phase out curbs on civilian vehicle movement

The practice of halting the civilian traffic during the Army convoy movement on the highways in the Kashmir valley is being relooked at by the J&K Police

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

From mosques to classrooms, fight against drug addiction among youth intensifies in Kashmir

These rare interventions come as the Valley is battling a drug addiction crisis.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Mehbooba joins Kashmiri Pandits to celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti joined Kashmiri Pandits in celebrating Raksha Bandhan in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara town and prayed for the return of the community to the Valley

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Mirwaiz’s supporters protest in Srinagar as he completes 4 years of house detention

To marked the fourth year of house detention of the separatist leader, supporters of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Hurriyat chairman and Valley’s chief cleric, flashed placards seeking the cleric’s releaseat Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on August 4, 2023

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Multiple raids in Kashmir to trace militant recruiters: J&K Police

Multiple raids were carried out in the Kashmir Valley by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to trace those involved in recruiting locals into militancy

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Kashmir’s first private museum shines rare ethnographic lens on the Valley’s hinterland

Mapping the life and customs of 18th and 19th century rural Kashmir, the Valley’s first ever private museum, its collection curated by the late educationist Atiqa Bano, was officially launched in Baramulla’s Sopore area in north Kashmir on July 21, and looks set to be part of the tourism circuit…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Over 7,000 more pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Amarnath Yatra

Pilgrims embark on Amarnath Yatra with tight security; 7,245 leave Jammu base camp for Valley in 226 vehicles.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Conjunto music enjoys a resurgence, bridging a divide between old and new musicians

Known for its thumping backbeat, vocals and shimmering accordion riffs, Conjunto has been around for more than a century. Now more young musicians are picking up the beat.

WEKU · Jul 10, 2023

Mexican Mafia member who ran LA county jail rackets is killed in prison

LOS ANGELES — Michael Torres, a Mexican Mafia member who oversaw gangs in the San Fernando Valley and controlled drug and extortion rackets in Los Angeles County jails, was stabbed to death in prison Thursday, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023

From fairies to folklore, I'm spellbound by magical Araluen Valley

At the height of the goldrush, this idyllic valley was home to 15,000. Now, if you listen carefully, you can hear the beat of fairy wings.

The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2023