Colonial legacies fuel Kashmir’s unrest

12 Aug 2024

Colonial legacies and geopolitical manoeuvring continue to fuel Kashmir’s unrest, as the region’s struggle for justice and self-determination persists. Kashmir proposed standstill agreements with India and Pakistan in August 1947 to maintain existing arrangements pending a final decision. Pakistan agreed but India sought negotiations. Kashmir didn't send a representative and...

Anantnag Encounter Death Toll Rises to Three as Civilian Succumbs to Injuries

11 Aug 2024

Kashmir: The ongoing anti-terror operation in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, has seen the death toll rise to three after a civilian succumbed to injuries early Sunday morning, officials confirmed to TDG. Abdul Rashid Dar, who sustained injuries from terrorist gunfire on Saturday, passed away in a Srinagar hospital. His...

Changes In Kashmir After The Abrogation Of Article 370

07 Aug 2024

ON AUGUST 5, 2019 the Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Parliament about the abrogation of the Article 370, the temporary provision within the Indian Constitution that had given a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The abrogation brought about no domestic rebellion, no home-grown intifada on the streets...

Modi Marks 5 Years Since Article 370 Abrogation

05 Aug 2024

On the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the event as a "watershed moment" in India’s history. He hailed the move as the beginning of a new era of progress and prosperity for Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. In a post...

BJP Kashmir Unit Commemorates Fifth Anniversary Of Articles 370 And 35A Abrogation

05 Aug 2024

Kashmir: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A with widespread festivities across Jammu and Kashmir. This milestone marks the Indian government's historic decision to revoke the region's special status, a move that the BJP hails as a significant step towards...

Cloudbursts Cause Widespread Damage Across Northern India

04 Aug 2024

A recent cloudburst in Cherwan Kangan, located in Kashmir's Ganderbal district, has caused significant damage. The heavy rainfall led to the blocking of the important Srinagar-Kargil road and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumuri (SSG) road near Padawbal, where mud from a canal overflowed and covered the road. Efforts to clear the roads are...

2000 Assam Rifles Additional Jawans To Be Deployed in J&K

02 Aug 2024

Following the Union government's decision to deploy additional troops to tackle the ongoing situation after recent terror activities, Assam Rifles will now be redeployed in Jammu and Kashmir. Historically responsible for security in the North East, Assam Rifles will be aligned with the deployment patterns of other paramilitary forces across...

Relief From Heat As Rains Lash Kashmir, More Rain Expected Till August 7

29 Jul 2024

The long-standing heatwave and dry spell in Kashmir have been broken by a welcome bout of rain, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. The Meteorological Department has forecasted intermittent rains to persist until August 7. According to officials from the Meteorological Department, there is a significant likelihood of intermittent...

BJP Kashmir Commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas With Vigorous Enthusiasm Across Valley

26 Jul 2024

Kashmir: In a display of deep respect and patriotic fervor, the BJP Kashmir unit commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas with extensive celebrations throughout the Kashmir valley. The primary event took place at the BJP head office, located at J-53 Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. This significant occasion, aimed at honoring the courage and...

Heatwave Leads to Decline in Water Levels Across Kashmir, Concerns Rise Among Residents and Authorities

25 Jul 2024

Kashmir: The current heatwave gripping Kashmir has resulted in a significant reduction in water levels across several key water bodies, sparking concern among environmentalists, local communities, and government officials. The sustained high temperatures are forecasted to persist in the coming days, according to the Meteorological Department. Over recent weeks, the...