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Mirwaiz delivers Friday sermon after 4 years; calls for dialogue, reconciliation

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was allowed to deliver Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after 4 years. He stressed for resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue and reconciliation. He demanded release of jailed Hurriyat leaders, journalists, rights activists and lawyers.

The Hindu

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir free a key Muslim cleric after years of house arrest

India has freed a key Muslim cleric after four years of house arrest and allowed him to lead Friday prayers at a mosque in Srinagar, the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir

The Independent UK

J&K situation contrary to claims made by govt., says Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir was contrary to the claims made by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration

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Apple farmers urge J&K L-G to restart MIS in Kashmir to save C-grade crop

According to the AFFI, the impending impact of the withdrawal of the MIS can only be really understood after taking into account the condition of this year’s apple crop in J&K.

The Hindu

Indian security officers, rebels killed in gun battle in Kashmir

Four Indian security forces and two rebels have been killed in separate gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Al Jazeera

Rebels kill 3 Indian soldiers and police officer in separate gunfights in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Indian officials say three soldiers and a police officer were killed in separate gunfights with rebels over the past two days in the mountainous Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir

The Independent UK

Kashmir: Opposition calls out Centre’s cutting of duty on U.S. apples

Opposition from traders and political parties grew in Kashmir against the Centre’s move to relax import duty by 20% for apples imported from the United States of America.

The Hindu

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Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will become part of India on its own: Union Minister V. K. Singh

Union Minister V. K. Singh has said that “Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir will become a part of India on its own”.

The Hindu

J&K: Four crushed to death as landslide strikes vehicle on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Four people were killed the vehicle in which they were travelling in was reportedly hit by a boulder at the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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

Indian police condemn BBC for article on press freedom in Kashmir

Police in disputed Kashmir region threaten legal action against the broadcaster for reporting on media crackdown.

Al Jazeera

AP photos of Kashmir's mental health clinics show the invisible scars of decades of conflict

For over three decades, Kashmiris have been living through multiple crises

The Independent UK

‘Kushi’ movie review: Vijay Deverakonda returns as the charming guy next door

‘Kushi’ Telugu movie review: Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu channel their charm in director Shiva Nirvana’s ‘Kushi’, which amps up the feel-good factor and refrains from exploring its conflict point beyond the surface level

The Hindu

India says ready for polls in Kashmir as top court hears Article 370 pleas

Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging New Delhi’s controversial 2019 move to revoke region’s special status.

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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

Brother of PoK-based militant shot dead in Kupwara: Officials

Mukhtar Ahmad Shah, 42, from Kupwara’s Karnah was shot dead by unknown gunmen. The police said that they suspected that he was killed by “some rival narcotics smuggling gang members or rival terror operatives”. His brother was a militant operating from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

The Hindu

The Dard community, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s oldest tribes, gets its own museum in Gurez Valley

Shinon Meeras, a centre to highlight the Dard-Shina tribes was thrown open at the Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

The Hindu

Article 35A took away fundamental rights while giving special rights to permanent residents of J&K, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said Article 35A, which empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to define “permanent residents” of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. The Chief Justice noted that Article 35A had even granted immunity from judicial review to the special…

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J&K: From darkness to light, nightlife returns to Kashmir after 3 decades

With a renewed sense of peace settling over Kashmir, the city of Srinagar is witnessing the revival of its nightlife after a hiatus of more than three decades. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Sonia, Rahul arrive in Kashmir on private visit

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi visit Kashmir; take boat ride on Nigeen Lake. Duo stay at upgraded houseboat, 'The Jewel in Crown'. Interact with locals, esp. children. Visit tourist hotspot Gulmarg on Sunday. Personal, private visit, not political.

Dynamite News

Kashmir willow bats to be used by international cricketers during ODI World Cup in India

This development showcases the growing recognition and quality of these bats on the global stage, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship and talent that Kashmir has to offer in the realm of cricketing gear. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Explained | The proposed reservations for Kashmiri migrants, PoJK refugees in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly

Read about the J&K Reorganisation Amendment Bill which seeks to reserve three seats in the Legislative Assembly for Kashmiri migrants and displaced persons from PoJK.

Al Jazeera

India blocks independent news outlet The Kashmir Walla

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

Newslaundry

‘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.

The Hindu

J&K Police promises action in hate speech case as Mehbooba posts video online

Jammu & Kashmir Police said they would take action in an alleged hate speech case in Jammu, hours after former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti posted a video on social media showing anti-Muslim slogans allegedly raised at a ‘Tiranga Yatra’. The incident purportedly took place during an Independence Day rally in…

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