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Kashmir leader says the region lacks democracy and asks India to restore its special status

Kashmir’s top pro-India politician says the disputed region lacks democracy four years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party stripped its statehood

The Independent UK

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue.

Al Jazeera

India's top court hear petitions challenging government's removal of Kashmir's special status

India’s top court began hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped its separate constitution and removed inherited protections on land and jobs

The Independent UK

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Passports of two Kashmiri journalists suspended due to ‘security threats to India’: The Wire

The passports of at least two journalists and a political activist in Kashmir have been suspended, terming them “security threats to India”, The Wire reported. Srinagar passport officer Devinder Singh told the news website that he received “instructions to suspend the passports of dozens of persons”.

Newslaundry

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

Off-duty soldier missing from south Kashmir

An off-duty soldier went missing in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on July 29 evening, officials said. A search operation has been launched to trace the soldier, posted in Ladakh.

The Hindu

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha attends Muharram procession in Srinagar

In a major outreach to Shias in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday participated in the Zuljanah procession, an event of mourning for the community during the Islamic month of Muharram, in Srinagar.

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‘The next Kashmir’: On Manipur ground zero, ‘rising’ bullet prices, armed youth at police bunkers

Eight Meitei ‘village volunteers’ at Terakhongsangbi in Manipur’s Bishnupur district quietly formed an arc and bowed their heads before the shrine of village goddess Keithel Leirenbi on Thursday afternoon – moments before they headed to the site of a gunfight. Donning the Manipur commando fatigues, these ‘volunteers’ were cheered on…

Newslaundry

BJP defends move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits in J&K Assembly

BJP defended the move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and displaced residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Assembly of the Union Territory.

The Hindu

Shia mourners in Kashmir allowed Muharram procession after three decades

Event held for first time in 34 years after officials banned it in 1989 when popular rebellion against New Delhi began.

Al Jazeera

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir's main city for the first time in 3 decades

Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago

The Independent UK

Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

The Hindu

Centre’s move to empower L-G to nominate members to Jammu & Kashmir Assembly draws flak

Centre's move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and PoK migrants in J&K Assembly draws flak from regional parties. PDP, NC and JKPC express concerns over L-G's power to nominate members, bypassing Council of Ministers. Move seen as attempt to gain veto powers and subvert democratic will.

The Hindu

Another batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra

While 1,160 pilgrims left in a convoy of 38 vehicles for the Baltal base camp, another convoy of 81 vehicles carrying 1,865 Amarnath pilgrims left for Pahalgam. Read more on The Hindu

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A different kettle of fish: Kashmir wants Europe to taste its trout

Cold-water trout is the most popular fish on Jammu and Kashmir’s platter .The past decade has witnessed a sea change in trout farming since the J&K government decided to allow the entry of private players

The Hindu

Terror funding case: One arrested in Kashmir, say police

Police arrest self-styled journalist in terror funding case; Muzamil Zahoor Malik arrested for receiving terror funds in bank account using forged docs & fake ID.

The Hindu

Amarnath yatra: Another batch of over 6,500 pilgrims leaves for the shrine

Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims left the base camp here on July 20 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

The Hindu

Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, Forest Department employee shot dead in Pulwama

Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said two terrorists were eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district while four AK rifles and six hand grenades were among the war-like stores recovered from the scene of the gun battle.

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Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath

A fresh batch of 6,225 pilgrims left the base camp in Jammu on July 18 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

The Hindu

NIA arrests two persons allegedly linked to terror outfits

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons for alleged involvement with Kashmir-based terror groups.

Dynamite News

Amarnath Yatra: No boundaries for spirituality as two US nationals fulfil their 40-year dream

Amidst the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir, a remarkable testament to the boundless nature of spirituality has unfolded, with the participation of two foreign nationals from California, United States. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

India top court to hear pleas on Article 370 removal in Kashmir

Supreme Court to begin hearing pleas challenging government’s decision to revoke region’s limited autonomy next month.

The Guardian - UK

Kashmir opens its first care homes for old people – but not everyone is happy

Many fear the new homes will speed up a shift away from the traditional ways of family life where elderly people are looked after by extended family. But the need for care is growing

The Hindu

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended from Jammu for third consecutive day

The Amarnath Yatra remained suspended from Jammu for the third consecutive day on July 10 due to extensive damage caused to a section of the Jammu-Srinagar Highway in Ramban

The Hindu

J&K LG reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements, traffic restoration work after rains

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on July 9 chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

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