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    Ashiq Hussain

    A senior correspondent with Hindustan Times, Ashiq Hussain has reported from Kashmir since the year 2008. He has been writing extensively on politics, militancy, environment and developmental issues in J&K. He has reported for the paper during one of the transformative periods in J&K’s history. Besides HT, he has also reported and edited for local news dailies and weeklies in Kashmir. He has a master's degree in mass communication and journalism from Kashmir University.Picture link: https://x.com/aashiqbhatt/photo, X handle: @aashiqbhatt, mail:ashiq.hussain@htlive.com

    Articles by Ashiq Hussain

    Power hike trigger protests in Kashmir, Omar says tariff increase a compulsion

    Leaders and activists of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party protest against electricity tariffs in Srinagar on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 25, 2026 03:01 IST

    ‘Tariff shock’: Anger across J&K after 7% increase approved in power tariffs

    Not only the opposition, but even NC’s own Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, lashed out at the Omar Abdullah government. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:56 IST

    Optimism in J&K after Gor hints at travel advisory review by US

    US and European countries have often advised its citizens not to visit Kashmir after militancy had erupted in the region in the 1990s. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:57 IST

    Jammu-Srinagar route to get third Vande Bharat train with Udhampur stoppage

    The direct Vande Bharat train between the twin cities of Jammu and Kashmir came in April this year, nearly 10 months after the launch of the service between Srinagar and Katra by the PM. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:55 IST

    Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Kashmir ahead of I-Day celebrations

    Special Operations Group checks a pedestrian's bag during a surprise search operation in Srinagar on Tuesday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:47 IST

    Entitled to fight for Article 370’s restoration, says Iltija

    The FIR read that PDP workers, led by Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti, turned “aggressive” and attacked the police party. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 03:23 IST

    FIR against PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, daughter Iltija for ‘assaulting’ cops

    PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. (File)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 01:46 IST

    Aug 5 ended discriminatory systems against terror victims J&K: Sinha

    Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters for government jobs to the family members of terror victims at SKICC, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 03:23 IST

    Seven years of Art 370 abrogation: Wounds unhealed, statehood promise unfulfilled, says Omar

    Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 6, 2026 03:07 IST

    Bilal Lone seeks people’s support after hinting at mainstream political entry

    Bilal Gani Lone. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 03:36 IST

    52-yr-old woman swept away after flash flood in Kupwara

    Security personnel stand guard near a damaged bridge after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Batkoot area of Pahalgam, in Anantnag district on Monday. (PTI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 4, 2026 03:39 IST

    After backlash, Mehbooba Mufti apologises for her remarks at CJP protest

    PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press conference in Srinagar on Tuesday. (ANI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:35 IST

    21-year-old gangraped in Baramulla, two arrested

    The arrested men, Shakir Ahmad Lone, 22 and Mohammad Ashraf Dar, 27, both residents of Jalshree Baramulla are drivers by profession. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:33 IST

    Kargil Vijay Diwas: Rajnath says no dialogue with Pakistan except on PoK

    Union defence minister Rajnath Singh pays tributes to the martyrs at Kargil War Memorial in Dras on Sunday. (@rajnathsingh X)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 27, 2026 02:48 IST

    Breach of privilege case: Para asked to appear before J&K assembly’s privilege panel

    PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 24, 2026 02:50 IST

    Omar trying to ‘normalise’ 2019 changes: Mehbooba

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, along with former MLA Shoaib Lone, who recently joined the party, addresses a press conference at the party headquarters, in Srinagar, on Wednesday. (PTI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:19 IST

    Statehood imperative for restoring J&K’s special status: Omar

    Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:27 IST

    Farooq Abdullah to lead NC’s July 20 protest for statehood at Jantar Mantar

    Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation due to incessant rains and assess preparedness across the state at Civil Secretariat, in Jammu on Sunday. (@CM_JnK X)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:54 IST

    Academic audit, review of all books begin in J&K varsities

    India News
    india news
    Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:11 IST

    Discussion on NC’s protest invitation held in PDP core committee meet

    Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:52 IST

    Omar claims NC MLAs being offered up to ₹30 crore to switch sides

    J&K CM Omar Abdullah, with NC president Farooq Abdullah during a convention, demanding the restoration of statehood in Srinagar on Saturday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 12, 2026 03:05 IST

    Prayers, celebrations mark Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Leh

    The 14th Dalai Lama during an event organised on his 91th Birthday celebrations, at Choglamsar in Leh on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:45 IST

    Amarnath Yatra: Massive surge in pilgrim numbers this year, says LG

    Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha during a visit to Nunwan Base Camp, in Pahalgam on Sunday. (@manojsinha_)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:42 IST

    At 35.3°C, Srinagar records hottest day of season

    Labourers from the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority remove weeds from the waters of Dal Lake on a summer hot day, in Srinagar on Monday. (Basit Zargar)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 30, 2026 02:28 IST

    Omar writes to Mann over ‘unjust levy’ on livestock transport vehicles

    Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah attends the inaugural event of the 'International Buyer-Seller Meet' at SKICC, in Srinagar on Monday. (@CM_JnK)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:48 IST

    Sinha reviews Amarnath yatra arrangements; police conduct mock security, rescue drills

    Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha reviews health, lodging, and other essential facilities at the Baltal base camp, in Ganderbal on Sunday. (ANI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 28, 2026 16:49 IST

    No foul play in recruitment through outsourcing: J&K govt

    (From left) Jammu & Kashmir agriculture minister Javid Ahmad Dar , health minister Sakina Itoo and advisor to the chief minister Nasir Aslam Wani during a press conference at SKICC, in Srinagar on Sunday. (ANI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 28, 2026 16:46 IST

    Nostalgia relived: A new generation meets an old childhood in Bandipora

    Students enjoying during the bag-free day at PM Shri Government Secondary School, Laharwalpora, in Bandipora on Thursday. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 26, 2026 24:12 IST

    ACB chargesheets former BDO, XEN among 7 for embezzling govt funds in north Kashmir

    Officials said that the investigation revealed that the accused, in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy with the beneficiary contractor, abused their official positions by facilitating fraudulent execution of works, preparation of false records, inflation of measurements and unauthorized release of government funds. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 25, 2026 01:30 IST

    Thousands participate in Muharram procession in Srinagar

    Shiite Muslim mourners participate in a religious procession on the 8th day of the Islamic month of Muharram in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:06 IST
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