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Our ‘satyagraha’ is protection, care of tourists, Amarnath pilgrims: Mehbooba

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti during her visit to Pahalgam ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, appealing locals to warmly welcome Hindu pilgrims, in Pahalgam on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:34 am IST

Pakistan accused of withholding activists' bodies as unrest intensifies in PoK

Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) protests continue as demands against Pakistan remain unfulfilled
Published on Jun 13, 2026 12:05 pm IST

Pak military Mi-17 chopper crashes in Muzaffarabad, ISPR says no survivors

Pakistan military said all personnel on board were killed in the helicopter crash.
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 09:06 pm IST

India slams PoK deaths, says Pakistan must be held accountable

People gather in large numbers during an anti-Pakistan protest, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 07:30 am IST

Pak forces kill several protesters in PoK as Munir's claims exposed

People gather in large numbers during an anti-Pakistan protest in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 12:36 am IST

NC takes a dig after senior BJP leader from Kashmir denied entry in Maha hotel

He further said the incident should act as a wake-up call for Muslims. (File)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 07:22 am IST

IGP reviews security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

The naturally formed ice 'Shivling' at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Anantnag.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 07:31 am IST

‘We categorically reject’: India on Kashmir references in Pakistan-EU statement

Ministry of external affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India completely rejects such references.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 01:13 am IST

MPs visit Engineer Rashid’s family, call for his release, Kashmir dialogue

Independent MP Umesh Bahubhai Patel from Daman and Diu and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh from Buxar with the bereaved family of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid at Langate in Kupwara district on Friday.
Updated on May 29, 2026 03:04 pm IST

Eid congregation held at Hazratbal as Jamia Masjid restrictions continue

Eid al-Adha prayers being offered at the Mughal Garden in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Waseem Andrabi / HT)
Published on May 28, 2026 11:12 am IST

Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for 8th year in a row

Muslims of Kashmir have been denied the right to offer Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah/Jama Masjid for the eighth consecutive year.
Updated on May 27, 2026 01:42 pm IST

Step inside Srinagar’s breathtaking Karan Mahal, the former royal residence

Karan Mahal, a royal residence turned into boutique hotel.
Published on May 22, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Anantnag school renamed after Baisaran hero, who died saving tourists during Pahalgam attack

On April 22 last year, terrorists killed 25 tourists and tourist guide Syed Adil Hussain in Baisaran meadow, a famous picnic spot. On Wednesday, a school was renamed in his honour. A large number of people, including J&K’s health and education minister Sakina Ittoo, were present at the ceremony. (PTI File)
Published on May 21, 2026 07:16 am IST

Outrage in Kashmir against Jammu demolitions, inquiry panel formed

As many as 32 illegal structures of Gujjar community were demolished in a joint action by the forest department, the revenue department and police. (HT File)
Published on May 21, 2026 06:38 am IST

Minor UP boy taken to J&K for job, forced to convert

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 19, 2026 09:20 pm IST

Students clash at Amritsar college, viral videos claim Kashmir-Bihari dispute

Videos of students gathered outside the other group's hostel. College authorities told HT they have taken disciplinary action by expelling all students involved from the hostel for six months.
Updated on May 16, 2026 07:34 pm IST

200 given anti-rabies shots in Kashmir village after suspected infected meat create health scare

Pulwama chief medical officer said that they have given anti-rabies vaccines as a precautionary measure. (File)
Published on May 16, 2026 03:10 am IST

J&K LG’s anti-drug campaign runs into bulldozer controversy

A demolition of a structure linked to drug proceeds underway in Baramulla district. The J&K administration’s crackdown has led to the demolition of 37 houses and structures so far, with 24 of these actions in Kashmir alone.
Published on May 12, 2026 04:46 pm IST

Pakistan, a year after Operation Sindoor

Pakistan, perhaps even more than other countries, feeds on geopolitics for its overall national mood and psyche. (AFP)
Published on May 07, 2026 09:37 pm IST

The many successes of Operation Sindoor

Drones form symbolic aircraft formations and depict historic combat moments, including Operation Sindoor, during Vayu Shakti 2026 at the Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer (HT Photo/Sanchit Khanna)
Updated on May 06, 2026 09:28 am IST

Largest south Kashmir seminary, Siraj-ul-Uloom, declared unlawful under UAPA

The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in Imam Sahib, Shopian—the largest seminary in South Kashmir—an unlawful entity. (File photo)
Updated on Apr 28, 2026 06:45 am IST

Oz man running across India for leprosy awareness reaches Noida

The campaign has set a fundraising target of 60 lakh to support the education of around 1,000 children over the next five years, said organisers, adding that so far, about 17 lakh has been raised through donations. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:02 am IST

Himalaya from 170 yrs ago on display for 1st time: India’s first glimpse of work by German explorer-siblings

The mapping of Bogapani Bridge in Meghalaya, from 1855, which is among the five images that are on display for the first time. (Courtesy: Alpines Museum, Munich)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 11:59 am IST

Pahalgam targeted hope, tested India’s resilience

Terrorism is designed not just to kill but to kill the idea of everyday life. Building societal resilience is as important as increasing tactical costs. (PTI)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 08:49 pm IST

‘We've been through hell’: Pahalgam victims' kin mourn loss a year after attack

Daughter of Pahalgam attack victim mourns loss a year after tragedy.
Published on Apr 21, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Pvt transporters protest against expansion of smart buses in Valley

People stand at a bus stand amid a valley-wide “chakka jam” called by the All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters' Welfare Association to protest against the government's proposal to expand Smart City bus services in other districts, in Srinagar on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 03:00 am IST

Kashmir leaders call for MP Rashid’s release amid father’s illness

MP Engineer Abdul Rashid
Published on Apr 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

Andaman to Manali, check out top 7 summer destinations in India to beat the heat

From Andaman to Manali, these seven destinations in India are perfect for your April getaway.
Published on Apr 12, 2026 01:44 pm IST

IMD warns of flash floods, landslides in parts of Kashmir amid heavy showers

Commuters make their way amid rain, in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Published on Apr 08, 2026 05:52 pm IST