Abhishek Saha

Venice-like waterway transportation may be reality in Srinagar soon

The Jammu and Kashmir government has started a major trial of waterway transportation on the Jhelum as a forerunner before attempting to kick-start a full-fledged river transport system in the state.

Policeman shot dead by suspected militants in Kashmir’s Kulgam

A manhunt has been launched for the militants.

Kashmir cop lynched: 20 held for beating Mohammad Ayub Pandith

Senior Jammu and Kashmir police officer Mohammad Ayub Pandith was allegedly lynched outside a mosque in Srinagar.

Civilian killed as army fires at stone-pelting protesters in Kashmir’s Budgam

A foot patrol of the army mistook a firecracker for a grenade and fired at a group of stone-pelters in Beerwah in Budgam.

In hotbed of J&K militancy, hundreds turn up for funeral of Indian soldier killed by Pak

Martyr’s widow raises anti-Pakistan slogans in village where many support Kashmiri militants such as Burhan Wani

Srinagar coaching centre goofs up with pics of Pak terror victim, comedian in ad

In a major embarrassment for a coaching institute in Srinagar, a newspaper ad on the performance of its students in NEET and JEE carried pictures of two Pakistanis, including a dead schoolboy.

3 militants ‘killed’ in encounter in south Kashmir’s Tral

Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

‘He’s an inspiration’: 18-year-old ragpicker to be Srinagar’s civic ambassador

For almost five years now, Bilal Dar, a resident of Laharwarpora of Bandipora district, has been removing plastic trash from the Wular lake and selling it for around Rs 150-200 per day.

Population sought punishment in one voice: Union minister Jitendra Singh hails J-K for resilience

Terrorists attacked a bus that was travelling from Amarnath to Srinagar on Monday night, killing seven pilgrims and injuring more than 20.

‘What harm did the Amarnath yatris do’: Disbelief, grief at Baltal base camp after terror attack

At the Baltal base camp of the Amarnath pilgrimage, people struggle to come to terms with Monday night attack that left seven pilgrims dead.

Amarnath terror attack: ‘Kashmiri Islamist terrorists killed Hindu pilgrims’ narrative is flawed

The narrative is wrong because the police have said a bus carrying pilgrims was caught in the crossfire when militants attacked a police post

Amarnath yatra attack Highlights: J-K govt says bus carrying pilgrims was attacked twice

Live update on Amarnath yatra 2017: At least seven pilgrims returning from the Amarnath shrine were shot dead and several wounded when terrorists fired on their bus as well as a security vehicle in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Arrested ‘Hindu’ LeT militant from UP planned attacks on army, J-K police

Sandeep Kumar Sharma, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, moved to Kashmir in 2012 for work and would travel to Punjab during the winter for alternative employment.

Burhan effect: Facebook blocks page of Kashmir magazine, deletes cover of issue

Kashmir Ink, a sister publication of Valley’s leading English daily Greater Kashmir, had shared the cover of their latest issue which has a sketch of Wani and the headline: “Kashmir: A year after Burhan’s death”.

Let’s talk about Kashmir: Social media has been a game changer, and militants have a head start

Viral videos that capture militants at leisure, videos of alleged rights excesses by forces and frequent gags on internet are bringing a paradigm shift in the narrative of the Kashmir’s conflict.

Professional hazard: Why it’s tough being an ‘Indian’ journalist in Kashmir

‘Kashmiris want azaadi. India won’t give it. Between the two, we are caught in the line of fire.” A CRPF soldier once said. For a journalist life is somewhat like that in Kashmir.

Pulwama: Third militant killed in encounter with security forces

Let’s talk about Kashmir: Valley’s economy, tourism sector struggle to stay afloat

Kashmir went through a series of curfew and shutdowns for almost five months since Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani was killed by security forces.

Kashmir: Cop injured as militants shoot at policemen at Anantnag bus stand

Constable Ghulam Hassan was shot in the neck by militants from close range at Anantnag bus stand.

Two militants killed in encounter with security forces in Kashmir’s Pulwama

Security forces launched a search operation in Bahmnoo area of Pulwama on Monday morning following information about presence of militants in the area.

Civilian fatalities on the rise in Kashmir: 2 more protesters killed near Anantnag encounter site

So far 22 civilians — mostly protesters — were killed ostensibly in firing by forces since February 15 when army chief General Bipin Rawat warned of stern action against civilians who would try to disrupt counter-insurgency operations.

First Kashmir football team scheduled to play abroad eagerly awaits visa

Real Kashmir have become the first side from Kashmir to be invited to play a tournament in the United Kingdom.

Syed Salahuddin: From political science student in Kashmir to ‘global terrorist’

Salahuddin is also the chief of the United Jihad Council, an umbrella organisation of all militant groups fighting for the secession of Kashmir.

Gulmarg gondola accident comes at a bad time for Kashmir tourism

The Kashmir Valley has been torn by violence in the past year following the gunning down of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in July 2016. Civilian protests and clashes with security officers led to nearly 100 deaths and hundreds more being injured.

Gulmarg cable-car service suspended, French experts called in for checks

The government says it will take the experts at least 10 days to do a thorough check of the Gulmarg gondola service, a key attraction of the famous tourist town.

Gulmarg cable car accident: How locals, cops, army came together in hour of need

Seven tourists were killed when a cable car crashed after a tree fell on the cable at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg.

Srinagar: 14-hr encounter ends after 2 militants killed, 2 army men injured

The encounter began when the militants attacked a CRPF vehicle, killing one sub inspector and injuring two others, on Saturday evening.

No confirmation on militant deaths as encounter at Srinagar school rages on

The Pantha Chowk encounter has turned the spotlight on how the Kashmir unrest continues to affect children’s education in the state. Over 30 schools were either completely or partially gutted by miscreants last summer.

7 including Delhi family killed as tree falls on cable car rope in Gulmarg, CM orders probe

The Gulmarg cable car accident also left several tourists stranded at the popular hill station in north Kashmir.

Deadly Ramzan: Violence during holy month captures state of conflict in Kashmir

Deputy SP Pandith’s lynching, attack killing 6 policemen mark one of the deadliest Ramzan’s in Kashmir valley in the recent past