News for 'Kashmiri'

Kashmiri migrant employees will be posted in secure locations by June 6

Kashmiri migrant employees will be posted in secure locations by June 6

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In view of increased threat perception, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday decided to immediately post Kashmiri migrants employed under prime minister's special package and other employees belonging to the Jammu division in "secured locations'' in the Valley by June 6, officials sources said.

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

CRPF asks Kashmiris to use its helpline if threatened

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

They can call on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or send an SMS at mobile no: 7082814411 'for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties or harassment'.

SC verdict has no...: Pak reacts to Art 370 judgment

SC verdict has no...: Pak reacts to Art 370 judgment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

"International law doesn't recognise India's unilateral and illegal actions of 5 August 2019. The judicial endorsement by the Indian Supreme Court has no legal value. Kashmiris have an inalienable right to self determination in accordance with the relevant UN SC resolutions," Pakistan's caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said in a post on X.

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The three students, two of them aged 20 and one 21, were also remanded in 14-day judicial custody by an Agra court, the officials said.

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'I am happy that the people of north Kashmir burst the bubble of Modi's naya' Kashmir'

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Blinded by pellets, Kashmiri girl clears class 12 exam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old secured 319 marks out of 500 in the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, the result for which were declared on Friday.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Why this Kashmiri Pandit is hugging everyone

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Sandeep Mawa is a Kashmiri Pandit married to a Kashmiri Muslim, intent upon spreading the message of love and Kashmiriyat through his campaign. He wants to hug Assaduddin Owaisi, Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi and do a pau lago to Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi.

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Kashmiri Pandits in the US have appealed to President Barack Obama to take up their cause and the need to protect their fundamental rights in the Valley during his meetings with top Indian leadership.

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

We dedicate this Eid to the supreme sacrifices of Kashmiri people and we will continue doing so till the Kashmir issue is not resolved according to their (Kashmiri people) wishes," Nawaz Sharif said.

'Delhi has to engage Kashmiris politically'

'Delhi has to engage Kashmiris politically'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

'The problem in Kashmir is not about pellets, bullets or tear gas.' 'It is the government's policy and intention to criminalise the protest.'

Anupam Kher with Kashmiri youth

Anupam Kher with Kashmiri youth

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

Kher wished that the community would take the challenge of preserving their identity by focusing on Kashmiri language.

Have no objections: Farooq on taking PDP's support

Have no objections: Farooq on taking PDP's support

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Ahead of counting of votes, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said his party was open to the idea of taking support of Mehbooba Mufti's People's Democratic Party to form government in the Union territory.

From Kashmir polling booth, LeT militant's brother asks him to...

From Kashmir polling booth, LeT militant's brother asks him to...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

In April this year, Umar's mother also issued an appeal to him to surrender before the forces.

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'It's not only what's been done politically. It's also the way it's been done. It's the suffocating atmosphere.'

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shah said "three families" are answerable to the people for their failure to develop Jammu and Kashmir over the past seven decades.

Recipe: How to make Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Recipe: How to make Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

An absolutely melt-in-your-mouth potatoes steeped in a creamy yoghurt gravy.

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

Modi must drain the Kashmiri ulcer

Modi must drain the Kashmiri ulcer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

We must repeal AFSPA to begin to heal Kashmir, and to enhance India's moral stature and that of the army, says Ajai Shukla

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

BJP govt in J-K will restore statehood: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decision to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory is 'temporary' and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government will restore the statehood to the region.

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

While Jamaat cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed on it by the Union home ministry, it had shown interest in participating in the polls during the Lok Sabha elections if the ban were removed.

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The NHRC issued notice to the Union ministries of home and human resource development seeking a report over the reported ill-treatment of Kashmiri people in the aftermath of the attack.

Kashmiri vendors attacked by saffron-clad men in UP, 4 held

Kashmiri vendors attacked by saffron-clad men in UP, 4 held

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Local people, however, rushed to their rescue and informed the police, he said.

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

'Modi govt wants to control voices of Kashmiris'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Anybody who speaks up, anybody who reports something that the government feels uncomfortable with, or comments on anything could be charged with criminal cases, could be summoned to police stations, slapped around or grilled for several hours. This has become a new norm.'

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Blood Suckers Turn Healers In Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Kashmiris receive traditional leech therapy from a practitioner during the celebrations of Nowroz in Srinagar.

India cannot suppress Kashmiris' voice, should hold plebiscite: Sharif

India cannot suppress Kashmiris' voice, should hold plebiscite: Sharif

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sharif said, "Today we are observing Black Day to express solidarity with Kashmiris and are giving a strong message to the world that Pakistanis are with them (Kashmiris) for their struggle to get their rights."

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Why Kashmiri Pandits are going back after 30 years

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'We know the situation has worsened in the valley, but we are taking the first step.' 'We have lost 30 years of our life. We do not want to wait any longer.' 'The political class always said, you come down to Kashmir.' 'So, we are going to be there and we are going to demand a place to stay.' 'After all, it is our own land.'

Did ISI aid Ilyas Kashmiri's killing?

Did ISI aid Ilyas Kashmiri's killing?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Pakistan apparently aided the killing of the dreaded Al Qaeda-linked terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri, who had come to figure as the most wanted militant for the security establishment.

Keeping Kashmir, but losing the Kashmiris

Keeping Kashmir, but losing the Kashmiris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'There is a problem with the rise of a popular view that sees Kashmir through the prism of the larger, chronic Hindu-Muslim tensions.' 'By redefining the Kashmir problem simplistically in Hindu-Muslim terms could end up keeping Kashmir but losing most Kashmiris,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Kashmiri youth have become the face of violence'

'Kashmiri youth have become the face of violence'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'This generation has seen no communication.' 'You have not given them any stake.' 'They don't have a feeling of belonging.' 'They have only seen a man in uniform with a gun.' 'That is why it is taking a more vicious form today -- the attacks on the security forces and the retaliation is causing heavy loss of lives.'

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher spar over Kashmiri Pandits

Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher spar over Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah's veiled comments against Anupam Kher on Saturday drew sharp reactions from his former co-star.

We've to hug Kashmiris, create new paradise: Modi

We've to hug Kashmiris, create new paradise: Modi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On the decision of revoking provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said this was the wish of 130 crore Indians.

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The mass marriages in Srinagar were organised by the We The Helping Hands Foundation to curb dowry in society.

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Condemning the alleged incidents of harassment of Kashmiris, the home minister said they are like any other Indian and an advisory is being sent by the home ministry to all states to ensure the safety and security of people from the Valley.

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Meet the first Kashmiri Pandit beauty queen

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I come from a conservative family.' 'They had sent me to Bengaluru to study and wanted me to focus on my career.' 'I went for the Miss India auditions because it was something I wanted to do for myself.' 'My family was there and saw me perform live.' 'After I got through the finals, they supported me.' 'Now they want me to be the game-changer -- to be the first-ever Kashmiri Pandit to carve a niche in the fashion world.'

Modi supporters, Kashmiri groups exchange barbs outside UN

Modi supporters, Kashmiri groups exchange barbs outside UN

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and representatives of some Kashmiri separatist groups were on Saturday involved in a war of words outside the UN headquarters.

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.