No one stopped Pandits from returning to Kashmir: Farooq | India News – The Times of India

No one stopped Pandits from returning to Kashmir: Farooq | India News – The Times of India

SRINAGAR/JAMMU: National Conference president and former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah said Monday that nobody is stopping Kashmiri Pandits from returning to Kashmir valley, but said he doubts most would come back to live permanently, triggering sharp criticism from BJP politicians as Pandit groups blocked the Jammu–Srinagar highway seeking a separate homeland.“When are they going back?…

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Snow, Kangris and Pherans: How Kashmir adapts to the rhythm of Chillai Kalan — inside the 40-day spell | India News – The Times of India

Snow, Kangris and Pherans: How Kashmir adapts to the rhythm of Chillai Kalan — inside the 40-day spell | India News – The Times of India

“Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast” — the timeless line, attributed by many to Amir Khusrau and famously used by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, resurfaces each winter as Kashmir enters its harshest yet most enchanting period — Chillai Kalan. And as the Valley embraces this 40-day stretch of biting cold, this…

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J&K Police raid JeI-linked locations across Kashmir Valley | India News – The Times of India

J&K Police raid JeI-linked locations across Kashmir Valley | India News – The Times of India

SRINAGAR: J&K Police on Thursday conducted a series of raids across Kashmir Valley at multiple locations allegedly linked to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. According to a police statement, the searches were carried out “in the backdrop of the recent surge in terrorist activities and to curb the tendency of radicalisation…

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After Army alert, Baramulla administration bans drones | India News – The Times of India

After Army alert, Baramulla administration bans drones | India News – The Times of India

SRINAGAR: Baramulla district administration Monday imposed a complete ban on flying drones in the north Kashmir district until October 31, after intelligence inputs gathered by the Army indicated the possible smuggling of unmanned aerial devices (UAVs) into Kashmir Valley and their potential usage against security forces and vital installations in the upcoming festive season.The Army’s…

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