The Indian Embassy in the United States has strongly objected to the use of the term “Pakistani Kashmir” in an international news report, calling the description factually incorrect and misleading. The diplomatic mission asserted that there is no region officially recognised as “Pakistani Kashmir” and reiterated India’s long-standing position that the territory under Pakistan’s control...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that Kashmir’s future as one of India’s leading tourist destinations depends on preserving its natural environment rather than promoting unchecked commercial development. Stressing that the Valley is not meant to become a “Disneyland,” he said protecting lakes, glaciers, mountains and forests will remain at the heart...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Pakistan after the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) publicly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for remarks suggesting that residents of the region are “not proper Kashmiris.” The statement has triggered strong reactions across political circles, reigniting debates about identity, representation, and the relationship between Islamabad and the...
The third edition of the Kashmir Literature Festival is scheduled to commence on May 30, with organizers preparing for a major cultural gathering aimed at celebrating literature, art, heritage, and intellectual exchange in the Valley. The multi-day event is expected to bring together writers, poets, scholars, artists, academics, and literary enthusiasts from different parts of...
One year after the devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, India’s military response—codenamed Operation Sindoor—continues to be viewed as a defining moment in the country’s counter-terrorism doctrine. The operation not only sought to avenge the killing of 26 civilians but also signaled a strategic shift in how India responds to...
The historic Sharada Bhawani Temple in Budgam district of Kashmir was reopened on Sunday, August 31, over three decades after it was closed, in a ceremony that brought together the Kashmiri Pandit community and local Muslim residents. The temple, located in Ichkoot village, was reopened with traditional rituals of Mahurat and Pran Pratishtha, marking the...
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor for students of Classes 3 to 12, highlighting the mission as not only a military operation but also a pledge to protect peace and honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The modules were released over three...