Kashmir is set to launch five new tourist villages around Dal Lake in Srinagar, aiming to boost tourism and create economic opportunities for locals through homestays, local handicrafts, and sustainable development. This initiative focuses on cultural immersion and authentic experiences, while preserving the region’s unique heritage and supporting local livelihoods.
A group of Kashmiri students studying nursing in Karnataka have raised concerns about alleged discriminatory grooming standards enforced by the college administration, claiming they were pressured to trim or shave their beards. The students, who are recipients of the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), argue the policy infringes on their cultural and religious rights. The college administration, however, maintains that they are simply enforcing professional grooming standards essential for the field of nursing. This incident has ignited a debate about balancing cultural sensitivity with professional expectations.
An intense gun battle unfolded in the Rampora area of Sopore, North Kashmir, on Saturday, as security forces engaged militants in an anti-terrorist operation. The encounter, triggered by intelligence reports of militant presence, underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.
India strongly criticized Pakistan’s attempt to bring up the Kashmir issue during a UN Security Council meeting on women, peace, and security. India highlighted the dire situation of women from minority communities in Pakistan, specifically Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians, while emphasizing its own commitment to women’s rights and the WPS agenda.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has called on Pakistan to end its support for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to seek a path towards friendship with India. His appeal comes after a recent terror attack near Gulmarg claimed the lives of Indian Army soldiers and porters, highlighting the ongoing threat of violence in the region.
A migrant laborer from Uttar Pradesh was shot and injured in a suspected militant attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. This marks the third attack on non-local laborers in the region within a week, raising concerns about the safety of migrant workers in the valley.
A chilling CCTV footage has emerged from the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing the militants armed with American-made M4 carbines and AK-47s. The attack, claimed by the Resistance Front, resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a doctor and six laborers, and injured several others. This incident has further heightened security concerns in the region and prompted calls for action against the perpetrators.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over alleged pressure on non-local labourers to leave the Kashmir Valley, warning of potential backlash against Kashmiris in other states. This follows a recent terror attack that killed a doctor and six non-local labourers in Ganderbal, and Mufti has urged the J&K government to intervene and provide time for the labourers to leave the valley.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Gagangir, Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the plot will not succeed in creating a Pakistani state in the region. He called for an end to terrorism and urged Pakistan to take concrete steps to prevent such attacks.
Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination in Kashmir, received its first snowfall of the season on October 6th. The weather forecast predicts dry days for the next ten days, but a La Nina event could bring colder-than-normal temperatures to northern India later this season. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of South India and Northeast India.
