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People responsible for killings in Sopore should be held to account: UN chief

Those who were responsible for the killing of a civilian and a CRPF head constable in Kashmir have to be made to account for it, according to the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

J&K’s Internet restrictions figure in UN rapporteur’s report

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression has said that limitations imposed by the government on internet in Jammu & Kashmir have made access to basic information difficult for healthcare professionals.

India rejects UN offer to mediate on Kashmir

SRINAGAR — India on Monday strongly rejected the offer of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres' offer to mediate between India and Pakistan over...

UN demands escorts for military observers in Kashmir

NEW YORK — The UN has asked the Indian government for additional escorts for its military observers in Kashmir after one of its vehicles...

The Aaland Islands Model & Kashmir Dispute

Part I There are some disputes in modern history that one might take lessons from in understanding the wisest course to take in resolving the...

July 13th – Kashmir Martyrs’ Day

Washington: It was on July 13, 1931 that the foreign occupying Dogra troops shot dead 22 Kashmiris, in cold blood, in front of Srinagar Central...

UN seeks international inquiry into Kashmir rights abuses

Srinagar: A United Nations report has called for an international inquiry into human rights abuses committed by government forces in Kashmir and also advocated...

Kashmir Killings: Civilians need to be protected wherever they are, says UN Chief

United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres is "very concerned" over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and wants all member states to protect their...

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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

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