Kashmir awaits return of pandits as stakeholders
Even decades later, the forced mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits continues to be a festering wound on Kashmirs collective
Ashok Bhan calls for democratic empowerment, time-bound return of Kashmiri Pandits
Srinagar, June 26: Senior Advocate and Chairman of the Kashmir (Policy & Strategy) Group, Ashok Bhan, has called for ful
NC govt in J-K has made 25,000 backdoor appointments, alleges Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, Jun 25: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that the Nat
JK United Peoples Alliance holds Heart to Heart Dil Se Dil Tak conference in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 24: The JK United Peoples Alliance (UPA) organized the 'Heart to Heart Dil Se Dil Tak' conference at the
Pandits, Muslims have bigger role than Govt in return to valley: Mehbooba
Anantnag, Jun 24:Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the
KPs return to valley Pandits, Muslims together have larger role than govt: Mehbooba
Srinagar: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims together have a larger role to play th
The Return of Kashmiri Pandits: Is Kashmir Finally Ready to Heal Its Deepest Wound?
Recent developments across Kashmir have offered a glimpse into such a possibility For more than three decades, the retur
Tears, Longing and a Prayer to Come Home: Kashmiri Pandits Turn Kheer Bhawani into a Story of Return
TULMULLA (Ganderbal): For many devotees, the pilgrimage was more than a religious visit. It was an emotional return to t
While Srinagars conclave debated dignified return, government data now shows most transit flats built for Kashmirs Pandi
Emotional homecoming for Kashmiri Pandits at Kheer Bhawani Mela
Thousands of devotees throng Tulmulla shrine; LG, CM, Mehbooba join celebrations; locals extend warm hospitality Sheikh
We dont want to be visitors, but rightful residents
Tulmulla, Ganderbal, Jun 22: Amid the spiritual fervour and devotion of the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tulmulla i
LG pays obeisance, hails higher devotee turnout
Prays for peace, prosperity, well-being of all Ganderbal, Jun 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid obeisa
Thousands flock to historic Ragnya Devi Temple amid tears, prayers Ganderbal, Jun 22: Amid chants of prayers, ringing te
Mirwaiz, Bukhari Extends Greetings on Mela Kheer Bhawani
Srinagar, June 22: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, in a post on X, extended greetings on the occasion
Mela Kheer Bhawani: Mehbooba, Farooq Call for Dignified Return of Kashmiri Pandits
Leaders stress reconciliation, trust-building and revival of Kashmirs spirit of coexistence Tulmulla, Ganderbal, June 22
At Kheer Bhawani Fair, Kashmiri Pandits Express Yearning For Home
On Saturday morning, amid tight security, 225 buses carrying hundreds of displaced Kashmiri Hindus left Jammu for the Va
Wish To Return Home Soon: Kashmiri Pandits At Kheer Bhawani Mela
Dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, the Mela is one of the largest Hindu gatherings in the valley, second only to the Amar
Kheer Bhawani Mela Rekindles Spirit of Kashmiriyat as Pandits Return to Tulmulla
Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits gather at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine on Jyeshtha Ashtami, celebrating faith, he
Kashmiri Pandits should move on, stop being prisoners of past: Mehbooba
TULMULLA (J&K): PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said Kashmiri Pandits should move on and stop being prisoners of the
Mehbooba Mufti calls for Kashmiri Pandits return, warns against using community as 'weapons'
Srinagar, Jun 22 : Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday pitched for the return and rehabilit
Ashok Bhan Extends Zeth Ashtami Greetings, Calls for Peace and Dignified Return of Kashmiri Pandits
Srinagar, Jun 22: Ashok Bhan, Chairman of the Kashmir Policy & Strategy Group, extended greetings on the occasion of Zet
Concerned about delays in issuance of passports in J&K: Shashi Tharoor
Jammu , June 22 : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, heading the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, on Monda
LG, CM extend greetings on Jyeshtha Ashtami, Kheer Bhawani
Srinagar, Jun 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday extended their greetings an
Kheer Bhawani Mela today; LG to join at Tulmulla shrine
All arrangements in place; IGP reviews security Ganderbal, Jun 21: The stage is set for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Me
CM, LG extend Mela Kheer Bhawani greetings
Pray for peace, prosperity Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended hear
Historic Sheetalnath: Centre of gravity for RSS in Kashmir
Sheetalnath has assumed a great importance in the minds of the people belonging to the Kashmir valley FRAGRANCE OF IDEA
NC Greets People on Mela Kheer Bhawani
Srinagar, June, 21: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief M
The Tragedy of Modern Isolation in Kashmir
If we are to salvage what remains of our societal fabric, we must look beyond mere material success and superficial unio
I Always Felt Welcomed Here: Pandit Family Returns to Handwara After Three Decades
Handwara, June 19: In a heartening story of return, hope and communal harmony, a Kashmiri Pandit family has come back to
Kheer Bhawani yatra begins; 8,500 pilgrims in 214 buses leave Jammu
Over 8,500 pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, embarked on their journey from Jammu for the annual Kheer Bhawani M
Shelter Without Signature: Indias Refugee Dilemma On World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day should not become an occasion for sentimental rhetoric. Nor should it devolve into a binary contest be
The Boy Who Came Back for Dal Lake
Srinagar, June 19: In a remarkable effort that combines environmental awareness with a deep connection to his ancestral
CM Omar offers prayers at Kheer Bhawani temple, reviews Mela arrangements
Ganderbal, June 18 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday visited the Kheer Bhawani temple in Gand
Omar visits Kheer Bhawani temple in J-Ks Ganderbal
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday, June 18, visited the Kheer Bhawani temple in Gande
Young Kashmiri Pandit Leads Dal Lake Conservation Initiative
Srinagar, June 17: In a unique blend of environmental stewardship and cultural reconnection, a young Kashmiri Pandit stu
Kheer Bhawani Reflects Kashmirs Composite Culture: Karan Singh
Tulmulla, June 16: Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir and senior Congress leader Dr. Karan Singh on Tuesday said
Preparations Underway for Annual Kheer Bhawani Mela
Ganderbal, June 16: Preparations are underway at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, ahead of the a
'Kashmir Is Our Home': Pandits Hope to Return
Tulmulla, June 16: Amid the spiritual atmosphere at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, several Kashmiri Pandi
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits seek structured engagement, genocide recognition, and property recovery
Aweek-long heritage tour and a two-day international conference in Srinagar voiced a deep yearning for a return to their
Kashmiri Pandits Seek Township in Rainawari, Policy Support for Rehabilitation
SRINAGAR: Reiterating their collective desire to return to their ancestral homeland, members of the Kashmiri Pandit comm
Srinagar Conclave Sparks Hope and Debate Over Kashmiri Pandit Return to Valley
The resolution was adopted at the conclusion of Praagaash The First Light, the first community-led Global Kashmiri Pand
Kashmiri Pandit Delegation Thanks CM Omar , Calls for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Dignified Return
A visiting Kashmiri Pandit delegation expressed gratitude to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for hosting
From Exile to Return with Dignity
LGs outreach and policy thrust seek to turn Pandit exile into a story of comeback Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas chara
Community transformed pain into strength; their homecoming reflects new J&K born after 2019 Srinagar, Jun 13: Those once
Govt To Set Up Apex Panel For Return Of Pandits: Advisor Wani
Says if AFSPA has to be revoked, process should start from J&K Srinagar, Jun 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Advis
LG Manoj Sinha invites Kashmiri Pandits to invest in Jammu and Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha encouraged the Kashmiri Pandit community to establish industries and institutions in Jam
LG Sinha Urges Kashmiri Pandits to Set Up Industries in Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the Kashmiri Pandit community to est
J&K LG Sinha Invites Displaced Kashmiri Pandits to Reconnect With Their Roots
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to
LG Sinha Attends Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave
Srinagar, JUNE 13: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave at Srinagar.
Revive Apex Committee to Facilitate Kashmiri Pandits Return: CMs Advisor
SRINAGAR: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for the revival of the Apex Committee on the retur
J&K CM's Advisor Seeks Revival of Panel for Kashmiri Pandits' Return
The body comprised government representatives and members of several Kashmiri Pandit organisations.
J&K CM's advisor calls for revival of panel to oversee Kashmiri Pandits' return, rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir advisor Nasir Aslam Wani has called for the revival of the apex committee. This body will oversee the
Time Has Come for Kashmiri Pandits To Reclaim Their Place in Jammu Kashmirs Future: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the futu
Revive Apex Committee to Facilitate Kashmiri Pandits Return: CMs Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani
Srinagar: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Saturday called for the revival of the Apex Committee on the retur
Time Has Come for Kashmiri Pandits To Reclaim Their Place In J&Ks Future: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Asserting that the time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to reconnect with their roots and contribute to the futu
Remembering roots and trauma of exile
Indu Bhushan Zutshi ibzutshi@gmail.com Name of Book Songs Beneath a Lost Sky (Exile and Longing) Author Avtar Mota Pau
RKPAC seeks LGs intervention in restoration of temple property
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: An emergency meeting of all the wings of the Rainawari Kashmiri Pandit Action Com
Kashmiri Pandit Body Alleges Exposure of Valleys Largest Temple Land-Grab Scandal
JK Peace Forum on Monday asserted that the issue is not merely administrative negligence but a deep-rooted, decades-long
Muslims, Sikhs Participate In Last Rites Of Kashmiri Pandit Woman
SRINAGAR, May 20: Muslims and Sikhs in the Tral area of Pulwama district participated in the last rites of a Kashmiri Pa
Kashmiri Pandits Return to Bandipora for Sumbli Mavas Festival After 36 Years
Srinagar, May 17: After 36 years, displaced Kashmiri Pandits returned to Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir to cele
Jammu: Kashmiri Pandits protest; seek rehabilitation policy, fresh job package
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits staged a protest in Jammu. They are demanding a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for their
Sh. Sunil Bhat made the allegations in the comment section of a video posted by Valley Express News on social media
Kashmiri Pandits protest relief rations merger into food security act, cry conspiracy
Kashmiri Pandits Protest In Jammu Against NFSA Integration, Minor Scuffle With Police
JAMMU, May 6: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits protested here on Wednesday against the Jammu and Kashmir administrations move
KPS for consensus based return, rehabilitation of displaced Pandits
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 5: The members of Executive Committee, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha (KPS) wholeheartedly app
Kashmiri Pandits' departure was biggest loss to this region: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah called for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their ancestral home, emphasi
Successive generations of KPs endured profound hardships beyond genocide: LG
Releases Waves of Resilience Story of Radio Sharda Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 28: Admitting that successive generations of Ka
Muslim children should be killed, says Kashmiri Pandit during livestream
A Kashmiri Pandit woman, who claimed her support for Israel, said she believes that all Muslim children and women should
Disha Pandith honoured with Maa Sharika Sammaan Award
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Disha Pandith, a promising Kashmiri Pandit athlete, was honoured with the Maa Sha
Mumbai, April 18: The violence against Kashmiri Pandits in the Kashmir Valley remains a poignant memory for many. Discus
Sanjay Suri: A Journey from Modeling to Film Production Amidst Challenges
Mumbai, April 6: Sanjay Suris story is one of struggle and determination, emerging from Kashmir to make a mark in the fi
Kashmiri Pandits return possible after a sense of safety is fully restored: Omar Abdullah
Mr. Abdullah said protecting the properties and religious shrines of displaced Kashmiri Pandits remained a key responsib
Bodies Of 2 Teen Boys Retrieved From Tawi River In Jammu; Search On For Third
Jammu, Mar 30: The bodies of two teenage boys, who drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, were retrieved by rescuers
Land Of Kashmiri Pandits Retrieved In Valley: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has retrieved and restored encroached land belong
Remembering the Tragedy of Nadimarg: Ashok Pandit Reflects on the 22nd Anniversary of the Massacre
Mumbai, March 24: The Nadimarg massacre, which took place in 2003, marks its 22nd anniversary this year. On the night of
Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case for a Kashmiri Pandit Museum and Heritage Centre
By Girdhari Lal Raina (Ex-MLC, J&K) Cultural heritage is an integral part of a nations identity and plays a significant
KPC, YMA pay tribute to Sangrampora martyrs, demand judicial probe
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: The Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) and Yukhant Mandli Ashram (YMA) today offere
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: Kashmir Sahayak Samiti (KSS) today organized a function at Sharika Bhawan, Villag
Youth must anchor future in Indias timeless traditions: LG
Jammu Tawi, Mar 19:Urging youth to build a strong and lasting connection with the timeless traditions, Lieutenant Govern
KPs to celebrate Navreh in Kashmir from next yr
Jammu Tawi, March 18 : Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year ac
CM Omar Abdullah Greets People On Chaitra Navratri, Navreh
SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasio
Kashmiri Pandits Resolve To Celebrate Navreh In Kashmir From Next Year
Jammu, Mar 18: Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according
Panun Kashmir Expels Ex-Chairman Chrungoo Amid Foreign Links Allegations, Tito Ganju To Take Over
Jammu, Mar 14: Panun Kashmir, an organisation representing Kashmiri Pandits, has expelled its former chairman Ajay Chrun
Kashmiri Pandit Youth Body Slams JKCHRs UNHRC Statement As Distortion of Genocide
At the same time, the JKCHR voiced serious concern over government proposals for exclusive Pandit colonies or other secu