The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir announced the visit of Union home minister Amit Shah to the state on October 1 and 2. The home minister will be addressing mega rallies in Rajouri district of Jammu region on October 1 and Baramulla district of Kashmir region on October 2. 
 
BJP's Kashmir affairs in charge and former minister Sunil Sharma on Saturday made a formal announcement of Amit Shah's visit. The mega rally in North Kashmir's Baramulla district would be attended by people across the Kashmir region.&nbsp;

“The home minister will be addressing the rally and talking about the various developmental projects undertaken by the government. He will also talk about what the central government is doing on various fronts for the development of J&amp;K,” said Sharma.&nbsp;

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While talking about elections, Sharma said, "It's a decision to be made by the Election Commission of India, and we (BJP) as a party are always ready for elections here.''

The home minister will also be laying the foundation stone of the first cancer hospital in the Kashmir valley. The hospital is being constructed by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board.&nbsp;

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The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir announced the visit of Union home minister Amit Shah to the state on October 1 and 2. The home minister will be addressing mega rallies in Rajouri district of Jammu region on October 1 and Baramulla district of Kashmir region on October 2.

The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir announced the visit of Union home minister Amit Shah to the state on October 1 and 2. The home minister will be addressing mega rallies in Rajouri district of Jammu region on October 1 and Baramulla district of Kashmir region on October 2. BJP's Kashmir affairs in charge and former minister Sunil Sharma on Saturday made a formal announcement of Amit Shah's visit. The mega rally in North Kashmir's Baramulla district would be attended by people across the Kashmir region. “The home minister will be addressing the rally and talking about the various developmental projects undertaken by the government. He will also talk about what the central government is doing on various fronts for the development of J&K,” said Sharma. Read more: Kashmir gets its first multiplex, to be opened to public by September end While talking about elections, Sharma said, "It's a decision to be made by the Election Commission of India, and we (BJP) as a party are always ready for elections here.'' The home minister will also be laying the foundation stone of the first cancer hospital in the Kashmir valley. The hospital is being constructed by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Home minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu & Kashmir, address mega rallies

Kashmir region is witnessing a sharp rise in the cases of suicides, suicide attempts and taking extreme steps. A study done recently by one of the government agencies has reported that Post covid around 127 people died by committing suicide in the valley.&nbsp;

The report says more than 365 suicide attempts have been reported in the Kashmir region since Feb 2021. The data prepared by the State Disaster Response Force reveals that 365 attempts of suicide were recorded as 127 persons died after committing suicide, and 238 survived after taking extreme steps.&nbsp;

''We started a mental health helpline called 'Sukoon', where we did a research in the valley where we collected data of how many suicide cases were reported in the Valley, the data which we have with us suggests that since Feb 2021 to June 2022, there have been 365 suicide attempts by people during this period, 127 people died due to suicide and 238 survived these attempts. These are huge figures and post covid there is an increase in the number of suicide attempts. '' said Haseeb Ul Rahman, Commandant SDRF, Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Data also suggests that the highest number of suicide attempts were reported from central Kashmir's Budgam district. Budgam reported 72 suicide attempts while North Kashmir's Baramulla district reported 61. In South Kashmir's Anantnag district 55 suicide attempts were reported while 51 were reported in Kupwara in North Kashmir.&nbsp;

There were 34 suicide attempts reported in North Kashmir's Bandipora. In South Kashmir's Shopian district 19 such attempts were reported while 15 were reported in Pulwama. District Kulgam reported 25 suicide attempts and Srinagar city reported 17.&nbsp;

The data of deaths reported in various districts were also given out. In total 127 people died after taking extreme steps that include 17 in Srinagar, 11 in Ganderbal, &nbsp;08 in Bandipora, 09 in Shopian, 08 in Pulwama, 11 in Budgam, 31 in Anantnag, 10 in Kulgam, 15 in Baramulla and 07 in Kupwara.

The psychologists in the valley say Post covid stress triggered by various issues like financial, relationship issues and isolation led to taking these extreme steps. &nbsp;The doctors feel the awareness among the youngsters needs to be increased across the Kashmir Valley. The doctors also say that there is a suicide contagion that needs to be prevented.&nbsp;

''There is a concept of suicide contagion, research suggests that if one person dies of suicide it affects 135 people around him. And out of those 135 people, 60 per cent are more vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. That's how we see the suicide contagion spread. Sometimes when it is localised to one particular area, we get more reported cases because of the same phenomena. It is also about treatment seeking, Srinagar has much more treatment seeking options than other places and sometimes it can be because of the lack of treatment options and definitely due to the contagion which spreads. '' said Dr Zoya Mir, Clinical Psychologist, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The SDRF is going to submit the report to the Chief Secretary's office in Jammu and Kashmir. And the government is expected to come out with a strategy to tackle the issue.&nbsp;

Kashmir region is witnessing a sharp rise in the cases of suicides, suicide attempts and taking extreme steps. A study done recently by one of the government agencies has reported that Post covid around 127 people died by committing suicide in the valley.

Kashmir region is witnessing a sharp rise in the cases of suicides, suicide attempts and taking extreme steps. A study done recently by one of the government agencies has reported that Post covid around 127 people died by committing suicide in the valley. The report says more than 365 suicide attempts have been reported in the Kashmir region since Feb 2021. The data prepared by the State Disaster Response Force reveals that 365 attempts of suicide were recorded as 127 persons died after committing suicide, and 238 survived after taking extreme steps. ''We started a mental health helpline called 'Sukoon', where we did a research in the valley where we collected data of how many suicide cases were reported in the Valley, the data which we have with us suggests that since Feb 2021 to June 2022, there have been 365 suicide attempts by people during this period, 127 people died due to suicide and 238 survived these attempts. These are huge figures and post covid there is an increase in the number of suicide attempts. '' said Haseeb Ul Rahman, Commandant SDRF, Kashmir. The Data also suggests that the highest number of suicide attempts were reported from central Kashmir's Budgam district. Budgam reported 72 suicide attempts while North Kashmir's Baramulla district reported 61. In South Kashmir's Anantnag district 55 suicide attempts were reported while 51 were reported in Kupwara in North Kashmir. There were 34 suicide attempts reported in North Kashmir's Bandipora. In South Kashmir's Shopian district 19 such attempts were reported while 15 were reported in Pulwama. District Kulgam reported 25 suicide attempts and Srinagar city reported 17. The data of deaths reported in various districts were also given out. In total 127 people died after taking extreme steps that include 17 in Srinagar, 11 in Ganderbal, 08 in Bandipora, 09 in Shopian, 08 in Pulwama, 11 in Budgam, 31 in Anantnag, 10 in Kulgam, 15 in Baramulla and 07 in Kupwara. The psychologists in the valley say Post covid stress triggered by various issues like financial, relationship issues and isolation led to taking these extreme steps. The doctors feel the awareness among the youngsters needs to be increased across the Kashmir Valley. The doctors also say that there is a suicide contagion that needs to be prevented. ''There is a concept of suicide contagion, research suggests that if one person dies of suicide it affects 135 people around him. And out of those 135 people, 60 per cent are more vulnerable to thoughts of suicide. That's how we see the suicide contagion spread. Sometimes when it is localised to one particular area, we get more reported cases because of the same phenomena. It is also about treatment seeking, Srinagar has much more treatment seeking options than other places and sometimes it can be because of the lack of treatment options and definitely due to the contagion which spreads. '' said Dr Zoya Mir, Clinical Psychologist, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The SDRF is going to submit the report to the Chief Secretary's office in Jammu and Kashmir. And the government is expected to come out with a strategy to tackle the issue.

Kashmir witnesses steep rise in suicide cases post covid; SDRF to submit report to JK government

Turkiye's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again raised the issue of Kashmir during his UNGA address. Hours later, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar raised Cyprus in his talks with the Turkish foreign minister. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Erdogan raises Kashmir at UNGA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet again raked up the Kashmir issue at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

'India and Pakistan have not established peace,' Turkish Prez Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue at UNGA

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet again raked up the Kashmir issue at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Turkish President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue during UN General Assembly address

The Kashmir valley finally has its first multiplex theatre. After three decades, the people of Kashmir will be able to see movies on the big screen.

WION Dispatch | India: Kashmir valley gets its first multiplex theatre

Kashmir Valley's first multiplex is all set to open on September 20. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, will Inaugurate the multiplex. With the opening of this multiplex, Kashmiris will get a chance to see movies on the big screen after more than three decades. The valley used to be one of the most favourite destinations for Bollywood directors to shoot.&nbsp;

But with the start of the insurgency, the trend of film shootings stopped in the valley, and also the cinema halls in the valley were completely shut. Kashmir had around 15 cinema&nbsp;halls and all of them were closed decades ago. The owners of the multiplex believe&nbsp;that all those cinemas, which were closed down, should be revived.&nbsp;

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''It is after 32 years that cinema is returning to Kashmir. It's a historic day and We are extremely happy personally, We used to contribute during our college&nbsp;days to go to see a movie, and now 50 percent of the people In Kashmir valley are those who must not have seen a movie in theatre. We want all these facilities to be provided to people here, which they get in Delhi and Mumbai or any other city. All those old cinemas need to be revived. I am very sure that all the people will be entertained here,'' said Vijay Dhar, owner of Multiplex Kashmir.&nbsp;

The multiplex would be inaugurated by the LG Manoj Sinha which will be followed by a film screening. The&nbsp;Multiplex&nbsp;located in Srinagar's Shivpora area will have three screens and a total seating capacity of around 520 people. The building is built as any&nbsp;Multiplex&nbsp;but with a touch of Kashmir in it. The owners have incorporated Kashmiri Traditional 'Khatamband'&nbsp;Ceiling&nbsp;and Paper Machine designs. And it will be thrown open for people in the month of September.&nbsp;There is a lot of excitement for the opening in Srinagar city.&nbsp;

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''The LG has agreed to do the inauguration, he will be coming, and some more dignitaries will also be coming. There is a lot of excitement,&nbsp;and we are looking forward to it. Our dream has fructified. Tomorrow,&nbsp;I hope it will shape in a nice manner. We will get a week to hone the infrastructure here and do some more tests and by 30 September or&nbsp;1st October the doors to the public will be opened. I think Kashmiri entrepreneurship will see this doing good, I am sure many will come up with the same,'' said Vikas Dhar, owner, Multiplex Kashmir.

The Multiplex will be inaugurated on September 20, while it will be thrown open for the general public a week after that.&nbsp;

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Kashmir Valley's first multiplex is all set to open on September 20. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, will Inaugurate the multiplex. With the opening of this multiplex, Kashmiris will get a chance to see movies on the big screen after more than three decades.

Kashmir Valley's first multiplex is all set to open on September 20. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, will Inaugurate the multiplex. With the opening of this multiplex, Kashmiris will get a chance to see movies on the big screen after more than three decades. The valley used to be one of the most favourite destinations for Bollywood directors to shoot. But with the start of the insurgency, the trend of film shootings stopped in the valley, and also the cinema halls in the valley were completely shut. Kashmir had around 15 cinema halls and all of them were closed decades ago. The owners of the multiplex believe that all those cinemas, which were closed down, should be revived. Also read | Biden warns Jinping, says US forces would help defend Taiwan against China ''It is after 32 years that cinema is returning to Kashmir. It's a historic day and We are extremely happy personally, We used to contribute during our college days to go to see a movie, and now 50 percent of the people In Kashmir valley are those who must not have seen a movie in theatre. We want all these facilities to be provided to people here, which they get in Delhi and Mumbai or any other city. All those old cinemas need to be revived. I am very sure that all the people will be entertained here,'' said Vijay Dhar, owner of Multiplex Kashmir. The multiplex would be inaugurated by the LG Manoj Sinha which will be followed by a film screening. The Multiplex located in Srinagar's Shivpora area will have three screens and a total seating capacity of around 520 people. The building is built as any Multiplex but with a touch of Kashmir in it. The owners have incorporated Kashmiri Traditional 'Khatamband' Ceiling and Paper Machine designs. And it will be thrown open for people in the month of September. There is a lot of excitement for the opening in Srinagar city. Also read | 27 dead in China after bus taking people to Covid quarantine facility crashes ''The LG has agreed to do the inauguration, he will be coming, and some more dignitaries will also be coming. There is a lot of excitement, and we are looking forward to it. Our dream has fructified. Tomorrow, I hope it will shape in a nice manner. We will get a week to hone the infrastructure here and do some more tests and by 30 September or 1st October the doors to the public will be opened. I think Kashmiri entrepreneurship will see this doing good, I am sure many will come up with the same,'' said Vikas Dhar, owner, Multiplex Kashmir. The Multiplex will be inaugurated on September 20, while it will be thrown open for the general public a week after that.

First multiplex in Kashmir opening tomorrow, LG to inaugurate

Kashmir used to be the favorite location for Bollywood filmmakers till the 1980s before insurgency began in Jammu and Kashmir. Now after 30 long years, the Indian filmmakers are back in the valley.

Kashmir: Government receives application from filmmakers, to return to picturesque valley

With improvement in the security situation in the Kashmir Valley, the Indian Navy has revived the Naval training for National Cadets Corps (NCC) after a gap of 33 years. Over 100 cadets of the NCC attended the training on the Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district.&nbsp;

The first training activity has been organised for 100 senior NCC cadets, boys and girls, from all districts of the Union territory. The camp will be running till September 26 and prepare the cadets for the forthcoming national level NCC camp at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh commencing on October 2.&nbsp;

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''I think it's a momentous occasion that after a gap of 33 years, the NCC cadets of Kashmir region are fortunate to be part of this camp which has started, and will help them train in the naval training activities very close to their homes. Before this, they had to go to Jammu. In the late 1980s, security situation turned grim and we had to shift our training areas. Now&nbsp; with restarting of this exercise at Manasbal, I am sure the NCC training in the valley will get a great fillip,'' said Brigadier K S Kalsi, group commander, NCC cadets.

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"The Naval training camps have a number of activities, but this one is specially preparing cadets of J&amp;K and Ladakh for the upcoming national level NCC camp at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh commencing on October 2. These cadets are being trained in boat pulling, sailing, ship modelling and signalling. All of them are very important naval training activities. I have no doubt that all the youth who are going to see these events upfront, or through the media in Kashmir will get motivated,'' added Brigadier Kalsi.

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Kashmir is gifted with numerous water bodies and with Manasbal training facility, the NCC cadets of Kashmir will not require to travel to Jammu for training and this will be a big motivation for students to volunteer for NCC. The cadets were extremely happy that the camp is being organised in the valley after decades.

''This training camp has been organised in the valley after a long time, a lot of children from various colleges have come from various parts of the Union territory. I would want other children to come and be a part of these camps. We are being trained in boat pulling, swimming, sailing, and drills. The Navy officers motivate us to join the Indian Navy,'' said Ovais Rashid, a cadet.&nbsp;

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The main reason for these cadets to volunteer for the training camps is to join the Indian armed forces like Army, Navy, and Air Force.&nbsp;

''It's a great opportunity for us to be a part of this camp. Due to security reasons, these camps were not held in the Kashmir valley but now they have been restarted and we will get to learn a lot. I want to join the Indian Navy and that's why I have joined NCC,'' said Kiran Chaudhary, a cadet.

In the last three decades, the training was mostly provided to these cadets at Nagrota and Mansar lake in the Jammu region due to terrorist activities, causing huge inconvenience to the cadets from Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

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With improvement in the security situation in the Kashmir Valley, the Indian Navy has revived the Naval training for National Cadets Corps (NCC) after a gap of 33 years.

With improvement in the security situation in the Kashmir Valley, the Indian Navy has revived the Naval training for National Cadets Corps (NCC) after a gap of 33 years. Over 100 cadets of the NCC attended the training on the Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The first training activity has been organised for 100 senior NCC cadets, boys and girls, from all districts of the Union territory. The camp will be running till September 26 and prepare the cadets for the forthcoming national level NCC camp at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh commencing on October 2. ''I think it's a momentous occasion that after a gap of 33 years, the NCC cadets of Kashmir region are fortunate to be part of this camp which has started, and will help them train in the naval training activities very close to their homes. Before this, they had to go to Jammu. In the late 1980s, security situation turned grim and we had to shift our training areas. Now with restarting of this exercise at Manasbal, I am sure the NCC training in the valley will get a great fillip,'' said Brigadier K S Kalsi, group commander, NCC cadets. Read more: India: At least 12 dead, several injured in bus accident in Poonch area of Jammu "The Naval training camps have a number of activities, but this one is specially preparing cadets of J&K and Ladakh for the upcoming national level NCC camp at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh commencing on October 2. These cadets are being trained in boat pulling, sailing, ship modelling and signalling. All of them are very important naval training activities. I have no doubt that all the youth who are going to see these events upfront, or through the media in Kashmir will get motivated,'' added Brigadier Kalsi. Kashmir is gifted with numerous water bodies and with Manasbal training facility, the NCC cadets of Kashmir will not require to travel to Jammu for training and this will be a big motivation for students to volunteer for NCC. The cadets were extremely happy that the camp is being organised in the valley after decades. ''This training camp has been organised in the valley after a long time, a lot of children from various colleges have come from various parts of the Union territory. I would want other children to come and be a part of these camps. We are being trained in boat pulling, swimming, sailing, and drills. The Navy officers motivate us to join the Indian Navy,'' said Ovais Rashid, a cadet. Read more: Winds of change : Bollywood returns to Kashmir after 32 years The main reason for these cadets to volunteer for the training camps is to join the Indian armed forces like Army, Navy, and Air Force. ''It's a great opportunity for us to be a part of this camp. Due to security reasons, these camps were not held in the Kashmir valley but now they have been restarted and we will get to learn a lot. I want to join the Indian Navy and that's why I have joined NCC,'' said Kiran Chaudhary, a cadet. In the last three decades, the training was mostly provided to these cadets at Nagrota and Mansar lake in the Jammu region due to terrorist activities, causing huge inconvenience to the cadets from Kashmir Valley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian Navy resumes training for NCC cadets in Kashmir valley after 33 years

After the&nbsp;death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their&nbsp;sadness on the passing away of the Queen. In Kashmir, a famous baker Sakib Mir has paid his tribute to the Queen in his own unique way.

Sakib, owner of Le Delice bakery in Srinagar, has made a cake in the shape of a crown,&nbsp;which signifies&nbsp;the queen and as the world knows that Queen Elizabeth II liked the dark chocolate, so he made sure the flavour is her favourite too.&nbsp;

'' It's my way of paying&nbsp;tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I made this cake in the form of a Crown and as you can see it's her favourite flavour which is dark chocolate. We have all grown with the story of the Royals and since I am a baker, I thought what better way to pay her a tribute&nbsp;than making her favourite&nbsp;flavoured cake,'' said Saqib Mir.&nbsp;

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With world leaders, royals paying rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, the common people across the world have also&nbsp;paid respect to the Queen. Prime Minister of India&nbsp;Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to the queen and said, ''Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of the UK in this sad hour.''

In Kashmir Valley, hundreds of people took to social media to pay their respect to&nbsp;the queen. Saqib says he plans to cut the cake with his close friends and family. ''It is the end of an Era,'' said Saqib.&nbsp;

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After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their sadness on the passing away of the Queen.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their sadness on the passing away of the Queen. In Kashmir, a famous baker Sakib Mir has paid his tribute to the Queen in his own unique way. Sakib, owner of Le Delice bakery in Srinagar, has made a cake in the shape of a crown, which signifies the queen and as the world knows that Queen Elizabeth II liked the dark chocolate, so he made sure the flavour is her favourite too. '' It's my way of paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I made this cake in the form of a Crown and as you can see it's her favourite flavour which is dark chocolate. We have all grown with the story of the Royals and since I am a baker, I thought what better way to pay her a tribute than making her favourite flavoured cake,'' said Saqib Mir. Also read | Prince William to inherit £1bn estate as he becomes the new Duke of Cornwall With world leaders, royals paying rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, the common people across the world have also paid respect to the Queen. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to the queen and said, ''Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of the UK in this sad hour.'' In Kashmir Valley, hundreds of people took to social media to pay their respect to the queen. Saqib says he plans to cut the cake with his close friends and family. ''It is the end of an Era,'' said Saqib.

Kashmiri baker pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with crown-shaped cake in her favourite flavour

In the border village of North Kashmir's Gurez sector, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has set up a skill development centre to empower local women. The Indian Army has chosen the best location for the skill development centre overlooking the Habba Khatoon Peak in Gurez Valley. These women are being trained in various skills to make them independent.&nbsp;

Habba Khatoon known as 'The Nightingale of Kashmir' was a poet from the 16th century and holds great respect in Kashmir. And there could have been no better inspiration for these women. These women are taught various skills including computers, stitching and other skills.&nbsp;

The main motive of the Indian Army is to make the women independent so that they can start a business of their own. And the women attending these classes are thankful to the Indian Army for opening the skill development centre in Gurez valley.&nbsp;

"This is a great opportunity for us and will benefit all of us. Skill development is very important in a world, where everything is digital. Most of us had completed our studies and didn't have a job and now by this we are able to spend our time with each other and learn a skill. We are not wasting our time anymore and also becoming independent. It's a great platform provided by the Indian Army which has&nbsp;played a great role for the people living in far flung areas. We are highly thankful to the Indian Army," said Saima, a student.&nbsp;

The bordering villages of North Kashmir have faced a lot of violence due to continuous ceasefire violations from across the border for decades. Hundreds of people were killed and injured during these violations. Many houses and properties were damaged too. The&nbsp;local women have suffered a lot due to the volatile situation. These people are living a normal life finally after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan last year.&nbsp;

The area generally gets cut off after the first snowfall in April and people, especially&nbsp;women, have not much to do.&nbsp;

"I want to thank the Indian Army for opening this centre. It gave us a great opportunity, we were sitting at home and not doing anything. We are learning various skills and the main thing is that we were not doing anything in winters and now we have a skill and an institute to come and learn and earn from," said Roshni, a student.&nbsp;

The Indian Army has been working hard to open such kinds of initiatives for the women living in these bordering areas. Many such centres have been opened in various sectors close to the Line of Control.&nbsp;

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In the border village of North Kashmir's Gurez sector, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has set up a skill development centre to empower local women.

In the border village of North Kashmir's Gurez sector, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has set up a skill development centre to empower local women. The Indian Army has chosen the best location for the skill development centre overlooking the Habba Khatoon Peak in Gurez Valley. These women are being trained in various skills to make them independent. Habba Khatoon known as 'The Nightingale of Kashmir' was a poet from the 16th century and holds great respect in Kashmir. And there could have been no better inspiration for these women. These women are taught various skills including computers, stitching and other skills. The main motive of the Indian Army is to make the women independent so that they can start a business of their own. And the women attending these classes are thankful to the Indian Army for opening the skill development centre in Gurez valley. "This is a great opportunity for us and will benefit all of us. Skill development is very important in a world, where everything is digital. Most of us had completed our studies and didn't have a job and now by this we are able to spend our time with each other and learn a skill. We are not wasting our time anymore and also becoming independent. It's a great platform provided by the Indian Army which has played a great role for the people living in far flung areas. We are highly thankful to the Indian Army," said Saima, a student. The bordering villages of North Kashmir have faced a lot of violence due to continuous ceasefire violations from across the border for decades. Hundreds of people were killed and injured during these violations. Many houses and properties were damaged too. The local women have suffered a lot due to the volatile situation. These people are living a normal life finally after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan last year. The area generally gets cut off after the first snowfall in April and people, especially women, have not much to do. "I want to thank the Indian Army for opening this centre. It gave us a great opportunity, we were sitting at home and not doing anything. We are learning various skills and the main thing is that we were not doing anything in winters and now we have a skill and an institute to come and learn and earn from," said Roshni, a student. The Indian Army has been working hard to open such kinds of initiatives for the women living in these bordering areas. Many such centres have been opened in various sectors close to the Line of Control. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir are on alert as 150 terrorists at LoC are waiting to sneak in from Pak Terror camps. Weapons are being smuggled via drones to help terrorists.

Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir on alert; terror launch pads active across LoC

Once known as the traditional Infiltration route of terrorists coming from across the border and continuous ceasefire violations, North Kashmir's Gurez valley is now India's best offbeat tourist destination. Gurez was recently awarded a national award for being the best offbeat tourist destination in India.

The efforts of the Indian army are paying off. The Indian army along with the civil administration have been working hard to promote Gurez to bring tourists to this part of the Kashmir Valley. Around 0.4 million tourists have visited the Gurez valley since the summer of 2021. Securing the borders and opening the road to Gurez for the tourists has been the Indian Army's priority. And the locals of the place are thankful to the soldiers for helping them with mostly every need of theirs.&nbsp;

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''Whatever we have here is because of the Indian Army. We cannot forget what the Indian army has done for the people of Gurez. They live in our hearts. The change that happened in the last few years specially after Jammu Kashmir became a Union Territory, we have Mobile phone service here now. We are thankful to the Indian Army that our daughters are able to give online classes from Gurez. We are thankful to the Indian Army for opening Gurez as the tourist destination. Army is securing the area and are helping us to bring the tourists here and from the last two years we are finally getting a lot of tourists. And we are hopeful we will get more tourists in future, all the projects running here are because of the Indian army,'' said Ghulam Mohamad Lone, Sarpanch, Kanzalwan, Gurez.&nbsp;

There are dozens of new hotels and homestays that have opened in the Gurez Valley. The locals are converting their houses into homestays and allowing tourists to experience the culture and heritage of the Gurez Valley. All these hoteliers and guest house owners are profiting from the tourist arrivals. There are numerous camp sites across the Gurez valley run by the locals. The trekkers from across the world have been visiting and hiking the mountains of the himalayan region. &nbsp;

''We opened in the month of May and we have been able to do a business of around 9 lakh rupees. All the hotels and guest houses were booked. This place had ceasefire violations, shelling but from the last few years it has become peaceful, and it has also become a tourist hub. We are sure our future is bright and there is a lot of talent here. Kashmir is the real heaven and now people are finding new places in the valley to visit. We could have not done anything without the help of the Indian army. The army interacted with the tourists and gave them a different experience of the place,'' said Mohsin Lone, hotelier.&nbsp;

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The Tourism department has been holding festivals and promoting these destinations through road shows and campaigning across India. The tourism department has been helping the locals to convert their houses into homestays. Earlier, people required permission to go to Gurez valley from administration and security forces, which is not required anymore.&nbsp;

''Gurez has become a prominent destination and I want to congratulate the people of Gurez for getting a national award for best offbeat destination. We want to showcase the culture and ethnic varieties of the Gurez to the tourists from across the country and world. It's a paradise of ethnic varieties. We have done it. Gurez has become a great destination for the tourists. We are promoting the places and showcasing this to tourists. We are taking new initiatives and we have got a great response from people. The benefit of the tourism boom will be for the locals of the place,'' said G N Ito, Director of Tourism.&nbsp;

The locals of the Gurez valley are welcoming the tourists with open arms. They have opened their homes to tourists across the world. With the main motive of showcasing the culture and ethnic values of the people of the Gurez.&nbsp;

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Once known as the traditional Infiltration route of terrorists coming from across the border and continuous ceasefire violations, North Kashmir's Gurez valley is now India's best offbeat tourist destination.

Once known as the traditional Infiltration route of terrorists coming from across the border and continuous ceasefire violations, North Kashmir's Gurez valley is now India's best offbeat tourist destination. Gurez was recently awarded a national award for being the best offbeat tourist destination in India. The efforts of the Indian army are paying off. The Indian army along with the civil administration have been working hard to promote Gurez to bring tourists to this part of the Kashmir Valley. Around 0.4 million tourists have visited the Gurez valley since the summer of 2021. Securing the borders and opening the road to Gurez for the tourists has been the Indian Army's priority. And the locals of the place are thankful to the soldiers for helping them with mostly every need of theirs. Also read | 'Friendship can solve any problem': Hasina hails India-Bangladesh ties ''Whatever we have here is because of the Indian Army. We cannot forget what the Indian army has done for the people of Gurez. They live in our hearts. The change that happened in the last few years specially after Jammu Kashmir became a Union Territory, we have Mobile phone service here now. We are thankful to the Indian Army that our daughters are able to give online classes from Gurez. We are thankful to the Indian Army for opening Gurez as the tourist destination. Army is securing the area and are helping us to bring the tourists here and from the last two years we are finally getting a lot of tourists. And we are hopeful we will get more tourists in future, all the projects running here are because of the Indian army,'' said Ghulam Mohamad Lone, Sarpanch, Kanzalwan, Gurez. There are dozens of new hotels and homestays that have opened in the Gurez Valley. The locals are converting their houses into homestays and allowing tourists to experience the culture and heritage of the Gurez Valley. All these hoteliers and guest house owners are profiting from the tourist arrivals. There are numerous camp sites across the Gurez valley run by the locals. The trekkers from across the world have been visiting and hiking the mountains of the himalayan region. ''We opened in the month of May and we have been able to do a business of around 9 lakh rupees. All the hotels and guest houses were booked. This place had ceasefire violations, shelling but from the last few years it has become peaceful, and it has also become a tourist hub. We are sure our future is bright and there is a lot of talent here. Kashmir is the real heaven and now people are finding new places in the valley to visit. We could have not done anything without the help of the Indian army. The army interacted with the tourists and gave them a different experience of the place,'' said Mohsin Lone, hotelier. Also read | Delhi man leaves 77-page suicide note, details how he killed his mother The Tourism department has been holding festivals and promoting these destinations through road shows and campaigning across India. The tourism department has been helping the locals to convert their houses into homestays. Earlier, people required permission to go to Gurez valley from administration and security forces, which is not required anymore. ''Gurez has become a prominent destination and I want to congratulate the people of Gurez for getting a national award for best offbeat destination. We want to showcase the culture and ethnic varieties of the Gurez to the tourists from across the country and world. It's a paradise of ethnic varieties. We have done it. Gurez has become a great destination for the tourists. We are promoting the places and showcasing this to tourists. We are taking new initiatives and we have got a great response from people. The benefit of the tourism boom will be for the locals of the place,'' said G N Ito, Director of Tourism. The locals of the Gurez valley are welcoming the tourists with open arms. They have opened their homes to tourists across the world. With the main motive of showcasing the culture and ethnic values of the people of the Gurez.

Indian army along with administration help make Gurez the best offbeat tourist destination in India

In order to revive and make the younger generation aware of the art, craft and heritage of Kashmir, a century-old property in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area has been converted into an art centre and a museum.

Bait-Ul-Meeras: Century old-house, now an art museum

The traditional Kashmiri silk carpets will soon be enhancing the beauty of the new Indian Parliament building. Can you Imagine, in the remotest village of Kashmir Valley where these carpets are being made, the artisans don't even know where the Indian Parliament is but are extremely joyous and proud that their hard work will be showcased at India's highest constitutional institution.&nbsp;

The artisans from this remote village of Khanpur area in central Kashmir's Budgam district are working day and night to make Kashmiri Silk Carpets for the Indian Parliament building in New Delhi. Over a dozen carpets are being made by 50 artisans in the village.&nbsp;

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''We are making these carpets for the New Indian Parliament. It's been months since we are working on these carpets and within a few days now, we will complete them. We are working day and night and most of the people in this village are working in the craft industry. The design is very different, and it was a little difficult to make but finally, we made it. It's a very intricate design. It took us double the time and it turned out to be extremely beautiful. There are around 12 carpets being made for the parliament. It will give us immense happiness when people see our work in the parliament,'' said Tariq Khan, Artisan.&nbsp;

Ghulam Ahmad Khan and his family have been in the carpet industry for the last 30 years. He says that making carpets for India's highest constitutional institution is a proud moment for them. The family received the order in the month of November 2021. Around 90 per cent of the work has been completed.&nbsp;

''It's an extremely happy moment. It's the first time in my life that I have received such an order. It's a proud moment for all of us. We are very happy, and this will help promote the industry further. It will give us a new identity when it's put up in the parliament,'' said Ghulam Mohammad Khan, Carpet Dealer.&nbsp;

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The carpets&nbsp;have a unique design and also a different shape. The designs have been incorporated from the traditional Kashmiri Pashmina shawl designs. The size of these 12 carpets is 11 feet by 8 feet each. And all these 12 carpets would later be put in a circular order at the Parliament.&nbsp;

''The size of the carpet is different. It starts with less width and goes on to become bigger. The bottom of the carpet is half the length of the top. The design is taken from the traditional Kashmiri shawls. It's very intricate and it makes it different from the rest. Around 90 per cent of the work is finished and within a few days, I think all the work will be completed. In total, we are making 12 carpets for the parliament. 9 are complete and work is going on three. We are hoping we will be able to finish it in a few days. We are extremely proud that Kashmiri carpets will go to the new parliament. Especially for the artisans who are working day and night for making these carpets. It's a proud moment for all of us. This will help to promote the art further. And it will help the industry, '' said Qamar Ali Khan, carpet dealer.&nbsp;

The artisans and carpet dealers of the Kashmir Valley are hoping that with these carpets being put at India's Highest Constitutional Building, not only the people of this country but across the world would be able to see the craftsmanship of the Kashmiri handicraft workers.&nbsp;

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The traditional Kashmiri silk carpets will soon be enhancing the beauty of the new Indian Parliament building. Can you Imagine, in the remotest village of Kashmir Valley where these carpets are being made, the artisans don't even know where the Indian Parliament is but are extremely joyous and proud that their hard work will be showcased at India's highest constitutional institution.

The traditional Kashmiri silk carpets will soon be enhancing the beauty of the new Indian Parliament building. Can you Imagine, in the remotest village of Kashmir Valley where these carpets are being made, the artisans don't even know where the Indian Parliament is but are extremely joyous and proud that their hard work will be showcased at India's highest constitutional institution. The artisans from this remote village of Khanpur area in central Kashmir's Budgam district are working day and night to make Kashmiri Silk Carpets for the Indian Parliament building in New Delhi. Over a dozen carpets are being made by 50 artisans in the village. Also read | Documents found in Mar-a-Lago 'possibly covered by attorney-client privilege' ''We are making these carpets for the New Indian Parliament. It's been months since we are working on these carpets and within a few days now, we will complete them. We are working day and night and most of the people in this village are working in the craft industry. The design is very different, and it was a little difficult to make but finally, we made it. It's a very intricate design. It took us double the time and it turned out to be extremely beautiful. There are around 12 carpets being made for the parliament. It will give us immense happiness when people see our work in the parliament,'' said Tariq Khan, Artisan. Ghulam Ahmad Khan and his family have been in the carpet industry for the last 30 years. He says that making carpets for India's highest constitutional institution is a proud moment for them. The family received the order in the month of November 2021. Around 90 per cent of the work has been completed. ''It's an extremely happy moment. It's the first time in my life that I have received such an order. It's a proud moment for all of us. We are very happy, and this will help promote the industry further. It will give us a new identity when it's put up in the parliament,'' said Ghulam Mohammad Khan, Carpet Dealer. Also read | Iraqi protesters take dip in pool after storming presidential palace in Baghdad - WATCH The carpets have a unique design and also a different shape. The designs have been incorporated from the traditional Kashmiri Pashmina shawl designs. The size of these 12 carpets is 11 feet by 8 feet each. And all these 12 carpets would later be put in a circular order at the Parliament. ''The size of the carpet is different. It starts with less width and goes on to become bigger. The bottom of the carpet is half the length of the top. The design is taken from the traditional Kashmiri shawls. It's very intricate and it makes it different from the rest. Around 90 per cent of the work is finished and within a few days, I think all the work will be completed. In total, we are making 12 carpets for the parliament. 9 are complete and work is going on three. We are hoping we will be able to finish it in a few days. We are extremely proud that Kashmiri carpets will go to the new parliament. Especially for the artisans who are working day and night for making these carpets. It's a proud moment for all of us. This will help to promote the art further. And it will help the industry, '' said Qamar Ali Khan, carpet dealer. The artisans and carpet dealers of the Kashmir Valley are hoping that with these carpets being put at India's Highest Constitutional Building, not only the people of this country but across the world would be able to see the craftsmanship of the Kashmiri handicraft workers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Kashmiri artisans in a remote village busy making silk carpets for India’s new parliament

Do you know in every anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Dog team of the Indian army's Dog Squad are the first responder in these operations? The success of these operations mostly depend on the highly trained canines. Watch this report by Idrees Lone.

Sniffing out the bad guys: Indian army's dog squad carry out anti-terror operations in J&K

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have, for the first time, recovered one M16 (9mm) Chinese made rifle from terrorists during an operation in Uri sector near the line of control in the Uri sector. Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had carried out an operation in Uri sector where three terrorists belonging to Pakistan were killed near the Line of Control while they were trying to infiltrate into the Indian side.

The Indian Army called it an unusual recovery as mostly the terrorists carry AK series rifles or M4 Series American rifles.&nbsp;“M16 Chinese rifle is an unusual recovery. This rifle is a 9mm calibre weapon and it will be speculative to say anything further on it, till we check the past records,” said GoC 19 Div, Ajay Chandpuria, Indian Army.&nbsp; 
 
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The operation was carried out for more than 24 hours. Arms and ammunition, including two AK-47 rifles, one Chinese rifle M-16 (9mm), seven AK-47 magazines, 192 rounds AK-47, two M-16 (9mm) magazines, 30 rounds 9mm, one bag with Pakistani marking, three ammunition pouches, four cigarettes packets, 11 apples and dry fruits etc., had been recovered from the site of encounter.&nbsp;

“We had credible inputs about terrorist movement in the area. Certain ambush parties were deployed, we started at around 7am when movement was observed at the line of control and around 8:30 we ambushed the terrorists who had infiltrated. All the three terrorists were killed in a short fire fight. Arms and ammunition were recovered from them. Since the weather was bad, so it took time to carry the search operation,” said GoC 19 Div, Ajay Chandpuria.&nbsp;

Security forces have reports that around 120-140 terrorists are waiting at the launch pads to cross over to Indian territory.

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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have, for the first time, recovered one M16 (9mm) Chinese made rifle from terrorists during an operation in Uri sector near the line of control in the Uri sector.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have, for the first time, recovered one M16 (9mm) Chinese made rifle from terrorists during an operation in Uri sector near the line of control in the Uri sector. Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police had carried out an operation in Uri sector where three terrorists belonging to Pakistan were killed near the Line of Control while they were trying to infiltrate into the Indian side. The Indian Army called it an unusual recovery as mostly the terrorists carry AK series rifles or M4 Series American rifles. “M16 Chinese rifle is an unusual recovery. This rifle is a 9mm calibre weapon and it will be speculative to say anything further on it, till we check the past records,” said GoC 19 Div, Ajay Chandpuria, Indian Army. WATCH WION LIVE HERE The operation was carried out for more than 24 hours. Arms and ammunition, including two AK-47 rifles, one Chinese rifle M-16 (9mm), seven AK-47 magazines, 192 rounds AK-47, two M-16 (9mm) magazines, 30 rounds 9mm, one bag with Pakistani marking, three ammunition pouches, four cigarettes packets, 11 apples and dry fruits etc., had been recovered from the site of encounter. “We had credible inputs about terrorist movement in the area. Certain ambush parties were deployed, we started at around 7am when movement was observed at the line of control and around 8:30 we ambushed the terrorists who had infiltrated. All the three terrorists were killed in a short fire fight. Arms and ammunition were recovered from them. Since the weather was bad, so it took time to carry the search operation,” said GoC 19 Div, Ajay Chandpuria. Security forces have reports that around 120-140 terrorists are waiting at the launch pads to cross over to Indian territory. (You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.)

Recovery of Chinese M16 rifle in J&K ambush perplexes security forces

After thirty-two long years, cinema is returning to Kashmir valley. The first multiplex is opening in Srinagar City to provide entertainment to the youth of Kashmir. Cinema halls in the valley were closed in the early 90s after terrorism found its roots in the region.

India: Cinema returns to Kashmir after 32 years of intermission

People living close to the Line of Control in India's North Kashmir region had witnessed the most horrifying cross-border shelling and ceasefire violations. Hundreds of people have been killed in the last one decade and many injured and left handicapped.

People living close to the Line of Control in India's North Kashmir region had witnessed the most horrifying cross-border shelling and ceasefire violations. Hundreds of people have been killed in the last one decade and many injured and left handicapped. A lot of people in these regions lost their limbs in the shelling and ceasefire violations. It was only after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in February 2021 that these people started living a normal life. To help people living in these regions, the Indian Army has started a camp in remote areas of North Kashmir's Kupwara district to help people who require an artificial limb, wheelchair or a hearing aid. ''Indian Army in coordination with Spark Minda Foundation is organising a six-day artificial limb fitment camp in Kupwara. The camp is being conducted from August 22nd to 27th, with an aim to help those needy locals not having the financial means to get an artificial limb, wheelchair & hearing aid. Photo credits: Idrees Lone There are some victims of ceasefire violations as well who are being helped with proper medical care. Artificial limbs, wheelchairs, hearing aids, auxiliary crutches and hand sticks will be given to the needy during the camp. Till now, 82 patients have been given medical care and 300 more will be benefiting from this camp in the coming days," said Brigadier Vinod Singh Negi of the Indian Army. The locals living in remote villages of this areas are extremely grateful to the Indian Army for holding the camp for them. Many victims of the ceasefire violations are being helped in the camp. ''Bashir Ahmad had lost his leg years ago in ceasefire violation, and today he was given an artificial limb by the Indian Army. Another man Yousuf Khan, who lost his hearing during shelling in the area, has been given a hearing aid. Many people who were victims of the ceasefire violations were provided medical help by the Indian Army,'' said Habib Ullah, Sarpanch of Machhil. A huge number of people came to the camp from adjoining areas also and expressed gratitude to the army for extending a helping hand to the underprivileged and organising the camp at such a large scale. Also WATCH | Pakistan knocks on Qatar's door for help; Doha and Islamabad to review bilateral ties

Indian Army holds camp near LoC, gives artificial limbs, hearing aids to ceasefire violation victims

After thirty long years, cinema is returning to Kashmir valley. The first multiplex is opening in Srinagar City to provide entertainment to the youth of Kashmir. Cinema halls in the valley were closed in the early 90s after terrorism found its roots in the region. Kashmir had around 15 cinema halls at the time but all&nbsp;of them were forced closed by terrorists decades ago.&nbsp;

The multiplex located in Srinagar's Shivpora area will have three screens and a total seating capacity of approximately 520 people. The building is built as any multiplex but with a touch of Kashmir in it. The owners have incorporated Kashmiri traditional 'Khatamband' ceiling and paper mache designs. Reportedly, the multiplex will be thrown open for the public in September.&nbsp;

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''The idea came from my parents and as a family, we decided it together. Our family sat together, and we thought that no one is talking about the entertainment option for the youth, we started slowly sifting through all the ideas and business prospects, and we decided that cinema is something that has a long relation with Kashmir and it's something we should be bringing to the valley. It took us about three to four years, from the planning stage to reaching here. The auditorium will have three screens with 520 seats." said Vikas Dhar, owner of the multiplex.&nbsp;

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Kashmir had dozens of cinema halls till early 1990, but with the advent of terrorism, all cinema halls in the valley were shut down. The government during 1999-2000&nbsp;tried to re-open a few cinema halls but subsequent terrorist attacks forced them to close the cinema halls.&nbsp;

The Dhar family owned one of the oldest cinema halls in the valley called 'Broadway'. It was also opened for a brief period and later shut forever. Security is one of the main concerns for these cinema halls. However, the owners of the multiplex stated that they have no apprehensions as they are doing this for the entertainment of the youth.&nbsp;

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''This entire work has not been taken with the intention of business ideology; we haven't used our brains at all. It comes from the heart, so the heart does not have any apprehensions. I am sure 100 per cent. The relationship between the Indian film industry and Kashmir has a great history. The Indian film industry has given due credit to the valley and its people. And I think that relationship needs to be reconnected and it's a small step and very soon we will see more people coming here making films and lots of Kashmiris are making great films in the valley," added Vikas.&nbsp;

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With the news spreading about the opening of the first multiplex in Srinagar city, the owners are getting calls from people across the valley asking about how to open a theatre/cinema in their areas.&nbsp;

''A lot of people are asking us about the process of starting cinemas across the valley again. I have received a lot of cooperation from the government as well.'' said Vikas.&nbsp;

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After thirty long years, cinema is returning to Kashmir valley. The first multiplex is opening in Srinagar City to provide entertainment to the youth of Kashmir.

After thirty long years, cinema is returning to Kashmir valley. The first multiplex is opening in Srinagar City to provide entertainment to the youth of Kashmir. Cinema halls in the valley were closed in the early 90s after terrorism found its roots in the region. Kashmir had around 15 cinema halls at the time but all of them were forced closed by terrorists decades ago. The multiplex located in Srinagar's Shivpora area will have three screens and a total seating capacity of approximately 520 people. The building is built as any multiplex but with a touch of Kashmir in it. The owners have incorporated Kashmiri traditional 'Khatamband' ceiling and paper mache designs. Reportedly, the multiplex will be thrown open for the public in September. ''The idea came from my parents and as a family, we decided it together. Our family sat together, and we thought that no one is talking about the entertainment option for the youth, we started slowly sifting through all the ideas and business prospects, and we decided that cinema is something that has a long relation with Kashmir and it's something we should be bringing to the valley. It took us about three to four years, from the planning stage to reaching here. The auditorium will have three screens with 520 seats." said Vikas Dhar, owner of the multiplex. Read More: Farooq Abdullah says we will fight governments decision till end Kashmir had dozens of cinema halls till early 1990, but with the advent of terrorism, all cinema halls in the valley were shut down. The government during 1999-2000 tried to re-open a few cinema halls but subsequent terrorist attacks forced them to close the cinema halls. The Dhar family owned one of the oldest cinema halls in the valley called 'Broadway'. It was also opened for a brief period and later shut forever. Security is one of the main concerns for these cinema halls. However, the owners of the multiplex stated that they have no apprehensions as they are doing this for the entertainment of the youth. ''This entire work has not been taken with the intention of business ideology; we haven't used our brains at all. It comes from the heart, so the heart does not have any apprehensions. I am sure 100 per cent. The relationship between the Indian film industry and Kashmir has a great history. The Indian film industry has given due credit to the valley and its people. And I think that relationship needs to be reconnected and it's a small step and very soon we will see more people coming here making films and lots of Kashmiris are making great films in the valley," added Vikas. Read more: Will go on hunger strike if electoral demography of J&K is changed: Sajad Lone With the news spreading about the opening of the first multiplex in Srinagar city, the owners are getting calls from people across the valley asking about how to open a theatre/cinema in their areas. ''A lot of people are asking us about the process of starting cinemas across the valley again. I have received a lot of cooperation from the government as well.'' said Vikas. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

After three decades, cinema returns to Kashmir; first multiplex to open in September

People's Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) chairman Farooq Abdullah had convened an all-party meet at his Srinagar residence. The meeting was called after the Election Commission announced the inclusion of outsiders living in Jammu and Kashmir to have voting rights. For the first time ever, national political party Shiv Sena was present during the meet as well.&nbsp;

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Around seven national and regional parties including National Conference, Congress, PDP, CPI, CPI(M), ANC and Shiv Sena leaders were present in the meeting. Farooq Abdullah said '' We had called for today’s meeting as the announcement was made by the Election Commision about inclusion of outsiders in the voting list. The identity of Kashmiris, Dogras, Sikhs etc is under attack and if this decision is taken it will make sure that outsiders control the assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, and We don’t accept this decision at all".

Farooq Abdullah said that India took two hundred years to get freedom from the British and in the same manner we will fight till the end. Whether we are alive or not the people will fight for their rights. He also said that by bringing in these laws, the people who are outsiders here and have come for work to Jammu and Kashmir are being made soft targets.&nbsp;

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Mehbooba Mufti had called Farooq Abdullah after the announcement made by the Election Commision and asked him to convene an All-Party Meet. The same meeting will be held later in the Jammu region as well.&nbsp;

In the meeting it was also decided that a meeting will be called of all National Political Parties as well. These National parties would be apprised of the situation in the Union Territory as well as the issues prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir. ''We are calling leaders of National political parties to discuss the issues that are there in Jammu and Kashmir. &nbsp;We had called for a conference in 1983 and Advani Ji from BJP had attended that too. We had put forth our points and issues in front of them. We will not give up and we will fight. We are doing this for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,'' said Farooq Abdullah, NC.&nbsp;

Shiv Sena Leader who attended the meeting for the first time said that It is an issue of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and not any political problem and if situation demands Shiv Sena will hold protests across India. '' This is an issue of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and not any political problem, if the situation demands Shiv Sena will start protests all across the country against the centre's decision through which they want to snatch the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The prepaid phones from across the country don't work here but people from outside will be given voting rights. '' said Shiv Sena leader Manish Sahni.&nbsp;

The PAGD also said they are thinking of going to court as well.

People's Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) chairman Farooq Abdullah had convened an all-party meet at his Srinagar residence. The meeting was called after the Election Commission announced the inclusion of outsiders living in Jammu and Kashmir to have voting rights.

People's Alliance of Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) chairman Farooq Abdullah had convened an all-party meet at his Srinagar residence. The meeting was called after the Election Commission announced the inclusion of outsiders living in Jammu and Kashmir to have voting rights. For the first time ever, national political party Shiv Sena was present during the meet as well. Also read | Ukraine bans Independence Day celebrations amid Russian shelling Around seven national and regional parties including National Conference, Congress, PDP, CPI, CPI(M), ANC and Shiv Sena leaders were present in the meeting. Farooq Abdullah said '' We had called for today’s meeting as the announcement was made by the Election Commision about inclusion of outsiders in the voting list. The identity of Kashmiris, Dogras, Sikhs etc is under attack and if this decision is taken it will make sure that outsiders control the assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, and We don’t accept this decision at all". Farooq Abdullah said that India took two hundred years to get freedom from the British and in the same manner we will fight till the end. Whether we are alive or not the people will fight for their rights. He also said that by bringing in these laws, the people who are outsiders here and have come for work to Jammu and Kashmir are being made soft targets. Also read | Russia says apprehended IS operative was planning suicide attack in India Mehbooba Mufti had called Farooq Abdullah after the announcement made by the Election Commision and asked him to convene an All-Party Meet. The same meeting will be held later in the Jammu region as well. In the meeting it was also decided that a meeting will be called of all National Political Parties as well. These National parties would be apprised of the situation in the Union Territory as well as the issues prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir. ''We are calling leaders of National political parties to discuss the issues that are there in Jammu and Kashmir. We had called for a conference in 1983 and Advani Ji from BJP had attended that too. We had put forth our points and issues in front of them. We will not give up and we will fight. We are doing this for the people of Jammu and Kashmir,'' said Farooq Abdullah, NC. Shiv Sena Leader who attended the meeting for the first time said that It is an issue of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and not any political problem and if situation demands Shiv Sena will hold protests across India. '' This is an issue of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and not any political problem, if the situation demands Shiv Sena will start protests all across the country against the centre's decision through which they want to snatch the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The prepaid phones from across the country don't work here but people from outside will be given voting rights. '' said Shiv Sena leader Manish Sahni. The PAGD also said they are thinking of going to court as well.

Farooq Abdullah says we will fight governments decision till end

The Indian army recovered the mortal remains of a soldier who went missing 38 years ago during an 'operation Meghdoot' in Kashmir. The Mortal remains of the soldier were recovered from a 16,000 feet glacier.

Indian army recovers mortal remains of a soldier after 38 years

The downtown area of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-armys-women-empowerment-initiatives-in-border-villages-of-kashmir-507460">Kashmir</a> Valley's Srinagar city has had a rich history of culture and art. In order&nbsp;to revive and make the younger generation aware of the art, craft and heritage of Kashmir, a century-old property in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area has been converted into an art centre and a museum.&nbsp;

An initiative by the Help foundation 'Bait Ul Meeras' is one of the biggest art centres and museums in the Kashmir Valley. The property is a four-storey heritage house completely showcasing the rich architecture of the Valley.&nbsp; It has hundreds of century old artefacts on display from traditional dresses to utensils, clothing, craft, jewellery and other artefacts. It took them more than a year to put together these artefacts for the display.&nbsp;

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Exterior of 'Bait Ul Meeras', in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area. Photo credits: Idrees Lone

''To educate the youth about the rich heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, we started the Bait Ul Meeras <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-geode-bright-swirl-two-toned-french-and-other-stunning-nail-art-trends-of-2022-507143">art</a>&nbsp;and culture centre. Under the guidance of Nighat Shafi, chairman of Help Foundation,&nbsp;we were able to create a space for the people to work on their creative sides. We not only display the heritage artefacts here but also showcase artisans making Kashmiri craft products like carpets, shawls and pottery. The only motive for us coming here is to make children of the valley aware about the rich heritage we have had. Our kids hardly have any idea about the history of the valley, and to show them what we were and what we had is the main focus. From our costumes to our utensils to jewellery, we have put up everything,'' said Hakim Javid, Coordinator.&nbsp;

Bait Ul Meeras has also opened doors to the locals to donate or showcase their valuable collections of old artefacts. Some of the heritage ornaments and utensils have been donated by the people, especially young students. The staff keeps looking for artefacts from across the valley that can be put on display.&nbsp;

''We are inviting school students to come and visit the centre and we have had a great response. Some children have donated stuff towards the centre that belonged to their grandparents or had it in the family. And that shows how much these youngsters are interested in saving the history and preserving it for the next generation to see as well. We are also holding workshops for the children, from writing to painting to showing them how artisans work on Kashmir crafts.,'' said Hakim Javid, Coordinator.

The rare artefacts on display in the museum are centuries old and hold a great historical value. Students come for workshops over the weekend and storytelling sessions are held in the centre too. When the foundation had approached the owner of the property to open such a space in this heritage house, he had shown keen interest too.&nbsp;

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Century old artefacts on display at 'Bait Ul Meeras' in Srinagar, Kashmir. Photo credits: Idrees Lone

''I own the property and I took care of the infrastructure; the rest was done by the help foundation. I am very thankful to them and I am glad they took care of the heritage building and used it in the best way. They have showcased all our culture and heritage for the younger generation to see. It feels extremely nice when I see young kids visiting the place with their parents. It's a great effort and people should come forward and help them as well. The tourists should come here, and they are also inviting tourists to come and visit the place. Some tourists have started to come,'' said Farooq Ahmad Qasid, Owner Heritage Property.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley has rich culture, heritage and crafts. The government along with the locals are trying not only to promote the crafts and arts of the valley but also revive it.&nbsp;

 
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The downtown area of Kashmir Valley's Srinagar city has had a rich history of culture and art. In order to revive and make the younger generation aware of the art, craft and heritage of Kashmir, a century-old property in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area has been converted into an art centre and a museum.

The downtown area of Kashmir Valley's Srinagar city has had a rich history of culture and art. In order to revive and make the younger generation aware of the art, craft and heritage of Kashmir, a century-old property in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area has been converted into an art centre and a museum. An initiative by the Help foundation 'Bait Ul Meeras' is one of the biggest art centres and museums in the Kashmir Valley. The property is a four-storey heritage house completely showcasing the rich architecture of the Valley. It has hundreds of century old artefacts on display from traditional dresses to utensils, clothing, craft, jewellery and other artefacts. It took them more than a year to put together these artefacts for the display. Exterior of 'Bait Ul Meeras', in Srinagar's Aali Kadal area. Photo credits: Idrees Lone ''To educate the youth about the rich heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, we started the Bait Ul Meeras art and culture centre. Under the guidance of Nighat Shafi, chairman of Help Foundation, we were able to create a space for the people to work on their creative sides. We not only display the heritage artefacts here but also showcase artisans making Kashmiri craft products like carpets, shawls and pottery. The only motive for us coming here is to make children of the valley aware about the rich heritage we have had. Our kids hardly have any idea about the history of the valley, and to show them what we were and what we had is the main focus. From our costumes to our utensils to jewellery, we have put up everything,'' said Hakim Javid, Coordinator. Bait Ul Meeras has also opened doors to the locals to donate or showcase their valuable collections of old artefacts. Some of the heritage ornaments and utensils have been donated by the people, especially young students. The staff keeps looking for artefacts from across the valley that can be put on display. ''We are inviting school students to come and visit the centre and we have had a great response. Some children have donated stuff towards the centre that belonged to their grandparents or had it in the family. And that shows how much these youngsters are interested in saving the history and preserving it for the next generation to see as well. We are also holding workshops for the children, from writing to painting to showing them how artisans work on Kashmir crafts.,'' said Hakim Javid, Coordinator. The rare artefacts on display in the museum are centuries old and hold a great historical value. Students come for workshops over the weekend and storytelling sessions are held in the centre too. When the foundation had approached the owner of the property to open such a space in this heritage house, he had shown keen interest too. Century old artefacts on display at 'Bait Ul Meeras' in Srinagar, Kashmir. Photo credits: Idrees Lone ''I own the property and I took care of the infrastructure; the rest was done by the help foundation. I am very thankful to them and I am glad they took care of the heritage building and used it in the best way. They have showcased all our culture and heritage for the younger generation to see. It feels extremely nice when I see young kids visiting the place with their parents. It's a great effort and people should come forward and help them as well. The tourists should come here, and they are also inviting tourists to come and visit the place. Some tourists have started to come,'' said Farooq Ahmad Qasid, Owner Heritage Property. Kashmir Valley has rich culture, heritage and crafts. The government along with the locals are trying not only to promote the crafts and arts of the valley but also revive it.

Srinagar: Century-old house, now an art museum

In the border villages of North Kashmir's Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has started various initiatives to empower women in the area.

Dozens of women in the remote village of Dudi Macchil in the district, are being trained to make sanitary pads. The Indian Army and an NGO have set up a sanitary pad&nbsp;manufacturing unit there.&nbsp;These sanitary pads&nbsp;are fully&nbsp;biodegradable and are made on machines with simple technology which women can learn to operate very quickly.

''A comprehensive training was organised for women from the village who were trained in manufacturing pads&nbsp; as well as maintenance of the machines. Women actively took part in the training and started the production of sanitary pads successfully. These pads will be used by the schoolgirls from Government Higher Secondary School, Dudi and Army Goodwill School, Raghavan, '' said Brigadier Vinod Singh Negi, Indian Army, Maccchil.

The Indian Army and the NGO also installed sanitary pad&nbsp;vending machines and incinerators (a furnace for burning waste) in these schools. The women of the area will make a livelihood as per the daily production. This project will promote menstrual health awareness and hygiene in the region as well.&nbsp;

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Sanitary pads manufactured by women in Kupwara district, J&amp;K. Photo credits: Idrees Lone

Separately, the women were also given sewing machines as part of the skill development program. They will be trained in tailoring for which, raw material would be provided to them.&nbsp;

The women of this remote village are extremely happy and thankful for the setting up of the unit. '' Such initiatives will empower us and we will also be able to earn a livelihood. We are thankful to the Indian Army for such initiatives. The women living in the border areas require such initiatives immensely,'' said Zubina, a beneficiary.&nbsp;

The Indian Army plans to replicate the same initiatives in other villages of the bordering areas as well.&nbsp;

In the border villages of North Kashmir's Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has started various initiatives to empower women in the area.

In the border villages of North Kashmir's Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control, the Indian Army has started various initiatives to empower women in the area. Dozens of women in the remote village of Dudi Macchil in the district, are being trained to make sanitary pads. The Indian Army and an NGO have set up a sanitary pad manufacturing unit there. These sanitary pads are fully biodegradable and are made on machines with simple technology which women can learn to operate very quickly. ''A comprehensive training was organised for women from the village who were trained in manufacturing pads as well as maintenance of the machines. Women actively took part in the training and started the production of sanitary pads successfully. These pads will be used by the schoolgirls from Government Higher Secondary School, Dudi and Army Goodwill School, Raghavan, '' said Brigadier Vinod Singh Negi, Indian Army, Maccchil. The Indian Army and the NGO also installed sanitary pad vending machines and incinerators (a furnace for burning waste) in these schools. The women of the area will make a livelihood as per the daily production. This project will promote menstrual health awareness and hygiene in the region as well. Sanitary pads manufactured by women in Kupwara district, J&K. Photo credits: Idrees Lone Separately, the women were also given sewing machines as part of the skill development program. They will be trained in tailoring for which, raw material would be provided to them. The women of this remote village are extremely happy and thankful for the setting up of the unit. '' Such initiatives will empower us and we will also be able to earn a livelihood. We are thankful to the Indian Army for such initiatives. The women living in the border areas require such initiatives immensely,'' said Zubina, a beneficiary. The Indian Army plans to replicate the same initiatives in other villages of the bordering areas as well.

Indian Army’s women empowerment initiatives in the border villages of Kashmir

For the first time in 30 years, India's Kashmir is all set to get a multiplex.

The construction of the multiplex is viewed as a significant step toward providing Kashmir's youth&nbsp;with a source of entertainment, as the boom of guns and bombs had&nbsp;drowned out all sounds for more than 20 years.

Due to an increase in militancy, the valley's theatres had to be shut in 1990.

This comes three years after the special status of the state was abolished by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.&nbsp;

Three auditoriums totaling 520 seats will be included in the multiplex.

Businessman&nbsp;Vikas Dhar from Srinagar has teamed up with multiplex behemoth INOX Leisure to offer moviegoers theatres with 2K resolution, 2K laser projectors, 7.1-channel sound systems, and recliners, among other improvements to the film experience.

"The youth in this area have no entertainment options. We thus considered opening a multiplex," said Dhar.

Early September is the target date for the multiplex's grand opening.

According to officials, overall violence in <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/migrant-labourer-shot-dead-by-terrorists-in-jammu-and-kashmir-506092">Kashmir</a>&nbsp;has decreased.&nbsp;However, there are still casualties from regular gun battles and sporadic insurgent attacks.

(With inputs from agencies)

For the first time in 30 years, India's Kashmir is all set to get a multiplex. The construction of the multiplex is viewed as a significant step toward providing Kashmir's youth with a source of entertainment, as the boom of guns and bombs had drowned out all sounds for more than 20 years.

For the first time in 30 years, India's Kashmir is all set to get a multiplex. The construction of the multiplex is viewed as a significant step toward providing Kashmir's youth with a source of entertainment, as the boom of guns and bombs had drowned out all sounds for more than 20 years. Due to an increase in militancy, the valley's theatres had to be shut in 1990. This comes three years after the special status of the state was abolished by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Three auditoriums totaling 520 seats will be included in the multiplex. Businessman Vikas Dhar from Srinagar has teamed up with multiplex behemoth INOX Leisure to offer moviegoers theatres with 2K resolution, 2K laser projectors, 7.1-channel sound systems, and recliners, among other improvements to the film experience. "The youth in this area have no entertainment options. We thus considered opening a multiplex," said Dhar. Early September is the target date for the multiplex's grand opening. According to officials, overall violence in Kashmir has decreased. However, there are still casualties from regular gun battles and sporadic insurgent attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Kashmir all set to get a multiplex

On the third anniversary of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert. The presence of Police personnel and paramilitary forces on the ground has been increased. The Jammu and Kashmir government has organised multiple events across the Union Territory. A multi-speciality hospital was inaugurated by the LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in Srinagar's Nowgam area.&nbsp;

"After the abrogation of article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is on the road to development and prosperity. This hospital is fully digital, while we are also planning to make all hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir fully digital. Everything has changed in the Valley, people who can’t see the change need to wear glasses. We are also starting two AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir as well. We are planning to make a cancer institute in the Valley too. We have provided every citizen in Jammu and Kashmir with 5 lakh rupee insurance," said Sinha.

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The LG of Jammu and Kashmir will also be launching various initiatives for the tribal community of Jammu and Kashmir. He will later also inaugurate 'Bakshi Sports Stadium' which has been renovated and upgraded. The stadium will be able to accommodate 20,000 people and is also equipped to host day and night matches.

Meanwhile, in South Kashmir's Kulgam area, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces. Two terrorists are said to be trapped at the encounter site. Late last night, terrorists also hurled grenade on outside labourers at Gadoora area of Pulwama in South Kashmir, killing one labourer and injuring two others.

The ADGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Vijay Kumar, while taking stock of the security situation in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area said that "normalcy on the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 &nbsp;is a big achievement for the people of Jammu Kashmir and a big blow to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists who always try to fuel violence in the Valley".&nbsp;

While responding to yesterday's attack on migrant workers, he said, "Two Lashkar terrorists are involved in this incident and they have been identified and will be brought to justice soon."

Meanwhile, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti took out a protest rally in Srinagar demanding the restoration of Article 370. Mufti and her supporters were stopped by a large contingent of police and paramilitary forces near polo view and were taken back to party headquarters.

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"BJP wants to replace the national flag with saffron flag and if conscious citizens of the country will not wake up today, time will come when the soul of this country will be bruised to the point of no recovery. It's a black day for us. We will take back our special status and we will make sure the issue of Kashmir is solved permanently," Mufti said.

On the third anniversary of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert. The presence of Police personnel and paramilitary forces on the ground has been increased.

On the third anniversary of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has been put on security high alert. The presence of Police personnel and paramilitary forces on the ground has been increased. The Jammu and Kashmir government has organised multiple events across the Union Territory. A multi-speciality hospital was inaugurated by the LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in Srinagar's Nowgam area. "After the abrogation of article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is on the road to development and prosperity. This hospital is fully digital, while we are also planning to make all hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir fully digital. Everything has changed in the Valley, people who can’t see the change need to wear glasses. We are also starting two AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir as well. We are planning to make a cancer institute in the Valley too. We have provided every citizen in Jammu and Kashmir with 5 lakh rupee insurance," said Sinha. Also Read | Mehbooba Mufti hits out at Indian government for aggressively promoting 'Kashmir Files' movie The LG of Jammu and Kashmir will also be launching various initiatives for the tribal community of Jammu and Kashmir. He will later also inaugurate 'Bakshi Sports Stadium' which has been renovated and upgraded. The stadium will be able to accommodate 20,000 people and is also equipped to host day and night matches. Meanwhile, in South Kashmir's Kulgam area, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces. Two terrorists are said to be trapped at the encounter site. Late last night, terrorists also hurled grenade on outside labourers at Gadoora area of Pulwama in South Kashmir, killing one labourer and injuring two others. The ADGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Vijay Kumar, while taking stock of the security situation in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area said that "normalcy on the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 is a big achievement for the people of Jammu Kashmir and a big blow to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists who always try to fuel violence in the Valley". While responding to yesterday's attack on migrant workers, he said, "Two Lashkar terrorists are involved in this incident and they have been identified and will be brought to justice soon." Meanwhile, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti took out a protest rally in Srinagar demanding the restoration of Article 370. Mufti and her supporters were stopped by a large contingent of police and paramilitary forces near polo view and were taken back to party headquarters. Also Read | India: 16 civilians killed in target attacks in Kashmir Valley since January "BJP wants to replace the national flag with saffron flag and if conscious citizens of the country will not wake up today, time will come when the soul of this country will be bruised to the point of no recovery. It's a black day for us. We will take back our special status and we will make sure the issue of Kashmir is solved permanently," Mufti said.

Multiple events planned on 3rd anniversary of abrogation of Article 370;  Mehbooba terms it a 'black day'

One terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in North Kashmir’s Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. One sniffer dog of the Indian Army was also killed in the gun battle. Meanwhile, three soldiers also suffered injuries during the skirmish. The injured soldiers were taken to the hospital where their condition is said to be stable.

“'One terrorist killed. Search going on,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir Police.

Earlier, the police said, “An encounter has started at Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”

Reportedly, a cordon and search operation was started after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that once the team approached the spot where the terrorist was hiding, he started shooting at them leading to an encounter.

In 2022, Kashmir has witnessed 75 encounters in which 126 terrorists have been killed. Out of these 126 terrorists, 33 were foreigners, mostly from Pakistan. However, 19 civilians have also died in various terror attacks in the valley, while 16 security personnel have also lost their lives. More than 50 terrorists have been arrested by the security forces this year while over 190 over-the-ground workers (OGW)'s have been captured as well.&nbsp;

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One terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in North Kashmir’s Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. One sniffer dog of the Indian Army was also killed in the gun battle.

One terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in North Kashmir’s Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. One sniffer dog of the Indian Army was also killed in the gun battle. Meanwhile, three soldiers also suffered injuries during the skirmish. The injured soldiers were taken to the hospital where their condition is said to be stable. “'One terrorist killed. Search going on,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir Police. Earlier, the police said, “An encounter has started at Wanigam Bala area of Baramulla district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.” Reportedly, a cordon and search operation was started after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that once the team approached the spot where the terrorist was hiding, he started shooting at them leading to an encounter. In 2022, Kashmir has witnessed 75 encounters in which 126 terrorists have been killed. Out of these 126 terrorists, 33 were foreigners, mostly from Pakistan. However, 19 civilians have also died in various terror attacks in the valley, while 16 security personnel have also lost their lives. More than 50 terrorists have been arrested by the security forces this year while over 190 over-the-ground workers (OGW)'s have been captured as well. Read More: Kashmir: Two newly recruited terrorists surrender in Kulgam; Explosive device diffused by security forces WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Kashmir: One terrorist killed in North Kashmir's Baramulla encounter. 126 terrorists killed in 2022

For the first time ever, the Indian national flag has been made on a silk wall hanging by a Kashmiri artisan Maqbool Dar in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Maqbool’s motive for making the Indian National Flag on a&nbsp;silk wall hanging is to bring the attention of government authorities towards the dying art as well as the artisans.&nbsp;

Maqbool hails from Ashtengoo Village of Bandipora district and runs a carpet weaving unit with over 40 women working in the unit. The carpet industry of Kashmir Valley was hit badly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. &nbsp;And a year ago, Maqbool had the idea of making an Indian flag by weaving a silk carpet, it took him around three months to make this art piece.&nbsp;

“I thought about this a year ago and I want this carpet to be put up at Red Fort in New Delhi. I wish to put it up myself there. It will be visible to everyone from there and people will notice the Kashmir craft which would help us artisans. The main idea is to bring attention of the government towards the art and artisans. I also made tiranga because I really wanted to, every office including PM Modi and all top officials have an Indian flag in the office and that’s how I got the I made it, “said&nbsp;Maqbool Dar, artisan.&nbsp;

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Maqbool has been weaving carpets for over 30 years, and not only is he running his household but also employees 40 women in his village in the carpet weaving unit he runs. Maqbool says if the government doesn’t come to the rescue of the artisans, the art would die soon.&nbsp;

“I always wanted to help the women folk, so that they can support themselves. Around 40 girls are working with us, and I hope the government supports us otherwise it’s very difficult for us to survive. The craft is dying and if we are not helped then we will lose this art and craft.” said Maqbool Dar.&nbsp;

Around half a million women are associated with the craft industry in the Kashmir Valley. And those women associated with the carpet industry say that if they are not supported by the government, the art will die and that would be the end of their employment as well.&nbsp;

“Around 30-40 girls are here in these units. We are extremely thankful to Maqbool for helping us by starting the unit. He gave us the right way. The only issue we face is the rates that we get. Maqbool has done so much for the women of this place and selflessly he is working for Benefit to the women of this place. “, said Shahzada Begum, Artisan.

Kashmir craft Industry is one of the largest employment generators in the Valley.&nbsp;

For the first time ever, the Indian national flag has been made on a silk wall hanging by a Kashmiri artisan Maqbool Dar in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Maqbool’s motive for making the Indian National Flag on a silk wall hanging is to bring the attention of government authorities towards the dying art as well as the artisans.

For the first time ever, the Indian national flag has been made on a silk wall hanging by a Kashmiri artisan Maqbool Dar in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Maqbool’s motive for making the Indian National Flag on a silk wall hanging is to bring the attention of government authorities towards the dying art as well as the artisans. Maqbool hails from Ashtengoo Village of Bandipora district and runs a carpet weaving unit with over 40 women working in the unit. The carpet industry of Kashmir Valley was hit badly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And a year ago, Maqbool had the idea of making an Indian flag by weaving a silk carpet, it took him around three months to make this art piece. “I thought about this a year ago and I want this carpet to be put up at Red Fort in New Delhi. I wish to put it up myself there. It will be visible to everyone from there and people will notice the Kashmir craft which would help us artisans. The main idea is to bring attention of the government towards the art and artisans. I also made tiranga because I really wanted to, every office including PM Modi and all top officials have an Indian flag in the office and that’s how I got the I made it, “said Maqbool Dar, artisan. Also read | Anti-Hindu memes, speech: US study finds rise in anti-Hindu disinformation Maqbool has been weaving carpets for over 30 years, and not only is he running his household but also employees 40 women in his village in the carpet weaving unit he runs. Maqbool says if the government doesn’t come to the rescue of the artisans, the art would die soon. “I always wanted to help the women folk, so that they can support themselves. Around 40 girls are working with us, and I hope the government supports us otherwise it’s very difficult for us to survive. The craft is dying and if we are not helped then we will lose this art and craft.” said Maqbool Dar. Around half a million women are associated with the craft industry in the Kashmir Valley. And those women associated with the carpet industry say that if they are not supported by the government, the art will die and that would be the end of their employment as well. “Around 30-40 girls are here in these units. We are extremely thankful to Maqbool for helping us by starting the unit. He gave us the right way. The only issue we face is the rates that we get. Maqbool has done so much for the women of this place and selflessly he is working for Benefit to the women of this place. “, said Shahzada Begum, Artisan. Kashmir craft Industry is one of the largest employment generators in the Valley.

Artisan in Kashmir makes Indian national flag on silk wall hanging, wishes it to be put up at Red Fort

In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them. In another incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces in the Pattan area on the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, the IED was diffused by the Bomb disposal squad.

In the Hadigam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, after an overnight gun battle between the security forces and terrorists, two terrorists surrendered before the forces after their parents were brought in by Jammu and Kashmir Police to convince them to surrender. Both the terrorists were newly recruited into the terror ranks.&nbsp;

''During the encounter, 02 local terrorists surrendered on the appeal of their parents &amp; police. Incriminating materials, arms &amp; ammunition were recovered. Further details shall follow.'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The political parties, including the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, lauded the security forces.&nbsp;

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''Two lives saved thanks to the efforts of their families &amp; the support extended by security forces. These kinds of efforts must be continued so that youngsters who join militancy are given a second chance to live their lives,'' said Mufti.&nbsp;

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces on the National Highway of Srinagar Baramulla near Kutta Mode in the Pattan area. The security forces managed to defuse the IED. Later the traffic was restored on the National Highway.&nbsp;

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In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them.

In an encounter in south Kashmir's Kulgam district, two newly recruited terrorists surrendered before Jammu and Kashmir police after their parents and the police made an appeal to them. In another incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces in the Pattan area on the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, the IED was diffused by the Bomb disposal squad. In the Hadigam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, after an overnight gun battle between the security forces and terrorists, two terrorists surrendered before the forces after their parents were brought in by Jammu and Kashmir Police to convince them to surrender. Both the terrorists were newly recruited into the terror ranks. ''During the encounter, 02 local terrorists surrendered on the appeal of their parents & police. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition were recovered. Further details shall follow.'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir Police. The political parties, including the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti, lauded the security forces. Also Read: Udaipur terror attack: How my hometown turned into a curfew zone ''Two lives saved thanks to the efforts of their families & the support extended by security forces. These kinds of efforts must be continued so that youngsters who join militancy are given a second chance to live their lives,'' said Mufti. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found by security forces on the National Highway of Srinagar Baramulla near Kutta Mode in the Pattan area. The security forces managed to defuse the IED. Later the traffic was restored on the National Highway. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kashmir: Two newly recruited terrorists surrender in Kulgam; Explosive device diffused by security forces

Many people say that Kashmir is the most beautiful place in the world. They say if there is heaven on Earth, it is in Kashmir. But its beauty sometimes attracts people from enemy countries towards Kashmir. They came here to rule the Kashmiri Aawam, but our security forces shattered their dreams and sent them to the place where they actually belong.

The issue of Kashmir has been around since the creation of Pakistan when Jinnah demanded a separate country for the Muslim majority people. At that time, the current Governor General, Lord Mountbatten, offered princely states either to merge with India or Pakistan or to remain independent. At that time, Raja Hari Singh was trying to negotiate with India and Pakistan to have an independent status for his state. Since the majority of the population of the state was Muslim, Pakistan thought Kashmir belonged to them.

On August 15, Raja Hari Singh offers to sign a Standstill Agreement with both countries for free movement of goods and people. Pakistan signed that agreement but India didn't. This made Pakistan impatient and they started violating the agreement.

The war was initially fought between the J &amp; K Police and tribal militants of the North-Western province. As the pressure increases, Raja Harisingh demands help from India, but India can only send its troops after the state signs a formal Instrument of Accession. On October 26, the Maharaja signed the instrument of accession, which was later corrected in 1954.

In spite of its advantageous position, India accepted the UN resolution on ceasefire and agreed to Peblicite in Kashmir under 2 conditions:

1. Pakistan should withdraw its forces from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir).

2. The Srinagar administration's authority over the entire state should be restored.

The Kashmir Issue is Now a Political Agenda for Pakistan's Government.

In Pakistan, political parties use the Kashmir issue to gain support from their citizens.They make false promises to their citizens by collecting heavy taxes from them in the name of development and infrastructure and using this money to fund the terrorists in the liberation war in Kashmir. In reality, Pakistan fought 3 major wars with India in 1947-48, 1965, and 1971, respectively, and an armed conflict in Kargil (1999). After a brutal defeat, they try different methods in order to achieve their agenda.

Pakistan's Modus Operandi shifted gears from conventional to non-conventional warfare. They use different techniques to cause chaos in India's North West province, like radicalisation of people, converting Sangbaaz into militants, hiring of hybrid terrorists, etc.

Some of the most famous start-ups of terrorists founded and funded by Pakistan are: 
 
1. Jihad-e-Mohammed

2. Lashkar-e-Taiba

3. Hasqani Network, and so on.

These organisations use radical ideologies to convert young Kashmiri youth into militants, starting with stone pelting (Sangbaaz) against India's security forces. By targeting local poor families and their youth, they hope to instil resistance in security forces operations and administrative work in Kashmir.

India's counter, current situation, and future aspects

After the curious case of Burhan Wani, India's security forces and government worked on a multi-pron approach to deal with terrorist activities in Kashmir. Their primary targets are to stop illegal foreign funding from enemy countries, run awareness programmes in Kashmir and Like Operation Maa, under which they convert Sangbaaz into a normal youth with the help of their mother, so that they can come back to their families without being killed and live a new normal life. Operation All-out was also launched by our security forces in 2017 until there was complete peace in the state.

The major change came in Kashmir when Article 370 was removed in 2019. Experts believe that this will bring a major change in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and also give a massive punch in the jaw of the Pakistani government and their terrorist organisations. Many schools, colleges, research centres, malls, and hospitals are soon to be constructed in Kashmir. This will bring a massive change in the lives of Kashmiris. In his recent interview, Army General KJS Dillon Sir said that Kashmir is now changing. People have now changed their agenda from free Kashmir to infrastructure development. After all, they also want good education, better healthcare facilities, and good jobs in their areas. Their faith in India's security forces also increases now with their support. Terrorist activities in Kashmir decreased abruptly, and hopefully, in the coming future, Kashmir will become a terrorist-free state or might be the next startup hub like Bengaluru. We never know.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Neither WION nor ZMCL endorse the writer's viewpoints.)

Many people say that Kashmir is the most beautiful place in the world. They say if there is heaven on Earth, it is in Kashmir. But its beauty sometimes attracts people from enemy countries towards Kashmir.

Many people say that Kashmir is the most beautiful place in the world. They say if there is heaven on Earth, it is in Kashmir. But its beauty sometimes attracts people from enemy countries towards Kashmir. They came here to rule the Kashmiri Aawam, but our security forces shattered their dreams and sent them to the place where they actually belong. The issue of Kashmir has been around since the creation of Pakistan when Jinnah demanded a separate country for the Muslim majority people. At that time, the current Governor General, Lord Mountbatten, offered princely states either to merge with India or Pakistan or to remain independent. At that time, Raja Hari Singh was trying to negotiate with India and Pakistan to have an independent status for his state. Since the majority of the population of the state was Muslim, Pakistan thought Kashmir belonged to them. On August 15, Raja Hari Singh offers to sign a Standstill Agreement with both countries for free movement of goods and people. Pakistan signed that agreement but India didn't. This made Pakistan impatient and they started violating the agreement. The war was initially fought between the J & K Police and tribal militants of the North-Western province. As the pressure increases, Raja Harisingh demands help from India, but India can only send its troops after the state signs a formal Instrument of Accession. On October 26, the Maharaja signed the instrument of accession, which was later corrected in 1954. In spite of its advantageous position, India accepted the UN resolution on ceasefire and agreed to Peblicite in Kashmir under 2 conditions: 1. Pakistan should withdraw its forces from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). 2. The Srinagar administration's authority over the entire state should be restored. The Kashmir Issue is Now a Political Agenda for Pakistan's Government. In Pakistan, political parties use the Kashmir issue to gain support from their citizens.They make false promises to their citizens by collecting heavy taxes from them in the name of development and infrastructure and using this money to fund the terrorists in the liberation war in Kashmir. In reality, Pakistan fought 3 major wars with India in 1947-48, 1965, and 1971, respectively, and an armed conflict in Kargil (1999). After a brutal defeat, they try different methods in order to achieve their agenda. Pakistan's Modus Operandi shifted gears from conventional to non-conventional warfare. They use different techniques to cause chaos in India's North West province, like radicalisation of people, converting Sangbaaz into militants, hiring of hybrid terrorists, etc. Some of the most famous start-ups of terrorists founded and funded by Pakistan are: 1. Jihad-e-Mohammed 2. Lashkar-e-Taiba 3. Hasqani Network, and so on. These organisations use radical ideologies to convert young Kashmiri youth into militants, starting with stone pelting (Sangbaaz) against India's security forces. By targeting local poor families and their youth, they hope to instil resistance in security forces operations and administrative work in Kashmir. India's counter, current situation, and future aspects After the curious case of Burhan Wani, India's security forces and government worked on a multi-pron approach to deal with terrorist activities in Kashmir. Their primary targets are to stop illegal foreign funding from enemy countries, run awareness programmes in Kashmir and Like Operation Maa, under which they convert Sangbaaz into a normal youth with the help of their mother, so that they can come back to their families without being killed and live a new normal life. Operation All-out was also launched by our security forces in 2017 until there was complete peace in the state. The major change came in Kashmir when Article 370 was removed in 2019. Experts believe that this will bring a major change in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and also give a massive punch in the jaw of the Pakistani government and their terrorist organisations. Many schools, colleges, research centres, malls, and hospitals are soon to be constructed in Kashmir. This will bring a massive change in the lives of Kashmiris. In his recent interview, Army General KJS Dillon Sir said that Kashmir is now changing. People have now changed their agenda from free Kashmir to infrastructure development. After all, they also want good education, better healthcare facilities, and good jobs in their areas. Their faith in India's security forces also increases now with their support. Terrorist activities in Kashmir decreased abruptly, and hopefully, in the coming future, Kashmir will become a terrorist-free state or might be the next startup hub like Bengaluru. We never know. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Neither WION nor ZMCL endorse the writer's viewpoints.)

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