Sarla Bhat, a nurse in the Neonatology Department at SKIMS Soura, was abducted on April 18, 1990, after she finished her duty at the hospital. She was allegedly taken to the Illahibagh-Lal Bazar area, where she was assaulted, tortured and later shot dead with an automatic rifle.

Yasin Malik faces trial in Sarla Bhat rape-murder case 35 years after brutal crime instilled fear in Kashmiri Pandits

Kashmiri Pandits have returned to Srinagar after 36 years, marking an emotional and historic moment. Devotees from India and abroad gathered at a sacred shrine, reviving long-lost traditions and reconnecting with their cultural roots in Kashmir. The visit comes decades after the mass exodus, symbolising remembrance, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to their heritage.

Kashmiri Pandits Mark Historic Comeback To Srinagar After Exodus

Kashmiri Pandits have returned to Srinagar after 36 years, marking an emotional and historic moment. Devotees from India and abroad gathered at a sacred shrine, reviving long-lost traditions and reconnecting with their cultural roots in Kashmir. The visit comes decades after the mass exodus, symbolising remembrance, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to their heritage.


During the peak of terrorism in the 1990s, the sound of temple bells across Kashmir was overshadowed by gunfire, forcing thousands of Kashmiri Pandits to flee their ancestral homes. Temples and ashrams that once served as vibrant centres of spiritual and cultural life fell silent.

Emotional homecoming: Kashmiri Pandits gather at historic Habba Kadal Ashram

As part of the initiative, the Divisional Administration has directed all Deputy Commissioners to organise “Outreach Camps” to enable on-the-spot verification and resolution of cases involving illegal encroachments, distress sales, boundary disputes, and mutation-related issues. 

J&K launches valley-wide drive to identify, demarcate properties of displaced Kashmiri Pandits

The name itself, meaning 'God of Gods,' signifies the deep cultural and religious reverence attached to this mountain, often called 'the peak of Srinagar'.

What is Mahadev Peak? The sacred mountain behind the Indian Army’s deadly ‘Operation Mahadev’

India news: Sanjay Tickoo, the head of Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti has said that more than 1400 temples and associated properties across Jammu and Kashmir have been encroached.

Kashmiri Pandits demand a bill like Waqf for preserving temple and associated properties in Jammu and Kashmir

While speaking at a public rally in Jammu on Wednesday (September 25), Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, made a serious gaffe when he mistakenly called Kashmiri Pandits as "refugees from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India: Rahul Gandhi confuses ‘Kashmiri Pandits’ with ‘PoK refugees’, BJP takes ‘Pappu’ dig at him

A fire that erupted from an abandoned Pandit house, engulfing five ancient homes of the Kashmiri Pandit community in the Lone Mohalla of Mattan in South Kashmir's Anantnag around 1 am on Sunday midnight.

India: Kashmiri Pandits houses set on fire, investigations on for the cause of fire

Five Houses belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit Community in South Kashmir's Anantnag district were completely gutted in a fire incident. The fire broke during the night hours in the Mattan area of Anantnag, destroying the old houses of the Kashmiri Pandit community.

Five Kashmiri pandit houses gutted in Anantnag, community members allege sabotage; police start investigation

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (Dec 6) targeted Congress without naming the party whilst defending the two bills his party has brought in the parliament.

Home Minister Amit Shah blames Congress’ vote-bank politics for exodus of Kashmiri Pandits

A meeting, to mark the exodus and genocide of the Kashmiri pandits took place on the campus of the United Kingdom parliament earlier this week. The meeting took place with the support of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus-part of which are British MPs, members of the Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora in the UK.

In UK Parliament campus, meet on Kashmiri Pandits exodus takes place

Jammu and Kashmir government today inaugurated a 930-flat accommodation for migrant Kashmiri Pandits. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, laid the foundation stone of Transit accommodation for Kashmiri Pandit Employees in Zewan area of Srinagar.

Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates 930-flat accommodation for Kashmiri Pandits

Despite the government's efforts to pacify the Kashmiri Pandit community living in the Kashmir Valley, the protest by the community members still continues across various districts.

Despite government assurances, Kashmiri Pandits continue protests

Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Valley along with the Inspector General of Police visited protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Badgam and Anantnag on Tuesday. IG Vijay Kumar asked Kashmiri Pandits not to leave Kashmir Valley as that was the plan of terrorists and their handlers across the border.

Police assure protesting Kashmiri Pandits of enhanced security

Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's tweet on the movie 'The Kashmir Files' has started a heated debate on Twitter with actor Anupam Kher jumping in and even posting a tweet by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Shashi Tharoor's tweet on 'The Kashmir Files' starts heated debate, Anupam Kher mentions Sunanda Pushkar

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has hit out at the filmmakers of Kashmir Files and told lies have been projected in the movie. It wasn't the NC government in 1990 but a governor’s rule under VP Singh’s regime.

Omar Abdullah hits out at filmmakers of Kashmir Files, says lies projected in the movie

After seven people were killed by militants in Kashmir Valley in five days, Kashmiri Pandits living in the US have strongly condemned the recent targeted killings of civilians.

US' Kashmiri Pandits condemn targetted killings by militants in valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. "Best wishes, especially to the Kashmiri Pandit community, on the very special occasion Jyeshtha Ashtami," he said in a tweet.

PM Modi wishes Kashmiri Pandits on Jyeshtha Ashtami

Makers of the upcoming historical-drama 'Shikara' on Monday released the second trailer, which reflects the alarming conditions of 1989 when Kashmiri Pandits had to leave the Valley.

'Shikara' second trailer releases, brings back the untold story of Kashmiri Pandits

Recently trailer of a movie based on Kashmiri Pandits exodus, 'Shikara', was released. The film depicts exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and highlights their plight. The movie has brought back painful memories of the forceful displacement and 'genocide' of Kashmiri Pandits.

Kashmiri Pandits deserve acknowledgement and a dignified return

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits, in Houston. One of the members of the Kashmiri Pandit group went on to kiss PM Modi’s hands to thank him on behalf of 7 lakh Kashmiri Pandits.

You have suffered a lot, together we have to build new Kashmir: PM Modi tells Kashmir Pandits in Houston

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Yasin Malik faces trial in Sarla Bhat rape-murder case 35 years after brutal crime instilled fear in Kashmiri Pandits

Kashmiri Pandits Mark Historic Comeback To Srinagar After Exodus

Kashmiri Pandits Mark Historic Comeback To Srinagar After Exodus

Emotional homecoming: Kashmiri Pandits gather at historic Habba Kadal Ashram

J&K launches valley-wide drive to demarcate properties of displaced Pandits

What is Mahadev Peak? The sacred mountain behind the Indian Army’s operation..

Kashmiri Pandits demand a bill like Waqf for preserving temple and associated properties in Jammu and Kashmir

India: Rahul Gandhi confuses ‘Kashmiri Pandits’ with ‘PoK refugees’, BJP takes ‘Pappu’ dig at him

India: Kashmiri Pandits houses set on fire, investigations on for the cause of fire

Five Kashmiri pandit houses gutted in Anantnag, community members allege sabotage; police start investigation

Home Minister Amit Shah blames Congress’ vote-bank politics for exodus of Kashmiri Pandits

In UK Parliament campus, meet on Kashmiri Pandits exodus takes place

Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates 930-flat accommodation for Kashmiri Pandits

Despite government assurances, Kashmiri Pandits continue protests

Police assure protesting Kashmiri Pandits of enhanced security

Shashi Tharoor's tweet on 'The Kashmir Files' starts heated debate, Anupam Kher mentions Sunanda Pushkar

Omar Abdullah hits out at filmmakers of Kashmir Files, says lies projected in the movie

US' Kashmiri Pandits condemn targetted killings by militants in valley

PM Modi wishes Kashmiri Pandits on Jyeshtha Ashtami

'Shikara' second trailer releases, brings back the untold story of Kashmiri Pandits

Kashmiri Pandits deserve acknowledgement and a dignified return

You have suffered a lot, together we have to build new Kashmir: PM Modi tells Kashmir Pandits in Houston

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