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PM Modi's 1st rally in Srinagar after Article 370 move: Ex-CM's big charge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit J&K on Thursday and will address a rally in Srinagar. This is his first visit to Kashmir after scrapping of Article 370. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Non-local shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar, another critically injured

A resident of Punjab's Amritsar was killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar after unknown terrorists opened fire in the area. Another person was critically injured in the attack. Key Points

India Today

Watch: Sonia Gandhi takes boat ride in Srinagar, to join Rahul Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi took a boat ride in Nigeen Lake after reaching Srinagar on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi is staying at a houseboat in Nigeen Lake. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

How the G20 meet in Kashmir is more than a summit, it's rejuvenation

The G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is the first significant international event in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. With the spotlight on Kashmir, the government hopes to show that the decision has brought peace to the Valley and also put it on the road to prosperity. Key Points

India Today

'Remarkable feat': Nitin Gadkari on completion of 4-lane project on Udhampur-Ramban highway; see stunning pics

"In Jammu and Kashmir, we have successfully completed the construction of the Ramban viaduct, a remarkable feat spanning a length of 1.08 kilometers with 4 lanes," he said in a post on X. Key Points

Business Today

Security forces step up vigil in J&K ahead of G20 meet

Security agencies stepped up their vigil in Jammu and Kashmir on May 17. They carried out a security assessment of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and raided multiple locations linked to suspects ahead of the G20 meeting scheduled for May 22-24 in Srinagar. Key Points

The Hindu

Char Dham Yatris stopped in Srinagar due to heavy snowfall in Kedarnath and Badrinath

Police in Srinagar have stopped Char Dham Yatris from travelling late at night due to problems caused by snowfall and rain, and appealed to them to stay in nearby cities. Checking points have been established near the NIT Uttarakhand and near Badrinath bus stand to stop yatris. Those with online bookings will be allowed to go towards Rudraprayag, while others will be urged to stay in Srinagar. Key Points

Economic Times

‘To break silence, reclaim what we lost, representation’ — Srinagar sees highest turnout since 1996

In first Lok Sabha election after abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Srinagar constituency recorded 36% voter turnout Monday. In 2019, the figure was 14.43%. Key Points

ThePrint

ED provisionally attaches properties worth Rs 4.81 crore in bank fraud case

New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal office has provisionally attached immovable properties valued at Rs 4.81 crore. According to a press release, the properties, consisting of land and buildings, are linked to individuals involved in a bank fraud case in Jammu and Kashmir. The ED’s action comes as […] Key Points

ThePrint

Near-extinct Kashmiri rugs find new lease of life

Kashmir’s centuries-old “namda” (wollen felt rug) craft is back from the brink of extinction. Powering the revival of the once dying art are more than 2,200 artisans from the Valley, mainly girls, who this week dispatched the first batch of an export consignment worth $1.5 lakh rec Key Points

The Tribune India

Burj Khalifa developer makes entry in Kashmir infra space: All you need to know about Mall of Srinagar project

Spread in an area of 10 lakh sq foot, the mega mall will have around 500 shops. Apart from Mall of Srinagar, the Emaar Group will also construct an IT tower in Sempora. Key Points

Financialexpress

Srinagar dolled up, heavy security in place as G20 tourism meet begins today

The city of Srinagar has been spruced up to welcome delegates for the third G20 working group meeting on tourism, which will take place in the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). Heavy security is in place to ensure that the three-day event goes off smoothly. Key Points

India Today

Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Aijaz Hussain booked for alleged assault

BJP leader and Srinagar DDC member Aijaz Hussain has been booked for 'wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt' based on the complaint of two residents. The FIR comes after a video went viral of some residents accusing the BJP leader of assault. The residents of Balhama, Khonmoh in Srinagar reached Press Colony alleging that Hussain, who is a protected person, assaulted them. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Kashmir G-20 meet | Last-minute changes made to itinerary of delegates over security reasons

There has been a last-minute change in the itinerary of around 60 foreign and local delegates touring Kashmir from May 22-May 24 for a working group meeting on tourism. The alteration in the plan is on the advice of security agencies. Key Points

The Hindu

Kashmir G-20 meet: Delegates’ Dachigam, Gulmarg tour dropped, Polo View market, Mughal gardens added

There has been a last-minute change in the itinerary of around 60 foreign and local delegates touring Kashmir from May 22-May 24 for a working group meeting on tourism. The alteration in the plan is on the advice of security agencies. Key Points

The Hindu

Uber launches operations in J&K

New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Ride-hailing firm Uber on Tuesday said it has started operations in Jammu and Kashmir with the launch of services in Srinagar. Uber will offer Uber Go and outstation cab service Uber Intercity in the Valley. “Uber’s launch in Srinagar is in line with its expansion plans in India, with an […] Key Points

ThePrint

Pictures: Srinagar’s Tulip Garden enters record books as Asia’s largest

With 1.5 million flowers, the Tulip Garden in Srinagar entered the record books as Asia's largest. Check out some beautiful pictures of tulip bulbs that will leave you mesmerised. Key Points

India Today

Hoping for business as usual: A period of relative peace has given new hopes to Kashmir’s business landsca

Amjad Shah, proprietor of cotton processing unit in Tral, Pulwama district, frequently visits Inox Cinema Complex in Srinagar with his family. The Valley has become peaceful, witnessing a boom in sectors like tourism and construction since the scrapping of Article 370. The Valley's traders are happy now. Tourism in J&K has shown resilience. The Gulmarg hotel project is being revived. Key Points

Economic Times

Sikh man shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir, leaders condemn targeted killings

Amritpal Singh, hailing from Amritsar, was shot by the terrorists in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar at around 7 pm Wednesaday. Another non-local, a 25-year-old, also sustained injuries. Key Points

ThePrint

PM Modi in Srinagar today, first Kashmir visit since abrogation of Article 370

PM Modi to unveil ₹6,400 crore projects in Kashmir, address public meeting. BJP hopes for boost in Muslim-majority region; Oppn seeks statehood & elections. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Z-plus security, 5-star hospitality and more: Gujarat conman poses as IAS officer in Kashmir, takes administration for a ride

The man, identified as Kiran Patel from Gujarat, was arrested on March 3 in Srinagar. He was produced before a local court for extension of police remand. Key Points

Financialexpress

Pakistan rattled by G20 meet in Srinagar, Bilawal Bhutto claims 'violation of international law'

Speaking about India hosting the G20 tourism working group meeting in Srinagar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed "it was a violation of international law". Pakistan tried to internationalise the Kashmir issue at bilateral and multilateral forums but with little success. Key Points

India Today

Indian Air Force's aircraft remains stuck at Leh airport, flights cancelled

A C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft is facing serviceability issues and is on the runway at Leh, ANI quoted IAF officials as saying. FLights by Indian carriers, including Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet and IndiGo either returned or were diverted to nearby Chandigarh and Srinagar due to closure of the airport. Key Points

Economic Times

Imran Khan arrest: Stone-pelting, heavy shelling on Srinagar Highway, 30 protesters held

Thousands of Pakistanis gathered at Srinagar Highway G-13 Islamabad today to express solidarity with PTI chief Imran Khan. There were reports of stone-pelting and heavy shelling on the Srinagar Highway as he was being taken to the Islamabad High Court. Key Points

India Today

Delhi to Srinagar in 8 hrs: These key roads in J&K to boost tourism ‘four fold’

Road projects worth ₹1.25 lakh crore are underway in the valley, Gadkari told the reporters. Key Points

Hindustan Times