Tag: Jammu-Kashmir
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Justice Elusive when ‘Security Forces’ are Involved
Nine years ago in Shopian, two women from the same family were raped and murdered. There has been no justice since, and that is what they say is justice denied.
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“To live fearless and free”: Kashmiri Girl Defiantly Pursues Cricketing Dreams
Insha Mir has struggled against patriarchal diktats for over a decade and today captains her college cricket team.
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Khatamband: The Art of Intricately Carved Ceilings in Kashmir
Once in decline, this ancient art form, adapted centuries ago from Persia is seeing a revival in the valley.
The Power Injustice Faced by Kashmiris
Adding to the major deficit of electricity in the valley, massive corruption further deprives those most in need of accessing electricity, particularly in rural Kashmir.
Kashmir’s Survivors Angry at Slow Response to Floods
A month and a half after Kashmir saw the worst floods in a century, rescue and rehabilitation have yet to reach a majority of the survivors. It was civil society that stepped up and started the initial rescue efforts; the army and government’s response to the crisis was less than...
Update from Zaalapora, Bandipora, J&K
The water supply and electric supply has been restored in the area to a large extent. However the compensation issues and road connectivity in Zaalapora has still not been addressed by the Government. Although RTI applications have been filed by people in the concerned departments, they are yet to receive a...