Kashmiri pandits

Explained: Why Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Pann pooza on Ganesh Chaturthi!

Pann Puja or Pann Pooza as Kashmiris call it falls on the Vinayak Chaturthi (Vinayak Tchoram in Kashmiri) or Ganesh Chaturthi.

Sep 10, 2021, 16:25 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir admin launches online portal to facilitate return of migrants

Launching the online portal, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the initiative will put an end to the plight of the migrants who have been suffering since the 1990s.

Sep 07, 2021, 17:32 PM IST

Janmashtami procession taken out in Srinagar after 32 years, Kashmiri Pandits rejoiced as jhanki yatra crossed Lal Chowk

The devotees, including people from all age groups, danced alongside the chariot and distributed sweets among people and chanted prayers of "Hare Krishna Hare Ram".

Aug 31, 2021, 08:30 AM IST

Agenda behind religious conversion, politics and demand for stringent law

The investigation being carried out by the police in several states has revealed that the Hindu women have become soft targets in 'Jihad' for religious conversion and the people behind this racket mostly target those belonging to poor families, unemployed youth, or people with a physical disability.  

Jun 29, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Jammu & Kashmir leaders meet PM Narendra Modi, know who they are and what they said after the conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 24) met with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir and said he wanted to end 'Dilli ki duri' as well as 'Dil ki duri' with Jammu and Kashmir, which has been witnessing prolonged spell of militancy and unrest.

Jun 25, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

Want to remove 'Dilli ki duri' as well as 'Dil ki duri': PM Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir leaders

Modi said he wanted to remove 'Dilli ki duri' as well as 'Dil ki duri' (distance from Delhi as well as distance of heart), according to official sources. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval, four former chief ministers of the erstwhile state -- Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar Abdullah of the National Conference, Congress's Ghulam Nabi Azad and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti -- were among those who attended the three-and-a-half-hour-long meeting.

Jun 24, 2021, 21:48 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi-chaired all party meet on J-K statehood: Here are top highlights

In the first ever all-party meet of Jammu and Kashmir political leaders chaired by Prime Minister Modi lasted for more than three-and-a-half hours.

Jun 24, 2021, 20:03 PM IST

Committed to restoring statehood: PM Narendra Modi tells J&K leaders after all-party meet

This was the first high-level interaction between the Centre and political leadership mainly from Kashmir since August 5, 2019, when the Centre revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and the state was bifurcated into two union territories. The meeting lasted for almost 5 hours. 

Jun 24, 2021, 19:17 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's meeting with Jammu and Kashmir leaders begins, Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad present

As many as 14 prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including four former Chief Minister of the state now turned into Union Territory, are present at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.

Jun 24, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

Kashmiri Pandits seek meeting with PM Narendra Modi, political representation in J&K Assembly

As many as 14 prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to attend the meeting with Prime Minister on Thursday.

 

Jun 24, 2021, 13:04 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terms J&K budget of Rs 1,08,621 crore as 'historic'

The Rs 1,08,621 crore budget aims to engage 15 lakhs, boys and girls, in sports activities and extend financial support to 25,000 youth under various schemes. 

Mar 26, 2021, 09:55 AM IST

Gupkar Alliance to contest DDC election, fight for rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in J&K

The Gupkar Alliance also said that it will also fight for the return of migrant Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley as part of its agenda and their rehabilitation at all levels.

Nov 07, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

Kashmiri Pandits welcome Centre's decision allowing everyone to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

Residents of Jammu and Kashmir have enjoyed the right to property across India, for over 70 years now.

Oct 29, 2020, 17:10 PM IST

Big News: High court termed Roshni Act unconstitutional

Land jihad against Kashmiri Pandits? Watch the video to know more.

Oct 13, 2020, 17:56 PM IST

Non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits facing harassment and isolation, says leader; starts fast-unto-death

Tickoo started the fast against Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction as KPSS strongly feel that it is punishing left out non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits.

Sep 21, 2020, 17:30 PM IST

Kashmiri migrant pandits to get residential quarters in Anantnag soon

Construction of residential quarters for migrant pandits in the Vessu area of Jammu and Kashmir`s Anantnag district is now in full swing under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s relief package for Kashmiri migrants in the union territory. 

Sep 16, 2020, 01:29 AM IST

BJP leaders in Kashmir observe 'Balidan Divas' as a tribute to Kashmiri pandits

BJP members in Kashmir observed 'Balidan Divas' on Monday (September 14) as a tribute to the Kashmiri pandits who were killed during the terrorist attack. The day was observed for the first time in the last 30 years.

Sep 14, 2020, 13:55 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Know how and why Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Pann Pooza on Vinayak Chaturthi

Pann Puja or Pann Pooza as Kashmiris call it falls on the Vinayak Chaturthi (Vinayak Tchoram in Kashmiri) or Ganesh Chaturthi. 

Aug 22, 2020, 16:33 PM IST

May everyone be happy, healthy: PM Narendra Modi wishes Kashmiri Pandits on Jyeshtha Ashtami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (May 30) extended his greetings 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 Twitter post. 

May 30, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

Jyeshtha Ashtami 2020: Importance of 'Zyeth Atham' festival for Kashmiri Pandits across the globe

The first thing in the morning on this special day happens to be 'Zyeth Atham Mubarak! Also known as Jyeshtha Ashtami, this auspicious day is the eighth day of the bright half of Jyeshtha (May–June) month.

May 30, 2020, 15:37 PM IST