Khalid Bashir Gura

Srinagar

Journalist at Kashmir Life

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Fire Guts Three Houses, Three Shops in South Kashmir

2 weeks ago | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura

SRINAGAR: At least three residential houses and three shops were gutted in a fire incident in the Peer Mohalla area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Follow Us OnG-News | Whatsapp Officials said that the fire broke out under mysterious circumstances, quickly engulfing several structures before fire tenders, police, and locals managed to bring the flames under control. No loss of life was reported in the incident, though the property suffered significant damage.
Khalid Bashir Gura

2 months ago | kashmirtimes.com | Khalid Bashir Gura

Khalid Bashir GuraKhalid Bashir Gura is an independent journalist. His stories on Kashmir have appeared in local, national and international publications. He is a research scholar at the University of Kashmir and his research interests include media, mental health and communication.
The Lesser-Known Kashmiris: A glimpse into the Lives of Sikhs

2 months ago | kashmirtimes.com | Khalid Bashir Gura

A file photo of Sikh community members' protest in Kashmir.Photo/Jagmohan Singh (@thewsneditor)Published on: 20 Feb 2025, 2:23 amFollow UsMore than two years after the reading down of Article 370 which gave erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir a special status, spree of targeted minority killings started in the first week of October 2021. They instilled fear and terror into the lives of minorities especially non-Muslims.
Kashmir Psychotherapist's Turkey Lessons

Jul 5, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

Yaqeen Sikander, a Kashmir psychotherapist was at the forefront of delivering psychological aid when a massive earthquake hit Turkey. He tells Khalid Bashir Gura about his journey and experiences in a disaster-hit zone while sharing some lessons for a highly seismic zone like Kashmir. Follow Us OnG-News | WhatsappOn February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake killed thousands of people in Turkey.
Parra and Mehdi's Civil Campaign Wins Hearts

Jun 14, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

Given the power, an elected enjoys, the elections across the world are a cut-throat race that involves everything from mudslinging to scandalising people. For the first time, the Srinagar Lok Sabha contest saw two young men fighting on almost the same issues decently, writes Khalid Bashir GuraFollow Us OnG-News | Whatsapp“Kashmiris, after years of silence, have boldly spoken out through their votes for the first time – to break the cycle of silence and to reclaim voice.
GMC Unrest Over Blasphemous Incident Sparks Concern Amid Calls for Calm

Jun 6, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

by: Khalid Bashir GuraFollow Us OnG-News | WhatsappSRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against a medical student at the Government Medical College, Srinagar, for allegedly posting blasphemous content against the prophet of Islam.
Delayed Democracy and Political Rifts

May 8, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

Polling was supposed to stamp the Mughal Road to reach the Jhelum Valley through the newly created trans-Pir Panchal constituency. In stage one, the BJP chose not to test uncharted terrain. Midway into polling, the ECI rescheduled the polling.
Ladakh's Post-Article 370 Reality

May 1, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

In 2019, BJP won Ladakh for helping the region break away from Jammu and Kashmir and emerge as a UT. Five years later, the party is facing music and a cold shoulder, reports Khalid Bashir GuraThe celebrations over the reading down of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, were short-lived. After Ladakh was separated from the erstwhile state, its initial jubilation turned into resentment and protests.
Battle for Jammu's Soul Amidst Post-Article 370 Realities

Apr 25, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

The voter is seemingly angry and frustrated in Jammu, the erstwhile Nagpur of right-wing. Will this lead to a change in the region’s political priorities, however, is very difficult to predict, writes Khalid Bashir GuraA week after 68.25 per cent (more than 1.1 million) of more than 16 lakh voters sealed the fate of two frontrunners for Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir is due for another black-and-white contest in Jammu (April 26).
New Dynamics and Uncertain Outcomes

Apr 16, 2024 | kashmirlife.net | Khalid Bashir Gura |A Mass Communication

Of the dozen-odd candidates in the fray for the Udhampur LS seat, the contest is between Congress and BJP, represented by Rajputs, Lal Singh and Jitendra Singh. However, for a hilly constituency where the last delimitation skirted Muslim influence, Ghulam Nabi Azad’s candidate can alter the outcome, reports Khalid Bashir GuraOn April 19, Friday, the 44-day Lok Sabha elections process in the world’s largest democracy will start.