Shafat Malik

Srinagar

Journalist at Rising Kashmir

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Gurudwara in B'la offers shelter to Uri evacuees

5 days ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Baramulla, May 10: Amid the Indo-Pak tensions along the border, a powerful message of unity and compassion has emerged from North Kashmir's Baramulla district, where the local Sikh community has turned its Gurudwara into a safe haven for families displaced by intense cross-border shelling.
Evacuation plan ready; shelters, bunkers identified across valley: SDM Gurez

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, May 7: Amid rising tensions along the Indo-Pak border following India's Operation Sindoor-which targeted nine terror launchpads across the Line of Control-the Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gurez said that a detailed evacuation plan is in place for residents living in vulnerable areas. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, the SDM said that no villages have been relocated so far, but the administration is fully prepared to act if the situation demands.
Kashmir Congress leaders accuse Vikar Rasool of divisive politics

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, May 03: District Congress Committee presidents from across Kashmir on Saturday accused former Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vikar Rasool Wani of creating unrest and division within the party following his removal from the top post. In a joint statement, the DCC presidents said Rasool has still not accepted his removal as PCC chief, and continues to create confusion among the party ranks.
Govt asks tourism stakeholders to refund booking amount to tourists

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, Apr 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all tourism stakeholders including hoteliers, houseboat owners, and travel agents to provide necessary assistance to tourists and waive cancellation fees due to the prevailing circumstances. An official told Rising Kashmir that all stakeholders have been asked to refund booking amounts to tourists and affected parties without any deductions.
Justice key to lasting peace in J&K: MP Ruhullah

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, Apr 29: Member of Parliament (MP), Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said justice is key to achieving lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media after visiting the residence of Syed Adil Hussain, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack, Ruhullah said the people of J&K are the real victims and that a solution must come through justice-not just diplomacy or political moves. "We are the victims, and we want peace through justice.
Indus Water Treaty suspended with Pak, closes Attari Check Post

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, April 23: Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 27 tourists, India on Wednesday "held in abeyance" the Indus Waters Treaty (a crucial water-sharing agreement established in 1960), downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelled diplomats and defence forces officials from Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, and cancelled all visas granted to Pakistan nationals, asking them to leave in 48 hours.
CM Omar convenes Cabinet meet

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, April 23: In the wake of a devastating terror attack that claimed the lives of 27 civilians, including a local pony handler, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers at his Gupkar residence in Srinagar. The attack, which took place in the Baisaran area of Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, targeted a group of tourists and left the entire UT in shock.
MEA after Pahalgam Terror Attack

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, asserting that Pakistan must sever its links with terrorism or face severe consequences. Addressing a press conference at New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misry said the attack had clear cross-border linkages and came at a time when Jammu and Kashmir was witnessing peaceful elections and economic progress.
Gurez opens its gates to tourists as summer melts winter's isolation

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Bandipora, Apr 20: The last patches of snow are finally receding from the Razdan Pass, signaling the official opening of Gurez Valley's much-anticipated tourism season. For six long months, this remote Himalayan valley in North Kashmir's Bandipora district remained cut off from the world, buried under six feet of snow that rendered its single access road impassable.
Committed to eliminate terrorism, separatism,: LG Sinha

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Shafat Malik

Srinagar, Apr 19: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Saturday said that all efforts are on to completely eliminate terrorism and its ecosystem from Jammu and Kashmir. LG Sinha said that peace will be fully restored in the Jammu region, which has witnessed several terror incidents off -late, within the next six months.