Kashmir

Authorities ban trekking, camping in higher reaches of Kokernag citing security concerns

SRINAGAR — The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag due to “security concerns”. The decision followed reports received from police and security agencies about rising threats in certain high-altitude and forested areas […]

Kashmir

Police initiates legal proceedings against 69 for not complying with ban on VPN

SRINAGAR — Police have initiated legal proceedings against 69 people in Kashmir for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons. A spokesperson said police in Sopore have identified 23 people using VPN services in violation of the prohibitory orders issued by the Baramulla […]

Kashmir

Callisto Art & Culture, Ehsaas Foundation host 3rd international art competition on ‘Harud’

SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — Callisto Art & Culture, in collaboration with the Ehsaas Foundation, on Thursday organised the 3rd International Art Competition on the theme “Harud”, drawing participation from artists across India and several other countries. The theme Harud symbolised autumn as a phase of transition, memory, resilience and renewal, deeply rooted in Kashmir’s […]