Bismah Malik

Articles by Bismah Malik

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NIA summons Kashmiri journalist who interviewed Asiya Andrabi

Auqib Javeed from Srinagar is the second Kashmiri journalist to have been questioned by the National Investigation Agency.

Jul 14, 2018

Rebel PDP MLAs claim Mehbooba Mufti wrongly branding them as 'militants'

Mehbooba Mufti had earlier warned the BJP that trying to break PDP or interfering in Jammu and Kashmir will give birth to more separatist leaders.

Jul 13, 2018

Here's how a Kashmir power dept employee siphoned off Rs 5.72 crore from electricity bill payments

J&K Police say that a big scam involving misuse of public money and fraud appointments may have occurred in the Power Development Department.

Jul 13, 2018

Kashmiri Sikh girl alleges forcible conversion to Islam

As per the complainant, she was asked by some students of Islamic University of Science and Technology to offer namaz and cover her head. She was threatened when she refused.

Jul 11, 2018

How Kashmir IAS officer Shah Faesal earned his enemies in 'Rapistan'

Faesal, who is the first Indian Administrative Services (IAS) topper from the Kashmir valley, had created a stir back in April with his comment on rapes.

Jul 11, 2018

Patients' concerns fall on deaf ears as stalemate between Kashmir doctors and admin enters day 6

While on one side surgeries have been cancelled, the hospitals are also wary of patient admissions due to unavailable doctors for close to a week.

Jul 8, 2018

Burhan Wani's second death anniversary: Valley on high security alert; internet snapped in South Kashmir

The central government is focusing on the safety of Amarnath pilgrims amidst the tense atmosphere in valley.

Jul 8, 2018

Kashmir violence: 3 civilians including a teenage girl killed as Army allegedly fires at protestors

The killings occurred on a day when the valley is observing a shutdown in protest against Asiya Andrabi's arrest.

Jul 7, 2018

It is doctors vs hospital administration in Kashmir while patient care takes a hit

Hundreds of junior doctors are protesting since July 3 against pay anomalies, refusing to join ICU and emergency services. The protest so far has severely affected the treatment of patients in as many as six hospitals in the valley and resulted in a fetal death.

Jul 5, 2018

Mehbooba Mufti faces PDP MLAs' revolt amid charged political atmosphere in Kashmir

Although Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has denied any alliance with PDP, a meeting of top Congress command is underway in Srinagar and may throw a big surprise.

Jul 3, 2018

American couple goes 'undercover' in Kashmir to report human rights abuse under the garb of mermaid photoshoot

Jamie De Wolf and Iara Mandyn say that the real purpose of their visit to Dal Lake was to speak to the people in the valley about human rights abuses and the torture that they faced.

Jul 2, 2018

Kashmir floods: PM's Rs 8,000 crore relief package, World Bank project lies unused

After the floods in 2014, then J&K Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu had submitted a proposal of Rs 44,000 crore to the central government for building flood management infrastructure and rehabilitation of victims.

Jun 30, 2018

In picture: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Aug. 27, 2016.

Did Kashmiris foresee the end of BJP-PDP alliance in J&K?

For many political veterans based in the valley, the BJP's move of pulling out of the alliance was a smart one, considering there is a general election coming up next year and the party wants to retain its locus standing among its electorate.

Jun 19, 2018

Shujaat Bukhari: A journalist, a mentor and a friend

Shujaat Bukhari, one of the finest journalists that Jammu and Kashmir has produced, was widely acclaimed for his fearless work.

Jun 15, 2018

Kashmir's pellet victims stage protest in Srinagar

On Eid, Kashmir's half-blind pellet victims cry for help

The United Nations has called for an immediate end to the use of pellet guns in the valley that killed 17 and injured more than 6,000 people.

Jun 14, 2018

Kashmir filmmakers seek Bollywood's support to revive cinema in the Valley

The festival would showcase 45 films from around the world including Italy, the US, Iran, Korea, Poland, Turkey, Japan and Nepal.

Jun 13, 2018

Why are families of Kashmiri militants supporting their will to die?

The new trend picked up after the death of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in 2016. His father, a school headmaster, had expressed no sorrow over his demise.

Jun 9, 2018

More than 30 have been killed in Kashmir violence

From sportspersons to stone pelters, Indian govt attempts to bond with Kashmiri youth

The youth in Kashmir have been central to the current wave of violence, especially with the stone pelting incidents on a rise. But is winning the youth over really an alternative to the dialogue with the Hurriyat leaders?

Jun 8, 2018

Hurriyat leader Geelani's aide, one of the richest separatist leaders, says pension hike his right

When asked how will he explain drawing favours from the government when he is against the Indian government, Sumji said that he is still opposed to the 'Indian occupation' in Kashmir but would claim his right over pension and other arrears.