Kashmiri Pandits

Historic Shital Nath Temple in Srinagar Set for Major Renovation

The government has announced a significant upgrade and reconstruction of the historic Shital Nath Temple, located in Downtown Srinagar. This temple, which holds deep spiritual significance for Kashmiri Pandits, remained closed for over three decades due to terrorism and unrest in the region. It was only reopened in 2021, allowing...

What Do Kashmiri Pandits Demand From The New Government? Key Issues Explained

The recent assembly election results in Jammu and Kashmir have once again underscored the neglect faced by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Despite widespread political rhetoric about "religious harmony and brotherhood," the rights of Kashmiri Pandits and the Hindu minority in the valley seem to remain a secondary concern. In an...

Over 35,000 Displaced Kashmiri Pandits To Vote In First Phase Of J&K Assembly Elections

More than 35,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the country are set to cast their votes in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir’s three-phase Assembly elections on Wednesday. Voting will take place at 24 specially set-up polling stations in Jammu, Udhampur, and Delhi, where 219 candidates are contesting across 24...

J&K: Kheer Bhawani Yatra Resumes in Jammu Amid Tight Security Forces

The annual Kheer Bhawani Yatra commenced today in Jammu with a significant turnout of pilgrims, predominantly Kashmiri Pandits, under stringent security measures. The four-day pilgrimage was inaugurated from the Nagrota area by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Relief Commissioner Dr Arvind Karwani, and other officials of the divisional administration. A...