Kashmiri Pandit leadership once again came out in open support of the agitating Kashmiri Migrant Employees of Kashmir alleging violation of their human rights by state government and demanded justice for them with immediate appointment of a nodal officer at Jammu to redress their grievances by releasing their timely salaries till conducive atmosphere is created […]
Renewed Call for Justice of Kashmiri Hindu Refugees on Human Rights Day
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) observed Human Rights Day today amidst a renewed call for justice for Kashmiri Pandits (a Hindu community native to Kashmir). “65 years ago, the United Nations proclaimed December 10th as Human Rights Day to highlight the promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for all peoples of the world,” […]
Kashmiri Forum Demands Secured Townships For Refugee Kashmiri Hindus
The Government of India has proposed a plan to rehabilitate displaced Kashmiri Pandits (a Hindu community native to Kashmir) by restoring their residential status in the Valley. The plan includes setting up of townships on lands provided by the state government. The state government has assured support to the plan and promised acquisition and provision […]
The ‘Freedom’ Struggle in Kashmir- A Breaking India Tool
“If Kashmiris want to get separated from India, let them do it! How long should we keep this issue nagging us? Let them get freedom, Lets finish it forever” said a Liberal- Humanitarian face, of India. Being a nationalist, I couldn’t comprehend this whole idea of ‘Azadi’. What sort of freedom are these people talking […]
40+ Injured & 100+ Hindu Pilgrim Tents Destroyed at Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir
The torching of 100+ tents setup and used by Hindu pilgrims has caused clashes with security forces between various communities. The Amarnath cave temple is one of the most sacred and holy pilgrimages for Hindus in the world. Amarnath is located in Pahalgam, which is in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Over 300,000 too […]
Hindu temple Complex in Kashmir Completely Desecrated
(CHAKRA) Kashmir Hindu Foundation, Inc., USA members are deeply distressed to hear news reports that a sacred Hindu temple ‘Shri Vaital Bairav Astapan’ at Motiyaar in Rainawari, Srinagar-Kashmir has been completely desecrated, including the sanctorum and the sacred old Mulberry Tree. This has sent a wave of strong resentment among the Kashmir Hindu devotees who […]
The Dalai Lama Visits Jammu and Kashmir’s Buddhist Landmarks
(CHAKRA) His Holiness, the Dalai Lama paid a recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir to see some Buddhist landmarks on the bordering outskirts of the city. R.S. Mehta, the Director of Tourism, warmly welcomed him. Mehta convened a meeting with the representatives of Travel, Trade and Hotel Association so that his Holiness’s visit would be […]
Kashmir: Where Hindu Human Rights are Ignored
By Linda Brock Jammu, Kashmir (CHAKRA) – Hindus in Jammu fear that fresh attacks are very likely in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Kashmir’s political actions reinforce the precedence of the Muslim population in Jammu and Kashmir and this in turn has strengthened Kashmiri-Muslim resistance to completely integrate with India. Demoralizing armed and para-military forces, the state, […]