Kashmir: Heart of the matter

In Pictures: Then & Now

The Big Debate

Self-rule germane to J&K solution: Iftikhar Gilani
How about self-rule, greater economic access and opening of borders between the divided regions?

J&K needs separate assemblies: Bhim Singh
To solve the problem, there should be three separate Assemblies for the three regions of the Valley - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.

Boundary non-negotiable: Rajiv Pratap Rudy
BJP always supports dialogue on Kashmir issue. But we won't entertain any dialogue vis-a-vis boundary consideration.

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It is widely believed that the surge of the BJP in Jammu was caused by the Amarnath fiasco and the turmoil in the entire region. more

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Q. Is the Amarnath land transfer row giving separatists ground to revive their base?

Yes
No
Can't say

The Issues

Kashmir has led to three wars with Pakistan as well as insurgency, uncountable loss of lives and seething resentment among its people.

Major agitations: The Amarnath agitation had polarised J&K, but it's not a state divided for the first time.

Roots of alienation: The separatist sentiment is not new in Kashmir and its origins can be traced to 16th century.

Bone of contention: Jammu and Kashmir cannot be treated like any other state.

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Cross-border nexus exists: AS Dulat

Some of the political leaders may have nexus across the border.

Separatists strong in J&K: Dhar

Separatists are taking advantage of the present controversy in J&K.

As It Happens

Fewer Kashmiris visit Jammu this year

New land row brewing in J&K after Amarnath

Valley tense, Jammu-Srinagar highway shut

Separatist leaders arrested in Valley

Curfew in Valley ahead of separatist march

Samiti condemns cross-border trade

Tension in Jammu as Samiti event stalled

J&K erupts again, 3 killed in firing by security forces

Security forces open fire in Srinagar

Case against SSP for Samba firing

Article 370 in J&K acted as impediment: BJP

NC practicing deceitful tactics: PDP

Voices

Netizens welcome Amarnath accord
The question is how to bring back J&K together and restore its glorious culture.

An Amarnath diary: Testing faith

The recent terror trail has altered the road to God and it's not an easy one now.

The Other Side

India and Pakistan have not lost faith in the power of peace and dialogue.

Confidence building measures: The two archrivals have come forward with several friendly gestures known CBMs.

Major agreements: The two countries have engaged in peace talks and held historic talks.