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Muheet Ul Islam

Muheet Ul Islam is a Kashmiri journalist and filmmaker based in Indian-administered Kashmir. He has been contributing to VOA from the region since 2020. Muheet's work has been featured in various international organizations, including TRT World, The New Arab, News Week Middle East, and The Diplomat, among others.

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March 07, 2024
Kashmir Prospered Since Its Special Status Was Revoked, Says India's Modi

Thousands attend Modi's speech, but some say local government forced them to attend because they are government employees
March 06, 2024
Security Tightened, Some Residents Detained Ahead of Modi's Kashmir Visit

Thousands of troopers, including local police and paramilitary forces, have been deployed in Srinagar
February 29, 2024
Cricket Tournaments in Indian-Administered Kashmir Boost Local Economy

Cricket is the most commonly played game in the Himalayan region
January 05, 2024
Amid Restrictions, Kashmiri Journalist Finds New Recipe for Survival

When authorities shuttered The Kashmir Walla, one of the outlet’s journalists started a new career selling food
December 25, 2023
Civilian Deaths Raise Questions in Kashmir

Forces detain eight civilians a day after ambush by militants kills four Indian soldiers and injures three others
December 21, 2023
Scammers Dupe Investors Out of $700 Million in Indian Kashmir

Victims say they have only themselves to blame
November 28, 2023
Prominent Farming Area in Indian Kashmir Turns Into Garbage Mountain

The dumping yard in Achan area of Srinagar on the Indian side of Kashmir wreaks havoc for locals in the capital city. The area was known for farming and wetlands but today the heaps of garbage have obtained the height of a mountain.
November 23, 2023
Kashmir Artisans Turn Paper Into Christmas Treasures

The Indian side of Kashmir is home to very few Christians, but people from the region put their blood and sweat into preparing gifts for Christmas celebrations. For VOA, Muheet Ul Islam has more from Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir. Camera: Wasim Nabi
September 27, 2023
More Women Pursue Literary Careers in Indian Side of Kashmir

The Indian side of Kashmir is seeing more female authors emerge in the Indian side of Kashmir
September 25, 2023
From Floods to Drought, Kashmir Wrestles With Climate Extremes

Scarcity of water, damage to crops put residents at risk
September 13, 2023
Risks High for Kashmiris Serving in Indian Army

In India-controlled Kashmir, they face an ongoing insurgency and attacks by anti-India militants
September 06, 2023
Exiled Tibetan MPs Visit Indian-Administered Kashmir Seeking Support

On five-day visit to Kashmir, trio meet with a range of local political figures, including two former chief ministers
August 17, 2023
Kashmiri Political Cartoonists Complain of Intimidation, Self-Censorship

Some say publishers are too dependent on government-funded advertising to survive
July 28, 2023
Two Universities in Indian Administered-Kashmir Drop Authors' Works From Program

Decision over 'resistance literature' sparks debate regarding importance of freedom of expression and cultural representation in Indian-administered Kashmir
July 12, 2023
Pro-India Political Parties in Indian Kashmir Optimistic as Indian Top Court Orders Hearing on Special Status Restoration

Two articles provided J&K several benefits including separate constitution, protected land-ownership rights, and government jobs for its permanent residents.
June 28, 2023
Exotic Farming Thrives in Indian Kashmir Responding to Demand for Non-Indigenous Vegetables

The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Jammu and Kashmir is primarily dependent on the agriculture and horticulture sectors contributing 20% and 10% respectively to the economy
June 22, 2023
Militancy Resurfacing in Jammu Division on Indian Side of J&K

Over the past couple of years, Jammu region has experienced at least six significant attacks, resulting in the loss of 33 lives, including 10 civilians
June 06, 2023
Legacy Craftsmen in Indian Kashmir Face Indifference, Low Demand

Kashmir valley, in the Indian- administered portion of Kashmir, is known for its unique craftsmanship. For centuries, locals learned skills from those who arrived from central Asia following the arrival of Islam in the region. However, among the hundreds of skills, three are in danger of being lost.
May 03, 2023
Indian Kashmir Witnesses Rise in Crimes Against Women

Indian National Crime Records Bureau revealed 3,937 crime cases against women were reported in 2021 compared to 3,405 cases in 2020 and 3,069 in 2019
April 07, 2023
Centuries-Old Ramadan Practice Continues in Indian-Administered Kashmir

Tradition of awakening people for Suhoor in Kashmir goes back to the 14th century, following Islam’s arrival from Central Asia

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