Kashmir Reader is an English-language daily newspaper published from Srinagar, and is owned by the Helpline Group.

Kashmir Reader[2] has published articles by well-known Kashmiri writers and journalists, including Gautam Navlakha, Hilal Ahmad Mir, Abdul Mohamin, Yasir Ashraf, Moazum Mohammad Bhat, Bilal Bhat.

[5] The daily was accused of publishing material that "tends to incite acts of violence" and "disturb public peace and tranquility".

[7][8] The "order does not specifically mention any news items in Kashmir Reader that incited violence," said Aakar Patel, executive director, Amnesty International India.

[9] On 28 December, the newspaper resumed publication after the government lifted the ban after nearly three months.