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Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

July 4, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Reza Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 Kashmir Leaders Attend Historic State Funeral in Iran Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior Shia politician Imran Reza Ansari are among the prominent Indian political figures attending the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. Their participation comes as Iran hosts one of the largest state mourning ceremonies in its modern history, with millions of mourners expected to take…

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens

July 4, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Stands Firm on Terror; Kashmir’s Political Debate Intensifies By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 The debate over whether India should reopen dialogue with Pakistan has once again become a major political issue, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah openly supporting renewed engagement while the BJP has reiterated that no meaningful talks are possible unless Pakistan first ends cross-border terrorism. The discussion has gained momentum after a joint appeal signed by 117 eminent citizens from India and Pakistan urged Prime Minister…

KCCI Raises Strong Objections to Draft J&K Lease & Rent Policies, 2026

July 3, 2026 Editor

KCCI Submits Representation Against Draft J&K Lease & Rent Policies, 2026 By: News Desk | 02 July 2026 The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has formally submitted a comprehensive representation to the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, voicing strong objections to several provisions contained in the Draft Jammu & Kashmir Lease Policy, 2026 and the Draft Jammu & Kashmir Rent & Licensing Policy, 2026. The Chamber has cautioned that the proposed framework, if adopted without revision, could have far-reaching consequences for commerce, tourism,…

First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Rolls Out from Jammu, Marking the Beginning of the Sacred Pilgrimage

July 3, 2026 Editor

First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Departs from Jammu as Pilgrimage Officially Begins By: News Desk | 02 July 2026 First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Rolls Out from Jammu, Marking the Beginning of a Sacred Himalayan Journey Amid the echo of devotional chants of “Bam Bam Bhole”, the first convoy of pilgrims set out from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu, marking the official commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The departure of the first batch is one of the most anticipated moments of the pilgrimage season, symbolizing the beginning of a spiritual…

Mehbooba Mufti House Arrest Claim: J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row Intensifies as PDP Steps Up Protest Against NC Government

July 1, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti’s House Arrest Claim Adds New Twist to J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row By: Javid Amin | 01 July 2026 The controversy over outsourcing of jobs in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a sharper political turn after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that she was placed under house arrest in Srinagar while attempting to participate in protests against the government’s recruitment policy. The allegation has added a new dimension to an already heated political battle involving the PDP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the National Conference-led Jammu…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Deepens: ₹14 Crore Daily Livestock Trade Disrupted, Wazwan Tradition Faces Supply Shock

July 1, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: When a Supply Chain Breakdown Threatens a ₹14 Crore Daily Trade By: Javid Amin | 30 June 2026 A shortage of mutton in Kashmir has now moved beyond empty market shelves. What started as a disruption in livestock transportation has turned into a wider economic and cultural concern, affecting traders, consumers and one of the Valley’s most cherished traditions — Kashmiri Wazwan. The livestock trade connected to Kashmir’s meat markets is estimated to involve business worth nearly ₹14 crore every day, supporting a large network of livestock…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

J&K Summer Vacation 2026: Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed from July 6 to July 19 Due to Heatwave

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

J&K Announces Summer Vacations for Kashmir Schools from July 6 to 19 Amid Intensifying Heatwave By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 J&K Declares Summer Vacation for Schools Across Kashmir Amid Rising Temperatures As Kashmir experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for all schools across the Kashmir Valley from July 6 to July 19, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing heat spell that has pushed daytime temperatures well above seasonal averages, raising concerns over student…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis: Why Meat Disappeared From Markets as Omar Abdullah Takes Up Punjab Transit Fee Row

June 30, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Mutton Shortage Crisis: Omar Abdullah’s Punjab Appeal Over Livestock Supply Disruption Explained By: Javid Amin | 29 June 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: How a Highway Dispute Turned Into a Valley-Wide Supply Shock A commodity deeply connected with Kashmir’s culture, celebrations and daily life has suddenly become a symbol of a growing economic and administrative dispute. Across markets in the Kashmir Valley, mutton shops have witnessed empty counters, disrupted supplies and rising consumer anxiety after livestock movement from outside Jammu and Kashmir was affected by a dispute involving transport charges…

Kashmir Heatwave 2026: Valley Faces Unprecedented Summer Heat as Rising Temperatures Expose Climate and Power Challenges

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Heatwave 2026: Record June Temperatures, Power Cuts, Climate Change Impact and Health Risks By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 Valley Is Faces One of Its Hottest Summers as Climate Change Redefines Seasonal Patterns For generations, Kashmir has been known as India’s summer retreat—a place where cool mornings, pleasant afternoons and refreshing evenings offered relief from the scorching temperatures experienced across much of the country. However, the Valley is witnessing a dramatic shift in its weather pattern. The summer of 2026 has brought one of the earliest and most…