January 9, 2026 | Kashmir POST

Tourism in Kashmir — Charting a Path to Resilience and Growth in 2026

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Umar Khan Amiri

Tourism in Kashmir 2026 — Resilience, Growth, and a New Era of Travel Tourism has long been the economic backbone of Kashmir, driving employment, social mobility, and global interest in the Himalayan region. As we enter 2026, the tourism sector stands at a crossroads — balancing recovery, persistent challenges, and opportunities for sustainable expansion. The tourism landscape in Jammu & Kashmir has seen dramatic fluctuations over the past few years. After the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, there were clear signs of revival. Domestic tourist visits surged from approximately…

Jammu Vs Kashmir: Decoding 50 Years of Uneven Development, Jobs, and Reservations in J&K

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Editor

Jammu Vs Kashmir: Who Got What in 50 Years? A Comparative Audit of Development, Jobs, and Reservations By: Javid Amin : 09 January 2026 Unpacking the Divide in a Shared Land For more than half a century, Jammu and Kashmir—now a Union Territory—has been a tale of two regions bound by maps but divided by experiences. On one side, Jammu’s steady progress paints a picture of reliability and growth; on the other, Kashmir’s story is one of interruptions and unfulfilled potential. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s…

Omar Abdullah Seeks Accountability in SMVDIME Failure as BJP Defends Closure, Rejects J&K Division Talk

January 9, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Seeks Accountability for SMVDIME Failure as BJP Defends Closure and Rejects Division Rumours By: Javid Amin | 08 January 2026 The controversy surrounding the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has taken a sharper political turn, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calling for clear accountability over the institute’s failure to meet mandatory regulatory standards, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) defended the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) decision to withdraw MBBS recognition and firmly rejected speculation about any division of Jammu…

Chillai Kalan 2026: Dry Spell Deepens in Kashmir as Snow Eludes Plains

January 9, 2026 Editor

Chillai Kalan 2026: Dry Spell Raises Concerns as Kashmir Sees No Major Snowfall With 21 Days Left By: Javid Amin | 08 January 2026 Chillai Kalan Tightens Grip, but Snow Remains Elusive Kashmir is deep into Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter stretch, yet an unusual feature defines this year’s cold spell — intense freezing without widespread snowfall in the plains. With 21 days still remaining before Chillai Kalan ends on January 30, 2026, the Valley has crossed the halfway mark under a persistent dry spell. While higher reaches have…