July 10, 2026 | Kashmir POST

National Conference Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation for Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Restoration Remains Sole Agenda

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation, Says Delhi Protest Is Solely About J&K Statehood By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has sought to clarify its decision to invite Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to its upcoming protest in New Delhi, saying the invitation should not be interpreted as a political endorsement but as part of a broader outreach to civil society and influential public voices. The clarification comes after the invitation triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir, with rival parties questioning the party’s decision and accusing it of…

Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar; PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Backs Demonstrators

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Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar, PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Joins Demonstration By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Local Opposition Grows Over Proposed Alcohol Outlet A group of residents in Pantha Chowk, on the outskirts of Srinagar, staged a protest against the proposed opening of a wine shop in their locality, expressing concerns over its location and its perceived impact on the community. The demonstration was joined by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir, who voiced support for the residents and urged the…

J&K Notifies New Parking Rules: Digital Payments, Higher Fines and Time-Bound Parking to Improve Urban Traffic

July 10, 2026 Editor

J&K Notifies New Parking Rules to Tackle Traffic Congestion; Digital Payments and Higher Fines Introduced By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 In a major step towards improving urban traffic management, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has notified a new set of parking regulations aimed at reducing congestion, improving road discipline and modernising parking management across the Union Territory. The new framework introduces designated parking zones, digital fee collection, stricter penalties for illegal parking and time-bound parking in busy commercial areas. The initiative is part of the administration’s broader effort…

Amarnath Yatra May Get a Third Route via Drass: Can the Zojila Tunnel Transform the Sacred Pilgrimage?

July 10, 2026 Editor

Amarnath Yatra May Get a Third Route via Drass: A New Chapter for One of India’s Most Sacred Pilgrimages By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 A proposal to develop a third route to the Holy Amarnath Cave through Drass in Ladakh could significantly reshape the future of the annual pilgrimage. If approved after detailed technical and environmental studies, the new route would provide an alternative to the existing Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Supporters believe it could make the pilgrimage shorter, more accessible for elderly devotees, and better connected through…

J&K Weather Update: Heatwave Continues Across Kashmir, Heavy Rain Likely From July 11; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides

July 10, 2026 Editor

J&K Weather Update: Heatwave to End? MeT Predicts Heavy Rain Across Jammu & Kashmir From July 11 By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 Heatwave Grips Jammu & Kashmir as MeT Forecasts Heavy Rain From July 11 After days of unusually high temperatures across Jammu & Kashmir, residents may finally get relief as the Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast widespread rainfall beginning July 11. While the expected showers are likely to lower temperatures significantly, weather officials have simultaneously warned of flash floods, landslides, mudslides and waterlogging, particularly in vulnerable mountainous…

National Conference Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has significantly expanded its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by inviting 52 political, religious and civil society leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Among the prominent invitees are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Grand…