Month: October 2026

17 NC MLAs Give Farooq, Omar Abdullah 15-Day Ultimatum Over ‘Coterie Culture’; Internal Crisis Deepens

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'End Coterie Culture': 17 NC MLAs Challenge Omar Abdullah's Leadership

A closed-door meeting involving 17 National Conference legislators and an Independent MLA has taken the cabinet reshuffle controversy to a new level, with demands for an end to unilateral decisions, greater consultation and accountability within the ruling party. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 The growing discontent within Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) has entered a more serious phase, with 17 party legislators reportedly issuing a 15-day ultimatum to party president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address what they describe as an unhealthy culture…

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Higher Electricity Bills, Longer Power Cuts: Kashmir Consumers Question Smart Meter Reforms

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Kashmir's Power Crisis: Why Consumers Pay More Yet Continue to Face Electricity Cuts

Rising Power Bills Amid Long Outages: Why Kashmir’s Electricity Consumers Are Losing Patience By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2026 Smart Meters, Higher Tariffs and Winter Shortages Have Changed the Power Equation in Jammu and Kashmir, but Consumers Still Want One Basic Answer: Where Is the Reliable Electricity They Are Paying For? Srinagar, October 31: For thousands of households across Kashmir, electricity has become an increasingly expensive necessity. The arrival of smart meters, revised tariff rates and consumption-based billing has changed how families pay for power. Yet, for many consumers,…

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Expensive Books, Costly Uniforms: Why Kashmir Parents Want Accountability from Private Schools

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New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation?

New Academic Session, Rising School Costs: Are Parents Paying the Price for Weak Regulation in Jammu & Kashmir? Education | Jammu & Kashmir | Private Schools | Parents’ Concerns Srinagar 30 October 2026: Books, uniforms, transport charges and disputed fee demands are once again putting household budgets under pressure. But behind the growing frustration lies a bigger question: why do parents continue to struggle when Jammu & Kashmir already has regulations governing private school fees and purchases? SRINAGAR: For thousands of families across Jammu & Kashmir, the beginning of a…

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Global Alert? Why Countries Are Issuing Travel Warnings and What They Mean for the World

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Why the US, UK and Other Countries Are Warning Travellers About Middle East Risks

Middle East tensions, missile and drone threats, and risks to aviation and shipping have prompted renewed travel warnings. But do the advisories point to an imminent global crisis? By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2026 New Delhi: A series of travel warnings and security advisories issued by governments across the world has drawn attention to the deteriorating security environment in parts of the Middle East, triggering speculation on social media about the possibility of a major geopolitical escalation. The warnings have raised questions among travellers and observers about whether governments…

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From Sufi Saints to Modern Clerics: How Religious Leadership Evolved in Kashmir

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Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? Understanding the Valley’s Diverse Religious Leadership

Who Speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? A History of Religious Authority, Shrines and Competing Traditions From Sufi saints and the Mirwaiz institution to Ahl-e-Hadith scholars, Jamaat-e-Islami and Shia clerical families, Kashmir’s religious leadership has never belonged to a single authority By: News Desk | 29 October 2026 Srinagar: Who speaks for Kashmiri Muslims? The question frequently returns during political controversies, religious disputes and major public events. It is often directed at prominent clerics, the Mirwaiz of Kashmir, religious organisations or influential Shia leaders. Yet Kashmir’s history offers no simple answer. For…

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KPSS Seeks Fair Investigation After Rakesh Handoo’s Arrest in Threat Case

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KPSS Seeks Fair Investigation After Rakesh Handoo’s Arrest in Threat Case

KPSS Demands Impartial Probe Into Threat Allegations Against Kashmiri Pandit Activist By: News Desk | 29 October 2026 Srinagar: The Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti (KPSS) has called for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into allegations involving online threats against members of the Kashmiri Pandit community, cautioning against media trials and premature conclusions in a case that has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Prime Minister’s Package employees in the Kashmir Valley. The organisation’s demand follows the arrest of Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo from Faridabad, Haryana, in connection with…

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Degree in Hand, No Job Yet? Six Digital Skills That Could Open New Career Paths in 2026

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Six Digital Career Paths Graduates Can Explore in 2026—and How to Get Started

From Degree to Skill: The New Rule of Success in 2026 How Digital Skills, Freelancing, Remote Jobs and AI Are Reshaping Career Opportunities for India’s Graduates — Including Young Professionals in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2026 The Degree Is in Your Hand. What Comes Next? For generations, the formula for career success appeared straightforward: complete your education, earn a degree, apply for jobs and work your way towards a stable future. In 2026, that formula still matters, but it is no longer sufficient on its own. Thousands…

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Omar Abdullah Cabinet Expansion: BJP Alleges Jammu’s Interests Have Been Hurt

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Omar Abdullah Cabinet Expansion: BJP Alleges Jammu’s Interests Have Been Hurt

CM Omar Hurts Jammu’s Cause in Cabinet Expansion, Turns NC Back to Muslim Conference: BJP By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP has accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of weakening Jammu’s representation in the government following the recent cabinet expansion, arguing that the induction of four ministers from the Kashmir Valley has deepened regional and community-based concerns. BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi alleged that the reshuffle had disadvantaged Jammu, particularly the plains, and questioned the decision to remove independent MLA Satish Sharma from the…

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Israel Election 2026: Netanyahu Leads, but Coalition Deadlock Leaves the Country Facing an Uncertain Future

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Israel Election Results 2026: Netanyahu Leads, but Majority Remains Out of Reach

Netanyahu vs Eisenkot: Israel Faces Coalition Deadlock After Election By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 Jerusalem: Israel’s parliamentary election has produced a result that may keep Benjamin Netanyahu politically relevant without giving him the numbers needed to govern comfortably. With around 85% of ballots counted, the bloc led by the Israeli prime minister is projected to win 53 seats, compared with 48 for the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Arab-led parties are on course to secure 19 seats, their strongest showing in the current electoral…

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J&K Cabinet Imbalance: BJP’s Charge, 2024 Election Results and the Ground Reality

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J&K Cabinet Imbalance: BJP’s Charge, 2024 Election Results and the Ground Reality

J&K Cabinet’s Regional Imbalance: What the Numbers Show—and What They Don’t By: Javid Amin | 28 October 2026 The BJP’s criticism has a verifiable factual basis on regional representation, but the wider question is more complicated: does an uneven cabinet automatically mean the government is ignoring Jammu, or does it partly reflect how voters distributed Assembly seats in 2024? The key distinction is between electoral representation, cabinet representation and fair governance. They are related, but they are not the same thing. As of October 28, 2026, reporting from The Tribune,…

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