Month: October 2026

J&K Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent in National Conference; Mubarak Gul Named General Secretary

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J&K Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent in National Conference

Farooq Abdullah appoints veteran Eidgah MLA to a key organisational post after four ministers are inducted into Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet; discontent among senior leaders exposes the challenge of balancing political aspirations and regional representation By: News Desk | 27 October 2026 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s long-awaited Cabinet expansion has triggered visible resentment within the ruling National Conference (NC), with several senior legislators expressing disappointment over their exclusion from ministerial positions and supporters of veteran leader Mubarak Gul staging a protest at the party headquarters. The political…

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Ladakh Liquor Policy Row: Women’s Protest Enters Day Six as Sonam Wangchuk Accuses LG Administration of ‘Firing Alcohol Cannons’

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Leh Women’s Protest Against Liquor Shops Enters Day Six; Sonam Wangchuk Targets Ladakh LG

Leh Women’s Protest Against Liquor Shops Enters Day Six as Sonam Wangchuk Targets Ladakh Administration By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Leh: A growing protest against the expansion of liquor outlets in Ladakh has brought questions about public health, cultural traditions and community participation into sharp focus, with women from different religious communities continuing their sit-in in Leh and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk accusing the Union Territory administration of encouraging alcohol availability despite public opposition. The agitation, centred at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Memorial Park in Leh, had entered…

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Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost: Why Dangerous Road Stretches Remain a Major Concern in J&K

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J&K Road Safety Crisis: 367 Black Spots Identified, Only 68 Rectified

J&K Road Safety Crisis: 367 Black Spots Identified, Only 68 Rectified By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Srinagar: Every dangerous bend, unprotected road edge and poorly marked stretch of highway presents a risk that can turn an ordinary journey into a tragedy. Across Jammu and Kashmir, concerns over accident-prone roads have once again drawn attention to a difficult question: are the authorities moving quickly enough to make known danger zones safer? The issue is no longer limited to individual crashes. It concerns the wider effectiveness of road planning, infrastructure…

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Rakesh Handoo Arrested in Cyber-Terror Case Over Threat Messages Targeting J&K Employees

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Jammu and Kashmir Police investigation into alleged online threats targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees

Rakesh Handoo Arrest: Probe Into Online Threats Against J&K Employees By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Police allege that the Kashmiri Pandit activist circulated and amplified online threat material; the case follows months of concern among PM package employees over posters containing names and personal details. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo, also known as “Bunty,” in Haryana’s Greater Faridabad in a case concerning the alleged circulation of online threat messages targeting minority employees and migrant workers in the Kashmir Valley. A special…

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Netanyahu, Trump and Iran: How Two Elections Could Shape the Next Phase of War

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Israel Elections 2026: Will Netanyahu's Political Future Change the Iran War?

Israel Elections and the US-Iran Crisis: Could Political Pressure Push the Middle East Back Into War? By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Israel’s election on October 27 and the United States midterm elections on November 3 are arriving at a dangerous moment for the Middle East. The confrontation with Iran has moved far beyond diplomatic disagreements, with military strikes, maritime attacks, economic pressure and a struggle over the strategic Strait of Hormuz shaping the region’s future. For millions of people across the Middle East, the immediate concern is whether the…

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Jammu Shiv Market and Srinagar Kaka Sarai Fires: Why Urban Fire Safety Needs Urgent Attention

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J&K Fires Expose Risks in Crowded Markets as Jammu and Srinagar Assess Damage

Rising Fire Incidents in J&K: A Wake-Up Call After Jammu’s Shiv Market and Srinagar’s Kaka Sarai Fires By: News Desk| 25 October 2026 The recent major fire at Shiv Market, Jammu, which reportedly caused extensive property damage, and the devastating fire incident in Kaka Sarai, Karannagar, Srinagar have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of residential and commercial areas to fire hazards. While investigations generally determine the exact causes, fire officials across India frequently identify a combination of preventable factors behind most urban fire incidents. Why Are Fire Incidents Increasing?…

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Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan Remarks Trigger Wider Political Row as Azad and Congress Respond

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Azad Rejects Farooq Abdullah’s Kashmir Statement, BJP Demands Apology

“I Respect Farooq Sahab, But His Remarks Were Wrong”: Azad’s Response Deepens Row Over Kashmir Comments By: Javid Amin| 25 October 2026 Former Chief Minister says Pakistan is an enemy of India and J&K; BJP demands action, while Congress distances itself from NC chief’s remarks Srinagar, October 26: A political controversy over National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir has widened, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad publicly rejecting Abdullah’s assessment and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding an apology and action against…

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Stranded in Paradise: The Painful Irony of Wanting to Leave the Place Millions Are Dying to Reach

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Stranded in Paradise: The Painful Irony of Wanting to Leave the Place Millions Are Dying to Reach

Stranded in the Holy Land: The Cruel Irony When Pilgrims Desperately Want to Leave the Place Millions Dream of Reaching By: Javid Amin| 24 October 2026 The Prayer That Millions Carry — and the Irony That Few Speak Of Somewhere right now, an old man in a small town is sitting after Fajr prayer, his prayer beads turning slowly between his fingers, whispering a du’a he has whispered ten thousand times before. “Ya Allah. Grant me the chance to see your House. And if it is your will — call…

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Kashmir’s Autumn Blooms: What to Know About Srinagar’s Chrysanthemum Garden in 2026

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Srinagar's Chrysanthemum Garden Opens: 12 Million Blossoms Expected This Autumn

Kashmir’s Chrysanthemum Garden Opens for 2026: Can Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood Make Autumn a New Tourism Season? By: News Desk | 23 October 2026 Srinagar’s autumn landscape has a new attraction, and the Jammu and Kashmir government hopes it will do more than add colour to the season. On Friday, October 23, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the 2026 Chrysanthemum Show at Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, inviting tourists and local residents to experience a floral spectacle designed to give Kashmir another reason to welcome visitors after the spring tulip season. Featuring approximately 3.5 lakh chrysanthemum plants,…

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National Conference Says Jammu Gets Special Focus; What About Kashmir?

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National Conference Says Jammu Gets Special Focus; What About Kashmir?

Jammu Gets Development Push Under Omar Abdullah Government; What Is Kashmir Getting? By: News Desk | 22 October 22 2026 Jammu: The National Conference has defended the Omar Abdullah-led government’s development agenda in Jammu, with senior party leader and Jammu Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta asserting that the region is receiving due attention in infrastructure, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education and employment generation. Gupta’s remarks come amid a continuing political debate over balanced development across Jammu and Kashmir, where regional priorities, public services and the distribution of development spending remain…

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