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Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 Opens March 16 in Srinagar: Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Set to Bloom With 1.7 Million Flowers

March 10, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026 Opens March 16: Srinagar Turns Into a Sea of 1.7 Million Flowers By: Javid Amin | 09 March 2026 Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden Set to Welcome Visitors as Kashmir’s Spring Tourism Season Begins Every spring, something magical happens in the Himalayas. As winter slowly retreats from the Kashmir Valley, snow begins melting across the mountains, almond blossoms appear along village roads, and the landscape awakens with fresh color. Then, almost overnight, millions of tulips burst into bloom. This breathtaking transformation marks the beginning of the annual…

J&K Congress Protests Demand Statehood, Calls for PM Modi’s Resignation – Tariq Hameed Karra Leads Demonstrations

March 10, 2026 Editor

J&K Congress Protests: Demand for Statehood Intensifies, PM Modi Asked to Resign By: Javid Amin | 09 March 2026 Tariq Hameed Karra leads demonstrations in Jammu and Srinagar, accusing Centre of foreign policy failures and economic mismanagement Congress Steps Up Pressure: Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir Over Statehood and Foreign Policy Political tensions intensified in Jammu and Kashmir as the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) staged protests on March 9–10, 2026, demanding the restoration of full statehood to the region and calling for the resignation of Prime Minister…

February 2026 Becomes One of the Driest Months in Jammu & Kashmir in Over 50 Years: Climate Alarm for Agriculture, Water & Himalayan Ecosystems

March 9, 2026 Editor

When Winter Didn’t Come: February 2026 Turns Into One of the Driest Months Ever Recorded in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 March 2026 A historic dry spell signals a deeper climate warning for the Himalayas Winter in the Himalayan region has always been associated with snow-covered mountains, periodic rain showers, and the slow replenishment of rivers that sustain millions of people across northern India. But in 2026, winter behaved very differently. February 2026 has gone down as one of the driest months in the recorded meteorological history…

Kashmir Returns to Routine as Restrictions Ease: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes, and Life Slowly Stabilizes

March 8, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Restrictions Eased: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes as Valley Returns to Normal By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 Valley Breathes Again: Markets Open and Streets Fill After Days of Restrictions After several days of tension and restrictions, daily life in the Kashmir Valley is gradually returning to normal. Markets have reopened, transport services are operating again, and people are cautiously stepping out to resume their daily routines. The easing of curbs has brought relief to residents, traders, and transport workers who had been affected by shutdowns imposed in the…

Nearly Half of Kashmir’s Students Report Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Media

March 8, 2026 Editor

45% of Kashmir’s Students Struggle With Mental Wellbeing Linked to Social Media: A Wake-Up Call for Schools and Parents By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 A new study examining adolescent behaviour in the Kashmir Valley has raised serious concerns about the mental wellbeing of school students. According to the research, around 45% of students up to Class 12 report sub-optimal mental wellbeing associated with excessive social media use. The findings highlight a growing challenge for families, schools, and policymakers: how to balance the benefits of digital connectivity with the…

124-Year-Old Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project in Uri Set for Revival After Three Decades

March 8, 2026 Editor

124-Year-Old Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project in Kashmir Set for Revival By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 One of South Asia’s earliest hydroelectric power stations—the historic Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project—is set to return to life after remaining defunct for more than three decades. The government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced plans to restore the century-old power plant under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aiming to combine heritage preservation with modern renewable energy development. Located in the scenic Uri region of Baramulla district, the project was originally built in 1902…

Dal Lake Turns Green: Experts Explain Algal Bloom, Climate Impact and Ecological Changes

March 6, 2026 Editor

Why Dal Lake Turned Green: Climate Shifts, Algal Blooms and the Changing Ecology of Kashmir’s Most Iconic Lake By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Experts Explain the Green Transformation of Dal Lake Amid Rising Temperatures and Reduced Snowmelt Dal Lake Turns Green: A Natural Cycle or a Warning Sign? The sudden green tint covering large parts of the iconic Dal Lake has sparked widespread curiosity and concern among residents and visitors alike. Known for its crystal reflections, floating gardens and houseboats, the lake’s unusual green appearance has quickly become…

Kashmir’s Tourism Crisis: Littering, Loud Parties and “Zero Civic Sense” Are Threatening India’s Paradise

March 5, 2026 Editor

Paradise at Risk: Kashmir’s Tourism Boom Meets a Civic Sense Crisis By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 The early morning mist rises slowly over Dal Lake as the first shikaras begin to glide across the water. For centuries, travellers have come to Kashmir to witness scenes like this — the quiet beauty of mountains reflected in lakes, the calm of pine forests, the soft silence of snow-covered meadows. Poets once described the valley as “heaven on earth.” Today, millions of tourists arrive each year hoping to experience that same…

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Surge Above Normal as Dry Weather Persists

March 5, 2026 Editor

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Rise Above Normal, Dry Weather to Continue By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Meteorological Department Warns of Sharp Temperature Rise Across Kashmir Valley and Jammu Region Unseasonal Heat Grips Jammu & Kashmir as Temperatures Surge Above Normal Just days after meteorologists warned about persistent dry winters in Jammu & Kashmir, the region is now facing another unusual weather pattern: an early March heat spell. Weather experts say the Union Territory will experience significantly higher-than-normal temperatures over the next 48 hours, with both…

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

March 5, 2026 Editor

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Authorities in Kashmir have extended precautionary restrictions across the Valley until Thursday amid heightened security concerns following widespread protests in several districts. The curbs include limitations on mobile internet speeds, suspension of certain phone services, and the closure of schools that were scheduled to reopen after the winter break. Officials say the measures are intended to prevent unrest and maintain public order while the administration closely monitors the evolving…