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Sunil Sharma Accuses National Conference of Using Delhi Statehood Protest to Mask Governance Failures; BJP Announces Counter-Protests

July 19, 2026 Editor

Sunil Sharma Calls NC’s Delhi Statehood Protest a ‘Diversion’; BJP Plans Counter-Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Leader of Opposition Says NC Should Focus on Unemployment, Corruption and Public Services Instead of ‘Political Theatre’ The political battle over Jammu and Kashmir’s demand for restoration of statehood has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma accusing the ruling National Conference (NC) of using its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to divert public attention from what he described as the government’s failures on…

Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Surpasses Jammu in Rare Weather Reversal as IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Turns Hotter Than Jammu as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Valley Witnesses Extraordinary Summer Heat While Weather Department Warns of Cloudburst-Like Events and Flash Flood Risk In an extraordinary weather event that underscores the growing impact of climate variability in the Himalayan region, Srinagar recorded its hottest day of the 2026 summer at 35.9°C, a temperature rarely experienced in the Kashmir Valley. Even more remarkable was the fact that Srinagar turned hotter…

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects National Conference’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Be the End Goal for Jammu & Kashmir

July 18, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Rejects NC’s Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Alone Cannot Replace Article 370 Demand By: Javid Amin | 18 July 2026 PDP chief refuses to join NC’s Jantar Mantar demonstration, insisting that any united opposition movement must also demand the restoration of Article 370 and other political measures A fresh political divide has emerged within Jammu and Kashmir’s opposition ahead of the National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti declined the party’s invitation to participate. In a letter…

Kashmir Heatwave Triggers Calls to Extend Summer Vacation as Parents Put Student Safety First

July 17, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Heatwave Sparks Demand to Extend Summer Vacation as Parents Raise Student Safety Concerns By: News Desk | 17 July 2026 Schools Set to Reopen on July 20, but Rising Temperatures Fuel Fresh Demand for Holiday Extension With Kashmir witnessing one of its hottest summers in recent memory, parents and students across the Valley are appealing to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to extend the ongoing summer vacation beyond July 19, citing concerns over children’s health and safety amid an intensifying heatwave. Government and private schools are currently scheduled to…

Two J&K Students Shine in NEET UG 2026: State Celebrates Top Performers as BOPEE Counselling Awaits

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Editor

NEET UG 2026 Results: Two Jammu & Kashmir Students Lead State Merit as Medical Aspirants Eye BOPEE Counselling By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 The declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results has brought a wave of excitement across Jammu & Kashmir, with two students emerging among the highest scorers in the Union Territory. Their outstanding performance has become a source of inspiration for thousands of aspiring doctors awaiting the next phase of the admission process. Nationally, the examination once again highlighted the fierce competition for medical education. Out…

Srinagar Sizzles at 34.2°C: Valley Records Second-Highest July Temperature as Kashmir Faces Intensifying Heatwave

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Records Second-Highest July Temperature at 34.2°C, Raising Climate Change Concerns Across Kashmir By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 Historic July Heat Raises Fresh Climate Concerns Across Kashmir Srinagar has witnessed one of its hottest July days in recorded history, with the mercury soaring to 34.2°C, making it the second-highest July temperature ever recorded in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The reading comes just short of the all-time July record of 35.0°C, recorded in 2013, and signals yet another reminder that Kashmir’s climate is undergoing noticeable changes.…

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Demand Reignites NC-BJP Political Battle as Constitutional Rights and Development Narratives Collide

July 17, 2026 Editor

J&K Statehood Demand Sparks Fresh NC-BJP Showdown: Constitutional Rights vs Development Narrative By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 National Conference presses for immediate restoration of statehood while BJP insists governance, stability and reforms remain the priority, setting the stage for another major political confrontation The demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood has once again become the defining political issue in the Union Territory, triggering a renewed confrontation between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With political rhetoric intensifying on both sides, the…

Nicky Fire Musical Legend Interview | Zimbabwe Roots, Canada Dreams, Rap Inspiration

July 16, 2026 Editor

Nick Fire is iconic and prominent singer based in Canada,born in Zimbabwe. In an exclusive interview with Rameez Makhdoomi. By: Rameez Makdoomi | 16 July 2026 Tell us story about name Nicky Fire ? My stage name, Nicky Fire, has a very personal meaning behind it. “Nicky comes from my second name, Nicolatte. Since childhood, my friends and family have always called me Nicky as a short version of my name, so it felt natural to carry that part of myself into my music. The “Fire” represents my personality, my…

Goni Khan Market Shopper Surge: How Surat Khazana’s Mega Discounts Turned a Srinagar Market into the City’s Biggest Shopping Destination

July 15, 2026 Editor

When Discounts Become Destinations: How Surat Khazana’s Mega Sale Turned Goni Khan Market into Srinagar’s Biggest Shopping Hotspot By: News Desk | 15 July 2026 A Retail Event That Captured Srinagar’s Attention What began as a promotional discount campaign quickly evolved into one of Srinagar’s most talked-about retail events. Thousands of shoppers flocked to Goni Khan Market after well-known clothing retailer Surat Khazana announced substantial discounts on women’s apparel, creating scenes rarely witnessed in the city’s retail landscape. Within hours, the market witnessed packed streets, long queues, crowded storefronts and…

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Alleges BJP Is Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government in J&K Amid Escalating Political Row

July 15, 2026 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi Accuses BJP of Using ‘Money Power’ to Topple NC Government, Calls It an Attack on Democratic Mandate By: Javid Amin | 14 July 2026 National Conference MP Backs Omar Abdullah’s Allegations as Political Confrontation Between NC and BJP Deepens The political confrontation between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on July 13, 2026, after National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir through alleged horse-trading. Ruhullah alleged that efforts were…