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July 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs

July 12, 2026 Editor

The Battle Over Memory Continues in Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 11 July 2026 Every year, July 13 evokes strong emotions across Jammu and Kashmir. For many, it is not merely another date on the calendar but a reminder of one of the most defining moments in Kashmir’s modern political history. This year, attention has once again turned towards Naqshband Sahib in Srinagar, where the graves of those killed during the July 13, 1931 uprising are located. Political leaders from multiple parties are awaiting official permission to visit…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

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…

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…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Opposes Book Bans, Says Democracy Thrives on Debate, Not Censorship

July 8, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Criticizes Book Bans, Says Democracy Cannot Flourish Where Ideas Are Suppressed By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has spoken out against restrictions on books and ideas, arguing that censorship is inconsistent with democratic principles and that healthy societies advance through open debate rather than the suppression of intellectual thought. His remarks come amid continuing discussions in Jammu and Kashmir over restrictions on certain books and educational material, a subject that has generated differing views among political leaders, educators and civil…

National Conference Secures Civil Society Backing Ahead of Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood Restoration

July 8, 2026 Editor

National Conference Wins Civil Society Support Ahead of Delhi Protest, Expands Campaign for J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has strengthened its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by securing the support of sections of Kashmir’s civil society ahead of its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The endorsement comes as the party prepares to take its demand for statehood to the national capital, where it plans to mobilize opposition parties, civil society representatives and public opinion in…

Kishtwar Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods: Kwar Hydroelectric Project Hit, Highway Blocked as Rescue Teams Rush In

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst 2026: Flash Floods Damage Kwar Hydroelectric Project, Highway Blocked in Chenab Valley By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Flash Floods Strike Kishtwar After Powerful Cloudburst A powerful cloudburst has triggered flash floods in Kishtwar district, causing widespread disruption across the Chenab Valley and exposing the vulnerability of infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir’s mountainous terrain. The sudden cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris that swept through parts of the district, damaging roads, affecting residential areas and disrupting work at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project, one of the…