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Pahalgam Road Tragedy Claims Two Lives as Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg, Raising Kashmir Safety Concerns

June 18, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Road Tragedies Raise Fresh Safety Concerns as Fatal Pahalgam Crash Claims Two Lives, Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg By: Javid Amin | 17 June 2026 Back-to-Back Accidents in South and North Kashmir Highlight Growing Road Safety Challenges Amid Peak Tourist Season Kashmir witnessed two serious road accidents within a short span on Wednesday, June 17, raising fresh concerns about road safety in the Valley’s major tourist destinations. While two people lost their lives and several others were injured after a car plunged into a gorge on the Aru–Pahalgam route…

Muharram-Ul-Haram 2026 Begins June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir: Grand Mufti Calls for Peace, Unity and Prosperity

June 16, 2026 Editor

Muharram-ul-Haram to Begin on June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir; Grand Mufti Highlights Message of Peace and Reflection By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 The sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, according to an announcement by the Grand Mufti of Jammu & Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam. The announcement came after no credible moon-sighting reports were received from across the Union Territory, leading to the declaration that the first day of Muharram would be observed…

Return of Memory or Return Home? Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Sparks Hope, While Panun Kashmir Demands Rehabilitation First

June 16, 2026 Editor

Return of Memory or Return Home? Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Revives Debate on Reconciliation and Rehabilitation By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 A Gathering That Carried the Weight of Decades For many participants, the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave held in Srinagar was far more than a conference. It was an emotional journey into memory, identity, and belonging. More than three decades after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, delegates from different parts of India and abroad gathered in Kashmir to reconnect with their roots, revisit places tied to…

Kashmir Sees Power Cuts Despite Generating Over 3,100 MW: Consumers Question Curbs Amid Infrastructure Reforms

June 15, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Power Cuts Return Despite 3,100 MW Generation: Why Are Consumers Facing Outages Amid Surplus Electricity? By: Javid Amin | 14 June 2026 Unscheduled Outages Return to Kashmir Despite Improved Power Availability The return of unscheduled electricity cuts across Kashmir during the peak summer season has reignited public frustration and raised serious questions about power management in Jammu and Kashmir. What makes the situation particularly puzzling for consumers is that the outages are occurring at a time when the Union Territory is generating and receiving significantly more electricity than it…

Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood

June 14, 2026 Editor

Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Future By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 NC Intensifies Political Offensive as Statehood Debate Returns to Centre Stage The political temperature in Jammu & Kashmir has once again risen after National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq launched a sharp attack on both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of indulging in what he termed “dirty politics” at the expense of the people of the…

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Editor

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 Rights Body Expected to Seek Reports From States Over Alleged Harassment, Assaults and Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations concerning harassment, discrimination and attacks against Kashmiri students and traders across several Indian states, marking a significant development in a matter that has drawn growing concern from civil society groups and community representatives. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), the Commission…

“Government Will Collapse on Its Own”: Sunil Sharma’s Warning Signals BJP’s Wait-and-Watch Strategy in J&K Politics

June 13, 2026 Editor

Sunil Sharma Says J&K Government Will Collapse on Its Own, BJP Won’t Topple It By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 LoP Says Omar Abdullah Government Is Losing Direction, But BJP Will Not Engineer Any Fall — A Political Message Ahead of Bigger Battles A Political Prediction or a Strategic Message? Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has delivered a sharp political assessment of the Jammu and Kashmir government, claiming that the current administration will “collapse on its own.” However, in the same breath, Sharma made one point clear: The BJP…

J&K Weather Alert: MeT Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Till June 19; Flash Flood and Mudslide Risk Looms

June 13, 2026 Editor

MeT Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Across J&K; Flash Flood and Mudslide Risk Remains High By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 Weather department warns of lightning, hailstorms and brief intense showers as temperatures stay above normal across Jammu and Kashmir The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged spell of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across both the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region over the coming days. The advisory comes at a time when temperatures across several parts…

Jammu & Kashmir Administration Reshuffles Six JKAS Officers, Major Focus on Home Department Postings

June 12, 2026 Editor

JKAS Reshuffle June 2026: Six J&K Officers Transferred, Home Department Gets New Appointments By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 Akanksha Kalsotra Appointed Deputy Secretary (Home); Four Junior Scale Officers Move as Under Secretaries The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the transfer and posting of six Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, with most of the changes involving assignments in the Home Department. The reshuffle was notified through Government Order No. 1078-JK (GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on June 12, 2026. The order…

Strong Gusty Winds Lash Jammu & Kashmir: Trees Uprooted, Power Outages Reported as Weather Disrupts Daily Life

June 12, 2026 Editor

Strong Gusty Winds Sweep Across Jammu & Kashmir, Disrupting Traffic, Power Supply and Tourism Activities By: Javid Amin | 11 June 2026 Trees uprooted, roads blocked and electricity supply affected as powerful winds and unstable weather conditions impact several districts across Jammu and Kashmir Strong gusty winds accompanied by intermittent rain and rapidly changing weather conditions swept across Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting normal life, affecting transportation and causing power outages in several areas. From the bustling streets of Jammu city to the tourist hotspots of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the impact…