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LPG Price Hike 2026: ₹29 More for Every Cylinder, Middle Class Feels the Heat as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens

June 7, 2026 Editor

Domestic LPG Price Hike Adds Fresh Burden on Families Already Struggling With Inflation By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Cooking Gas Becomes Costlier Again; Is the Common Man Paying the Price of Every Economic Shock? India’s middle class and low-income households woke up to another inflationary blow on June 7, as domestic LPG cylinder prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. The latest revision marks the second hike in just three months, further increasing the financial burden on families already grappling with rising prices of food, education, healthcare,…

Mehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K

June 5, 2026 Editor

“Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT”: Mehboob Beg Sharpens Attack on National Conference By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 Senior Leader Questions NC’s Governance Record as Statehood Debate Gains Momentum A fresh political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after veteran politician Mehboob Beg launched a pointed critique of the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, arguing that governance performance—not political rhetoric—should determine a party’s credibility. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, Beg drew a comparison between the National Conference’s record in Jammu and Kashmir…

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family, Reviving Debate on Dialogue and Democratic Space in Kashmir

May 30, 2026 Editor

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family in Kashmir, Renew Calls for Release and Political Dialogue By: Javid Amin | 30 May 2026 Cross-Party Delegation Calls for Political Engagement as Questions Over Detention, Representation and Reconciliation Return to Centre Stage A visit by Members of Parliament to the family of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has once again brought Kashmir’s unresolved political questions into national focus. The delegation, which travelled to Rashid’s native area in north Kashmir, met his family to offer condolences following the recent death of his father and expressed…

Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah: How Jammu & Kashmir’s Purple Paradise Is Emerging as India’s Lavender Tourism Capital

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Editor

Lavender Festival 2026: Bhaderwah’s Purple Bloom Set to Turn Jammu & Kashmir into India’s Lavender Tourism Hub By: Javid Amin | 30 May 2026 Bhaderwah Prepares for a Fragrant Celebration of Nature, Culture and Rural Prosperity Nestled amid the lush mountains of Jammu & Kashmir’s Chenab Valley, Bhaderwah is preparing to welcome visitors from across India and beyond as the Lavender Festival 2026 unfolds on June 6 and 7. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and rapidly expanding lavender cultivation, the picturesque valley is expected to transform into a sea of…

J&K Government Announces Austerity Drive: Finance Department Issues Strict Cost-Cutting Guidelines

May 27, 2026 Editor

J&K Government Rolls Out Major Austerity Drive to Rein in Public Spending By: Javid Amin | 27 May 2026 Finance Department’s New Guidelines Signal Strong Push for Fiscal Discipline In a significant move aimed at tightening public expenditure and enforcing fiscal discipline, the Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued a comprehensive set of austerity and cost-cutting guidelines for all government departments and offices across the Union Territory. The directives, issued through Order No. 198-F dated May 22, 2026, introduce sweeping restrictions on official hospitality, travel, vehicle purchases, energy consumption,…

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’

May 26, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on Ladakh Model By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 PDP Chief Urges Regional Parties to Rise Above Politics, Revive PAGD for Jammu and Kashmir’s Political Future In a significant political statement from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for the formation of a united political front in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing inspiration from the collective movement launched by leaders in Ladakh after the constitutional changes of 2019. The president of Peoples Democratic Party urged political parties across Jammu and Kashmir…

Ladakh ‘Deal’ Sparks Political Ripples Across Kashmir, Rekindles Autonomy Debate

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Editor

Ladakh Deal Triggers Political Storm in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Autonomy and Article 370 By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Centre’s Assurances to Ladakh Trigger Sharp Reactions in Kashmir Valley A fresh political debate has erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after reports emerged of a major understanding between the Centre and Ladakh-based groups over demands related to land rights, jobs, cultural protection, and administrative safeguards. The reported “Ladakh deal,” which follows months of protests and negotiations involving civil society groups from Leh and Kargil, is being viewed in Kashmir…

Kashmir Hailstorm Damages Apple Orchards, Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches

May 25, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc on Apple Orchards; Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Severe Weather Strikes Kashmir at a Critical Time for Farmers Kashmir’s fragile weather pattern took a dramatic turn over the weekend as a powerful hailstorm, accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fresh snowfall in higher altitudes, battered large parts of the Valley. The extreme weather event has left apple growers counting losses, disrupted normal life in several areas, and claimed the life of…

Mehbooba Mufti Calls Detentions Without Trial a ‘Tragedy’, Seeks Review of J&K Prisoners’ Cases

May 24, 2026 Editor

‘A Tragedy for Democracy’: Mehbooba Mufti Raises Alarm Over J&K Prisoners Held Without Trial By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Prolonged Detentions Undermine Constitutional Rights and Public Faith in Justice Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has described the continued detention of many Jammu and Kashmir residents without trial as a “tragedy,” arguing that prolonged incarceration without judicial conclusion represents a serious challenge to constitutional principles and democratic accountability. Her remarks have once again brought attention to a…

J&K High Court Calls Backdoor Appointments a “Fraud on the Constitution”, Rejects Regularisation Plea of University Engineers

May 24, 2026 Editor

J&K High Court Slams Backdoor Appointments, Calls Them a ‘Fraud on the Constitution’ By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 ‘Public Jobs Cannot Be Distributed Through the Back Door’: J&K High Court Delivers Strong Message on Recruitment In a significant judgment with far-reaching implications for public employment in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has strongly condemned appointments made without proper advertisements, competitive examinations, or transparent selection procedures, describing such practices as a “fraud on the Constitution.” The ruling reinforces a fundamental principle of public…