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Tense Second Day in J&K Assembly: NLU Stand-Off, Statehood Demand & Harassment of Kashmiris Take Centre Stage

February 4, 2026 Editor

Second Day of J&K Assembly Budget Session Dominated by NLU Debate, Statehood Demands & Kashmiri Harassment Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Political Heat Surges in Budget Session On February 3, 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session turned sharply political, marked by uproarious debates over the proposed National Law University (NLU), renewed calls for restoration of statehood, and intense condemnation of harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Lawmakers from ruling and opposition benches engaged in noisy exchanges that reflected broader political divides within J&K’s…

PDP Leader Waheed Para Moves Adjournment Motion in J&K Assembly Over Hate Crimes Against Kashmiris Outside the Union Territory – In-Depth Analysis

February 3, 2026 Editor

A Defining Moment in J&K Politics By: Javid Amin | 02 February 2026 In a session that sharply reflected the rising political and social fault lines in the Union Territory, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para submitted an adjournment motion in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly — urging lawmakers to urgently discuss the surge of hate crimes, harassment, and targeted attacks against Kashmiris living, studying, and working outside the Union Territory. This legislative move marked a significant escalation in regional political discourse, thrusting issues of safety,…

Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Set to Shape Kashmir’s Late Winter: What It Means for Weather, Travel, Agriculture and Climate

January 31, 2026 Editor

3–4 Western Disturbances to Hit Jammu & Kashmir After Chillai Kalan: Snowfall, Travel Disruptions, Climate Signals Explained By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Restless Sky Over a Restless Land As Kashmir breathes a cautious sigh of relief with the end of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day phase of winter, the region finds little respite from turbulent skies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD/MeT) has forecast three to four Western Disturbances (WDs) set to sweep across Jammu & Kashmir over the next ten days, promising a spell of intermittent rain…

Attacks on Kashmiris Outside J&K Unacceptable, Must Stop: Omar Abdullah’s Appeal Amid Surge in Assaults

January 30, 2026 Editor

“Attacks on Kashmiris Outside J&K Unacceptable, Must Stop”: Omar Abdullah Condemns Rising Violence and Calls for Protection By: Javid Amin | 29 January 2026 From Dehradun to Himachal: CM Omar Abdullah’s appeal to the Centre, ground patterns of assault on Kashmiris, and what it means for national unity A Political Plea Amid a Disturbing Pattern Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a stark warning on the growing pattern of attacks targeting Kashmiris living or working outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). In a statement that has reverberated…

Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport After Snowfall Disruption

January 28, 2026 Editor

Flights Resume After Two Days of Snow-Induced Disruption By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining suspended for two consecutive days due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility across the Kashmir Valley. Airport authorities confirmed that snow clearance operations were completed and visibility conditions improved sufficiently to allow aircraft movement, enabling the resumption of arrivals and departures. Normal Operations Expected, Weather Permitting Officials said that normal flight operations are expected to continue throughout the day, provided weather conditions remain…

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Vandalism of Baba Bulleh Shah Shrine in Uttarakhand

January 28, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Vandalism of Baba Bulleh Shah Shrine in Uttarakhand, Calls It Attack on India’s Pluralism By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 PDP Chief Accuses BJP Leaders of “Deliberate Hypocrisy” Over Silence on Shrine Damage Strong Political Reaction to Shrine Vandalism Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has strongly condemned the vandalism of the shrine of 18th-century Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, describing the incident as a deliberate attack on India’s pluralistic and syncretic traditions. The incident, which involved alleged…

50 Flights Cancelled in Srinagar Due to Heavy Snowfall | Govt Suspends Officials Over Snow Clearance Lapses

January 28, 2026 Editor

Snowfall Grounds Kashmir: Flights Cancelled, Officials Suspended as Winter Paralyses Srinagar By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 When Winter Brings Kashmir to a Halt In the early hours of January 27, 2026, Kashmir woke up to a familiar yet formidable adversary — heavy snowfall. Thick white layers blanketed Srinagar and large parts of the Valley, transforming the landscape into a postcard-perfect winter scene. But beneath the beauty lay disruption, uncertainty, and mounting frustration. Within hours, air traffic was grounded, highways were closed, daily life slowed to a crawl, and…

Special Katra–Srinagar Train to Run on January 27–28: How Railways Are Keeping Kashmir Connected Amid Snowfall Crisis

January 25, 2026 Editor

Special Train Between Katra and Srinagar to Run on January 27–28: A Lifeline During Kashmir’s Winter Disruptions By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 When winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, connectivity becomes more than a logistical concern—it becomes a lifeline. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and freezing temperatures routinely cut off the Valley from the rest of the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and supply chains stretched. Against this backdrop, officials have announced that a special train service between Katra and Srinagar will operate on January 27 and 28, 2026,…

Fresh Snow in Kashmir: Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed for Third Day

January 25, 2026 Editor

Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Keeps Srinagar–Jammu Highway Shut for Third Day By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded as Winter Weather Continues to Isolate the Valley Highway Closure Enters Third Day Fresh snowfall across Kashmir has paralysed road connectivity, with the 270-kilometre Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remaining closed for the third consecutive day on Sunday. The highway — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country — has been shut since Friday, January 23, 2026, due to heavy snow…

Srinagar Airport Suspends Flights Amid Heavy Snowfall: Delays, Cancellations and Travel Advisory

January 23, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Airport Suspends Flight Operations 2026 | Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Air Travel By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were temporarily suspended on January 23, 2026, as heavy snowfall and poor visibility conditions across the Kashmir Valley forced authorities to halt both arrivals and departures. The disruption has affected air travellers en route to and from the region, left several flights cancelled, and prompted airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and others to issue urgent travel advisories for passengers. This comprehensive feature explores the overarching circumstances…