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Farooq Abdullah Rejects Ex-RAW Chief’s Article 370 Claim as ‘Cheap Stunts’

April 17, 2025 Editor

Former J&K CM Denounces Allegations in A.S. Dulat’s Memoir Srinagar, 16 April 2025: A Political Storm Over Article 370 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has fiercely rejected claims made by ex-RAW chief A.S. Dulat in his upcoming memoir, The Chief Minister and the Spy. Dulat alleges that Abdullah privately supported the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, a move that stripped J&K of its special status. Abdullah has dismissed these assertions as “cheap stunts” aimed at boosting book sales. Farooq Abdullah’s Response Public Condemnation: Abdullah described Dulat’s…

Stormy Assembly Debates: Opposition Keeps NC-Congress Government on Edge

April 16, 2025 Editor

Opposition Voices Resonate in 38-Day Assembly Debate Srinagar, 16 April 2025: A Budget Session Marked by Heated Exchanges The recently concluded 38-day budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed intense debates and sharp exchanges, with opposition legislators Waheed Ur Rehman Parra of the PDP and Sajjad Gani Lone of the People’s Conference emerging as formidable voices against the NC-Congress government. Their pointed queries and vocal criticism kept the treasury benches on edge, highlighting key issues of public interest. Opposition’s Role in the Session Waheed Ur Rehman Parra: The…

Kashmir’s Spring Heatwave Breaks 80-Year Record: Srinagar Hits Scorching 30.4°C

April 16, 2025 Editor

Meteorological Department Issues Alerts as Region Braces for Weather Extremes Srinagar, 15 April 2025: A Climate Anomaly in the Valley Kashmir is witnessing an unseasonal and record-breaking heatwave as Srinagar recorded 30.4°C on Tuesday, marking its hottest day in April since 1946. The unusual heatwave is part of a broader pattern across the Valley, with temperatures soaring well above their seasonal averages and raising concerns among residents, environmentalists, and local authorities. Temperature Peaks Across Kashmir Srinagar’s temperature stood 10.2°C above the average, closely approaching the all-time April peak of 31.1°C…

Leadership Takes Charge: Congress to Address Dissent with Disciplinary Measures

April 15, 2025 Editor

Indiscipline Sparks Internal Turmoil in Sensitive Region New Delhi 14 April 2025: A Firm Stand Against Anti-Party Activities The Congress high command is reportedly gearing up to take strict disciplinary action against over a dozen party members from Jammu and Kashmir for engaging in activities deemed detrimental to the party’s interests. Among those targeted are self-styled district presidents and a senior leader suspected of backing dissenting voices. Details of the Complaint Sources within the party revealed that senior J&K Congress leaders submitted a detailed complaint to the central leadership, highlighting…

Azad’s Political Gamble: DPAP Units Dissolved Amid Calls for Restructuring

April 15, 2025 Editor

Restructuring Move Sparks Speculation About Party’s Future Jammu & Kashmir, 14 April 2025: A Bold Step in Political Realignment In a significant political development, Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has dissolved all units of his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). The decision, announced on Monday, comes in the wake of the party’s poor performance in recent elections, including the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls and the Lok Sabha elections. Details of the Decision Azad’s move involves the dissolution of all state, provincial, zonal, district, and…

Amid Waqf Act Controversy Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Put Under House Arrest, Barred from Friday Prayers

April 12, 2025 Editor

Hurriyat Conference Chairman Criticizes Authorities for Restricting Religious Rights Srinagar, 11 April 2015: A Controversial Move Sparks Outrage Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric, was placed under house arrest on Friday, preventing him from delivering his weekly sermon and offering congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Mirwaiz and religious organizations, who view it as a violation of fundamental religious rights. Details of the Incident Mirwaiz, who resides in the Nigeen area of Srinagar, was scheduled…

Waheed Parra Raises Alarm Over Depoliticisation and Demographic Threat in Kashmir

April 11, 2025 Editor

PDP Legislator Criticizes Political Inaction and Highlights Concerns Over Identity Srinagar, 11 April 2025: A Call for Action Amid Growing Concerns Waheed Parra, a legislator from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing political and demographic changes in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Parra accused the ruling administration and opposition parties of failing to address the fears of the region’s people, particularly in the wake of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in August 2019. Depoliticisation of Kashmir Parra criticized the lack…

NC, PDP, and Apni Party to Challenge Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

April 10, 2025 Editor

Political and Legal Battle Intensifies Over Controversial Legislation Srinagar,09 April 2025: A United Front Against the Waqf Act The amendments to the Waqf Act have triggered a political storm in Jammu and Kashmir, with the ruling National Conference (NC), opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party announcing their plans to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the legislation. The Act, which has sparked protests and disrupted proceedings in the Legislative Assembly, is being described by critics as a direct attack on the religious autonomy and property…

Chance Encounter or Political Optics? Rijiju Meets Omar, Farooq Abdullah

April 10, 2025 Editor

Union Minister Emphasizes Chance Meeting, Urges Focus on Kashmir’s Beauty Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Meeting Under Scrutiny Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought to clarify the controversy surrounding his recent interaction with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at Srinagar’s iconic Tulip Garden. The meeting, which coincided with ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who accused the NC of extending a warm welcome to the architect of the contentious legislation. Rijiju, however,…

Three Key Bills Passed by J&K Assembly Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Assent

April 8, 2025 Editor

Legislative Milestone Marks Progress in Governance and Financial Reforms Jammu, 07 April 2025: A Significant Legislative Development The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has achieved a major milestone with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha granting assent to three key bills passed during the budget session. Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, informed the House on Monday that the bills were approved on March 25, 2025, marking a significant step in the region’s governance and financial reforms. The Bills in Focus The three bills that received gubernatorial assent are:…