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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row: Sajad Lone Promises Recruitment Data Disclosure as Political Battle Over Youth Employment Intensifies

June 29, 2026 Editor

J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row: Sajad Lone’s One-Week Deadline Puts Recruitment Policy Under Political Spotlight By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 The debate over government job recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir has entered a fresh political phase after Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone questioned the administration’s outsourcing policy and promised to release what he described as “verified facts” within one week. The controversy revolves around the increasing use of private agencies for manpower hiring in government departments — a practice opposition parties argue is reducing transparency and…

Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP’s “Backdoor Appointment” Allegations, Says Truth Will Be Placed Before People

June 27, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah vs PDP Over Government Jobs: NC Rejects Backdoor Appointment Charges in J&K By: Javid Amin | 26 June 2026 Recruitment Row Escalates in J&K as NC Government Faces PDP Attack A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly rejected allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding “backdoor appointments” in government jobs. The PDP has accused the National Conference-led government of following unfair recruitment practices, raising concerns over transparency and merit-based selection. Responding to the charges, Omar Abdullah dismissed the…

J&K High Court Upholds JKBOSE Textbook Authority: Impact on Schools and Students

June 25, 2026 Editor

JKBOSE Textbook Authority Upheld by J&K High Court: What the Landmark Ruling Means for Schools and Students By: Javid Amin | 24 June 2026 Court reinforces JKBOSE’s role as central academic regulator, directing affiliated schools to follow prescribed curriculum and textbooks The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld the authority of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to prescribe textbooks and curriculum for schools affiliated with it, strengthening the board’s position as the primary academic regulator in the Union Territory. The ruling has significant implications for…

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy: Tarun Chugh Questions Sheikh Abdullah’s Role in 1953 Custodial Death

June 24, 2026 Editor

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy Reignited: Why Tarun Chugh’s Remarks on Sheikh Abdullah Have Reopened a 73-Year-Old Political Debate By: Javid Amin | 23 June 2026 Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy Reignited: A Historical Mystery That Still Shapes Indian Politics More than seven decades after the death of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in a Srinagar hospital, the circumstances surrounding his final days continue to stir political debate across India. The controversy resurfaced this week after BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh questioned the role of Sheikh Abdullah and his administration in…

Faith, Harmony and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to Kashmir

June 23, 2026 Editor

Faith, Memory and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to the Valley After Decades of Displacement By: Javid Amin | 22 June 2026 As Calls for Reconciliation Grow, Many Kashmiri Pandits See a New Opportunity to Reconnect With Their Homeland More than three decades after one of the most painful chapters in Kashmir’s modern history, a cautious sense of optimism is beginning to emerge among sections of the Kashmiri Pandit community. For many displaced families, the dream of returning to their ancestral homeland has never faded. What…

Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress Rift: The Real Story Behind the Internal Power Struggle

June 22, 2026 Editor

Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress vs Congress Battle: What Lies Behind the Growing Rift? By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Kashmir Outreach Meant to Build Dialogue Ends Up Exposing Deeper Fault Lines Within Congress What was intended to be a political outreach visit to Kashmir has unexpectedly evolved into a fresh episode of internal discord within the Congress party. Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s recent visit to Srinagar has triggered criticism from sections of the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, exposing long-simmering tensions over…

Engineer Rashid’s Possible Resignation: AIP Faces Political Test Over Baramulla MP’s Future

June 22, 2026 Editor

Engineer Rashid Resignation Offer: AIP Faces Political Dilemma Over Baramulla MP Seat By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Engineer Rashid’s Resignation Offer Puts AIP in Political Dilemma The political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir has entered another uncertain phase after jailed Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, expressed his willingness to step down from Parliament. The move has placed his party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), in a difficult position — balancing loyalty towards a leader who achieved a major electoral victory while…

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…