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Heavy Snowfall and Flashfloods Cause Tragic Incidents and Road Closures in J&K

March 1, 2025 Editor

3 Dead, 12 Rescued as Snow, Flashfloods Disrupt Life in J&K Srinagar 01 March 2025: Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir has disrupted surface connectivity across many areas, with flashfloods and landslides exacerbating the situation. The severe weather conditions have led to tragic incidents, road closures, and multiple rescue operations. Tragic Incidents: Udhampur District: Incident: Two people were killed when a boulder from a hillock struck their two-wheeler near Moungari in Udhampur district. The victims included a 50-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son. Reasi District: Incident:…

Public Outrage and Substance Abuse Crisis Drive Liquor Ban Movement in Kashmir

March 1, 2025 Editor

Three Bills and a Public Campaign: Why the Valley is Seeing Growing Calls for a Liquor Ban Srinagar 01 March 2025: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s Budget Session starting on March 3, calls for a liquor ban have been growing stronger in the Union Territory. This movement is driven by concerns over rising drug addiction and social media posts showing apparently drunk tourists, which have added to the public’s worries. However, the debate is complex, as the region also benefits from rising revenues from excise and tourism. Bills…

INDIA Bloc Must Extend Discussions Beyond Parliament Elections: Omar Abdullah

February 28, 2025 Editor

Idea of INDIA Bloc ‘Not Dead’, Need to Put Up United Front Against BJP: Omar Abdullah Srinagar 28 Feb 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized on Thursday that the idea of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is “not dead” and highlighted the necessity for Opposition unity to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the country. Abdullah, who is also the vice president of the National Conference (NC), stressed the importance of presenting a united front to challenge the BJP’s political influence. Call for Opposition…

Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam Receive Fresh Snowfall, Delight Tourists

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Editor

Tourist Destinations in Kashmir Receive Fresh Snowfall, Bringing Joy to Visitors Srinagar 28 Feb 2025: Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is a mesmerizing land of breathtaking landscapes, picturesque valleys, and majestic snow-covered mountains. This winter, the region’s beauty has been further enhanced by fresh snowfall in its higher reaches, transforming it into a winter wonderland and attracting visitors from around the globe. A Blanket of Snow Transforms Kashmir On Thursday, Kashmir’s higher altitudes received moderate to heavy snowfall, draping the valleys in pristine white and amplifying the…

Snowfall and Rain Forecast for Kashmir: Travel and Agricultural Advisory Issued

February 27, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snow in Higher Reaches of Valley, Gondola Services Suspended in Gulmarg Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – The weather in Kashmir continues to remain wet, with moderate snowfall recorded in the higher reaches and rainfall across most of the plains. Authorities have suspended gondola services at the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg for the day due to the inclement weather. Snowfall and Weather Forecast Director of Met Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmed, reported that the upper reaches of the Valley experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday, with “moderate to heavy” snowfall in some…

Debate Over Security and Politics: Omar Abdullah’s Remarks Spark Controversy

February 26, 2025 Editor

Opposition Targets Omar Over Mirwaiz Security Remark; NC Hits Back Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – Several opposition leaders in the Valley have criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark about the security of Hurriyat chairman and Jamia Masjid chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. During an interview on a news channel, the Chief Minister stated that there has been a decline in separatist activity in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, and it would have been unthinkable earlier for the Mirwaiz to be provided with CRPF cover. Enhanced Security for Mirwaiz Umar Farooq…

Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi Slams Kashmir Police for Removing Anti-Alcohol Hoardings

February 23, 2025 Editor

Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi Slams Kashmir Police for Removing Anti-Alcohol Hoardings Srinagar, February 22, 2025 – In a recent development, Srinagar MP and National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings in Srinagar. The hoardings, which were put up by traders in the commercial hub of Lal Chowk, urged tourists to refrain from consuming liquor and drugs, promoting responsible tourism and respect for local culture. The Controversy The controversy began when the police reportedly removed signboards and standees placed by…

Supreme Court Facilitates Virtual Appearance for Yasin Malik in High-Profile Cases

February 22, 2025 Editor

SC Directs Yasin Malik to Appear Virtually in Jammu Court on March 7 Srinagar, February 21, 2025 – The Supreme Court has directed Yasin Malik, the jailed chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), to appear in a Jammu court via video-conferencing from Tihar Jail on March 7. This decision was made by a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, who noted that the Jammu sessions court is well-equipped with the necessary video-conferencing system to facilitate the virtual examination. Background of the Case Yasin Malik…

BJP Questions Karra’s Son’s Presence in Government Meeting: Allegations of Nepotism

February 21, 2025 Editor

According to J&K Pradesh Congress Committee chief Tariq Hamid Karra, his son Waleed attended the meeting pertaining to developmental issues. “He didn’t attend assembly meeting,” he says. Opposing the “presence of the son of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee president and MLA Tariq Hameed Karra in a government review meeting” in Kashmir, the BJP on Thursday termed it “political nepotism”. “The presence of Waleed Karra, son of MLA Tariq Hamid Karra, in a high-level government review meeting in Srinagar is a blatant example of political nepotism and a gross violation of…

Omar Abdullah Confronts Karnataka CM Over Kashmiri Student’s Harassment

February 20, 2025 Editor

The JKSA said such incidents highlight the alarming culture of unchecked ragging and abuse within educational institutions. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday raised the issue of a Kashmiri student’s thrashing with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sought a First Information Report (FIR) into the incident. “I have spoken to the CM of Karnataka, Siddaramaiahji, about this unfortunate incident. He has assured me that the police have filed an FIR and necessary action will be taken. Four people accused of perpetrating this ragging/thrashing have been identified,” Mr. Abdullah said.…