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Jammu & Kashmir Reels Under Brutal Heatwave: Monsoon Relief Likely by June 20

June 14, 2025 Editor

Record Temperatures Scorch the Valley and Plains By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 June 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is currently battling one of its harshest pre-monsoon heatwaves in recent memory. The region is experiencing temperature spikes of 5°C to 7°C above normal in the Kashmir division, while parts of Jammu are reporting deviations of 4°C to 6°C — alarming figures that have prompted a yellow alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On June 13, Srinagar recorded 32.4°C, unusually high for this time of year in the Kashmir Valley.…

Trump Claims to Have Averted War Between India and Pakistan Over Kashmir

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Editor

As Trump rekindles his mediation rhetoric on Kashmir, India’s position remains resolute: No third-party role Washington, D.C. | June 11, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with fresh claims that he “stopped a war” between India and Pakistan over Kashmir through personal diplomacy and trade pressure, adding that he could still resolve the long-standing dispute if given the opportunity. Speaking at a bill-signing event at the White House, Trump said he had spoken to both nations during his presidency to diffuse tensions that had escalated dangerously…

Scorching Silence: Jammu & Kashmir’s Heatwave Sparks Climate Alarm, Health Fears, and Early Summer Break Plans

June 12, 2025 Editor

A Region Unprepared for the Heat Srinagar | 12 June 2025 The Himalayan beauty of Jammu & Kashmir has long been celebrated as India’s summer escape. Snow-capped peaks, flowing streams, and pine-scented breezes define the region’s identity. But something has changed. June 2025 has turned this paradise into a furnace, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels and leaving residents gasping for relief. From bustling Jammu city to the quiet lanes of Kupwara, an intense heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir is forcing schools to reconsider their calendars, farmers to rethink their work…

Power Play in J&K: Cabinet Sub‑Committee’s Business Rules Draft Creates Bureaucratic Impasse

June 11, 2025 Editor

Between Statehood Aspirations and Administrative Gridlock In the complex governance structure of Jammu & Kashmir, a fresh political standoff has emerged—this time revolving around the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR). The draft, prepared by a Cabinet sub-committee led by Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, was submitted in early March 2025, only to be returned with objections by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in early May. The impasse underscores a deeper tension: Who holds real power in the UT—elected officials pushing state-like authority, or the LG safeguarding constitutional boundaries under the Reorganisation Act,…

Fly Over Chenab Bridge: World’s Tallest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir – Sky-High Travel & Engineering Marvel

June 11, 2025 Editor

Chenab Bridge: A Sky-High Experience Over the World’s Tallest Railway Arch Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir Imagine you’re seated aboard an aerial-bound flight descending into Srinagar, cruising at around 35,000 feet, when a calm voice comes over the PA: “Ladies and gentlemen, please look out your window—right below you is the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, spanning the majestic gorge at 359 meters above the Chenab River.” Instantly, passengers spring to attention, cameras emerge, and a collective moment of stunned silence turns into applause. This isn’t just…

Jammu & Kashmir Enters 5-Day Heatwave: Climate Instability Now at the Doorstep

June 10, 2025 Editor

From Chill to Scorch: Kashmir’s Climate Paradox Intensifies Srinagar 10 June 2025: Jammu & Kashmir is reeling under a five-day heatwave, with temperatures soaring well beyond seasonal norms, prompting health advisories, disrupting agriculture, and unsettling the region’s fragile tourism sector. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple alerts, asking residents to avoid exposure during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of heat stress—especially in children, the elderly, and those with outdoor occupations. But beyond immediate discomfort lies a more troubling story: Kashmir’s shifting climate profile may…

Why Mehbooba Mufti’s Meeting With LG Manoj Sinha Has Set Off Political Ripples in Kashmir

June 10, 2025 Editor

An Unexpected Political Move Srinagar 10 June 2025: Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made headlines recently by meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha — her first formal engagement with the Union-appointed head of the J&K administration since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The meeting, while officially framed around the welfare of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, has kicked off intense speculation about possible realignments, evolving strategies, and the broader direction of J&K politics. Why now? Why the…

Satyapal Malik’s Serious Health Update Sparks Concern Amid Claims of Political Vendetta

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 Editor

‘Condition Very Serious’: Former J&K Governor Hospitalized with Kidney Ailment, Alleges Conspiracy Against Him New Delhi |08, June 2025 — Veteran political leader and former Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik has issued a concerning health update, revealing that his condition is critical due to ongoing kidney complications. The senior politician, known for his candid remarks and outspoken criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has also claimed that he is being framed in a false chargesheet by central agencies. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on…

Scorching Jammu Heatwave: Samba Hits 43.9°C, Srinagar Swelters at 31.9°C

June 9, 2025 Editor

Scorching Heatwave Grips Jammu Region – Samba Hits 43.9°C, Srinagar Swelters at 31.9°C Srinagar 09 June 2025: The Jammu region is currently enduring an extreme heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day. The most severe temperatures were recorded in Samba, which registered a scorching 43.9°C — making it the hottest spot in the entire region. Close behind, Jammu city sweltered at 42.7°C, placing immense pressure on infrastructure, health systems, and daily life. Unusual Heat Across Jammu & Kashmir While Jammu division is typically warmer, the sheer…

Kashmir Rail Connectivity Completed After 42 Years: From Indira to Modi

June 7, 2025 Editor

A Dream That Began in 1983: Indira Gandhi’s Vision In 1983, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi laid the foundation stone of what would become one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). The aim was clear but bold—to connect Kashmir Valley, long isolated by treacherous terrain and volatile geopolitics, to the national railway network. At the time, Kashmir was accessible primarily via the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway or through limited air connectivity, both heavily dependent on weather and often disrupted. The rail link promised a revolutionary shift…