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Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

May 24, 2026 Editor

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’, J&K Minister Boycotts Event By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 Gujjar and Bakarwal Families Accuse Authorities of Targeting Settlements; Minister’s Protest Signals Growing Rift Within Government The political and humanitarian fallout from the controversial Sidhra demolition drive in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified after members of nomadic communities filed formal complaints alleging “atrocities” by authorities, while the Union Territory’s Forest Minister staged a dramatic boycott of his own department’s event in apparent protest against the handling of the demolitions. The…

“Officers Are Taking Decisions”: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Remark Reignites Debate Over Power Structure in J&K

May 22, 2026 Editor

Surinder Choudhary Says Officers Taking Key Decisions in J&K, Sparks Governance Debate By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Deputy Chief Minister’s Admission Sparks Questions Over Democratic Authority, Bureaucratic Control and Governance Accountability in Jammu & Kashmir A candid statement by Surinder Choudhary has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir over who truly governs the Union Territory — elected representatives or the administrative bureaucracy. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that ministers operate with limited authority while key decisions are often…

Smart City Projects Under Fire: Non-Functional Traffic Signals, Barricaded Roads and Empty Cycle Tracks Frustrate Residents

May 21, 2026 Editor

Smart City or Smart Chaos? Residents Question Functionality of Urban “Modernization” Projects By: Javid Amin | 20 May 2026 Smart City or Smart Showpiece? Citizens Raise Questions Over Urban Planning and Ground Reality Glittering traffic signals, redesigned roads, decorative cycle tracks, digital systems, and modern street infrastructure were supposed to transform cities into efficient urban spaces under the Smart City vision. But for many residents, the reality feels very different. Across several upgraded urban corridors, people increasingly complain that “smart infrastructure” appears more cosmetic than functional — filled with non-working…

National Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Editor

NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…

Mehbooba Mufti Backs RSS Call for Pakistan Dialogue: Can Talks Revive Kashmir’s Lost Peace Process?

May 14, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Supports RSS Leader’s Call for Indo-Pak Dialogue on Kashmir | Peace Talks Debate Revives By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes RSS Leader’s Call for Pakistan Dialogue, Rekindles Debate on Kashmir Peace Process In a politically significant development, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed remarks by a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying the statement validates what her party has argued for years — that peace in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be achieved through force alone. The remarks have triggered renewed discussion…

From Liquor Ban to Leadership Crisis: How One Remark Sparked a Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir

May 13, 2026 Editor

Liquor Ban Debate in J&K Exposes Governance Crisis, Identity Politics & Growing Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 12 May 2026 What began as a casual roadside comment by Omar Abdullah has rapidly transformed into one of the most emotionally charged political controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. At first glance, the debate appeared to revolve around a simple policy question: Should liquor be banned in Jammu & Kashmir? But within days, the controversy evolved into something much larger: a referendum on leadership, a clash between secularism and…

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah as Key J&K Files Remain Stuck in Delhi

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah Over Statehood, Reservation Reforms & Pending J&K Files By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 High-Stakes Delhi Meeting: Omar Abdullah Pushes Pending J&K Files Before Amit Shah A politically significant meeting between Omar Abdullah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn national attention as several crucial governance and policy files concerning Jammu and Kashmir remain pending with the Centre. The discussions, held on May 11, 2026, come at a critical moment when the Union Territory continues to grapple with unresolved questions surrounding statehood restoration,…

Omar Abdullah Hits Back at PDP, Accuses Party of ‘Hiding Its Own Sins’ Amid Escalating Political War

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP Over ‘Baseless Allegations’ in Escalating NC-PDP Row By: Javid Amin | 10 May 2026 NC-PDP Political Battle Intensifies as Omar Abdullah Launches Sharp Counterattack The political confrontation between the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party has escalated sharply after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the PDP of making “baseless allegations” to distract from what he described as its own political failures and contradictions. The remarks come amid growing exchanges between the two regional rivals over governance, corruption, education, and religious politics in…

Sakina Itoo Questions Bulldozer Policy in J&K: ‘Counseling, Not Demolitions, Can Fight Drug Crisis’

May 9, 2026 Editor

‘Bulldozers Won’t Cure Addiction’: Sakina Itoo Challenges J&K’s Demolition Policy By: Javid Amin | 08 May 2026 A sharp debate is emerging in Jammu and Kashmir over the government’s controversial demolition drives targeting properties linked to alleged drug peddlers. Senior leader Sakina Itoo has openly criticized the policy, arguing that bulldozing family homes is “wrong and counterproductive” and warning that such actions punish entire households rather than addressing the root causes of addiction and drug trafficking. Her remarks have added momentum to a growing conversation in Kashmir about whether the…

‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

May 7, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Hints at ‘Cloudburst’ Political Message After Eid, Focus on Youth & Self-Reliant J&K By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Omar Abdullah has hinted at a major political and developmental announcement after Eid, setting off speculation across Jammu and Kashmir about the National Conference’s next political move in the post-Revocation of Article 370 era. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg on May 6, 2026, Omar Abdullah deliberately avoided making overt political remarks in what he described as an academic setting. Yet his carefully chosen words immediately drew attention.…