MeT Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Across J&K; Flash Flood and Mudslide Risk Remains High By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 Weather department warns of lightning, hailstorms and brief intense showers as temperatures stay above normal across Jammu and Kashmir The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged spell of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across both the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region over the coming days. The advisory comes at a time when temperatures across several parts…
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Strong Gusty Winds Lash Jammu & Kashmir: Trees Uprooted, Power Outages Reported as Weather Disrupts Daily Life
Strong Gusty Winds Sweep Across Jammu & Kashmir, Disrupting Traffic, Power Supply and Tourism Activities By: Javid Amin | 11 June 2026 Trees uprooted, roads blocked and electricity supply affected as powerful winds and unstable weather conditions impact several districts across Jammu and Kashmir Strong gusty winds accompanied by intermittent rain and rapidly changing weather conditions swept across Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting normal life, affecting transportation and causing power outages in several areas. From the bustling streets of Jammu city to the tourist hotspots of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the impact…
Read MoreNLU Debate in Jammu and Kashmir Rekindles Regional Divide Over Equity and Development
NLU Debate Reignites Regional Divide in Jammu and Kashmir: Education, Equity and the Politics of Place By: Javid Amin | 19 January 2026 When a University Becomes a Political Flashpoint The proposal to establish a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu and Kashmir should, by any objective measure, have been a moment of collective optimism. NLUs are among India’s most prestigious educational institutions, shaping future judges, policymakers, constitutional lawyers, and legal scholars. For a region long plagued by conflict, educational migration, and limited access to elite institutions, an NLU promised…
Read MoreUninsulated Meat Consignment Seized in Jammu: A Wake-Up Call on Food Safety, Public Health, and Regulatory Enforcement
Uninsulated Meat Consignment Seized in Jammu Raises Serious Public Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 January 2026 When Food Safety Fails on the Road: The Jammu Meat Seizure Explained Jammu, long regarded as a critical gateway for food supplies entering the Kashmir Valley and surrounding regions, witnessed a significant food safety intervention this week when Jammu Police seized an uninsulated meat consignment during a routine vehicle inspection. What might appear to be a routine enforcement action carries far deeper implications for public health, consumer safety, and regulatory compliance in…
Read MoreJammu Administration Orders Power, Water Disconnection at Illegal Rohingya Settlement
Crackdown reignites debate over refugee policy, urban safety, and humanitarian balance in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 October 2025 In a decisive administrative action, the Jammu district administration has ordered the disconnection of electricity and water supply to a plot in Trikuta Nagar’s Nideesh Enclave, allegedly illegally occupied by Rohingya refugees. The move follows persistent complaints from local residents and a formal appeal by the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) demanding restoration of civic order. Officials confirmed that the Tehsildar of Bahu issued written directives to both the Power Development…
Read MoreJ&K’s Roads Claim More Lives Than Anywhere in the Country: A Deep Dive Into a Growing Public Safety Crisis
A Deadly Road Reality in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 16 October 2025 Every year, the picturesque valleys and rugged mountains of Jammu and Kashmir attract millions of tourists, yatris, and pilgrims. But beneath the scenic beauty lies a grim reality: J&K’s roads are among the deadliest in the country. A recent study has revealed that the Union Territory records nearly double the national average in road accident fatalities, outpacing many larger states with far denser populations. Between 2019 and October 2024, 4,899 lives were lost and 40,065…
Read MoreDarbar Move Returns: Omar Abdullah Revives 147-Year-Old Tradition in Jammu and Kashmir
A 19th-Century Tradition Reborn — A Step Toward Restoring Identity and Balance By: Javid Amin | 16 October 2025 In a landmark decision that blends history, symbolism, and politics, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has officially announced the revival of the Darbar Move, the 147-year-old biannual tradition of shifting the seat of government between Jammu and Srinagar. The decision, approved by the Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet in September 2025 and signed off by the Lieutenant Governor, restores one of the most distinctive administrative customs in India — one that was discontinued…
Read MoreSatellite Townships for Urban Relief, No Outsiders Involved: J&K CM Responds
No intention of settling outsiders in satellite townships: CM Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the government has no intention of settling anyone from outside in the proposed satellite townships in the UT. “When I said in the press conference that we have not received any proposal for townships, I did not say anything wrong. For now, at the ministerial level, the Council of Ministers has not received any proposal for townships. But when it comes, we will have to pay attention to it,” Omar said while replying to…
Read MorePolitical Vendetta? PDP Slams J&K Govt for Hotel Demolition
Peoples Democratic Party leaders allege that the demolition was carried out despite proper permission for the construction Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Omar Abdullah led National Conference government over the demolition of an under construction hotel of the opposition party’s leader Bashir Ahmad Mir in the tourist resort of Sonamarg. “We strongly condemn the selective targeting of senior PDP leader Bashir Mir sahab, whose property was unjustly demolished in Sonamarg. The adoption of Yogi’s bulldozer model led by Omar Abdullah Sahab’s govt in J&K is…
Read More‘If BJP Waited to Abrogate Article 370, We Can Wait to Restore It’: Omar Abdullah
BJP waited years to abrogate J&K’s special status, why shouldn’t we wait to restore it: Omar Abdullah Srinagar, Jan 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the elected government is concentrating on resolving people’s issues and it is worthless to count how many days the government has been in place in Jammu and Kashmir. “If you believe we were not counting days, it is you who are counting days. It is worthless for us. It serves no purpose when we talk of 100 days of working. You know…
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