#JammuAndKashmir Archives

Inflation in Kashmir: Why Everyday Life Is Getting Harder for Common Families

September 24, 2026 Editor

Inflation in Kashmir: The Silent Squeeze on Food, Jobs and Family Budgets

Inflation: The Silent Virus Making Everyday Life a Struggle for Common Kashmiris By: News Desk | 23 September 2026 Rising food prices, transport costs, education expenses and uneven incomes are quietly squeezing household budgets across the Kashmir Valley Srinagar: At first glance, the monthly household budget may not look dramatically different. The same grocery shop. The same school. The same bus route. The same electricity meter. The same salary arriving at the end of the month. Yet somewhere between the first week and the last, the money disappears faster. A…

Kashmir Weather Shift: First Snowfall Hits Gulmarg, Gurez Amid Valley Rain

September 18, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Turns White: Gulmarg, Gurez Receive Season’s First Snowfall as Rain Brings Early Chill to Valley By: News Desk | 17 September 2026 Srinagar: Kashmir has had an unmistakable reminder that summer is beginning to give way to autumn and winter. Fresh snowfall covered the upper reaches of Gulmarg and Gurez on Thursday, while rain swept across much of the Valley, pulling temperatures down and changing the feel of the landscape almost overnight. The snowfall was not a blanket across the entire Valley. It was concentrated in higher elevations, including…

‘If You Have the Numbers, Bring UCC to Parliament’: Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP’s 21-State Plan

September 16, 2026 Editor

UCC Debate 2026: Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP to Bring Bill to Parliament

Omar Abdullah Challenges BJP on UCC: ‘If You Have the Numbers, Bring It to Parliament’ By: News Desk | 15 September 2026 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged the BJP-led government to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Parliament if it has sufficient numbers to pass it, questioning the decision to pursue the issue through individual states. Abdullah’s comments came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was confident that the UCC would be implemented in all 21 BJP-led or NDA-governed…

Night Football Returns to Anantnag: Floodlights, 50+ Teams and a New Sporting Energy in South Kashmir

September 15, 2026 Editor

Night Football Returns to Anantnag After 3 Years as 50+ Teams Compete Under Floodlights By: News Desk | 14 September 2026 There was a time when the floodlights at Anantnag’s Sports Stadium meant much more than an illuminated football pitch. They meant crowds arriving after sunset, local teams playing in front of passionate supporters and young footballers getting an opportunity to perform when the day’s routine had ended. Now that atmosphere is returning. Night football has been revived at the historic Sports Stadium in Anantnag after a prolonged interruption, bringing…

‘This Government Won’t Last’: Sunil Sharma’s Attack on Omar Abdullah Puts J&K Politics on Edge

September 14, 2026 Editor

Sunil Sharma vs Omar Abdullah: Governance, Statehood and the Battle for J&K

Sunil Sharma Says Omar Government Won’t Last, Calls NC a ‘Broken Party’ as J&K Politics Heats Up By: News Desk | 13 September 2026 Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s political temperature has risen again after Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma predicted that the Omar Abdullah-led government would not complete its five-year term, accusing the ruling National Conference of being a “broken party” and alleging growing dissatisfaction within its ranks. Speaking during a visit to Reasi, the BJP leader pointed to three vacant ministerial positions and claimed that only five ministers were…

Mian Altaf Ahmad Flags J&K Political Uncertainty, Unemployment and Statehood Demand

September 13, 2026 Editor

Mian Altaf Ahmad Flags J&K’s Political Uncertainty, Puts Unemployment, Healthcare and Statehood Back in Focus By: News Desk | 12 September 2026 Srinagar: A senior National Conference (NC) voice has once again highlighted the growing gap between political expectations and day-to-day governance in Jammu & Kashmir, with party MP Mian Altaf Ahmad saying he is not satisfied with the prevailing political situation and describing it as uncertain. His remarks are significant not simply because they come from an opposition leader, but because Ahmad is himself a senior NC parliamentarian representing…

‘Do You Want Kashmiris in Jail?’: Omar Abdullah’s Vande Mataram Rebuke Exposes Fresh NC-Congress Rift

September 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah vs Congress Over Vande Mataram: ‘Do You Want Kashmiris in Jail?’ By: News Desk | 11 September 2026 A national song, an old political fault line and a new fight between allies A dispute over how much of Vande Mataram should be sung at official functions has quickly turned into something much larger in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at his Congress allies after the party objected to the rendition of the complete version of the national song, asking a pointed question: “Does…

20% Rebate by Day, Surcharge at Peak Hours: What J&K’s New Electricity Tariff Means for Businesses

September 11, 2026 Editor

J&K ToD Electricity Tariff Explained: KCCI Seeks Clarity Over Peak Surcharge and 20% Rebate

KCCI Seeks Clarity on J&K ToD Electricity Tariff, Warns Consumers Could Face Bill Shock Without Awareness By: News Desk | 11 September 2026 Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for an immediate awareness campaign over Jammu and Kashmir’s new Time-of-Day (ToD) electricity tariff, warning that consumers could face unexpected financial consequences if the system is implemented without clear information about peak-hour charges, daytime rebates and the technical functioning of meters. The new tariff regime came into effect on September 1, 2026, following a tariff order…

157 Projects Done, ₹3,532 Crore Spent: Why Srinagar Still Struggles With Waterlogging and Traffic

September 10, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Smart City Mission: 98% Projects Complete, But Has the City Become More Livable? By: News Desk | 09 September 2026 Srinagar: On paper, Srinagar has come remarkably close to completing its transformation under the Smart Cities Mission. Out of 161 sanctioned projects, 157 had been completed by March 31, 2026, representing roughly 98 per cent of the portfolio. Completed works are valued at about ₹3,532 crore, against a sanctioned project cost of ₹3,634 crore. The numbers tell a story of substantial implementation. The streets tell another. Across Srinagar, residents…

Dal Lake Filling Allegation: Why EPG Wants Satellite Mapping and Ground Verification

August 31, 2026 Editor

Dal Lake Filling Row: EPG Seeks Probe Into Alleged Reclamation Near Miskeen Bagh By: News Desk | 31 August 2026 Dal Lake Under Pressure: EPG Seeks Probe Into Alleged Filling Near Miskeen Bagh Srinagar: A fresh environmental controversy has emerged around Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake after the Environmental Policy Group (EPG) urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order an on-ground investigation into a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows filling or reclamation activity near the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) office at Miskeen Bagh. At this stage,…