#JammuAndKashmir Archives

Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

July 4, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti, Imran Reza Ansari Join Indian Delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 Kashmir Leaders Attend Historic State Funeral in Iran Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and senior Shia politician Imran Reza Ansari are among the prominent Indian political figures attending the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. Their participation comes as Iran hosts one of the largest state mourning ceremonies in its modern history, with millions of mourners expected to take…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Deepens: ₹14 Crore Daily Livestock Trade Disrupted, Wazwan Tradition Faces Supply Shock

July 1, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: When a Supply Chain Breakdown Threatens a ₹14 Crore Daily Trade By: Javid Amin | 30 June 2026 A shortage of mutton in Kashmir has now moved beyond empty market shelves. What started as a disruption in livestock transportation has turned into a wider economic and cultural concern, affecting traders, consumers and one of the Valley’s most cherished traditions — Kashmiri Wazwan. The livestock trade connected to Kashmir’s meat markets is estimated to involve business worth nearly ₹14 crore every day, supporting a large network of livestock…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

J&K Summer Vacation 2026: Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed from July 6 to July 19 Due to Heatwave

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

J&K Announces Summer Vacations for Kashmir Schools from July 6 to 19 Amid Intensifying Heatwave By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 J&K Declares Summer Vacation for Schools Across Kashmir Amid Rising Temperatures As Kashmir experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for all schools across the Kashmir Valley from July 6 to July 19, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing heat spell that has pushed daytime temperatures well above seasonal averages, raising concerns over student…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis: Why Meat Disappeared From Markets as Omar Abdullah Takes Up Punjab Transit Fee Row

June 30, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Mutton Shortage Crisis: Omar Abdullah’s Punjab Appeal Over Livestock Supply Disruption Explained By: Javid Amin | 29 June 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: How a Highway Dispute Turned Into a Valley-Wide Supply Shock A commodity deeply connected with Kashmir’s culture, celebrations and daily life has suddenly become a symbol of a growing economic and administrative dispute. Across markets in the Kashmir Valley, mutton shops have witnessed empty counters, disrupted supplies and rising consumer anxiety after livestock movement from outside Jammu and Kashmir was affected by a dispute involving transport charges…

Fake Medicines in Kashmir: When the Cure Becomes the Threat

June 28, 2026 Editor

Fake & Substandard Medicines in Kashmir 2026: CDSCO Flags 6 Failed Drug Samples — What You Must Know By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 The Pill That Cannot Heal: Kashmir’s Quiet Drug Crisis Imagine swallowing a painkiller for days without relief. Your blood pressure medication simply isn’t working. Your antibiotic seems useless against an infection that should have cleared up by now. You blame your body. You blame the illness. The thought that never crosses your mind — that the medicine itself might be the problem — may, in…

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy: Tarun Chugh Questions Sheikh Abdullah’s Role in 1953 Custodial Death

June 24, 2026 Editor

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy Reignited: Why Tarun Chugh’s Remarks on Sheikh Abdullah Have Reopened a 73-Year-Old Political Debate By: Javid Amin | 23 June 2026 Syama Prasad Mookerjee Death Controversy Reignited: A Historical Mystery That Still Shapes Indian Politics More than seven decades after the death of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in a Srinagar hospital, the circumstances surrounding his final days continue to stir political debate across India. The controversy resurfaced this week after BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh questioned the role of Sheikh Abdullah and his administration in…

Faith, Harmony and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to Kashmir

June 23, 2026 Editor

Faith, Memory and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to the Valley After Decades of Displacement By: Javid Amin | 22 June 2026 As Calls for Reconciliation Grow, Many Kashmiri Pandits See a New Opportunity to Reconnect With Their Homeland More than three decades after one of the most painful chapters in Kashmir’s modern history, a cautious sense of optimism is beginning to emerge among sections of the Kashmiri Pandit community. For many displaced families, the dream of returning to their ancestral homeland has never faded. What…

Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress Rift: The Real Story Behind the Internal Power Struggle

June 22, 2026 Editor

Shashi Tharoor’s Kashmir Visit Sparks Congress vs Congress Battle: What Lies Behind the Growing Rift? By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Kashmir Outreach Meant to Build Dialogue Ends Up Exposing Deeper Fault Lines Within Congress What was intended to be a political outreach visit to Kashmir has unexpectedly evolved into a fresh episode of internal discord within the Congress party. Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s recent visit to Srinagar has triggered criticism from sections of the party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit, exposing long-simmering tensions over…

Kashmir Vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Say Jammu & Kashmir Offers the Same Magic with a Unique Soul

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Editor

Kashmir vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Believe India’s Paradise Can Rival Europe’s Finest Destinations By: Javid Amin | 19 June 2026 From Alpine Meadows to Snow-Clad Peaks, Kashmir Continues to Captivate Travelers For decades, Jammu and Kashmir has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” the region continues to draw comparisons with Switzerland, Europe’s iconic alpine destination known for its breathtaking mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque villages. The latest praise comes from travelers who believe Kashmir offers an experience…