Raja Rani Travels’ Assurance: Encouraging Tourists Back to a ‘Safe and Normal’ Kashmir Srinagar 04 May 2025: In a statement that may offer a glimmer of hope to the beleaguered tourism sector of Kashmir, Kavita Patil of Mumbai-based Raja Rani Travels has asserted that “everything is absolutely safe, normal” in the region. This declaration comes at a critical juncture, following a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that resulted in significant casualties and amidst ongoing cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) for the ninth consecutive day. While such pronouncements…
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Unrelenting Fire: Pakistan’s Border Shelling Enters Ninth Day, Raising Alarm Along LoC
Unrelenting Fire: Pakistan’s Border Shelling Enters Ninth Day, Raising Alarm Along LoC Srinagar 04 May 2025: For the ninth consecutive day, the fragile peace along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has been shattered by persistent cross-border firing initiated by Pakistani troops. This sustained period of unprovoked aggression, involving the use of small arms across multiple sectors, has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the already volatile region. While officials have confirmed that there have been no casualties in these latest border skirmishes, the continuous nature of…
Read MoreEarthquake Shakes Kashmir: Tremors Highlight Region’s Seismic Vulnerability
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts the Region: Tremors Felt Strongly in Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar 19 April 2025: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, sending ripples of tremors across northern India and Pakistan. In Jammu and Kashmir, the tremors were felt sharply, rattling homes and unsettling residents in Srinagar and other parts of the region. The quake has once again highlighted the seismic vulnerability of Kashmir, a region already prone to earthquakes due to its tectonic location. The Event: Kashmir Shaken The earthquake,…
Read MoreTragedy in Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: Six Injured, 20 Animals Perish in Collision
Nomadic Family Struck by Grief in Tunnel Collision, Livestock Lost Ramban, 11 April 2025: In a tragic incident on Friday, six members of a nomadic family sustained injuries, and 20 livestock, including sheep and goats, lost their lives in a collision inside the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The accident occurred when a vehicle rammed into a load carrier transporting the family and their animals. The injured individuals, identified as Mohd Ashraf (65), Refa Bibi (50), Saida Bibi (25), Umra Bibi (18), Wajid (27), and another family member,…
Read MoreBJP Demands SIT Probe into Ex-MLA Faqeer Muhammad Khan’s Suspicious Death
BJP Alleges Murder in Ex-MLA Faqeer Muhammad Khan’s Death, Demands SIT Probe Srinagar, March 22, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised suspicions over the death of its leader and former legislator from Gurez, Faqeer Muhammad Khan, who allegedly shot himself at his official residence in Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar, on Thursday. While the Jammu and Kashmir Police initially suggested the incident appeared to be a case of suicide, the BJP has called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter, alleging foul play. BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur,…
Read MoreKulgam Tragedy: Government Assures Victims’ Families of Support and Accountability
He assured victim family of government’s unwavering support during this difficult time Kulgam, Mar 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary said on Tuesday that thorough and transparent probe will be initiated to uncover the truth behind the Kulgam deaths. He assured victim family that government will ensure justice and hold the responsible accountable. Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani who visited Chandain Pajan village of Kulgam where they met the family of…
Read MoreRS Pathania’s Walkout: BJP Accuses Speaker of Favoritism in Question Hour
MLA RS Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name; since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the next question; later he sought time but to no avail Accusing assembly speaker AR Rather of being biased, BJP MLA RS Pathania on Tuesday staged a walkout from the House after he was allegedly denied permission to ask a query during the question hour. Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name. Since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the…
Read MoreRuhullah Mehdi Slams ‘Forced Development’ in Kashmir: Who Really Benefits?
Ruhullah Mehdi Slams Infrastructure Imposition in Kashmir: Forced Development or Economic Neglect? A Debate Over Development in Kashmir – The debate over development in Jammu and Kashmir has once again taken center stage, with National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi voicing strong criticism against the central government. During a session in Parliament, Ruhullah accused the government of imposing infrastructure projects on Kashmir without considering the aspirations or immediate needs of its people. His remarks have reignited discussions about land acquisition, displacement of farmers, and the apparent neglect of regions actively…
Read MoreRound-the-Clock Electricity for J&K: Modernization and New Projects Underway
J&K Govt’s Ambitious Plan: 24×7 Power Supply in the Works, Says CM Omar Jammu, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said a well-coordinated plan which includes modernisation works in the transmission and distribution system was under implementation to ensure 24×7 power supply to the consumers in J&K. CM Omar also said that no major progress had been made in developing a coal block in Odisha. The Union Ministry of Coal allocated the coal block to J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) jointly with NTPC in July 2013. Of the total…
Read MoreJ&K Reservation Policy: Ruhullah Appreciates Clarity, Awaits Action
Aga Ruhullah Acknowledges Timeline Clarification on Reservation Report Srinagar, March 14: Senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has expressed cautious optimism regarding the timeline for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) tasked with reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy. Reacting to an X post by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, which clarified that the CSC had been given a six-month timeline to complete its report, Ruhullah remarked, “I appreciate the clarification. This is something that people look for in their elected representatives.” The Context: Reservation Policy Review The CSC was established to…
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