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J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; 26 Destinations Now Operational Post-Pahalgam Attack

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Editor

J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; Tourism Revival Gains Momentum By: Javid Amin | 16 February 2026 In a significant move aimed at restoring confidence among travellers, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations that were closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The attack, which claimed 26 lives—mostly tourists—led to heightened security measures and the temporary closure of nearly 50 tourist sites across the Union Territory. Officials confirmed that the latest decision follows a comprehensive security…

BJP MLA Encroachment Remark Sparks Uproar in J&K Assembly; Waheed Para Calls It “Divisive and Dangerous”

February 14, 2026 Editor

BJP Legislator’s Remark on Kashmiris Sparks Uproar; PDP’s Waheed Para Hits Back By: Javid Amin | 13 February 2026 What began as a routine Question Hour intervention in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly quickly spiralled into a politically charged confrontation after BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa alleged that “residents of Kashmir are illegally occupying land in Jammu.” The remark, made in the context of encroachments on land belonging to the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), triggered immediate protests from opposition benches. Legislators accused Randhawa of injecting regional identity into what they…

PDP Govt Put J&K Into Debt Trap, Not SASCI: Omar Abdullah Defends ₹3,000 Cr Funding in Assembly

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Editor

‘PDP Government, Not SASCI, Pushed J&K Into a Debt Trap’: Omar Abdullah Hits Back at Opposition During Budget Debate By: Javid Amin | 11 February 2026 Chief Minister defends ₹3,000 crore SASCI funding, calls it a long-term investment—not a liability—amid fierce criticism in the Assembly A Sharp Rebuttal in a Charged Assembly As debates intensified during the 2026–27 Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered one of his strongest political rebuttals yet—forcefully rejecting opposition claims that the Union Territory had been pushed into…

Why BJP MLA Devyani Rana’s Fierce Attack on J&K Budget Was Applauded by Omar Abdullah’s Own MLAs

February 9, 2026 Editor

BJP MLA Devyani Rana Attacks J&K Budget: Why Omar Abdullah’s NC MLAs Applauded Her in Assembly By: Javid Amin | 08 February 2026 A rare moment of bipartisan civility in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly reveals how political legacy, parliamentary tradition, and symbolism still matter in a deeply polarised landscape A Moment That Stopped the House The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is not known for political gentleness—especially when budgets are on the table. Sharp interruptions, desk-thumping protests, and ideological trench warfare have long defined its proceedings. That is precisely…

Amit Shah Reviews J&K Projects, Announces ₹200 Crore Sports Investment, Tourism Push

February 8, 2026 Editor

Amit Shah Pushes Tourism Marketing, Announces ₹200-Crore Sports Infra Boost After Reviewing J&K Projects By: Javid Amin | 07 February 2026 Centre Reaffirms Development Push in Jammu & Kashmir Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed a series of development projects in Jammu and reiterated the Centre’s commitment to transforming Jammu & Kashmir into a developed and prosperous region, placing special emphasis on tourism and youth engagement through sports infrastructure. During the high-level review, Shah stressed that while public enthusiasm for visiting J&K remains strong, the region must adopt aggressive and…

Mehbooba Mufti Demands Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Assembly Budget Session

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Urges Separate Budget for Old Srinagar Ahead of J&K Legislative Budget Session | Heritage, Urban Development Focus By: Javid Amin | 01 February 2026 Political Call for Fiscal Attention to Old City Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has publicly urged the Union Territory government to allocate a dedicated budget for Old Srinagar city (Shahr-e-Khaas), underscoring deep-rooted concerns over heritage preservation, infrastructure neglect, and uneven development. Her appeal comes on the eve of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s budget…

‘Disturbing and Unacceptable’: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

January 31, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Condemns Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor, Raises Safety Concerns By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Moral Voice Raises Alarm The violent assault on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand has continued to reverberate across Jammu & Kashmir, drawing reactions not only from mainstream political leaders but also from prominent religious and community figures. Adding his voice to the growing chorus of condemnation, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has termed the incident “disturbing and unacceptable.” His…

50 Flights Cancelled in Srinagar Due to Heavy Snowfall | Govt Suspends Officials Over Snow Clearance Lapses

January 28, 2026 Editor

Snowfall Grounds Kashmir: Flights Cancelled, Officials Suspended as Winter Paralyses Srinagar By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 When Winter Brings Kashmir to a Halt In the early hours of January 27, 2026, Kashmir woke up to a familiar yet formidable adversary — heavy snowfall. Thick white layers blanketed Srinagar and large parts of the Valley, transforming the landscape into a postcard-perfect winter scene. But beneath the beauty lay disruption, uncertainty, and mounting frustration. Within hours, air traffic was grounded, highways were closed, daily life slowed to a crawl, and…

Deadly Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway: Four Killed Near Udhampur

January 27, 2026 Editor

Four Killed in Triple-Vehicle Crash on Jammu–Srinagar Highway Near Udhampur By: Javid Amin | 27 January 2026 At least four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a four-wheeler and a motorcycle on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Tuesday, triggering fresh concerns over road safety on the Valley’s lifeline highway. Full News Report At least four people lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) near Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur district on Tuesday, January…

Mohra Hydroelectric Project: How Asia’s First Powerhouse in Kashmir Became a Forgotten Ruin

January 26, 2026 Editor

Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project: How Asia’s Earliest Power Station in Kashmir Slipped Into Silence By: Javid Amin | 25 January 2026 More than a century ago, when large parts of Asia still relied on oil lamps and fireplaces, electric bulbs glowed in Srinagar—powered not by coal or diesel, but by the flowing waters of the Jhelum River. At the heart of this quiet revolution stood the Mohra Hydroelectric Power Project, commissioned in 1905 during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. It was not merely a power station; it was a…