#JammuAndKashmir Archives | Page 3 of 39

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

July 11, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar; PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Backs Demonstrators

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Editor

Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar, PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Joins Demonstration By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Local Opposition Grows Over Proposed Alcohol Outlet A group of residents in Pantha Chowk, on the outskirts of Srinagar, staged a protest against the proposed opening of a wine shop in their locality, expressing concerns over its location and its perceived impact on the community. The demonstration was joined by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir, who voiced support for the residents and urged the…

National Conference Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has significantly expanded its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by inviting 52 political, religious and civil society leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Among the prominent invitees are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Grand…

National Conference Secures Civil Society Backing Ahead of Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood Restoration

July 8, 2026 Editor

National Conference Wins Civil Society Support Ahead of Delhi Protest, Expands Campaign for J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has strengthened its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by securing the support of sections of Kashmir’s civil society ahead of its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The endorsement comes as the party prepares to take its demand for statehood to the national capital, where it plans to mobilize opposition parties, civil society representatives and public opinion in…

Kishtwar Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods: Kwar Hydroelectric Project Hit, Highway Blocked as Rescue Teams Rush In

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kishtwar Cloudburst 2026: Flash Floods Damage Kwar Hydroelectric Project, Highway Blocked in Chenab Valley By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Flash Floods Strike Kishtwar After Powerful Cloudburst A powerful cloudburst has triggered flash floods in Kishtwar district, causing widespread disruption across the Chenab Valley and exposing the vulnerability of infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir’s mountainous terrain. The sudden cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris that swept through parts of the district, damaging roads, affecting residential areas and disrupting work at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project, one of the…

Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kashmir's Electricity Paradox: One of India's Top Hydropower Producers, Yet Homes Sit in the Dark,Darkness in the Land of Rivers: Kashmir's Never-Ending Power Crisis, Winter or Summer

Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches By: Javid Amin | 07 July 2026 Srinagar: Fans stall mid-spin, oxygen concentrators wheeze onto backup batteries, online classes freeze on half-loaded screens — this is not a one-off breakdown but a recurring reality for a region that sits on one of India’s largest hydropower reserves. For weeks now, homes, schools, hospitals and offices across the Kashmir Valley have battled long, often unannounced power cuts, even as officials confirm that electricity availability this season is among the highest…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Returns: Truckers Allege Assault and Extortion, Fresh Supply Disruptions Hit Valley Markets

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Deepens Again: Truckers Allege Assault, Extortion Despite Punjab–J&K Talks By: News Desk | 05 July 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Supply Crisis Returns as Truckers Allege Assault and Extortion on Transit Route Just days after hopes of normalcy returned to Kashmir’s meat markets, the Valley’s mutton supply chain has suffered another setback. Livestock transporters have alleged that they were assaulted, threatened and forced to pay illegal levies while transporting animals through Punjab, disrupting supplies once again despite recent assurances from authorities. The fresh allegations have reignited concerns over Kashmir’s…

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…