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Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as J&K Minister Javed Rana Calls Drive ‘Illegal’ and Orders Probe

May 20, 2026 Editor

Javed Rana Calls Sidhra Demolition ‘Illegal,’ Orders Probe Into Eviction of Gujjar-Bakarwal Families By: Javid Amin | 19 May 2026 Forest Minister Accuses Officials of Targeting Gujjar-Bakarwal Families; Political Storm Deepens Over Anti-Encroachment Drive in Jammu A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana strongly condemned the recent demolition drive in Sidhra, Jammu, calling it “illegal, unjust, anti-people, and inhuman.” The minister announced an institutional inquiry into the operation and warned that officials involved would not be spared if found guilty of…

Jammu Sweats in Darkness: How Heatwaves, Dry Rivers and Energy Dependence Triggered a Major Power Crisis

May 19, 2026 Editor

Jammu Power Crisis 2026: Heatwave, Chenab Water Shortage & 5-Hour Power Cuts Trigger Public Anger By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 As temperatures soar above 40°C across Jammu region, thousands of residents are enduring another unbearable reality alongside the scorching heat — prolonged power outages lasting up to five hours at a stretch. From crowded neighborhoods in Jammu city to border districts like Kathua and industrial zones in Samba, the ongoing electricity crisis has exposed the fragile link between climate conditions and Jammu & Kashmir’s energy infrastructure. With hydropower…

Jammu Bridge Collapse LIVE: Workers Trapped as Under-Construction Structure Crashes in Bantalab

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Editor

Jammu Bridge Collapse Today: Workers Trapped in Bantalab | Rescue Ops Underway, Casualties Feared By: Javid Amin | 01 May 2026 Sudden Collapse Sparks Panic in Jammu A major tragedy unfolded on Friday afternoon (May 1, 2026) in the Bantalab–Thathar belt of Jammu after an under-construction bridge suddenly collapsed, trapping multiple workers beneath heavy debris. The incident occurred near a petrol pump in the busy Bantalab area, triggering panic among locals and prompting a massive emergency response. What Happened at the Site? Initial reports indicate: The bridge, still under construction…

J&K Congress Protests Demand Statehood, Calls for PM Modi’s Resignation – Tariq Hameed Karra Leads Demonstrations

March 10, 2026 Editor

J&K Congress Protests: Demand for Statehood Intensifies, PM Modi Asked to Resign By: Javid Amin | 09 March 2026 Tariq Hameed Karra leads demonstrations in Jammu and Srinagar, accusing Centre of foreign policy failures and economic mismanagement Congress Steps Up Pressure: Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir Over Statehood and Foreign Policy Political tensions intensified in Jammu and Kashmir as the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) staged protests on March 9–10, 2026, demanding the restoration of full statehood to the region and calling for the resignation of Prime Minister…

J&K Liquor Sales Cross 5.63 Crore Bottles Till January 2026; ₹435 Crore Excise Revenue Earned

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Editor

Over 5.63 Crore Liquor Bottles Sold in J&K Till January 2026; Excise Revenue Touches ₹435 Crore By: Javid Amin | 26 February 2026 Official excise data reveals that more than 5.63 crore liquor bottles were sold across Jammu & Kashmir up to January 2026, generating approximately ₹435 crore in excise revenue for the Union Territory. The bulk of sales came from Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer, reaffirming alcohol taxation as one of the most consistent non-GST revenue streams for J&K’s administration. While volumes have shown a marginal dip…

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…

Jammu Battles Rising Dengue Outbreak: 1,200 Cases Expose Civic Gaps

October 7, 2025 Editor

Mosquito Menace: Jammu Fights a Growing Dengue Crisis By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar Over 1,200 Cases Reported in 3 Weeks; Hospitals Overloaded as Civic Inaction Deepens Outbreak A silent epidemic is creeping through Jammu. With more than 1,200 confirmed dengue cases in just three weeks, the city is witnessing one of its worst post-monsoon health crises in years — a battle fuelled by unchecked mosquito breeding, poor sanitation, and delayed government response. Hospitals are overflowing. Fogging trucks hum through the streets far too late. And…

20 Structures Razed, 110 Kanals of Land Retrieved in Jammu: JDA Intensifies Anti-Encroachment Drive

August 23, 2025 Editor

20 structures razed to retrieve 110 kanal of land in Jammu By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 A Bold Push Against Encroachment in Jammu Land in Jammu is not just real estate—it is a scarce resource, a livelihood, and often, a symbol of identity and belonging. However, the rapid pace of urbanization has led to rampant land-grabbing and illegal constructions, creating challenges for governance, planning, and justice. In a major anti-encroachment drive, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), with support from the district administration, dismantled 20 illegal structures and reclaimed…

Jammu Police Arrest Two in Separate Abduction Cases, Girls Found Safe

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 Editor

Two arrested for abducting 2 girls in Jammu in separate incidents; The abducted girls have been safely rescued, officials said Jammu, Feb 04: Two men have been arrested for abducting two girls from their homes in separate incidents here, police said on Monday. The abducted girls have been safely rescued, officials said. On January 19 a woman lodged a complaint in Domana police station, alleging that Sonu Kumar, hailing from Nabyua Kallan in Uttar Pradesh and currently residing in Greater Kailash, had kidnapped her 16-year-old daughter from their home, they said.…

Jammu Crackdown: Over a Dozen Houses Demolished in Anti-Encroachment Drive

January 12, 2025 Editor

Over dozen houses razed in Jammu amid crackdown on illegal structures A dozen illegally built houses and four plinths were demolished in a major encroachment drive here on Saturday, leading to retrieval of 10 kanals of the land belonging to the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), a senior government official said. The successful drive was conducted by the JDA in close coordination with the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Jammu district administration and police at Sidhra, Majeen and Rangoora areas, the official said. He said the areas with large-scale recent encroachments, including…