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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…

February 2026 Becomes One of the Driest Months in Jammu & Kashmir in Over 50 Years: Climate Alarm for Agriculture, Water & Himalayan Ecosystems

March 9, 2026 Editor

When Winter Didn’t Come: February 2026 Turns Into One of the Driest Months Ever Recorded in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 March 2026 A historic dry spell signals a deeper climate warning for the Himalayas Winter in the Himalayan region has always been associated with snow-covered mountains, periodic rain showers, and the slow replenishment of rivers that sustain millions of people across northern India. But in 2026, winter behaved very differently. February 2026 has gone down as one of the driest months in the recorded meteorological history…

Kashmir Returns to Routine as Restrictions Ease: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes, and Life Slowly Stabilizes

March 8, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Restrictions Eased: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes as Valley Returns to Normal By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 Valley Breathes Again: Markets Open and Streets Fill After Days of Restrictions After several days of tension and restrictions, daily life in the Kashmir Valley is gradually returning to normal. Markets have reopened, transport services are operating again, and people are cautiously stepping out to resume their daily routines. The easing of curbs has brought relief to residents, traders, and transport workers who had been affected by shutdowns imposed in the…

Nearly Half of Kashmir’s Students Report Mental Health Struggles Linked to Social Media

March 8, 2026 Editor

45% of Kashmir’s Students Struggle With Mental Wellbeing Linked to Social Media: A Wake-Up Call for Schools and Parents By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 A new study examining adolescent behaviour in the Kashmir Valley has raised serious concerns about the mental wellbeing of school students. According to the research, around 45% of students up to Class 12 report sub-optimal mental wellbeing associated with excessive social media use. The findings highlight a growing challenge for families, schools, and policymakers: how to balance the benefits of digital connectivity with the…

Dal Lake Turns Green: Experts Explain Algal Bloom, Climate Impact and Ecological Changes

March 6, 2026 Editor

Why Dal Lake Turned Green: Climate Shifts, Algal Blooms and the Changing Ecology of Kashmir’s Most Iconic Lake By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Experts Explain the Green Transformation of Dal Lake Amid Rising Temperatures and Reduced Snowmelt Dal Lake Turns Green: A Natural Cycle or a Warning Sign? The sudden green tint covering large parts of the iconic Dal Lake has sparked widespread curiosity and concern among residents and visitors alike. Known for its crystal reflections, floating gardens and houseboats, the lake’s unusual green appearance has quickly become…

Kashmir’s Tourism Crisis: Littering, Loud Parties and “Zero Civic Sense” Are Threatening India’s Paradise

March 5, 2026 Editor

Paradise at Risk: Kashmir’s Tourism Boom Meets a Civic Sense Crisis By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 The early morning mist rises slowly over Dal Lake as the first shikaras begin to glide across the water. For centuries, travellers have come to Kashmir to witness scenes like this — the quiet beauty of mountains reflected in lakes, the calm of pine forests, the soft silence of snow-covered meadows. Poets once described the valley as “heaven on earth.” Today, millions of tourists arrive each year hoping to experience that same…

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Surge Above Normal as Dry Weather Persists

March 5, 2026 Editor

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Rise Above Normal, Dry Weather to Continue By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Meteorological Department Warns of Sharp Temperature Rise Across Kashmir Valley and Jammu Region Unseasonal Heat Grips Jammu & Kashmir as Temperatures Surge Above Normal Just days after meteorologists warned about persistent dry winters in Jammu & Kashmir, the region is now facing another unusual weather pattern: an early March heat spell. Weather experts say the Union Territory will experience significantly higher-than-normal temperatures over the next 48 hours, with both…

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

March 5, 2026 Editor

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Authorities in Kashmir have extended precautionary restrictions across the Valley until Thursday amid heightened security concerns following widespread protests in several districts. The curbs include limitations on mobile internet speeds, suspension of certain phone services, and the closure of schools that were scheduled to reopen after the winter break. Officials say the measures are intended to prevent unrest and maintain public order while the administration closely monitors the evolving…

Iran–Israel Conflict 2026: Real-World Escalation, Strategic Calculus & What Comes Next

March 4, 2026 Editor

Iran–Israel Conflict 2026: Real Escalation, Regional Fallout & Global Risk Analysis By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Executive Summary The Iran–Israel confrontation has entered its most volatile phase in decades. While not officially declared as a full conventional war, the conflict now includes: Direct Israeli strikes on Iranian-linked targets Iranian missile and drone retaliation Escalation along the Lebanon front involving Hezbollah U.S. military positioning across the Gulf Diplomatic paralysis at the United Nations The crisis reflects a shift from shadow warfare to open, multi-front confrontation. Civilian risk has increased…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams OIC for ‘Betraying’ Muslim World Over Iran Strikes

March 4, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Accuses OIC of ‘Betrayal’ Over Silence on Khamenei Killing By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has launched a direct and forceful attack on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing the 57-member bloc of remaining silent over the US–Israel strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Her remarks mark the strongest criticism yet from a mainstream Kashmiri leader against the OIC, framing its response as not merely muted — but as a “grave betrayal of…