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Zojila Tunnel Achieves Historic Breakthrough: A New Era of All-Weather Connectivity for Ladakh Begins

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Editor

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Marks Historic Step Towards Year-Round Kashmir-Ladakh Connectivity By: Javid Amin | 09 June 2026 World’s Highest and Longest Bi-Directional Road Tunnel Nears Completion After Major Engineering Milestone A Historic Breakthrough Beneath the Himalayas In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure sector, the Zojila Tunnel project achieved its final breakthrough on Tuesday, marking the completion of excavation for what is set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude. The breakthrough was triggered remotely by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin…

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid as Jamia Masjid Remains Shut for 8th Consecutive Year

May 28, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Slams Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid 2026 as Jamia Masjid Remains Closed for 8th Year By: Javid Amin | 27 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Restrictions on Eid Prayers Have “Become a Custom” in Kashmir On Eid-ul-Adha 2026, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti sharply criticised the administration for placing Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and preventing him from offering Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The remarks came after authorities allegedly stopped the Mirwaiz from…

Ladakh ‘Deal’ Sparks Political Ripples Across Kashmir, Rekindles Autonomy Debate

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Editor

Ladakh Deal Triggers Political Storm in Kashmir, Revives Debate on Autonomy and Article 370 By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Centre’s Assurances to Ladakh Trigger Sharp Reactions in Kashmir Valley A fresh political debate has erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after reports emerged of a major understanding between the Centre and Ladakh-based groups over demands related to land rights, jobs, cultural protection, and administrative safeguards. The reported “Ladakh deal,” which follows months of protests and negotiations involving civil society groups from Leh and Kargil, is being viewed in Kashmir…

Kashmir’s Silent Demographic Shift: Are Smartphones, Digital Isolation, and Social Change Shrinking the Valley’s Future?

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Fertility Crisis: How Smartphones and Digital Isolation May Be Lowering Birth Rates By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 From Srinagar to Seoul, Experts Warn That Smartphones May Be Reshaping Human Relationships — and Lowering Birth Rates A profound demographic transformation is quietly unfolding across the world — and increasingly in Kashmir as well. Fertility rates are collapsing in country after country, marriages are happening later than ever, and younger generations are spending more time online while forming fewer long-term relationships offline. While economic stress, unemployment, housing costs, and…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir

May 18, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Lead Social Reform in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Urges Religious Institutions to Lead Moral Revival, Unity and Community Responsibility Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for Kashmir’s masjids, khanqahs, and imambaras to move beyond the limited role of ritual worship and re-emerge as institutions of social reform, ethical guidance, and community unity. In a significant message carrying both spiritual and socio-political undertones, the chief cleric emphasized that religious spaces must actively address the growing moral…

Mehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Hold Talks With Pakistan and Kashmiris, Calls It ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Peace

May 18, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Start Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Ahead of Eid By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Calls on PM Modi to Open Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate simultaneous dialogue with Pakistan and the people of Jammu & Kashmir, describing the moment as a “golden opportunity” to rebuild trust and move toward lasting peace in the region. The appeal from the president of the People’s Democratic…

Kashmir Vs Ladakh: Which Destination Should You Choose in 2026? A Complete Travel Comparison Before You Book

May 15, 2026 Editor

Kashmir vs Ladakh 2026: Which Himalayan Destination Is Better for Your Next Trip? By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 Paradise or Adventure? Here’s the Ultimate Kashmir vs Ladakh Travel Guide For many travelers planning a trip to the Himalayas, one question often becomes the biggest dilemma: Kashmir or Ladakh? Both destinations are breathtaking, both sit in India’s northern frontier, and both promise unforgettable memories. Yet, the experiences they offer are completely different. While Kashmir is known for its lush valleys, Mughal gardens, lakes, culture, and relaxing vacations, Ladakh attracts…

Mehbooba Mufti Backs RSS Call for Pakistan Dialogue: Can Talks Revive Kashmir’s Lost Peace Process?

May 14, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Supports RSS Leader’s Call for Indo-Pak Dialogue on Kashmir | Peace Talks Debate Revives By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes RSS Leader’s Call for Pakistan Dialogue, Rekindles Debate on Kashmir Peace Process In a politically significant development, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed remarks by a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying the statement validates what her party has argued for years — that peace in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be achieved through force alone. The remarks have triggered renewed discussion…

Bulldozers, Bias and Backlash: Why Sheikh Khursheed Boycotted LG Manoj Sinha’s Anti-Drug Campaign in Kashmir

May 14, 2026 Editor

Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed Boycotts LG Manoj Sinha’s Anti-Drug Campaign Over House Demolition Row in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 A Demolition in Langate Has Triggered a Wider Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir The demolition of a two-storey residential house in Langate has pushed Jammu and Kashmir’s anti-drug campaign into the centre of a heated political and legal controversy. What began as part of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s aggressive “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan” has now evolved into a broader debate over constitutional rights, selective enforcement, due…

Yasin Malik Case: NIA Tells Delhi High Court Political Links Don’t Erase Terror Charges

April 23, 2026 Editor

Yasin Malik’s Delhi High Court Appeal: NIA Asserts Political Links Can’t Override Terror Charges By: Javid Amin | 23 April 2026 A Defining Legal Battle in Kashmir’s Separatist Landscape The appeal of Yasin Malik before the Delhi High Court has emerged as one of the most consequential legal battles tied to Kashmir’s separatist movement. In a firm submission, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has argued that invoking past interactions with senior politicians and bureaucrats does not absolve Malik of serious charges related to terror funding and militant activities. At its…