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KPSS Seeks Fair Investigation After Rakesh Handoo’s Arrest in Threat Case

October 30, 2026 Editor

KPSS Demands Impartial Probe Into Threat Allegations Against Kashmiri Pandit Activist By: News Desk | 29 October 2026 Srinagar: The Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti (KPSS) has called for an impartial and comprehensive investigation into allegations involving online threats against members of the Kashmiri Pandit community, cautioning against media trials and premature conclusions in a case that has raised fresh concerns over the safety of Prime Minister’s Package employees in the Kashmir Valley. The organisation’s demand follows the arrest of Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo from Faridabad, Haryana, in connection with…

J&K Cabinet Expansion Triggers Dissent in National Conference; Mubarak Gul Named General Secretary

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah appoints veteran Eidgah MLA to a key organisational post after four ministers are inducted into Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet; discontent among senior leaders exposes the challenge of balancing political aspirations and regional representation By: News Desk | 27 October 2026 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s long-awaited Cabinet expansion has triggered visible resentment within the ruling National Conference (NC), with several senior legislators expressing disappointment over their exclusion from ministerial positions and supporters of veteran leader Mubarak Gul staging a protest at the party headquarters. The political…

From Seven Dishes to 25: How Wedding Showmanship Is Reshaping Kashmir’s Social Fabric

October 1, 2026 Editor

When Wazwan Became a Status Symbol: The Hidden Cost of Kashmir's Big-Fat Weddings

From Wazwan to Wedding Debt: How Showmanship Is Reshaping Kashmir’s Social Fabric By: Javid Amin | 30 September 2026 Wazwan was once a celebration of Kashmiri hospitality. But when seven dishes became 20, 25 or more, and weddings became competitions in meat, gold and display, the question changed: are we preserving culture, or pricing ordinary families out of marriage? Srinagar: There was a time when a Kashmiri wedding could be remembered for the warmth of the people rather than the weight of the meat. A wedding feast was generous, but…

Seven Dead in Kupwara and Kathua: Why J&K’s Mountain Roads Remain a Road-Safety Challenge

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Editor

Two Tragedies, One Question: How Safe Are J&K's Mountain Roads?

J&K’s Mountain Roads: When an Ordinary Journey Turns Into a Fight for Life By: News Desk | 28 September 2026 Five killed in Kupwara, two in Kathua as separate crashes bring the region’s road-safety challenge back into focus Srinagar: For the families involved, there was nothing unusual about the journeys that ended in tragedy. People were travelling from one place to another. Vehicles were moving along roads that thousands of residents use every day. Then, within hours, ordinary journeys turned into fatal crashes. In Kupwara’s Karnah area, five people were…

Pahalgam Tourism Revival 2026: Over 10 Lakh Visitors Return to Kashmir’s Iconic Hill Station After Tragedy

May 31, 2026 Editor

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Pahalgam Is Rebuilding Tourist Confidence and Welcoming the World Again By: Javid Amin | 30 May 2026 Nearly 10 Lakh Visitors Return as Kashmir’s Tourism Heartland Demonstrates Remarkable Resilience Just a year after a devastating terror attack shook one of Kashmir’s most cherished tourist destinations, Pahalgam is witnessing an extraordinary revival. The picturesque hill station, known for its pristine valleys, pine forests, and the sparkling Lidder River, has welcomed nearly 10 lakh visitors between April 2025 and April 2026. The impressive rebound is being viewed…

Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

May 24, 2026 Editor

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’, J&K Minister Boycotts Event By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 Gujjar and Bakarwal Families Accuse Authorities of Targeting Settlements; Minister’s Protest Signals Growing Rift Within Government The political and humanitarian fallout from the controversial Sidhra demolition drive in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified after members of nomadic communities filed formal complaints alleging “atrocities” by authorities, while the Union Territory’s Forest Minister staged a dramatic boycott of his own department’s event in apparent protest against the handling of the demolitions. The…

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…

National Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Editor

NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…

Farooq Abdullah Backs Indo-Pak Dialogue, Says Lasting Peace in J&K Needs Engagement With Kashmiris Too

May 15, 2026 Editor

Farooq Abdullah Backs Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace in J&K Needs Talks With Kashmiris Too By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 NC Chief Supports Calls by RSS Leader and Former Army Chief for Talks With Pakistan; Altaf Bukhari Urges Centre to Directly Engage People of Jammu & Kashmir A rare political convergence has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir over the need for dialogue as a pathway to peace, with senior leaders across ideological lines emphasizing that military measures alone cannot resolve the region’s long-standing challenges. Farooq Abdullah, president of the…