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

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

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…

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Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost: Why Dangerous Road Stretches Remain a Major Concern in J&K

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J&K Road Safety Crisis: 367 Black Spots Identified, Only 68 Rectified

J&K Road Safety Crisis: 367 Black Spots Identified, Only 68 Rectified By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Srinagar: Every dangerous bend, unprotected road edge and poorly marked stretch of highway presents a risk that can turn an ordinary journey into a tragedy. Across Jammu and Kashmir, concerns over accident-prone roads have once again drawn attention to a difficult question: are the authorities moving quickly enough to make known danger zones safer? The issue is no longer limited to individual crashes. It concerns the wider effectiveness of road planning, infrastructure…

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Rakesh Handoo Arrested in Cyber-Terror Case Over Threat Messages Targeting J&K Employees

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Jammu and Kashmir Police investigation into alleged online threats targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees

Rakesh Handoo Arrest: Probe Into Online Threats Against J&K Employees By: News Desk | 26 October 2026 Police allege that the Kashmiri Pandit activist circulated and amplified online threat material; the case follows months of concern among PM package employees over posters containing names and personal details. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo, also known as “Bunty,” in Haryana’s Greater Faridabad in a case concerning the alleged circulation of online threat messages targeting minority employees and migrant workers in the Kashmir Valley. A special…

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Jammu Shiv Market and Srinagar Kaka Sarai Fires: Why Urban Fire Safety Needs Urgent Attention

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J&K Fires Expose Risks in Crowded Markets as Jammu and Srinagar Assess Damage

Rising Fire Incidents in J&K: A Wake-Up Call After Jammu’s Shiv Market and Srinagar’s Kaka Sarai Fires By: News Desk| 25 October 2026 The recent major fire at Shiv Market, Jammu, which reportedly caused extensive property damage, and the devastating fire incident in Kaka Sarai, Karannagar, Srinagar have once again highlighted the growing vulnerability of residential and commercial areas to fire hazards. While investigations generally determine the exact causes, fire officials across India frequently identify a combination of preventable factors behind most urban fire incidents. Why Are Fire Incidents Increasing?…

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Kashmir Mutton Supply Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Dealers Warn of Strike Over Transit Charges

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Will Mutton Prices Rise in Kashmir? Dealers Renew Protest Over Alleged ₹10,000 Truck Charges

Kashmir Mutton Dealers Warn of Strike Over Punjab Transit Charges, Raise Supply Concerns By: News Desk | 21 October 2026 Srinagar: Kashmir’s mutton trade is facing fresh uncertainty after the All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Association warned of a possible strike over alleged unauthorised collections from livestock-carrying trucks passing through Punjab. The dispute has raised concerns about the uninterrupted supply of sheep to the Valley, particularly during the busy wedding season, when demand for mutton traditionally increases. Mehraj-ud-din Ganaie, general secretary of the association, has alleged that transporters bringing livestock…

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Kashmir Golf Club Elections After 14 Years Trigger Political Row Over ₹2 Crore Plan and Public Access

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Kashmir Golf Club Row: Who Should Benefit From ₹2 Crore in Public Support?

Kashmir Golf Club Elections After 14 Years Put Public Spending and Access Under Scrutiny By: Javid Amin | 20 October 2026 The return of elections to Srinagar’s historic Kashmir Golf Club after a 14-year gap was supposed to mark a fresh chapter in the management of one of the Valley’s oldest sporting institutions. Instead, it has opened a wider political debate about government priorities, the use of public money and who gets to enjoy facilities that carry a public interest. The immediate trigger is a ₹2 crore plan announced by…

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Srinagar Airport to Allow Flights After 5 PM as Winter Schedule Begins October 25

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Srinagar Airport to Allow Flights After 5 PM as Winter Schedule Begins October 25

Srinagar Airport Lifts 5 PM Flight Curbs Ahead of Winter Schedule; Evening Operations May Resume By: News Desk | 19 October 2026 Srinagar: Air travellers heading to and from Kashmir could soon have more flexibility in planning their journeys after Srinagar International Airport withdrew restrictions that had limited flight operations to between 8 am and 5 pm. The decision, announced ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026, removes the earlier operating-hours cut-off and allows airlines to plan services beyond 5 pm, subject to approved schedules and operational requirements. The winter schedule…

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Kashmir Train Services to Face 15-Day Disruption From October 17; Two Passenger Trains Cancelled

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Two Kashmir Passenger Trains Cancelled Until October 31 for Pre-Winter Maintenance

Northern Railway schedules pre-winter track destressing work on Banihal–Baramulla section; affected services to remain suspended until October 31 By: News Desk | 16 October 2026 Srinagar, October 16: Rail travel across parts of the Kashmir Valley will face a temporary disruption from October 17, as Northern Railway has cancelled two passenger train services for 15 days to carry out pre-winter track maintenance aimed at ensuring safe operations during the approaching winter season. The affected services are Train No. 74615, Banihal–Baramulla, and Train No. 74620, Baramulla–Banihal. Both will remain cancelled from…

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Kashmir Leaders React to Saudi Airport Strike as Death Toll Rises and Regional Tensions Deepen

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Riyadh Airport Attack: Altaf Bukhari Condemns Civilian Targeting, Mirwaiz Calls for Dialogue

Altaf Bukhari condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure, while Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges dialogue and diplomacy. The rising death toll and repeated strikes on Saudi Arabia’s aviation facilities have intensified concerns over civilian safety and a wider regional escalation. By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2026 Srinagar: Political and religious leaders in Kashmir have expressed deep concern over the deadly missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, calling for restraint and diplomatic engagement as violence across the region continues to intensify. Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari described…

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J&K Regional Parties Join Anti-CEC Protests in Kashmir; Omar, Mehbooba Draw Parallels With Delhi Restrictions

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Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Compare Delhi Protest Curbs With Kashmir’s Experience

The National Conference, PDP and other opposition groups joined protests over electoral-roll revisions, while Farooq Abdullah called for a more independent Election Commission. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti separately compared security curbs in Delhi with Kashmir’s experience of restrictions. Javid Amin | Srinagar | October 10, 2026 Jammu and Kashmir’s political debate over democratic representation has intersected with a growing national controversy over electoral-roll revisions, as regional parties joined protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and opposition leaders questioned the handling of demonstrations in New Delhi. The National Conference…

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