Anantnag Cop Killing Triggers Massive Kashmir Crackdown: Thousands Detained, Houses Demolished as Omar Abdullah Warns Against ‘Collective Punishment’ By: Javid Amin | 25 July 2026 Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed in a targeted attack in Anantnag; security agencies launch sweeping operations while political leaders warn against alienating civilians The killing of a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable in a targeted attack in Anantnag has triggered one of the most extensive security crackdowns in Kashmir in recent months, with thousands of people reportedly detained for questioning and the…
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Bhaderwah on Edge: Civilian’s Death Sparks Protests, Shutdown and Calls for an Independent Probe
Bhaderwah Protests Erupt After Civilian Killed in Police Firing: Tension Grips Doda as Family Seeks Justice By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Tension Escalates in Doda After Controversial Police Firing A wave of protests swept through Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district after the death of a 30-year-old civilian, Arif Hussain, in a police firing during a late-night operation near the Jai Valley. The incident has triggered widespread public anger, a partial shutdown across parts of Doda and Kishtwar, and renewed debate over accountability in police operations. Markets…
Read MoreSrinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Surpasses Jammu in Rare Weather Reversal as IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert
Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Turns Hotter Than Jammu as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Valley Witnesses Extraordinary Summer Heat While Weather Department Warns of Cloudburst-Like Events and Flash Flood Risk In an extraordinary weather event that underscores the growing impact of climate variability in the Himalayan region, Srinagar recorded its hottest day of the 2026 summer at 35.9°C, a temperature rarely experienced in the Kashmir Valley. Even more remarkable was the fact that Srinagar turned hotter…
Read MoreJuly 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs
The Battle Over Memory Continues in Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 11 July 2026 Every year, July 13 evokes strong emotions across Jammu and Kashmir. For many, it is not merely another date on the calendar but a reminder of one of the most defining moments in Kashmir’s modern political history. This year, attention has once again turned towards Naqshband Sahib in Srinagar, where the graves of those killed during the July 13, 1931 uprising are located. Political leaders from multiple parties are awaiting official permission to visit…
Read MoreJ&K Weather Update: Heatwave Continues Across Kashmir, Heavy Rain Likely From July 11; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides
J&K Weather Update: Heatwave to End? MeT Predicts Heavy Rain Across Jammu & Kashmir From July 11 By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 Heatwave Grips Jammu & Kashmir as MeT Forecasts Heavy Rain From July 11 After days of unusually high temperatures across Jammu & Kashmir, residents may finally get relief as the Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast widespread rainfall beginning July 11. While the expected showers are likely to lower temperatures significantly, weather officials have simultaneously warned of flash floods, landslides, mudslides and waterlogging, particularly in vulnerable mountainous…
Read MoreNational Conference Secures Civil Society Backing Ahead of Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood Restoration
National Conference Wins Civil Society Support Ahead of Delhi Protest, Expands Campaign for J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has strengthened its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by securing the support of sections of Kashmir’s civil society ahead of its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The endorsement comes as the party prepares to take its demand for statehood to the national capital, where it plans to mobilize opposition parties, civil society representatives and public opinion in…
Read MorePower-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches
Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches By: Javid Amin | 07 July 2026 Srinagar: Fans stall mid-spin, oxygen concentrators wheeze onto backup batteries, online classes freeze on half-loaded screens — this is not a one-off breakdown but a recurring reality for a region that sits on one of India’s largest hydropower reserves. For weeks now, homes, schools, hospitals and offices across the Kashmir Valley have battled long, often unannounced power cuts, even as officials confirm that electricity availability this season is among the highest…
Read MoreKashmir Mutton Crisis Returns: Truckers Allege Assault and Extortion, Fresh Supply Disruptions Hit Valley Markets
Kashmir Mutton Crisis Deepens Again: Truckers Allege Assault, Extortion Despite Punjab–J&K Talks By: News Desk | 05 July 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Supply Crisis Returns as Truckers Allege Assault and Extortion on Transit Route Just days after hopes of normalcy returned to Kashmir’s meat markets, the Valley’s mutton supply chain has suffered another setback. Livestock transporters have alleged that they were assaulted, threatened and forced to pay illegal levies while transporting animals through Punjab, disrupting supplies once again despite recent assurances from authorities. The fresh allegations have reignited concerns over Kashmir’s…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens
Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Stands Firm on Terror; Kashmir’s Political Debate Intensifies By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 The debate over whether India should reopen dialogue with Pakistan has once again become a major political issue, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah openly supporting renewed engagement while the BJP has reiterated that no meaningful talks are possible unless Pakistan first ends cross-border terrorism. The discussion has gained momentum after a joint appeal signed by 117 eminent citizens from India and Pakistan urged Prime Minister…
Read MoreKashmir Mutton Crisis: Why Meat Disappeared From Markets as Omar Abdullah Takes Up Punjab Transit Fee Row
Kashmir Mutton Shortage Crisis: Omar Abdullah’s Punjab Appeal Over Livestock Supply Disruption Explained By: Javid Amin | 29 June 2026 Kashmir’s Mutton Crisis: How a Highway Dispute Turned Into a Valley-Wide Supply Shock A commodity deeply connected with Kashmir’s culture, celebrations and daily life has suddenly become a symbol of a growing economic and administrative dispute. Across markets in the Kashmir Valley, mutton shops have witnessed empty counters, disrupted supplies and rising consumer anxiety after livestock movement from outside Jammu and Kashmir was affected by a dispute involving transport charges…
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