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Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch: Roads Blocked, Villages Cut Off as Extreme Weather Strikes Again

June 3, 2026 Editor

J&K Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch: Roads Blocked, Villages Cut Off as Extreme Weather Strikes Again By: Javid Amin | 02 June 2026 Three cloudbursts in a single day expose the growing vulnerability of Jammu & Kashmir’s mountainous districts to extreme weather events Heavy rainfall and a series of cloudbursts triggered flash floods across Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch districts, disrupting transportation networks, damaging infrastructure and raising fresh concerns over the region’s increasing exposure to climate-driven disasters. The incidents occurred amid intense rainfall that…

Cabinet Expansion or Statehood Strategy? Mystery Surrounds Omar Abdullah’s June 3 Meeting

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Editor

“No, No, No”: Omar Abdullah’s Silence Ahead of June 3 MLAs’ Meeting Fuels Political Speculation in Jammu & Kashmir

“No, No, No”: Omar Abdullah’s Strategic Silence Raises Stakes Ahead of Crucial June 3 MLAs’ Meeting By: Javid Amin | 01 June 2026 Chief Minister Keeps Everyone Guessing as Political Buzz Intensifies Across Jammu and Kashmir When journalists sought answers from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ahead of the much-anticipated June 3 meeting of National Conference legislators, they were met with a simple and repeated response: “No, no, no.” The brief exchange may have lasted only a few moments, but it has triggered a wave of political speculation…

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Calls Key MLAs Meeting on June 3: Governance, Public Welfare and Political Strategy in Focus

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Editor

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Calls Crucial MLAs Meeting on June 3 Amid Growing Governance and Political Challenges By: Javid Amin | 31 May 2026 Srinagar Set for Significant Political Deliberations as Chief Minister Seeks Greater Coordination and Accountability In a politically significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting of ruling legislators and supporting independent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on June 3, signaling a renewed push towards governance coordination, public welfare initiatives, and administrative accountability. The meeting, scheduled to be held in Srinagar,…

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family, Reviving Debate on Dialogue and Democratic Space in Kashmir

May 30, 2026 Editor

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family in Kashmir, Renew Calls for Release and Political Dialogue By: Javid Amin | 30 May 2026 Cross-Party Delegation Calls for Political Engagement as Questions Over Detention, Representation and Reconciliation Return to Centre Stage A visit by Members of Parliament to the family of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has once again brought Kashmir’s unresolved political questions into national focus. The delegation, which travelled to Rashid’s native area in north Kashmir, met his family to offer condolences following the recent death of his father and expressed…

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…

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…

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar Sparks Fear: Residents of Jawahar Nagar, Natipora Among Worst Hit as Packs Roam Freely

May 15, 2026 Editor

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar: Jawahar Nagar, Natipora Residents Fear Rising Dog Attacks By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 Panic on Srinagar Streets as Stray Dog Population Surges Across Residential Areas The growing stray dog menace in Srinagar has triggered fear, anxiety, and anger among residents, with several localities reporting aggressive packs of dogs roaming freely in residential lanes, markets, and public spaces. Areas such as Srinagar’s Jawahar Nagar, Natipora, Rajbagh, Bemina, Hyderpora, and Batamaloo have emerged as major hotspots where residents say stepping outside, especially during early mornings…

Historic Return: First Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour & Conclave to Be Held in Kashmir After 36 Years

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Editor

Historic Return: Kashmir to Host First Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour & Conclave After 36 Years By: Javid Amin | 13 May 2026 A Landmark Moment in Kashmir’s Contemporary History For the first time in nearly four decades, Kashmir Valley is set to host a large-scale global gathering of the Kashmiri Pandit community in what organizers are calling a “historic reconnect with the homeland.” The first-ever Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour & Conclave will take place from June 6 to June 14, 2026, culminating in a two-day international conclave at…