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National Conference Secures Civil Society Backing Ahead of Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood Restoration

July 8, 2026 Editor

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…

Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kashmir's Electricity Paradox: One of India's Top Hydropower Producers, Yet Homes Sit in the Dark,Darkness in the Land of Rivers: Kashmir's Never-Ending Power Crisis, Winter or Summer

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…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis Returns: Truckers Allege Assault and Extortion, Fresh Supply Disruptions Hit Valley Markets

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 Editor

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…

Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens

July 4, 2026 Editor

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…

Kashmir Mutton Crisis: Why Meat Disappeared From Markets as Omar Abdullah Takes Up Punjab Transit Fee Row

June 30, 2026 Editor

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…

Faith, Harmony and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to Kashmir

June 23, 2026 Editor

Faith, Memory and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to the Valley After Decades of Displacement By: Javid Amin | 22 June 2026 As Calls for Reconciliation Grow, Many Kashmiri Pandits See a New Opportunity to Reconnect With Their Homeland More than three decades after one of the most painful chapters in Kashmir’s modern history, a cautious sense of optimism is beginning to emerge among sections of the Kashmiri Pandit community. For many displaced families, the dream of returning to their ancestral homeland has never faded. What…

Engineer Rashid’s Possible Resignation: AIP Faces Political Test Over Baramulla MP’s Future

June 22, 2026 Editor

Engineer Rashid Resignation Offer: AIP Faces Political Dilemma Over Baramulla MP Seat By: Javid Amin | 21 June 2026 Engineer Rashid’s Resignation Offer Puts AIP in Political Dilemma The political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir has entered another uncertain phase after jailed Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, expressed his willingness to step down from Parliament. The move has placed his party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), in a difficult position — balancing loyalty towards a leader who achieved a major electoral victory while…

Pahalgam Road Tragedy Claims Two Lives as Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg, Raising Kashmir Safety Concerns

June 18, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Road Tragedies Raise Fresh Safety Concerns as Fatal Pahalgam Crash Claims Two Lives, Tourist Bus Overturns in Tangmarg By: Javid Amin | 17 June 2026 Back-to-Back Accidents in South and North Kashmir Highlight Growing Road Safety Challenges Amid Peak Tourist Season Kashmir witnessed two serious road accidents within a short span on Wednesday, June 17, raising fresh concerns about road safety in the Valley’s major tourist destinations. While two people lost their lives and several others were injured after a car plunged into a gorge on the Aru–Pahalgam route…

Muharram-Ul-Haram 2026 Begins June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir: Grand Mufti Calls for Peace, Unity and Prosperity

June 16, 2026 Editor

Muharram-ul-Haram to Begin on June 17 in Jammu & Kashmir; Grand Mufti Highlights Message of Peace and Reflection By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 The sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, according to an announcement by the Grand Mufti of Jammu & Kashmir, Nasir-ul-Islam. The announcement came after no credible moon-sighting reports were received from across the Union Territory, leading to the declaration that the first day of Muharram would be observed…

Kashmir Sees Power Cuts Despite Generating Over 3,100 MW: Consumers Question Curbs Amid Infrastructure Reforms

June 15, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Power Cuts Return Despite 3,100 MW Generation: Why Are Consumers Facing Outages Amid Surplus Electricity? By: Javid Amin | 14 June 2026 Unscheduled Outages Return to Kashmir Despite Improved Power Availability The return of unscheduled electricity cuts across Kashmir during the peak summer season has reignited public frustration and raised serious questions about power management in Jammu and Kashmir. What makes the situation particularly puzzling for consumers is that the outages are occurring at a time when the Union Territory is generating and receiving significantly more electricity than it…