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J&K on Edge: CM Omar Abdullah Appeals for Calm as Leaders Term Khamenei’s Killing ‘Tragic’

March 2, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Reacts to Khamenei Assassination: CM Omar Abdullah Appeals for Calm, Schools Closed, Leaders Condemn Strike By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 A Region Holding Its Breath Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh remain tense but controlled after reports emerged alleging the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US–Israel strike. While the emotional response — especially among Shia communities — has been intense, political leadership across party lines has struck a remarkably unified and restrained tone. The administration has moved swiftly with preventive measures,…

The Paradise Roars: Jammu & Kashmir Lift Maiden Ranji Trophy After 67 Years

February 28, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy 2025–26, End 67-Year Wait with Historic Triumph By: Javid Amin | 28 February 2026 Hubballi, February 28 — History, Finally After 67 years of waiting, striving, and believing, Jammu & Kashmir are Ranji Trophy champions. On a defining afternoon in Hubballi, the final whistle confirmed what once seemed improbable: J&K had lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final and carving their name into the elite roll of Indian domestic cricket. For a team that entered India’s premier domestic…

BJP’s Kashmir Show of Strength: Party Targets Omar Govt Over ‘Doublespeak’, Revives 2010 Killings Issue

February 22, 2026 Editor

BJP Attacks Omar Abdullah Govt in Srinagar Rally, Raises 2010 Killings | Kashmir Political Showdown By: Javid Amin | 21 February 2026 Srinagar Rally Signals BJP’s Valley Push; NC Accused of ‘Doublespeak’ In what party leaders described as a decisive show of strength in the Valley, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mounted a sharp political offensive against the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu & Kashmir National Conference government at a high-profile induction rally in Srinagar. The rally, marked by aggressive speeches and symbolic messaging, saw BJP leaders accuse the National Conference (NC)…

J&K Statehood Decision “Very Soon”: Arjun Ram Meghwal’s Assurance Sparks Political Reaction

February 18, 2026 Editor

“Some Decision Very Soon”: Fresh Statehood Assurances Revive J&K’s Long Wait By: Javid Amin | 17 February 2026 A Renewed Promise in a Long-Running Debate The debate over restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir returned to the political spotlight after Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the government would take “some decision very soon.” Speaking in Srinagar, Meghwal described the issue as sensitive and stressed that the process would follow what he called a “rightful constitutional path.” He reminded audiences that the Union Government had already assured…

33 Kashmiri Students Suspended in Rajasthan Over Nursing Course Approval Crisis; JK Body Seeks Omar Abdullah’s Intervention

February 12, 2026 Editor

33 Kashmiri Students Suspended in Rajasthan Over Protest: Why a Regulatory Failure Has Turned Into a Crisis Demanding Omar Abdullah’s Intervention By: Javid Amin | 12 February 2026 Suspensions at Mewar University raise serious questions about regulatory compliance, student rights, and the vulnerability of Kashmiri students studying outside the Union Territory A Protest That Ended in Suspension—and Uncertainty What began as a peaceful protest over academic legitimacy has escalated into a full-blown crisis for Kashmiri students studying nursing in Rajasthan. At least 33 Kashmiri students enrolled in the B.Sc. Nursing…

PDP Govt Put J&K Into Debt Trap, Not SASCI: Omar Abdullah Defends ₹3,000 Cr Funding in Assembly

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Editor

‘PDP Government, Not SASCI, Pushed J&K Into a Debt Trap’: Omar Abdullah Hits Back at Opposition During Budget Debate By: Javid Amin | 11 February 2026 Chief Minister defends ₹3,000 crore SASCI funding, calls it a long-term investment—not a liability—amid fierce criticism in the Assembly A Sharp Rebuttal in a Charged Assembly As debates intensified during the 2026–27 Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah delivered one of his strongest political rebuttals yet—forcefully rejecting opposition claims that the Union Territory had been pushed into…

‘No Cabinet Role in Vaishno Devi Ropeway’: Omar Abdullah’s Clarification Reignites Debate Over Faith, Livelihoods, and Governance

February 10, 2026 Editor

Vaishno Devi Ropeway Row: Omar Abdullah Says Cabinet Didn’t Approve Project | Full Analysis By: Javid Amin | 09 February 2026 A Statement That Shifted the Political Conversation Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 10, 2026, issued a striking clarification in the Legislative Assembly: the controversial Vaishno Devi ropeway project was never approved by the cabinet. His statement came in response to a member claiming that the project had cabinet sanction. Abdullah told the House that he personally verified the records and found no cabinet approval attached…

Why BJP MLA Devyani Rana’s Fierce Attack on J&K Budget Was Applauded by Omar Abdullah’s Own MLAs

February 9, 2026 Editor

BJP MLA Devyani Rana Attacks J&K Budget: Why Omar Abdullah’s NC MLAs Applauded Her in Assembly By: Javid Amin | 08 February 2026 A rare moment of bipartisan civility in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly reveals how political legacy, parliamentary tradition, and symbolism still matter in a deeply polarised landscape A Moment That Stopped the House The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is not known for political gentleness—especially when budgets are on the table. Sharp interruptions, desk-thumping protests, and ideological trench warfare have long defined its proceedings. That is precisely…

Diesel to Get Costlier in J&K From April 1: Govt Cuts Rebate by ₹2 Per Litre, Calls Move “Fiscal & Environmental Balance”

February 7, 2026 Editor

J&K Diesel Price Hike April 2026: Omar Abdullah Govt Cuts Rebate by ₹2 Per Litre By: Javid Amin | 06 February 2026 Diesel to Cost ₹2 More Per Litre in J&K The Jammu & Kashmir government has announced that diesel prices will increase by ₹2 per litre from April 1, 2026, following a reduction in the rebate on high-speed diesel (HSD). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed the decision in the Legislative Assembly, framing it as part of a broader fiscal strategy aimed at revenue stabilization and environmental responsibility. While consumers…

Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2026–27: ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Blueprint for Growth, Jobs and Stability

February 6, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Budget 2026–27 Explained | Omar Abdullah’s ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Growth Plan By: Javid Amin | 06 February 2026 A Budget at the Crossroads of Aspiration and Constraint When Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rose in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly to present the Union Territory’s Budget for the financial year 2026–27, he was not merely reading out numbers. He was making a political, economic, and social statement—one that sought to balance ambition with realism, growth with discipline, and hope with hard fiscal constraints. The ₹1.27 lakh crore…