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Sidhra Demolition Row Deepens: Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’ as J&K Forest Minister Boycotts Own Department Event

May 24, 2026 Editor

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as Nomadic Communities Allege ‘Atrocities’, J&K Minister Boycotts Event By: Javid Amin | 23 May 2026 Gujjar and Bakarwal Families Accuse Authorities of Targeting Settlements; Minister’s Protest Signals Growing Rift Within Government The political and humanitarian fallout from the controversial Sidhra demolition drive in Jammu & Kashmir has intensified after members of nomadic communities filed formal complaints alleging “atrocities” by authorities, while the Union Territory’s Forest Minister staged a dramatic boycott of his own department’s event in apparent protest against the handling of the demolitions. The…

“Officers Are Taking Decisions”: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary’s Remark Reignites Debate Over Power Structure in J&K

May 22, 2026 Editor

Surinder Choudhary Says Officers Taking Key Decisions in J&K, Sparks Governance Debate By: Javid Amin | 21 May 22026 Deputy Chief Minister’s Admission Sparks Questions Over Democratic Authority, Bureaucratic Control and Governance Accountability in Jammu & Kashmir A candid statement by Surinder Choudhary has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir over who truly governs the Union Territory — elected representatives or the administrative bureaucracy. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that ministers operate with limited authority while key decisions are often…

Sidhra Demolition Row Escalates as J&K Minister Javed Rana Calls Drive ‘Illegal’ and Orders Probe

May 20, 2026 Editor

Javed Rana Calls Sidhra Demolition ‘Illegal,’ Orders Probe Into Eviction of Gujjar-Bakarwal Families By: Javid Amin | 19 May 2026 Forest Minister Accuses Officials of Targeting Gujjar-Bakarwal Families; Political Storm Deepens Over Anti-Encroachment Drive in Jammu A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana strongly condemned the recent demolition drive in Sidhra, Jammu, calling it “illegal, unjust, anti-people, and inhuman.” The minister announced an institutional inquiry into the operation and warned that officials involved would not be spared if found guilty of…

National Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 Editor

NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…

From Liquor Ban to Leadership Crisis: How One Remark Sparked a Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir

May 13, 2026 Editor

Liquor Ban Debate in J&K Exposes Governance Crisis, Identity Politics & Growing Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 12 May 2026 What began as a casual roadside comment by Omar Abdullah has rapidly transformed into one of the most emotionally charged political controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years. At first glance, the debate appeared to revolve around a simple policy question: Should liquor be banned in Jammu & Kashmir? But within days, the controversy evolved into something much larger: a referendum on leadership, a clash between secularism and…

‘Arrogant and Illogical’: Omar Abdullah Faces Fresh Heat Over Liquor Remarks in J&K

May 12, 2026 Editor

‘Arrogant and Illogical’: Omar Abdullah’s Liquor Remarks Deepen Political Storm in J&K By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 What began as an off-the-cuff comment by Omar Abdullah on liquor sales has now evolved into a full-scale political controversy across Jammu and Kashmir. Even after the Chief Minister admitted his remarks were a “mistake” and clarified that no new liquor outlets had been opened under his government, criticism continues to intensify from political rivals, religious voices, and even leaders within the broader regional political spectrum. The latest attacks came from:…

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah as Key J&K Files Remain Stuck in Delhi

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah Over Statehood, Reservation Reforms & Pending J&K Files By: Javid Amin | 11 May 2026 High-Stakes Delhi Meeting: Omar Abdullah Pushes Pending J&K Files Before Amit Shah A politically significant meeting between Omar Abdullah and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has drawn national attention as several crucial governance and policy files concerning Jammu and Kashmir remain pending with the Centre. The discussions, held on May 11, 2026, come at a critical moment when the Union Territory continues to grapple with unresolved questions surrounding statehood restoration,…

Omar Abdullah Hits Back at PDP, Accuses Party of ‘Hiding Its Own Sins’ Amid Escalating Political War

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP Over ‘Baseless Allegations’ in Escalating NC-PDP Row By: Javid Amin | 10 May 2026 NC-PDP Political Battle Intensifies as Omar Abdullah Launches Sharp Counterattack The political confrontation between the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party has escalated sharply after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the PDP of making “baseless allegations” to distract from what he described as its own political failures and contradictions. The remarks come amid growing exchanges between the two regional rivals over governance, corruption, education, and religious politics in…

Mehbooba Mufti Targets Omar Abdullah Over ‘Silence’ on Budgam Law University Promise

May 10, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Questions Omar Abdullah’s Silence on Budgam Law University Promise By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Budgam Law University Row Intensifies as Mehbooba Questions Omar Abdullah’s ‘Silence’ A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir after Mehbooba Mufti accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of remaining silent on the establishment of a proposed law university in Budgam — a project that had reportedly figured prominently in the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference election manifesto. The issue has quickly evolved beyond a simple infrastructure debate, turning into a…

Ruhullah Warns of Ideological Drift in National Conference, Calls for Return to Core Kashmiri Values

May 10, 2026 Editor

Ruhullah Flags Ideological Drift in NC: Calls for Return to Core Values By: Javid Amin | 09 May 2026 Senior National Conference leader Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has triggered fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir after issuing a pointed warning about what he described as an “ideological drift” within the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. In remarks that have resonated strongly within political circles and among sections of the Valley’s youth, Ruhullah cautioned that the party risks losing its historical identity if it moves too far away from its…