July 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs

July 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…

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Omar Abdullah Alleges ₹20–30 Crore Offer to Poach NC MLA: J&K Politics Heats Up Amid Defection Claims

Omar Abdullah Alleges ₹20–30 Crore Offer to Poach NC MLA: J&K Politics Heats Up Amid Defection Claims

J&K Chief Minister Says ‘Money Power’ Is Being Used to Destabilize the National Conference By: Javid Amin | 11 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has levelled serious allegations of political horse-trading, claiming that attempts are being made to split the ruling National Conference (NC) by offering enormous sums of money to its legislators. According to Omar Abdullah, one of the National Conference MLAs was allegedly offered between ₹20 crore and ₹30 crore to switch political allegiance. The Chief Minister did not publicly identify the legislator or…

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Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar; PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Backs Demonstrators

Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar; PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Backs Demonstrators

Pantha Chowk Residents Protest Proposed Wine Shop in Srinagar, PDP Leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir Joins Demonstration By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Local Opposition Grows Over Proposed Alcohol Outlet A group of residents in Pantha Chowk, on the outskirts of Srinagar, staged a protest against the proposed opening of a wine shop in their locality, expressing concerns over its location and its perceived impact on the community. The demonstration was joined by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Zuhaib Yousf Mir, who voiced support for the residents and urged the…

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Mehbooba Mufti House Arrest Claim: J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row Intensifies as PDP Steps Up Protest Against NC Government

Mehbooba Mufti House Arrest Claim: J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row Intensifies as PDP Steps Up Protest Against NC Government

Mehbooba Mufti’s House Arrest Claim Adds New Twist to J&K Outsourcing Jobs Row By: Javid Amin | 01 July 2026 The controversy over outsourcing of jobs in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a sharper political turn after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that she was placed under house arrest in Srinagar while attempting to participate in protests against the government’s recruitment policy. The allegation has added a new dimension to an already heated political battle involving the PDP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the National Conference-led Jammu…

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Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP’s “Backdoor Appointment” Allegations, Says Truth Will Be Placed Before People

Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP’s “Backdoor Appointment” Allegations, Says Truth Will Be Placed Before People

Omar Abdullah vs PDP Over Government Jobs: NC Rejects Backdoor Appointment Charges in J&K By: Javid Amin | 26 June 2026 Recruitment Row Escalates in J&K as NC Government Faces PDP Attack A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly rejected allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding “backdoor appointments” in government jobs. The PDP has accused the National Conference-led government of following unfair recruitment practices, raising concerns over transparency and merit-based selection. Responding to the charges, Omar Abdullah dismissed the…

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Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood

Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood

Tanvir Sadiq Targets BJP and PDP Over ‘Dirty Politics’, Says NC Alone Is Fighting for Jammu & Kashmir’s Future By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 NC Intensifies Political Offensive as Statehood Debate Returns to Centre Stage The political temperature in Jammu & Kashmir has once again risen after National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq launched a sharp attack on both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of indulging in what he termed “dirty politics” at the expense of the people of the…

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Mehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K

Mehboob Beg Targets NC, Says ‘Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT’: Governance Debate Heats Up in J&K

“Even Kejriwal Delivered More in a UT”: Mehboob Beg Sharpens Attack on National Conference By: Javid Amin | 04 June 2026 Senior Leader Questions NC’s Governance Record as Statehood Debate Gains Momentum A fresh political debate has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after veteran politician Mehboob Beg launched a pointed critique of the ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, arguing that governance performance—not political rhetoric—should determine a party’s credibility. In remarks that have quickly gained political attention, Beg drew a comparison between the National Conference’s record in Jammu and Kashmir…

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Mehbooba’s Outreach Vs Omar’s Reply: Why Jammu & Kashmir’s Politics Remains Divided Despite Shared Aspirations

Mehbooba’s Outreach vs Omar’s Reply: Why Jammu & Kashmir’s Politics Remains Divided Despite Shared Aspirations

Mehbooba Mufti’s Unity Call Meets Omar Abdullah’s Caution: Can Jammu & Kashmir Overcome Political Rivalries? By: Javid Amin | 02 June 2026 Ladakh’s United Voice Has Become a Mirror Reflecting Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Fragmentation In politics, symbolism often matters as much as substance. That is why the recent exchange between former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has generated attention far beyond a routine political disagreement. At the heart of the debate lies a simple but powerful question: Can Jammu & Kashmir’s political leadership set aside…

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Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid as Jamia Masjid Remains Shut for 8th Consecutive Year

Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid as Jamia Masjid Remains Shut for 8th Consecutive Year

Mehbooba Mufti Slams Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid 2026 as Jamia Masjid Remains Closed for 8th Year By: Javid Amin | 27 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Restrictions on Eid Prayers Have “Become a Custom” in Kashmir On Eid-ul-Adha 2026, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti sharply criticised the administration for placing Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and preventing him from offering Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The remarks came after authorities allegedly stopped the Mirwaiz from…

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Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on ‘Ladakh Model’

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for United Political Front in J&K on Ladakh Model By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 PDP Chief Urges Regional Parties to Rise Above Politics, Revive PAGD for Jammu and Kashmir’s Political Future In a significant political statement from Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for the formation of a united political front in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing inspiration from the collective movement launched by leaders in Ladakh after the constitutional changes of 2019. The president of Peoples Democratic Party urged political parties across Jammu and Kashmir…

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