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Mehbooba Mufti Apologises After Protest Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir; PDP Chief Calls Statement a ‘Slip of the Tongue’

July 29, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Apologises Over Kashmir Protest Remarks After Backlash | PDP Chief Faces Political Heat By: Javid Amin | 28 July 2026 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has issued a public apology after facing intense criticism over remarks that appeared to justify the use of force against protesters in Kashmir. The controversy erupted following her speech at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where she condemned police action against protesters in the national capital but drew a comparison with Kashmir, saying that…

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

July 12, 2026 Editor

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…

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

July 11, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

National Conference Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation for Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Restoration Remains Sole Agenda

July 10, 2026 Editor

NC Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation, Says Delhi Protest Is Solely About J&K Statehood By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has sought to clarify its decision to invite Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to its upcoming protest in New Delhi, saying the invitation should not be interpreted as a political endorsement but as part of a broader outreach to civil society and influential public voices. The clarification comes after the invitation triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir, with rival parties questioning the party’s decision and accusing it of…

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,…

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…

Tense Second Day in J&K Assembly: NLU Stand-Off, Statehood Demand & Harassment of Kashmiris Take Centre Stage

February 4, 2026 Editor

Second Day of J&K Assembly Budget Session Dominated by NLU Debate, Statehood Demands & Kashmiri Harassment Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 February 2026 Political Heat Surges in Budget Session On February 3, 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session turned sharply political, marked by uproarious debates over the proposed National Law University (NLU), renewed calls for restoration of statehood, and intense condemnation of harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory. Lawmakers from ruling and opposition benches engaged in noisy exchanges that reflected broader political divides within J&K’s…

Vaishnodevi Medical College Admission Controversy: 90% Kashmiri Muslim Students Selected Through NEET Merit Sparks Political Storm

November 21, 2025 Editor

Merit or Identity? Vaishnodevi Medical College Admissions Trigger Political Storm as Kashmiri Muslim Students Dominate First MBBS Batch By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 The newly established Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVIME) in Katra, Jammu, opened its doors this year with high expectations. Built under the prestigious Shrine Board, the state-of-the-art medical college was envisioned as a transformative institution for healthcare and medical education in the region. But the release of its first MBBS admission list triggered an unexpected and explosive debate — one that has…

Jammu Administration Orders Power, Water Disconnection at Illegal Rohingya Settlement

October 23, 2025 Editor

Crackdown reignites debate over refugee policy, urban safety, and humanitarian balance in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 October 2025 In a decisive administrative action, the Jammu district administration has ordered the disconnection of electricity and water supply to a plot in Trikuta Nagar’s Nideesh Enclave, allegedly illegally occupied by Rohingya refugees. The move follows persistent complaints from local residents and a formal appeal by the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) demanding restoration of civic order. Officials confirmed that the Tehsildar of Bahu issued written directives to both the Power Development…

Electrifying U-Turn: Omar Abdullah’s Prepaid Meter Push Sparks Public Outrage

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Editor

Where Has the Free Electricity Promise Gone? By: Javid Amin | 17 October 2025 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government is under fire after announcing a full-scale rollout of prepaid smart electricity meters across Jammu & Kashmir — a move sharply contrasting with his 2024 election promise of providing 200 units of free electricity per month to poor households. The announcement has unleashed a wave of anger and disillusionment, with opposition parties branding it a “betrayal of the poor” and civil society groups accusing the administration of “digitalizing hardship under the…