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

May 28, 2026 Editor

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…

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

May 26, 2026 Editor

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…

Kashmir Hailstorm Damages Apple Orchards, Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches

May 25, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc on Apple Orchards; Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Severe Weather Strikes Kashmir at a Critical Time for Farmers Kashmir’s fragile weather pattern took a dramatic turn over the weekend as a powerful hailstorm, accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fresh snowfall in higher altitudes, battered large parts of the Valley. The extreme weather event has left apple growers counting losses, disrupted normal life in several areas, and claimed the life of…

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar Sparks Fear: Residents of Jawahar Nagar, Natipora Among Worst Hit as Packs Roam Freely

May 15, 2026 Editor

Stray Dog Menace in Srinagar: Jawahar Nagar, Natipora Residents Fear Rising Dog Attacks By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 Panic on Srinagar Streets as Stray Dog Population Surges Across Residential Areas The growing stray dog menace in Srinagar has triggered fear, anxiety, and anger among residents, with several localities reporting aggressive packs of dogs roaming freely in residential lanes, markets, and public spaces. Areas such as Srinagar’s Jawahar Nagar, Natipora, Rajbagh, Bemina, Hyderpora, and Batamaloo have emerged as major hotspots where residents say stepping outside, especially during early mornings…

Achan Dumping Site Crisis in Srinagar: Toxic Waste Threatens SKIMS, Public Health & Environment

April 15, 2026 Editor

Achan’s Growing Garbage Mountain: Srinagar’s Silent Emergency By: Javid Amin | 15 April 2026 In the heart of Kashmir’s capital, a slow-burning environmental disaster continues to unfold. The Achan dumping site, spread across nearly 123 acres, has transformed into a towering landfill—an unintended monument to decades of urban neglect and poor waste management planning. What was once a peripheral waste disposal site is now deeply embedded in Srinagar’s expanding urban ecosystem, silently impacting thousands of lives every day. From toxic air drifting across neighborhoods to contaminated water threatening vital ecosystems,…

‘No Shortage of Fuel, Don’t Fall for Rumours’: CM Omar Abdullah Urges Calm in J&K

March 27, 2026 Editor

No Fuel Shortage in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah Urges Calm Amid Panic Buying Rumours By: Javid Amin | 26 March 2026 A Timely Intervention to Prevent Panic in Kashmir In a swift move to counter growing anxiety among residents, Omar Abdullah has reassured the public that there is no shortage of fuel across Jammu & Kashmir, urging people not to fall prey to rumours circulating on social media. The statement comes after scenes of panic buying were reported in Srinagar and several other districts, where long queues formed outside petrol pumps…

Kashmir Peaceful Protests Against Iran Attacks: Srinagar Demonstrations Remain Calm, Call for Global Peace

March 22, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Sees Peaceful Protests Over Iran Attacks: Streets Echo With Calls for Peace, Solidarity & Restraint By: Javid Amin | 21 March 2026 Calm but Powerful: Kashmir Responds to Global Tensions with Peaceful Protests In a striking display of restraint and collective empathy, peaceful protests unfolded across Srinagar and several districts of Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday, as residents gathered to condemn recent attacks on Iran. Unlike volatile demonstrations seen in past years, these gatherings stood out for their discipline, solemn tone, and emphasis on peace over provocation. Streets that…

Kashmir Returns to Routine as Restrictions Ease: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes, and Life Slowly Stabilizes

March 8, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Restrictions Eased: Shops Reopen, Transport Resumes as Valley Returns to Normal By: Javid Amin | 07 March 2026 Valley Breathes Again: Markets Open and Streets Fill After Days of Restrictions After several days of tension and restrictions, daily life in the Kashmir Valley is gradually returning to normal. Markets have reopened, transport services are operating again, and people are cautiously stepping out to resume their daily routines. The easing of curbs has brought relief to residents, traders, and transport workers who had been affected by shutdowns imposed in the…

Dal Lake Turns Green: Experts Explain Algal Bloom, Climate Impact and Ecological Changes

March 6, 2026 Editor

Why Dal Lake Turned Green: Climate Shifts, Algal Blooms and the Changing Ecology of Kashmir’s Most Iconic Lake By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Experts Explain the Green Transformation of Dal Lake Amid Rising Temperatures and Reduced Snowmelt Dal Lake Turns Green: A Natural Cycle or a Warning Sign? The sudden green tint covering large parts of the iconic Dal Lake has sparked widespread curiosity and concern among residents and visitors alike. Known for its crystal reflections, floating gardens and houseboats, the lake’s unusual green appearance has quickly become…

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

March 5, 2026 Editor

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Authorities in Kashmir have extended precautionary restrictions across the Valley until Thursday amid heightened security concerns following widespread protests in several districts. The curbs include limitations on mobile internet speeds, suspension of certain phone services, and the closure of schools that were scheduled to reopen after the winter break. Officials say the measures are intended to prevent unrest and maintain public order while the administration closely monitors the evolving…