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Return of Memory or Return Home? Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Sparks Hope, While Panun Kashmir Demands Rehabilitation First

June 16, 2026 Editor

Return of Memory or Return Home? Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Revives Debate on Reconciliation and Rehabilitation By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 A Gathering That Carried the Weight of Decades For many participants, the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave held in Srinagar was far more than a conference. It was an emotional journey into memory, identity, and belonging. More than three decades after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, delegates from different parts of India and abroad gathered in Kashmir to reconnect with their roots, revisit places tied to…

J&K Weather Alert: MeT Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Till June 19; Flash Flood and Mudslide Risk Looms

June 13, 2026 Editor

MeT Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Across J&K; Flash Flood and Mudslide Risk Remains High By: Javid Amin | 12 June 2026 Weather department warns of lightning, hailstorms and brief intense showers as temperatures stay above normal across Jammu and Kashmir The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged spell of rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across both the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region over the coming days. The advisory comes at a time when temperatures across several parts…

Strong Gusty Winds Lash Jammu & Kashmir: Trees Uprooted, Power Outages Reported as Weather Disrupts Daily Life

June 12, 2026 Editor

Strong Gusty Winds Sweep Across Jammu & Kashmir, Disrupting Traffic, Power Supply and Tourism Activities By: Javid Amin | 11 June 2026 Trees uprooted, roads blocked and electricity supply affected as powerful winds and unstable weather conditions impact several districts across Jammu and Kashmir Strong gusty winds accompanied by intermittent rain and rapidly changing weather conditions swept across Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting normal life, affecting transportation and causing power outages in several areas. From the bustling streets of Jammu city to the tourist hotspots of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the impact…

Kashmir Under Weather Alert as Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Thunderstorms Lash Valley; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides

June 5, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Valley Battles Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Flash Flood Threat; Weather Set to Improve After June 6 By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 MeT warns of landslides, mudslides and localized flooding as an active weather system keeps Kashmir under a spell of rain and thunderstorms The Kashmir Valley remained under the grip of an active weather system on Friday evening, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms affecting several districts and prompting fresh warnings from meteorological authorities. From Srinagar’s rain-soaked boulevards to the mist-covered meadows of…

NC’s Dachigam Retreat: More Than a Meeting, Less Than a Turning Point

June 3, 2026 Editor

NC’s Dachigam Retreat: Omar Abdullah Reviews Governance as Cabinet Expansion Pressure Brews Within By: Javid Amin | 03 June 2026 Behind the Secluded Legislature Party Meeting, National Conference Faces Growing Questions on Governance, Representation and Political Direction The National Conference Legislature Party meeting held on June 3 in Srinagar was expected to produce a major political announcement. Instead, it concluded without any resolution, cabinet reshuffle, or policy declaration. Yet dismissing the gathering as routine would be a mistake. The real significance of the meeting lies not in what was announced…

Cabinet Expansion or Statehood Strategy? Mystery Surrounds Omar Abdullah’s June 3 Meeting

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Editor

“No, No, No”: Omar Abdullah’s Silence Ahead of June 3 MLAs’ Meeting Fuels Political Speculation in Jammu & Kashmir

“No, No, No”: Omar Abdullah’s Strategic Silence Raises Stakes Ahead of Crucial June 3 MLAs’ Meeting By: Javid Amin | 01 June 2026 Chief Minister Keeps Everyone Guessing as Political Buzz Intensifies Across Jammu and Kashmir When journalists sought answers from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ahead of the much-anticipated June 3 meeting of National Conference legislators, they were met with a simple and repeated response: “No, no, no.” The brief exchange may have lasted only a few moments, but it has triggered a wave of political speculation…

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,…

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family, Reviving Debate on Dialogue and Democratic Space in Kashmir

May 30, 2026 Editor

MPs Visit Engineer Rashid’s Family in Kashmir, Renew Calls for Release and Political Dialogue By: Javid Amin | 30 May 2026 Cross-Party Delegation Calls for Political Engagement as Questions Over Detention, Representation and Reconciliation Return to Centre Stage A visit by Members of Parliament to the family of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has once again brought Kashmir’s unresolved political questions into national focus. The delegation, which travelled to Rashid’s native area in north Kashmir, met his family to offer condolences following the recent death of his father and expressed…

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…