Just a few days after the Pahalgam massacre in late April, I first heard in Srinagar that the ruling party was looking for arguments with…
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Governments desperate to save face often declare “normalcy” before it exists. But no decree, no press release, and no tourism ad can overwrite reality. Kashmir…
View More The Price of Pretence: Pahalgam and Beyond
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has rejected a proposed 113-km canal to divert surplus water to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, citing J&K’s worsening water crisis. “Why should I send our limited supply to Punjab?” he asked. The move sparked sharp reactions from Punjab leaders across party lines, accusing Abdullah of politicizing a national issue and denying Punjab its fair share. The controversy adds a new layer to India’s complex inter-state water disputes.
View More J&K CM Slams Shut Canal Plan, Says No Water for Punjab
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former CM Mehbooba Mufti engage in a heated exchange over the Tulbul Navigation Project in Kashmir following the temporary suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
View More Tulbul Project Sparks War of Words Between Omar Abdullah, Mufti
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah convened an urgent review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of border districts to assess the impact of cross-border shelling from Pakistan. Emergency funds and infrastructure measures were announced for civilian protection.
View More J&K Border Districts Get Ambulances, ₹5 Cr Each
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has sent back a file concerning the proposed Jammu & Kashmir Transaction of Business Rules (TBR), which…
View More Business Rules ‘Contrary to J&K Act’, Says J&K LG; Sends Back File to Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that Kashmir has “risen against terror” following the Pahalgam massacre. In his speech, he praised the spontaneous response from the people and called for unity, condemning terrorism while highlighting acts of courage and selflessness during the tragedy.
View More Beginning of Terrorism’s fall in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha and Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, reached Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to extend support to the victims of the…
View More Rahul Gandhi Visits Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, flanked by J&K LG Manoj Sinha and former CM Omar Abdullah, paid floral tributes to the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar and promised swift justice to the grieving families.
View More Amit Shah Meets Grieving Kin of Pahalgam Attack Victims
A terrorist attack in Baisaran, near Pahalgam, left 12 tourists injured and several feared dead on Tuesday. The assault, coming just ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, has drawn nationwide condemnation and prompted high-level security reviews.
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SRINAGAR: In a momentous cultural event, the Bollywood film Ground Zero held its much-anticipated premiere at INOX Cinema in Srinagar, marking the first such red…
View More Historic Movie Premiere in Srinagar Draws Bigwigs
In a bold retelling of Kashmir’s political theatre, ex-RAW chief A.S. Dulat’s memoir The Chief Minister and the Spy suggests Dr. Farooq Abdullah may have quietly cooperated with Delhi during the 2019 revocation of Article 370—despite public outrage.
View More Ex-RAW Chief Reveals Farooq Privately Supported 370 Repeal
