Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing severe weather for the third consecutive day, causing massive damage to civilian infrastructure. The J&K administration has closed all educational institutions until July 26 and suspended major pilgrimages, including the Amarnath yatra.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized that statehood is essential for restoring the region's special status under Articles 370 and 371. He questioned the relevance of these constitutional provisions without statehood.

An IED was destroyed in a controlled blast in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. The explosive device was discovered by an army search party in village Argi Dalhori late Monday evening.

NC protesters in Delhi demanded statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, citing unfulfilled government promises. Opposition PDP leader Iltija Mufti criticized the NC protest as weak for not explicitly calling for the restoration of Article 370.

Heavy downpour has slowed search and rescue operations in flood-affected Jammu and Kashmir, where the death toll has reached 12. Police, Army, SDRF, Civil Defence personnel, and local volunteers are continuing rescue efforts despite adverse weather conditions.

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rains trigger flash floods and landslides, resulting in 4 deaths and several missing persons in the Poonch district.

Flash floods struck Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy rainfall, leading to rivers overflowing and submerging dozens of vehicles. Hundreds of people were relocated to safer locations as a result of the disruption.

A shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab Valley following the death of a 30-year-old civilian during an anti-militancy operation has disrupted life. The victim was reportedly on a picnic when he was killed.

Mansbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is once again hosting migratory birds, signaling a potential recovery of the local ecosystem. The return of these birds highlights the region's ecological significance.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over Wangchuk’s health and recalled the engagement with activist Anna Hazare and his associates during a hunger strike in New Delhi.

The article argues that New Delhi must stop delaying the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. It emphasizes the need to fulfill promises regarding the region's statehood status.

Omar Abdullah received a legal notice from BJP, which he described as a 'love letter' and a sign of respect, indicating his political influence in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the international community to support human rights in Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir and resolve the dispute per UN Security Council resolutions. They reaffirmed Pakistan's solidarity with Kashmiris seeking self-determination, citing India's occupation forces and 2019 actions as violations of their rights.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. No damage or casualties were reported.

Iltija claims she and Mehbooba Mufti are under house arrest on the eve of Martyrs’ Day in Jammu and Kashmir. The day, commemorating 22 deaths in 1931, was removed from gazetted holidays in 2020 by the L-G administration.

PDP has raised concerns about a 'fear atmosphere' and restrictions on 'July 13 Martyrs’ Day' in Jammu and Kashmir. The party stated that democratic society cannot thrive under constant apprehension.

Three publishers were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir for distributing books containing 'inappropriate content' following coordinated operations in Jammu and Delhi.

Jammu and Kashmir's private hospitals have India's highest C-Section rate. Experts cite factors like institutional deliveries, improved high-risk pregnancy detection, older maternal age, medical complications, assisted reproductive technologies, previous C-sections, and growth in private-sector obstetric care.

The J&K administration criticized the introduction of two 'objectionable' books into 251 school copies, attributing it to negligence and lack of due diligence by a Sub Committee. A crackdown on university and college libraries followed the circulation of these books.

India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance is criticized as legally invalid, as the treaty lacks a suspension clause and relies on disputed facts. The article highlights India's unproven allegations against Pakistan regarding the Pahalgam terrorist attack and cross-border terrorism, which Pakistan denies. It argues that such disputes fall outside the IWT's scope and should be addressed through other international forums.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized protecting natural features like lakes, glaciers, and mountains in Jammu and Kashmir's tourism plan, stating that regulating tourist flow may be necessary to ensure a serene environment. He welcomed the current surge in tourists but highlighted future management needs.

Pakistan's diplomatic role in de-escalating US-Iran tensions has boosted its international standing, prompting calls for a strategic lawfare approach to address the Kashmir issue. The article advocates using international legal mechanisms, such as the UN Charter's Article 96, to shift global perceptions and pressure India over Kashmir's unresolved status.

Farooq Abdullah, writing to the INDIA bloc and Jammu and Kashmir leaders, calls for unity among democratic voices in a protest over statehood. The NC president emphasizes collective action on the issue.

Raid operations were conducted in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of an investigation under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the UAPA and Section 351(3) (aggravated threats). The case focuses on alleged unlawful activities and threats.

Omar Abdullah is advocating for statehood and constitutional guarantees in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a Jantar Mantar protest. Invitations to join the protest will be extended to all political parties in J&K, including those represented in the Assembly.

Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.

Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district caused damage to structures and vehicles in Thathri town, with boulders, mud, and debris reported.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin stated that the lotus will bloom in Kashmir, similar to Jammu. His visit to Jammu and Kashmir coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

Goodwill gestures, rallies, and tributes marked the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mr. Farooq, expressed deep sorrow for the victims and highlighted other massacres in the region.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and five Shia clerics in Jammu and Kashmir have been invited by Iran to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei. Mehbooba is expected to visit Tehran to pay her respects and offer condolences to Iran's people and leadership.

A suspected Pakistani drone with a blinking light was sighted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunderbani sector, prompting a search operation. The drone was observed over forward villages Meenka and Beripattan late on July 5, 2026.

The search for two LeT terrorists has entered the second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Surveillance cameras captured the terrorists in an orchard in the Meemandar area, which includes seven villages.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah supports efforts to resume dialogue with Pakistan, referencing remarks by Vajpayee and the RSS chief advocating for improved relations with the neighboring country.

117 prominent individuals from India and Pakistan jointly appealed to Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue and pursue peace. They called for resuming discussions on Jammu and Kashmir and implementing demilitarisation and de-escalation measures.

Mehbooba Mufti, Peoples Democratic Party president, proposed that Jammu and Kashmir serve as a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan and as a gateway between South and Central Asia to strengthen ties with Pakistan and China.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that PDP leaders and workers in Jammu and Kashmir were placed under house arrest to prevent a peaceful protest against the outsourcing of government jobs. The party alleges that these measures were taken to suppress dissent against the job outsourcing policy.

Warming climate, pollution, and unplanned urban growth have caused nearly half of Jammu and Kashmir's lakes to disappear or become highly polluted over the past six decades. The region's lakes face threats from climate-exacerbated heat, unpredictable rainfall, and unchecked development.

Nine CISF personnel and a driver were injured when their vehicle overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra. Three sustained serious injuries and were taken to Government Medical College hospital in Jammu, while seven others with minor injuries were treated at Katra Community Health Centre.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Jammu and Kashmir for three days, interacting with voters, BLOs, and other stakeholders in Budgam district on June 29, according to officials.

An Army commanding officer and soldiers were booked for assaulting police personnel at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar station. The incident followed a police party seizing a private vehicle owned by an Army official for alleged traffic violations.