Uproar in J&K Assembly as NC MLA seeks talks with Pakistan

J&K Assembly Uproar Over PDP MLA's Allegations of Erased Questions

The J&K Assembly witnessed heated exchanges after PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra alleged that his cut motions were deliberately erased. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather dismissed the claims, emphasizing adherence to procedural rules and urging legislators to refrain from sensationalism. Mar 20, 2025
Mahatta & Co.: Preserving Kashmir's Legacy Through the Lens for Over a Century

Inside Kashmir's oldest photo studio: Rare look at Mahatta & Co.'s 100-year legacy

Established in 1905 by Amarnath and Ram Chand Mehta, Mahatta & Co. has been a silent witness to Kashmir's history, preserving its people, landscapes, and traditions through photography. The studio introduced color photography to Srinagar in 1957 and became a hub for portraits, historic events, and notable figures. Despite challenges like Partition and modernization, Mahatta has adapted, transforming into a cultural space with an art gallery, a café, and a digital archive. As its legacy continues, Mahatta & Co. remains a timeless keeper of Kashmir's rich heritage, ensuring its stories endure for generations. Mar 17, 2025
J&K Assembly

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Deaths of Two Tribal Youths in Kulgam

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed intense protests over the deaths of two tribal youths in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lawmakers from the ruling National Conference, Congress, and opposition PDP, along with an Independent MLA, condemned the police's alleged high-handedness against protesters. Mar 17, 2025
Sajad Lone clashes with NC MLAs in J&K Assembly over medical college issue

Debate Rekindles Over Existing Reservation Rules in Jammu & Kashmir

The reservation policy in J&K has once again sparked debate after the government clarified that no specific timeline has been set for the CSC tasked with reviewing the existing quota system. Sajad Lone criticized the reservation rules, claiming they disproportionately disadvantage the Kashmiri-speaking population. Mar 15, 2025
Sunil Sharma

J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah over security concerns in UT

Following the recent killings of five civilians in the Billawar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the security situation in the Union Territory. Mar 14, 2025
Sakina Itoo

J&K government admits encroachment of over 3 lakh kanal of state land across UT

Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged that over 3 lakh kanals of state land, valued at Rs 18,049 crore, have been encroached across the Union Territory. The government has so far retrieved 15,39,662 kanals of illegally occupied land, with eviction proceedings underway for the remaining 3,13,645 kanals. Mar 13, 2025