Weekly wrap: Top Headlines from Kashmir and beyond
CM Omar calls on Dr Karan Singh, discusses current situation in J&K
During the meeting, the two leaders held a detailed discussion on the prevailing political and developmental situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah apprised Dr. Karan Singh of the various initiatives being undertaken by the government to ensure peace, stability, and inclusive development in all regions of the Union Territory.
Top officials conduct dry run on NH 44 to review SANJY 2025 arrangements
In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, conducted a comprehensive dry run inspection at the Langar site in Chanderkote and Lambar ground Banihal, located along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, DIG DKR Range Shridhar Patil, DIG Traffic Dr. Haseeb Mughal, SSP Ramban Kulbir Singh, SSP Traffic NHW Adil Hamid Raja, ADC Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, and other senior officers from civil and police administration, the team assessed the civil and security arrangements in place for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Lieutenant Governor meets families of common Kashmiris brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists since 90s
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met the family members of Kashmiri Civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in the last 3-decades. It’s a historic step to finally recognize and honour the thousands of innocent civilians in Kashmir who were brutally killed by Pakistani terrorists. Lieutenant Governor bowed to the family members and paid tributes to the common Kashmiri citizens who fell victim to the bullets of Pakistani terrorists.
NC govt’s ineptitude contributing to J&K’s unprecedented economic collapse: PDP
Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Minister Naeem Akhtar on Thursday issued a scathing statement describing an “unprecedented economic collapse” unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir. Akhtar warned that the situation is a “frightening reflection” of the current government’s failure, even before it has completed a full year in office.
Akhtar in a statement said the government has drastically curtailed public spending, pushing large sections of society to the brink. “Government infrastructure programs are barely functional. Contractors have lost interest in taking up new projects because their bills remain unpaid and are gathering dust in government offices,” he said.
Large quantity of medicines found dumped in canal in Ganderbal, Drug Control Dept starts investigation
In a shocking incident, a large quantity of medicines were seen floating in a canal flowing through the Gundrehman area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday.
Locals watched astonished as thousands of strips of tablets, syrup bottles floating downstream. Locals said no one knows who dumped drugs in such large quantities into the stream.
Iran calls on UN to recognise US, Israel as initiators of ‘aggression’
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to recognise Israel and the United States as the initiators of the “aggression” against Iran.
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNSC President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Araghchi on Sunday, urged the Council to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining international peace and security, according to the official IRNA news agency.
Gold, silver prices fall sharply this week; global trends, geopolitical easing behind dip
There’s good news for gold and silver buyers as prices of both precious metals saw a decline this week, bringing gold back below Rs 96,000 per 10 grams and silver under Rs 1.06 lakh per kilogram.
According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold is now Rs 95,784 per 10 grams, down from Rs 98,691 a week ago — a sharp drop of Rs 2,907.
Trump says he’s not planning to extend pause on global tariffs beyond July 9
President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire, and his administration will notify countries that the trade penalties will take effect unless there are deals with the United States.
Letters will start going out “pretty soon” before the approaching deadline, he said.
Trump also discussed a potential TikTok deal, relations with China, the strikes on Iran and his immigration crackdown.
