Weekly wrap: Top headlines from Kashmir and beyond

From high-level political engagements and diplomatic signals to global recognition for Kashmiri artisans and concerns over digital misinformation, the past week offered a vivid snapshot of the region’s evolving landscape.

Here is a dose of top headlines and key moments from the past week.

Omar Abdullah calls on PM Modi, discusses situation in J&K

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conveyed to the Prime Minister the deep sense of solidarity among the people of Jammu and Kashmir in rejecting violence.

This is the first meeting between the two leaders since the April 22 terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

LG Manoj Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah flag off first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport

This year, over 3,600 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir are expected to perform Hajj under the government quota, and authorities have advised all pilgrims to strictly follow airline guidelines, particularly regarding standard baggage and restricted items.

India turns the tap

India has stanched the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is planning similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, a source said. India’s decision to suspend the decades-old treaty follows the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

India set to lead World Bank’s global land reform talks in Washington

This year’s World Bank Land Conference, themed “Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: Moving from Awareness to Action”, will bring together global leaders, policymakers, experts and development partners to explore strategies for securing land tenure, modernising land administration for sustainable development and climate-responsive governance, the statement said.

Kashmiri crafts dazzle at Global Tech Summit

From May 1 to 4, as more than 10,000 delegates, 1000 creators, 300 plus companies, and 350 plus startups converged from across 90 countries, the Kashmiri handicrafts display has provided a striking counterpoint to the summitís forward-looking agenda.

Class 12th fake result gazette: JKBOSE writes to Cyber police for investigations

Officially, result of class 12th examination was announced on April 30 but a fake URL and fake gazette was created by miscreants which created confusion among the students. The Board officials had issued clarification that the result available on a website was fake and was a handiwork of some “hackers.”