After battling a series of setbacks last year—including devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh that repeatedly disrupted vital road links to Ladakh, a prolonged agitation that turned violent and claimed four lives in police firing, and the adverse impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on travel sentiment—the Union Territory of Ladakh has staged a remarkable tourism revival this summer.
India criticised Pakistan's conduct at the UN Security Council, saying elected members must act responsibly and not use global platforms to advance political agenda.
In a push to accelerate Jammu and Kashmir's transition to clean energy, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed the status of ongoing solarisation projects and called for time-bound action to achieve renewable energy targets, including the development of mega solar parks and solar-powered government infrastructure.
By mentioning Jammu and Kashmir in the same context as the Ukraine war and calling for a "peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy", the statement appeared to portray Kashmir as an international dispute.
"Those who have no locus standi on such matters should desist from making any comment on them," said MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
While the Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather asked the members to desist from the “breach of privilege” by giving unwarranted publicity to matters connected with business of the House, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit back accusing Rather of imposing a form of “martial law” while occupying a constitutional position.
A spokesperson of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, hoped that the exports are expected to touch cumulatively Rs.3000 crore for 3 years, by the end of the last quarter of the current financial year.
India and Pakistan are scheduled to hold a flag meeting on Friday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district to address the rising incidents of ceasefire violation.
Addressing a rally in Reasi, Karra strongly warned against the delaying tactics being employed to deny the people of J&K their legitimate right to statehood.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action.
