Amarnath Yatra: 4,800 pilgrims depart in third batch after 12,000 visit on day one

AAI Cancels Srinagar Airport Closure Plans, Omar Abdullah Welcomes Decision

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has withdrawn its plans to shut down Srinagar airport, which had included Monday-Tuesday closures and a full shutdown from October 1–16. The closures were originally proposed by the Indian Air Force to carry out runway repair work. Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked the central government for its swift intervention in reversing the decision. Abdullah emphasized that uninterrupted air connectivity is critical for the region's tourism sector and overall economy. The move is seen as particularly significant given that the cancellations coincide with the peak holiday season.

PoK Man Who Crossed LoC to Meet Girlfriend Acquitted, Sent Back Home

Zeeshan Mir, a young man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, crossed the Line of Control into the Kashmir Valley to meet a woman he loved, Iram Bano. He was detained by authorities following the border crossing but was later acquitted by a court in Uri. The court concluded that Mir's act was driven by personal and romantic intent rather than any infiltration motive. The two families, who share cross-border ties, arranged a brief meeting between the couple before Mir was handed back. Both families have expressed hope that the two may eventually be united.

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J&K suspends 8 officials over school library books using separatist terminology

A controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after books in government school libraries were found describing the region as 'India-occupied Kashmir' and referring to a banned separatist leader as 'Shaheed.' The BJP responded by demanding the resignation of the education minister over the inflammatory content. Authorities have suspended eight officials and blacklisted the publishers responsible for the books. A high-level inquiry has been launched to investigate how the material entered school libraries. The incident has reignited broader debates over narratives and educational content in the region.