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Police Legal Action on Muharram 2025 Procession Violations in Srinagar | Communal Harmony & Law

July 6, 2025 Editor

Police Initiate Legal Action Over Muharram Procession Violations in Srinagar By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Processions and Public Order in a Delicate Balance In an increasingly complex socio-political environment, religious observances can often become flashpoints for broader debates around identity, order, and expression. Such was the case in Srinagar on July 4, 2025, when a Muharram procession held on the 8th of Muharram took a contentious turn. The Srinagar Police have since initiated legal proceedings, citing deliberate violations that allegedly endangered communal harmony and public order.…

How Kashmir’s Daily Life Suffers Under Convoy Culture, Neglect, and Yatra Gridlock During Extreme Weather

July 6, 2025 Editor

Kashmir in a Chokehold: How Overlapping Systems of Control and Neglect Are Strangling Everyday Life By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Between Heat & Control Life in Kashmir has always carried a heavy load—geopolitical tension, conflict, and natural beauty bound in contradiction. But in recent years, a new kind of suffocation is gripping the Valley—one marked not only by rising temperatures but also by overlapping systems of control, neglect, and policy-induced chaos. In 2024 and 2025, as temperatures cross 37°C and hit record-breaking highs, Kashmiris are finding…

Sajad Lone Slams Unfair Reservation Policy in Kashmir: Calls Junior Assistant Recruitment ‘Ethnic Cleansing by Numbers’

June 30, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Calls Out Discriminatory Recruitment in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 30 June 2025 In a scathing and emotionally charged critique, People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone has once again called attention to what he describes as systematic exclusion of Kashmiri youth from government jobs under the current recruitment framework. This time, his outrage was sparked by a recent list of selected candidates for Junior Assistant posts, which included only 5 Kashmiri candidates out of a total of 26. The numbers are small, but to Lone,…

Kashmir Heatwave Crisis: Scorching Temperatures, Power Cuts, and a Fading Climate Legacy

June 29, 2025 Editor

Kashmir No Longer the Cool Escape By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 Kashmir, often idealized as a summer retreat blessed with cool mountain breezes and lush green valleys, is facing an identity crisis. The once-temperate climate of the Valley is vanishing, giving way to intense heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and prolonged dry spells. What was once considered a summer paradise is now an epicenter of environmental discomfort and infrastructural stress. In the past few weeks, residents across Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, and other districts have been battling soaring…

Srinagar Sizzles Past Jammu: Record-Breaking Heatwave Signals Himalayan Climate Alarm

June 22, 2025 Editor

Srinagar, 22 June 2025 : In an extraordinary reversal of meteorological norms, Srinagar—the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir—was hotter than Jammu on Friday, recording a scorching 34.8°C compared to Jammu’s 33.0°C. This rare weather inversion marks a significant moment in Kashmir’s shifting climate narrative, as the Valley reels under one of its most intense and prolonged heatwaves in decades. Friday’s temperatures, coupled with sleepless, sweltering nights, have left residents, tourists, and experts in a state of uneasy astonishment. From the snow-fed slopes of Gulmarg to the bustling lanes of Qazigund,…

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 Editor

Landmark ruling reinforces judicial resolve on UAPA-linked separatist trials; raises questions about prolonged detention and political messaging in post-370 Kashmir New Delhi | June 13, 2025 — In a significant development in India’s legal and counter-terrorism landscape, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, who has been under custody since 2019 in a high-profile terror funding case filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur upheld the July 2023 order of…

Kashmir Weather Alert: Light to Moderate Rain Likely on June 2-3, Says MeT Office

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snowfall, Unseasonal Chill Mark First Days of June; Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam Record Below-Normal Temperatures Srinagar | June 1: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall at many places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, from June 2 to June 3, with scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and brief spells of rain expected particularly in the afternoons. The weather update comes as the region experienced unseasonal cold conditions for the second consecutive day, driven by persistent rainfall and fresh snowfall in the higher reaches.…

Kashmir’s Climate Crossroads: Hailstorm Havoc, Aviation Scares, and the Urgent Call for Resilience

May 28, 2025 Editor

Hail, Havoc & Hope: How Kashmir Must Prepare for the Next Climate Shock Srinagar 27 May 2025: In May 2025, the Kashmir Valley experienced a series of extreme weather events that underscored the region’s vulnerability to climate change. A severe hailstorm brought temporary relief from an intense heatwave but also caused significant destruction, disrupting daily life, damaging agriculture, and highlighting the need for enhanced disaster preparedness. The Hailstorm’s Immediate Impact On May 21, 2025, a sudden hailstorm struck Srinagar and surrounding areas, leading to widespread disruption: Flight Disruptions: An IndiGo…

Online Gambling in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Urgent Ban Over Moral and Social Decay

May 27, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Ban on Online Gambling, Citing Moral and Social Decay Srinagar 26 May 2025: In a fervent appeal to the government, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has raised serious concerns over the escalating issue of online gambling. Addressing a congregation at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, he emphasized the detrimental impact of online gambling on the youth and the broader societal fabric. The Rising Threat of Online Gambling Addiction Disguised as Entertainment Mirwaiz highlighted that online gambling, often…

Sudden Fury: Unseasonal Hailstorm Wipes Out Crops in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley

May 20, 2025 Editor

White Wrath in Gurez: Heavy Hailstorm Devastates Crops Bandipora 19 May 2025: A severe hailstorm struck Gurez and surrounding villages, leaving a trail of destruction across agricultural lands. Locals in Onagam and nearby areas reported that the hailstorm lasted several minutes, causing significant damage to crops. Impact on Agriculture & Livelihoods Maize, peas, and potatoes—staple crops of the region—have suffered extensive damage. Farmers fear financial losses, as the hailstorm has destroyed harvest-ready produce. Black cumin, a prized crop in Gurez, has also been affected, raising concerns about economic setbacks. Climate…