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Sakina Itoo Questions Bulldozer Policy in J&K: ‘Counseling, Not Demolitions, Can Fight Drug Crisis’

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Sakina Itoo Questions Bulldozer Policy in J&K: ‘Counseling, Not Demolitions, Can Fight Drug Crisis’

‘Bulldozers Won’t Cure Addiction’: Sakina Itoo Challenges J&K’s Demolition Policy By: Javid Amin | 08 May 2026 A sharp debate is emerging in Jammu and Kashmir over the government’s controversial demolition drives targeting properties linked to alleged drug peddlers. Senior leader Sakina Itoo has openly criticized the policy, arguing that bulldozing family homes is “wrong and counterproductive” and warning that such actions punish entire households rather than addressing the root causes of addiction and drug trafficking. Her remarks have added momentum to a growing conversation in Kashmir about whether the…

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‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

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‘I Want to Burst Like a Cloudburst’: Omar Abdullah Signals Major Political Message After Eid

Omar Abdullah Hints at ‘Cloudburst’ Political Message After Eid, Focus on Youth & Self-Reliant J&K By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 Omar Abdullah has hinted at a major political and developmental announcement after Eid, setting off speculation across Jammu and Kashmir about the National Conference’s next political move in the post-Revocation of Article 370 era. Speaking at a function in Tangmarg on May 6, 2026, Omar Abdullah deliberately avoided making overt political remarks in what he described as an academic setting. Yet his carefully chosen words immediately drew attention.…

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Mehraj Malik Targets Omar Abdullah Over Article 370 Promise, Sparks Fresh Political Row in J&K

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Mehraj Malik Targets Omar Abdullah Over Article 370 Promise, Sparks Fresh Political Row in J&K

Mehraj Malik Questions Omar Abdullah on Article 370 Promise After Release from Jail By: Javid Amin | 28 April 2026 A Confrontation That Reflects Growing Political Friction Freshly released from jail, Mehraj Malik has reignited the political debate in Jammu & Kashmir by directly questioning Omar Abdullah over his promise to restore Article 370. Speaking on April 28, 2026, Malik accused the government of relying on “tweets” instead of delivering tangible results—turning what was a symbolic issue into a sharp test of governance and credibility. What Triggered the Remarks Malik’s…

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Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Deal Backed by China & Pakistan, but Nuclear Clause Dispute and Israel Loophole Raise Fresh War Risks

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Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Deal Backed by China & Pakistan, but Nuclear Clause Dispute and Israel Loophole Raise Fresh War Risks

Trump Declares Two-Week Iran Ceasefire; China and Pakistan Broker Deal as Nuclear Clause Dispute Clouds Peace By: Javid Amin | 08 April 2026 A Pause, Not Peace In a dramatic shift after days of escalation, Donald Trump announced a two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran, framing it as a diplomatic victory achieved with the help of China and Pakistan. “Hormuz is reopened,” Trump declared — a statement that immediately calmed global markets and eased fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Yet beneath the surface, the agreement reveals deep structural weaknesses, conflicting…

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‘Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over’: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

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“Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over”: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

Iltija Mufti Accuses NC of Selling J&K’s Power to NHPC: Energy Sovereignty Row Explained By: Javid Amin | 03 April 2026 Power, Politics, and Perception in Kashmir A fresh political storm has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Iltija Mufti accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) of having “sold J&K’s power twice over.” Her allegation targets successive NC-led governments under Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, claiming they transferred key hydroelectric assets to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at “throwaway prices.” At the heart of the controversy lies…

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Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies

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Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies

Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Spark Political Storm in Kashmir Amid West Asia War By: Javid Amin | 30 March 2026 Mehbooba Mufti’s Iran Remarks Trigger Political Storm in Kashmir as West Asia Conflict Intensifies A Statement That Echoed Beyond Borders In a politically sensitive moment, Mehbooba Mufti has ignited a fresh controversy with her remarks on the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking in Srinagar on March 30, 2026, the former Chief Minister said she is “praying for Iran to emerge victorious and for the war to end,” placing herself at…

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Iran Deletes Kashmir Thank-You Posts Amid Backlash: Aid, Optics, and the Geopolitics of Gratitude

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Iran Deletes Kashmir Thank-You Posts Amid Backlash: Aid, Optics, and the Geopolitics of Gratitude

Iran Deletes Kashmir Thank-You Posts After Backlash | India Aid, Pakistan Sensitivity Explained By: Javid Amin | 25 March 2026 When Gratitude Turns Geopolitical: Iran’s Social Media U-Turn Explained In a striking example of how even humanitarian gestures can become entangled in geopolitics, Iran’s embassy in India quietly deleted social media posts thanking India and “the kind people of Kashmir” for their contributions to war-hit Iran. What appeared to be a simple act of diplomatic gratitude quickly escalated into a regional controversy—triggering backlash from Pakistan-based users and exposing the fragile…

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Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

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Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7

Precautionary Curbs Continue Across Kashmir After Protests: Internet Restricted, Schools Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 04 March 2026 Authorities in Kashmir have extended precautionary restrictions across the Valley until Thursday amid heightened security concerns following widespread protests in several districts. The curbs include limitations on mobile internet speeds, suspension of certain phone services, and the closure of schools that were scheduled to reopen after the winter break. Officials say the measures are intended to prevent unrest and maintain public order while the administration closely monitors the evolving…

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Shifts and Shocks: How the Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Rattling South Asia and the Middle East

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Shifts and Shocks: How the Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Rattling South Asia and the Middle East

A Sudden Geopolitical Shockwave By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 In an unexpected and dramatic turn of events reported over the last 48 hours, state media in Iran and multiple credible international news outlets have confirmed that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was killed in a coordinated U.S.–Israeli air and missile strike on Tehran. The announcement has triggered widespread political, social, and security upheaval across South Asia and the Middle East. The repercussions are unfolding on multiple fronts — from violent…

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The Paradise Roars: Jammu & Kashmir Lift Maiden Ranji Trophy After 67 Years

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The Paradise Roars: Jammu & Kashmir Lift Maiden Ranji Trophy After 67 Years

Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy 2025–26, End 67-Year Wait with Historic Triumph By: Javid Amin | 28 February 2026 Hubballi, February 28 — History, Finally After 67 years of waiting, striving, and believing, Jammu & Kashmir are Ranji Trophy champions. On a defining afternoon in Hubballi, the final whistle confirmed what once seemed improbable: J&K had lifted their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final and carving their name into the elite roll of Indian domestic cricket. For a team that entered India’s premier domestic…

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