Parliament Gears Up for High-Stakes 16-Hour Debate on Operation Sindoor: Top Leaders, Security Questions, and Global Fallout

Parliament Gears Up for High-Stakes 16-Hour Debate on Operation Sindoor: Top Leaders, Security Questions, and Global Fallout

Parliament Showdown: Operation Sindoor Sparks 16-Hour Mega Debate Today By: Javid Amin | 28 July 2025 All Eyes on Parliament as Operation Sindoor Takes Center Stage In what is expected to be one of the most consequential parliamentary debates of the year, both Houses of Parliament are bracing for a marathon 16-hour session centered on Operation Sindoor—India’s controversial counter-offensive in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. From national security to foreign policy, the debate promises fireworks, fierce rhetoric, and potentially historic statements, with key figures from all…

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Kashmiri Language Set to Enter 9th & 10th Class Curriculum in J&K

Kashmiri Language Set to Enter 9th & 10th Class Curriculum in J&K

Kashmiri Language Set to Enter 9th & 10th Class Curriculum in J&K By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 July 2025 A Long-Awaited Academic Breakthrough in Jammu & Kashmir In a move set to rekindle cultural pride and linguistic identity, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced that Kashmiri language will soon be formally included in the curriculum for 9th and 10th-grade students across the region. The announcement, made by Dr. G.N. Yattoo, Director of School Education, signifies not just an educational development, but a symbolic leap toward…

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SC Issues Student Suicide Prevention Guidelines: Ban on Marks-Based Segregation, Mandatory Counsellors

SC Issues Student Suicide Prevention Guidelines: Ban on Marks-Based Segregation, Mandatory Counsellors

Supreme Court Bans Marks-Based Segregation, Orders Nationwide Student Mental Health Reforms By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Student Suicide a “Systemic Failure,” Rules Supreme Court in Landmark Decision In a landmark judgment with far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of India has declared student suicides a “systemic failure”, calling for urgent psychological safeguards and educational reforms across the country. The Court issued a set of binding national guidelines on Friday, designed to be implemented in all educational institutions, including schools, universities, hostels, and private coaching centres. The ruling…

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Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

J&K Healthcare Crisis 2025: Medical Negligence, Assaults, and Infrastructure Failures Expose Systemic Collapse By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A System in Distress: Medical Flashpoints Spark Public Outcry in J&K Jammu & Kashmir’s fragile healthcare system is under unprecedented scrutiny. A wave of controversies — from alleged medical negligence to attacks on doctors — has sent shockwaves through the union territory, triggering widespread anger, institutional burnout, and political posturing. This is not just a healthcare emergency. It’s a crisis of trust between citizens and caregivers in a…

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Jammu Shoot-Out Sparks Outrage Over Gujjar Youth’s Death: The Killing of Mohammad Parvez Raises Serious Questions on Policing and Accountability

Jammu Shoot-Out Sparks Outrage Over Gujjar Youth’s Death: The Killing of Mohammad Parvez Raises Serious Questions on Policing and Accountability

Jammu Police Shooting: Gujjar Youth Mohammad Parvez Killed in Alleged Fake Encounter, Sparks Protests and Political Storm By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A Life Lost in Seconds — Who Was Mohammad Parvez? On July 24, 2025, a regular day for Mohammad Parvez, a 21-year-old from Nikki Tawi, Jammu, turned into a national headline. He had stepped out to purchase medicine with his brother-in-law, but never returned home. Instead, news came that he had been shot dead during a police operation in the Sure Chak area of…

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Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir's Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

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Russia’s Far East Aviation Tragedy: Plane Crash Near Tynda Kills 49, Sparks Safety Concerns

Russia’s Far East Aviation Tragedy: Plane Crash Near Tynda Kills 49, Sparks Safety Concerns

Russia Plane Crash 2025: 49 Dead in Tynda, Aviation Safety Under Scrutiny By: Javid Amin | 24 July 2025 Fatal Flight: 49 Killed in Plane Crash Near Tynda, Amur Region In one of the worst aviation tragedies in Russia in recent years, a domestic passenger plane crashed in the dense forests of the Far East, killing all 49 people on board. The accident occurred near Tynda, a remote settlement close to the Chinese border, underlining growing concerns about the safety of Russia’s aging aircraft fleet. The ill-fated aircraft, an Antonov…

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Ghulam Nabi Azad: ‘The Sooner, the Better’ — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad: 'The Sooner, the Better' — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad Urges Immediate Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir Statehood | The Sooner, The Better By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Voice for Urgency and Unity In the ever-evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad has yet again taken a firm stand on one of the region’s most sensitive and critical demands—the restoration of statehood. During his recent visit to Reasi district, the seasoned politician and current chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) struck a chord with the public,…

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Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Demand Intensifies Amid Political Storm, Security Woes, and Legal Push

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Demand Intensifies Amid Political Storm, Security Woes, and Legal Push

Statehood Sparks Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir: From Pahalgam to Parliament By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Volcano Rumbles in the Valley As Jammu & Kashmir completes nearly six years without full statehood, the chorus for its restoration is reaching a boiling point. With emotions still raw after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and administrative paralysis plaguing the region, political leaders, civil society, and legal activists are uniting in a rare moment of convergence: Statehood is no longer a demand—it’s a constitutional necessity.…

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Kashmir’s Handicraft Heritage Under Threat: The Crisis of Counterfeit Carpets

Kashmir's Handicraft Heritage Under Threat: The Crisis of Counterfeit Carpets

Kashmir Carpet Industry Battles Counterfeit Crisis – Artisans Call for Government Action By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 23 July 2025 A Legacy in Jeopardy The famed hand-knotted carpets of Kashmir—woven with intricate designs, natural dyes, and generations of skill—are facing an unprecedented challenge. A wave of counterfeit, machine-made carpets being sold as authentic Kashmiri pieces is shaking the very foundation of the region’s centuries-old craft heritage. The crisis came into sharp focus when a craft dealer in North Kashmir’s Tangmarg was blacklisted by the Department of Handicrafts for selling…

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