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The Silent Extinction: Can Kashmir Save Its Ancient Language Before It’s Too Late?

March 3, 2025 Editor

Kashmiri Language Crisis: UNESCO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Preservation | Strategies to Save a Fading Heritage

Koshur in Peril: How Globalization Is Erasing Kashmir’s Linguistic Soul By: Javid Amin Srinagar 03 March 2025: Nestled between the Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range, Kashmir is celebrated for its snow-capped peaks and saffron fields. Yet beneath its natural beauty lies a silent crisis: the rapid erosion of the Kashmiri language, or Koshur. Once the heartbeat of the valley’s cultural identity, Koshur is now spoken fluently by fewer than 10% of children under 15. Urdu, Hindi, and English dominate homes and schools, leaving elders like 72-year-old poet Ghulam Nabi…

Reviving Hope: The Impact of Snowfall on Kashmir’s Tourism Industry

March 3, 2025 Editor

A Renewed Hope for Kashmir’s Tourism Industry Srinagar 03 March 2025 :In the past few weeks, Kashmir has experienced a much-anticipated snowfall, bringing a new wave of optimism to the region’s tourism industry. This snowfall has arrived after a prolonged dry spell that resulted in the cancellation of numerous bookings at popular winter tourist destinations. The fresh snow has reignited the enthusiasm of both tourists and local business owners who depend on tourism for their livelihood. The Impact of a Dry Winter on Kashmir’s Tourism An Unusually Dry Winter For…

The Great Ramadan Paradox: If the Devil is Bound, Why Do Sins Abound? A Soul-Searching Journey Through Kashmir

March 2, 2025 Editor

Unmasking the Real Tempter: How Human Habits Outlive the Devil’s Chains By: Javid Amin The Quest for Shadows – As Ramadan’s crescent moon hung over Kashmir, I embarked on a quest not for spiritual solace, but for answers. For centuries, Muslims have believed that during this holy month, the Devil—Shaitan—is shackled, his whispers silenced. Yet, as I wandered through bustling markets, hushed mosques, and lethargic institutions, I found greed, division, and apathy thriving. If the Devil is truly chained, why does his shadow linger? This 6,000-word exploration dives into the…

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Commitment to Fulfilling Promises

March 2, 2025 Editor

Will Fulfil Promises Made to People: Omar Abdullah Srinagar 02 March 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the people of the region. Amid discussions about the upcoming budget session and preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, Abdullah addressed various issues, including the BJP’s proposal for a shadow cabinet. No Need for a Shadow Cabinet: A day after the BJP announced its intention to form a shadow cabinet, Omar Abdullah stated that there is no need for such…

Heavy Snowfall and Flashfloods Cause Tragic Incidents and Road Closures in J&K

March 1, 2025 Editor

3 Dead, 12 Rescued as Snow, Flashfloods Disrupt Life in J&K Srinagar 01 March 2025: Heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir has disrupted surface connectivity across many areas, with flashfloods and landslides exacerbating the situation. The severe weather conditions have led to tragic incidents, road closures, and multiple rescue operations. Tragic Incidents: Udhampur District: Incident: Two people were killed when a boulder from a hillock struck their two-wheeler near Moungari in Udhampur district. The victims included a 50-year-old woman and her 25-year-old son. Reasi District: Incident:…

Public Outrage and Substance Abuse Crisis Drive Liquor Ban Movement in Kashmir

March 1, 2025 Editor

Three Bills and a Public Campaign: Why the Valley is Seeing Growing Calls for a Liquor Ban Srinagar 01 March 2025: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s Budget Session starting on March 3, calls for a liquor ban have been growing stronger in the Union Territory. This movement is driven by concerns over rising drug addiction and social media posts showing apparently drunk tourists, which have added to the public’s worries. However, the debate is complex, as the region also benefits from rising revenues from excise and tourism. Bills…