Month: May 2025

Kashmir’s Growing Drug Crisis: A Deep Dive Into the Valley’s Hidden Epidemic

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Kashmir's Growing Drug Crisis: A Deep Dive Into the Valley's Hidden Epidemic

The Shadow Pandemic: Understanding Kashmir’s Drug Crisis By Javid Amin | May 12, 2025 Eighty-two kilometers from Srinagar, nestled among the majestic Himalayan foothills, 23-year-old Javaid (name changed) sits in a small rehabilitation center. His sunken eyes and trembling hands tell a story that has become increasingly common across the Kashmir Valley. Three years ago, he was a promising engineering student. Today, he’s fighting a desperate battle against heroin addiction. “It started with charas (cannabis),” he recalls, his voice barely audible. “Then pills, and finally, heroin. Before I knew it,…

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Trump’s Kashmir Mediation Offer: Can the U.S. Broker Peace Between India and Pakistan?

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Trump’s Kashmir Mediation Offer - Can the U.S. Broker Peace Between India and Pakistan

A Bold Proposal with Complex Implications Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred diplomatic conversations by offering to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, just hours after claiming credit for a ceasefire agreement between the two nations. His remark that a solution may take “a thousand years” underscores the complexity of the dispute, but also raises questions about the feasibility of external mediation in South Asia’s most volatile geopolitical conflict. While India has historically rejected third-party involvement, Pakistan has continuously sought international mediation, citing humanitarian concerns and…

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Kashmir Conflict: A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Volatile Border Disputes

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Kashmir Conflict: A Deep Dive Into One of the Most Volatile Border Disputes

A Region Torn by History & Tensions The India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir remains one of the most dangerous, complex, and longstanding geopolitical struggles in the world. With territorial disputes dating back to 1947, the region has witnessed wars, insurgencies, ceasefire violations, and diplomatic failures—making it a global flashpoint with severe security implications. Beyond the military confrontations, Kashmir’s conflict has deeply affected millions of civilians, leading to mass displacement, economic instability, and humanitarian crises. The stakes are high, especially considering that both India and Pakistan possess nuclear capabilities. This article explores…

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A Night in Kashmir: Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

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A Night in Kashmir: Caught Between India and Pakistan's Fight

A Night of Fear & Uncertainty Srinagar 11 May 2025: As the sun set over Kashmir, residents expected another evening of routine life—but instead, the night unfolded into chaos, fear, and uncertainty, as military tensions between India and Pakistan erupted into reality. Explosions echoed across the valley, drones were spotted overhead, and sirens blared through Srinagar as families scrambled for safety. With the fragile ceasefire shattered, communities braced for the unknown, fearing that the fight between these two nuclear-armed neighbors could escalate beyond control. This article offers a gripping, human-centered…

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Missiles in the Skies: Escalation of India-Pakistan Conflict Sparks Panic

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Missiles in the Skies: Escalation of India-Pakistan Conflict Sparks Panic

Explosions Shake Kashmir, Amritsar—War Clouds Gather Srinagar 10 May 2025: The simmering tensions between India and Pakistan have reached alarming new heights, with missiles spotted in the skies, drone warfare intensifying, and explosions shaking key frontier cities. The latest escalations suggest that military strategies are shifting, marking a dangerous phase in modern conflict dynamics between two nuclear-armed nations. As blasts rock Indian Kashmir, Amritsar, and border towns near Srinagar Airport, security concerns mount, and global leaders closely monitor the unfolding situation. The developments raise urgent questions: Is this the first…

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Echoes of War: Pakistani Shelling Leaves Death & Despair in Poonch

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Echoes of War: Pakistani Shelling Leaves Death & Despair in Poonch

Poonch in Mourning: Families Shattered by Pakistani Shelling Poonch 09 May 2025: The cross-border artillery and mortar shelling from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) has unleashed a wave of destruction and grief in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. What began as unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement weeks ago has now intensified into one of the deadliest barrages in recent memory, leaving behind a trail of shattered homes and grieving families. At the heart of this devastation are innocent civilians, including four children, who have lost…

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Explosions in the Dark: Panic Grips Jammu After Early Morning Blasts

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Explosions in the Dark: Panic Grips Jammu After Early Morning Blasts

Blasts in Jammu Trigger Panic as Border Tensions Escalate Jammu 09 May 2015: In the early hours of Friday morning, Jammu city was rocked by a series of blasts, causing widespread panic among residents. The explosions, heard between 3:50 AM and 4:45 AM, came shortly after India intercepted Pakistan’s attempts to target military installations along border areas. The crisis prompted an immediate blackout and the activation of air raid sirens, signaling heightened security concerns. What Happened? Sounds of blasts rattled Jammu city before dawn, alarming residents. Loitering munitions witnessed in…

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Kashmir Cut Off: A Crisis of Connectivity, Tensions, and Uncertainty

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Kashmir Cut Off: A Crisis of Connectivity, Tensions, and Uncertainty

No Way In, No Way Out—Kashmir’s Roads & Skies Closed Srinagar 09 May 2025: Kashmir, often referred to as heaven on earth, is now facing an unprecedented crisis—one that is both geopolitical and environmental. The region has been cut off from the rest of India due to a combination of Indo-Pak tensions and natural disasters, leaving thousands stranded, affecting local livelihoods, and causing widespread panic among residents. With Srinagar International Airport closed and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) blocked due to landslides, Kashmir’s entire transport and communication network has been…

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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate: What’s Next for Border Residents?

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India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate: What’s Next for Border Residents?

Pakistan Shells Poonch: 13 Dead, Mass Evacuations & Rising Tensions The border district of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has witnessed one of the deadliest artillery shelling incidents in recent years. Pakistani troops launched heavy shelling, killing 13 civilians, including four Sikhs, four minors, and a soldier, while 45 others were injured. The attack also targeted a gurdwara, sparking outrage and fear among residents. As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the humanitarian, economic, and strategic consequences of this attack are becoming increasingly evident. Key Developments 1. Pakistani Forces Target Multiple…

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War Clouds Over Kashmir: What’s Next for India & Pakistan?

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War Clouds Over Kashmir: What’s Next for India & Pakistan?

India Strikes Pakistan: Srinagar Remains Calm Amid Escalating Tensions Srinagar 07 May 2025: As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following India’s military strikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), the situation in Srinagar remains surprisingly calm. While border areas in north Kashmir, particularly Baramulla and Kupwara, are experiencing heavy shelling from Pakistan, daily life in Srinagar continues without major disruptions. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. The strikes were carried out in response to the Pahalgam…

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