July 12, 2025 | Kashmir POST

The 21-Course Curse: Kashmir’s Lavish Weddings & The Shocking Rise Of Instant Divorce – Can Tradition Be Saved?

July 12, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Marriage Crisis: Lavish Weddings, Rising Divorce & Islamic Solutions | Social Change By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 The majestic valleys of Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth,” are echoing with a dissonant sound: the clatter of extravagant wedding festivities swiftly followed by the hushed, painful whispers of divorce papers filed within weeks, sometimes days. Beneath the surface of vibrant phirans, glittering jewelry, and the intoxicating aroma of wazwan, a profound social crisis is fracturing the very fabric of Kashmiri society. This isn’t merely about changing…

Martyrs’ Day Sparks Political Storm in Kashmir: History, Controversy & Calls for Restoration

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Politics Hots Up in Kashmir Valley Over Martyrs’ Day By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 A Date That Still Burns Every year, as July 13 approaches, Kashmir finds itself once again at a political and emotional crossroads. Martyrs’ Day, which once featured prominently on the official calendar of Jammu and Kashmir, is now a source of heated debate, bitter memories, and ideological confrontation. The day marks the killing of 22 unarmed Kashmiri protesters outside Srinagar Central Jail in 1931, a turning point in the region’s political awakening…

Rooftops Collapse, Power Snapped as Winds, Rain Lash Kashmir

July 12, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Storm Havoc: Fierce Winds Rip Roofs, Cut Power in Valley By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 The Storm Strikes Just days after a record-breaking heatwave, Kashmir faced yet another weather onslaught on Friday evening, July 11, as gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered parts of the Valley, especially central and north Kashmir. Key Impact Zones: Kupwara District: Rooftops ripped apart in residential zones, especially Qaziabad, Kralgund Market, and nearby villages. Baramulla: Multiple electric poles downed, leaving many areas without power. Srinagar: Widespread power outages reported, trees…