Month: July 2025

Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Smooth Pilgrimage or Stressful Journey?

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Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Smooth Pilgrimage or Stressful Journey?

Amarnath Yatra 2025 Traffic Advisory: Safety First or a Journey of Disruptions? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 The Sacred Journey Meets Practical Planning The annual Amarnath Yatra, a deeply spiritual journey for lakhs of devotees who brave the Himalayan terrain to pay obeisance at the holy cave of Lord Shiva, is not just a religious pilgrimage—it’s a massive logistical event. From medical teams and military deployment to shelter, food, and most importantly, traffic management, the smooth conduct of the yatra depends on microscopic planning. For the…

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Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Generational Emergency Ignored by Law, Failed by Society

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Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Generational Emergency Ignored by Law, Failed by Society

When Silence Becomes Complicity By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Kashmir, long portrayed as a land of spiritual serenity and natural beauty, is quietly battling a crisis that threatens to consume its future—drug abuse. Behind the snow-clad mountains and saffron fields lies a grim and growing tragedy: over 1.35 million people in Jammu and Kashmir are struggling with substance abuse, according to a 2022 study by the Government Medical College, Srinagar. Among these, heroin dominates the list of abused substances, accounting for nearly 90% of patients treated…

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A New Dawn or Political Gamble? The People’s Alliance for Change Rattles Kashmir’s Political Landscape

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A New Dawn or Political Gamble? The People’s Alliance for Change Rattles Kashmir’s Political Landscape

A Political Resurgence in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 01 July 2025 Jammu and Kashmir’s political theatre is witnessing a tectonic shift. In a move that could potentially alter the region’s power dynamics and revive dormant demands, three regional parties have joined hands to form the People’s Alliance for Change (PAC). This alliance is not just another pre-election arrangement—it’s a statement of intent, a political rebellion, and for many, a flicker of hope. The new coalition comprises: Sajad Lone’s Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (PC) Hakeem Yaseen’s Jammu…

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