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Language, Legacy & Governance Collide in Jammu & Kashmir

July 17, 2025 Editor

Urdu Row in J&K: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Defend Language Amidst BJP Opposition By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Defend Urdu Amidst Legal and Political Storm In the politically sensitive terrain of Jammu & Kashmir, even language is no longer neutral. The recent uproar over Urdu proficiency requirements for the Naib Tehsildar posts has laid bare deep fissures—between regions, ideologies, and visions for J&K’s future. What began as a technical eligibility clause has now become a hotbed of communal tension, administrative debate,…

Rahul Gandhi & Mallikarjun Kharge Write to PM Modi: ‘Restore Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir Now’

July 16, 2025 Editor

Congress Demands Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Write to PM Modi Before Parliament Session By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 As the national spotlight continues to intensify over the political situation in Jammu & Kashmir, top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have stepped into the fray—urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to the region in a strongly worded joint letter. Released just days ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the letter adds legislative pressure to the growing popular…

Urdu in the Crosshairs: PDP Warns Against BJP’s ‘Communal Lens’ on Kashmir’s Linguistic Identity

July 16, 2025 Editor

Urdu in Kashmir: PDP Warns of Dangerous Communal Trend as BJP Celebrates Language Row Verdict By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 As tensions in Jammu & Kashmir continue to rise over governance, memory, and democratic process, a new fault line has emerged—language. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a strong statement on Tuesday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of weaponizing language for communal gain, after the BJP celebrated a court decision removing Urdu as a mandatory qualification for the naib tehsildar (revenue officer) posts in J&K.…

Doda Road Tragedy: Overloaded Tempo Plunges into Gorge—7 Dead Including 5-Year-Old Girl

July 16, 2025 Editor

Doda Road Accident 2025: 7 Dead in Tempo Traveller Crash, Including 5-Year-Old Girl By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 In a heartbreaking accident in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, an overloaded Tempo Traveller (JK06-4847) carrying 24 passengers—far exceeding its legal limit—skidded off the Doda-Bharth road near Ponda, plunging into a 300-foot-deep gorge. The accident claimed seven lives, including a five-year-old girl, and left 17 others injured, some critically. This horrific incident has once again thrown light on the systemic flaws in road safety, particularly in India’s…

BJP Hits Back: Omar Abdullah Accused of “Glorifying Rioters” and Undermining Law & Order

July 16, 2025 Editor

Law Vs Legacy: BJP Accuses CM of Undermining Order in J&K By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 As Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s July 14 actions and subsequent July 15 speech gained national attention, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wasted no time in mounting an aggressive counteroffensive. Their message: Omar’s defiance wasn’t an act of democratic courage—but political provocation. The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the BJP accused Omar of mocking law enforcement, glorifying historical unrest, and endangering public order by dramatizing the Martyrs’ Day observance. “It was…

Tapentadol: The Silent Epidemic Devastating Kashmir’s Youth

July 15, 2025 Editor

Tapentadol Crisis in Kashmir: Rising Addiction, Covert Heroin Alternative and Urgent Community Response By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 The Emerging Tapentadol Threat in Kashmir In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, a new, lesser-known crisis is emerging: Tapentadol addiction among youth. Initially prescribed for legitimate pain relief, this opioid has quickly transformed into a clandestine epidemic that is difficult to detect. This article explores every dimension of this silent crisis—why it matters, who’s affected, and how communities are responding. What Is Tapentadol? Understanding the Drug’s Dual Effects…

Kavinder Gupta Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh: New Leadership Amid Rising Regional Demands

July 15, 2025 Editor

Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta becomes Ladakh’s new LG. His appointment brings political weight amid demands for Sixth Schedule, statehood, and local empowerment. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Kavinder Gupta Appointed Ladakh’s New LG: A Political Strategist Steps In In a key administrative reshuffle with long-term regional implications, Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. His appointment follows the resignation of Brigadier (Retd.) B.D. Mishra, who held the…

Adventure Tourism in Kashmir – Omar Abdullah Highlights It as the Heart of Revival Strategy

July 15, 2025 Editor

Adventure Tourism: Key to Kashmir’s Comeback By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 A Valley Poised for Revival Kashmir has long been India’s crown jewel, a destination whose beauty has captured the imagination of travelers, poets, and filmmakers alike. But its tourism industry has seen sharp ebbs and flows due to political instability, security advisories, and shifting traveler interests. In a bold new vision, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a shift in how the region redefines its appeal—by embracing adventure tourism in Kashmir as the…

Congress Questions LG Manoj Sinha’s Accountability After Pahalgam Attack: Deflection or Admission of Failure?

July 15, 2025 Editor

Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout: Congress Slams LG Manoj Sinha Over Delayed Accountability By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Background: What Happened in Pahalgam? On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir left 26 tourists dead and dozens injured. The attack occurred in an open meadow near Aru Valley, an area known for scenic beauty—but with limited permanent security infrastructure despite growing footfall. The tragedy shook the region and raised immediate concerns about security planning, intelligence failures, and tourist…

BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

July 14, 2025 Editor

BJP Slams Omar Abdullah Over Jallianwala Bagh Comparison: Kashmir’s History or Political Provocation? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar / Jammu | 14 July 2025 What Sparked the Controversy? On July 13, 2025, marking the anniversary of the 1931 killings outside Srinagar Central Jail, Omar Abdullah took to social media, describing the event as “Kashmir’s Jallianwala Bagh.” The statement invoked the memory of the 1919 massacre in Amritsar, where British troops opened fire on unarmed Indian civilians. According to Omar, the 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by Dogra forces were not rioters…