Day: August 7, 2025

From ‘Burn Fat, Not Fuel’ to Urban Blight: The Rise and Fall of Srinagar’s Bicycle Sharing Initiative

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From 'Burn Fat, Not Fuel' to Urban Blight: The Rise and Fall of Srinagar's Bicycle Sharing Initiative

Srinagar Smart City Bicycle Project: Why the Public Bike-Sharing Scheme Failed By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 A Pedal Toward Progress When the Srinagar Smart City bicycle project was launched with much fanfare and the catchy slogan “Burn Fat, Not Fuel,” it promised to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility. For a city battling air pollution, rising traffic congestion, and a lack of recreational infrastructure, the idea of a tech-enabled public bike-sharing system felt revolutionary. The green-colored bicycles, docked neatly in dedicated stations, painted a…

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J&K Govt’s ₹70 Crore Print Ad Spend Under Fire: Transparency, Favoritism & Press Freedom in Kashmir

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J&K Govt’s ₹70 Crore Print Ad Spend Under Fire: Transparency, Favoritism & Press Freedom in Kashmir

When the Media Becomes the Message By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 In the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, where political narratives and public discourse are often tightly controlled, a recent Right to Information (RTI) revelation has sparked a fresh wave of controversy. Between April 2022 and October 2024, the J&K government spent an astounding ₹70 crore on print advertisements. Of this, a whopping 26% went to just five newspapers. The findings, brought to light by media watchdog Newslaundry, have ignited serious concerns around transparency, fairness,…

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Despite Elected Govt and Delhi Buzz, Restoration of J&K Statehood Still Unlikely

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Despite Elected Govt and Delhi Buzz, Restoration of J&K Statehood Still Unlikely

Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 “Statehood must be restored. Promise was made in public meetings,” says J&K CM Omar Abdullah. The restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood remains a deeply contested and politically sensitive issue, despite renewed calls and mounting pressure from regional and national leaders. The symbolic significance of August 5—the day Article 370 was revoked in 2019—continues to stir political, emotional, and constitutional debates across India. Current Political Push Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of…

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