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

August 7, 2025 Editor

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,…

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

August 7, 2025 Editor

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 The symbolic significance of August 5—the day Article 370 was revoked in 2019—continues to stir political, emotional, and constitutional debates across India.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…

Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir — Statehood Demand Intensifies While BJP Celebrates Integration

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 Editor

Statehood Demand Intensifies as PDP, NC, Congress Accuse Centre of Betrayal; BJP Celebrates ‘Integration and Development’ By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 Six years have passed since the Indian Parliament revoked Article 370, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating it into two Union Territories. On this sixth anniversary, the region stands as a divided landscape of celebration and dissent, where competing narratives clash on the ground and in public memory. The anniversary sparked widespread protests across the Valley and Jammu, with opposition parties…

Omar Abdullah’s Bold Push for J&K Statehood: A National Call to Correct a Constitutional Wrong

August 6, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Writes to 40+ Parties Urging J&K Statehood | Article 370 Anniversary By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 6 August 2025 August 5, Six Years Later August 5, 2025, marked six years since the revocation of Article 370, a turning point in Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) constitutional and political history. Once again, the date has sparked passionate debates across the country—about democracy, regional dignity, and national responsibility. On this symbolic day, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a dramatic move that reignited the national conversation on statehood. He penned…

Six Years Since Article 370 Abrogation: Statehood Demand, Political Dissent, and a Deepening Divide in Jammu & Kashmir

August 6, 2025 Editor

The Abrogation's Afterlife: Kashmir's Politics, Promises, and Pain Six Years On

Statehood Demand Takes Centre Stage on Article 370 Anniversary in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | August 6, 2025 A Date Etched in Memory — August 5, 2019 August 5 is no longer just another date in Jammu & Kashmir — it is a fault line in the political, emotional, and constitutional landscape of the Union Territory. On this day in 2019, the Government of India revoked Article 370, stripping J&K of its special constitutional status. In the six years since, the region has witnessed unprecedented political upheaval,…

Never Accept an Offer Letter Without Checking These 13 Things: The Ultimate Job Seeker’s Checklist

August 5, 2025 Editor

Thirteen Critical Things to Check Before Accepting an Offer Letter By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Why Your Offer Letter Deserves a Second Look Getting a job offer is always exciting—whether it’s your first job or your fifth. You’ve cleared the interviews, impressed the hiring managers, and now the company wants you. But before you sign that offer letter and start imagining your new desk, stop. Take a deep breath. And read between the lines. Why?Because your offer letter is more than just a formality—it’s a legally binding agreement…

Five Arrested in Srinagar Assault Case; Vehicles Seized, Investigation Ongoing

August 5, 2025 Editor

Swift Action in Srinagar Assault Case By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 Aug 2025 In a swift response to a recent assault case that shocked local residents, police in Srinagar have arrested five individuals allegedly involved in the incident. Authorities have also seized multiple vehicles connected to the crime as the investigation gathers pace. According to an official statement, all five accused were identified during the course of investigation and have been taken into custody. “We were able to establish the identities of all suspects based on technical surveillance…

August 5: Memory, Mistrust, and the Many Meanings of Statehood in Kashmir

August 5, 2025 Editor

Six Years After Silence: Kashmiris Speak on Life, Loss, and Longing for Statehood By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 Aug 2025 Six years after the dramatic abrogation of Article 370, August 5 remains a date that stirs more questions than answers in Jammu & Kashmir. It’s a date that echoes through tense streets, empty promises, protest slogans, and half-written government files. For many, it’s not just an anniversary—it’s a wound, a symbol, and a political Rorschach test. As the region marks the sixth anniversary of the constitutional rupture that…

Outrage at Srinagar Airport: Political Parties Demand Army Officer Be Held Accountable

August 4, 2025 Editor

Army Officer Attacks SpiceJet Staff at Srinagar Airport – Political Outrage, FIR & Calls for Action By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 Violence at a Civilian Airport Sparks National Debate On July 26, 2025, an unexpected episode of violence at Srinagar International Airport stunned not only those on the premises but also a wider audience across India. A senior Army officer, identified as Lt. Col. R.K. Singh, allegedly assaulted multiple SpiceJet employees over a baggage dispute, leaving one with a spinal fracture and others with serious injuries.…

Toxins in Your Glass: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Pesticide Contamination

August 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Water Crisis: Study Finds Dangerous Pesticide Contamination in Drinking Sources By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 Silent Poison: Contaminated Waters in the Valley A recent scientific study has sounded a chilling alarm in South Kashmir—pesticide contamination is silently infiltrating the region’s drinking water, threatening human health, agricultural sustainability, and the ecological lifeblood of the Valley: the River Jhelum. Conducted across multiple districts, the study analyzed water samples from rivers, springs, and reservoirs, finding dangerous levels of agrochemical toxins—a consequence of years of unregulated pesticide use in…