Month: August 2025

Kashmir’s Culinary Crisis: Rotten Meat Scandal Erodes Public Trust

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Kashmir’s Culinary Crisis: Rotten Meat Scandal Erodes Public Trust

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir Triggers Halal Concerns, Economic Fallout By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 A Disturbing Discovery in Zakura In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples across Jammu & Kashmir, authorities seized 1,200 kilograms of decomposed, foul-smelling meat from a storage facility in Srinagar’s Zakura Industrial Estate on July 31, 2025. The consignment—intended for restaurants and street food vendors across the Valley—was found to be improperly stored and unfit for human consumption. The facility lacked the minimum required cold storage standards, particularly the -18°C…

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Jammu Suffered Most with Article 370 Abrogation: Mehbooba Mufti’s Powerful Political Reframing

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Jammu Suffered Most with Article 370 Abrogation: Mehbooba Mufti’s Powerful Political Reframing

Jammu Suffered Most with Article 370 Removal: Mehbooba Mufti’s Call for Unity and Justice By: Javid Amin | 02 Aug 2025 The Speech That Shifted a Narrative At the 26th Foundation Day of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in August 2025, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti made a startling and deeply political statement: “Jammu has suffered the most after the abrogation of Article 370.” Her remarks, delivered in Jammu, struck a sharp contrast to mainstream narratives that primarily portray the Kashmir Valley as the only region impacted. Mehbooba’s speech highlighted…

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From Loans to Losses: Kashmir’s Entrepreneurial Dream Ending in Debt Traps

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From Loans to Losses: Kashmir’s Entrepreneurial Dream Ending in Debt Traps

Kashmir’s Debt Trap Crisis – How Easy Loans and EMI Culture Are Breaking Dreams By: Javid Amin | 02 August 2025 From Dream to Distress Kashmir’s post-2019 economic narrative was once full of hope. There was a visible push for entrepreneurship, home ownership, and upward mobility. Small businesses sprouted, luxury cars dotted the streets, and middle-class dreams seemed within reach. But behind this optimism lies a disturbing trend: a growing number of Kashmiris are quietly falling into debt traps—victims of a toxic mix of easy loans, aggressive marketing by banks…

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End of an Era: Kashmir’s Iconic Nedous Hotel Faces Eviction After 137 Years

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End of an Era: Kashmir's Iconic Nedous Hotel Faces Eviction After 137 Years

Historic Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg Served Eviction Notice After 137 Years of Legacy By: Javid Amin | 02 August 2025 A Storied Landmark Under Siege One of Kashmir’s oldest and most storied landmarks—the 137-year-old Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg—is now at the heart of a legal and cultural storm. Once a glittering jewel in Kashmir’s hospitality crown, the hotel has been served an eviction notice by the Jammu & Kashmir government, marking a dramatic fall from grace for a property woven deeply into the Valley’s colonial, political, and cultural fabric. What…

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Punjab’s Land Pooling Protest Ignites in Sangrur’s Sohian: ‘This Is a Fight for Survival’

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Punjab’s Land Pooling Protest Ignites in Sangrur’s Sohian: 'This Is a Fight for Survival'

Sohian Villagers Protest Punjab’s Land Pooling Scheme, Ban Government Entry Over Farmland Fears By: Javid Amin | 01 Aug 2025 A Flashpoint in the Land Pooling Debate The otherwise quiet village of Sohian Kalan, located near Sangrur city in Punjab, has become the epicenter of resistance against the state’s ambitious land pooling scheme, which aims to acquire 568 acres of agricultural land in the area. Sohian is just one part of a broader plan that covers 65,533 acres across 21 towns under the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA), but it…

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Mehbooba Mufti Blasts BJP and NC for Development Failures: Reclaiming Peace and Dignity in Post-Article 370 Jammu & Kashmir

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Mehbooba Mufti Blasts BJP and NC for Development Failures: Reclaiming Peace and Dignity in Post-Article 370 Jammu & Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti Slams BJP and NC for Failing Jammu & Kashmir | PDP Foundation Day 2025 By: Javid Amin | 01 Aug 2025 A Moment of Reckoning in Kashmir’s Political Discourse On the occasion of the 26th Foundation Day of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti delivered a sharply worded speech that may prove pivotal in Jammu & Kashmir’s evolving political discourse. Unlike routine political statements, her address targeted the governing BJP and the opposition NC alike, accusing both of failing the people of Jammu & Kashmir, especially in…

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‘Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq’: Congress Intensifies Campaign for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

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'Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq': Congress Intensifies Campaign for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Congress Launches 21-Day Statehood Campaign in Jammu & Kashmir, Marks August 5 as Black Day By: Javid Amin | 01 Aug 2025 A Strategic Escalation: Congress Resurrects Statehood Demands In a bold move aiming to reignite public momentum, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has rolled out a 21-day statewide protest campaign titled “Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq” (Our State, Our Right). Spearheaded by senior leader Tariq Hameed Karra, the campaign demands complete and undivided statehood restoration—not a diluted or phased version, but a full reversal of the post-2019…

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Viral Video from J&K Maternity Hospital Sparks Probe, Public Outrage

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Viral Video from J&K Maternity Hospital Sparks Probe, Public Outrage

Viral Video of Srinagar Doctor in Maternity Hospital Sparks Investigation By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 Disturbing Footage from the Labour Room A shocking video recorded inside a government maternity hospital in Srinagar has triggered a wave of public anger, ethical concerns, and an urgent official probe. The viral clip shows a doctor filming himself casually inside the labour room and operation theatre—even as a medical procedure was in progress. The incident occurred at a hospital affiliated with the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, a key institution overseeing maternal…

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Teasing and Bullying in J&K Schools: A Silent Crisis Affecting Student Mental Health

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Teasing and Bullying in J&K Schools: A Silent Crisis Affecting Student Mental Health

Survey Reveals Widespread Bullying in Jammu & Kashmir Schools By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 A Disturbing Snapshot from the Classroom A recent statewide survey has revealed a sobering truth—bullying and teasing remain deeply entrenched in schools across Jammu & Kashmir. From emotional taunts to physical altercations, the data signals an urgent call for schools, parents, and policymakers to confront a silent epidemic. Key Findings: Prevalence: A large percentage of students reported frequent bullying, ranging from name-calling and exclusion to physical intimidation. Gender Divide: Boys reported more physical bullying—pushing,…

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With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

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With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

India Floats Tender for Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project After Suspending Indus Waters Treaty By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 A Watershed Moment in India’s Water Diplomacy In a decisive and symbolic move, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signed with Pakistan in 1960—and simultaneously floated international tenders for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River. This marks not only an ambitious boost to J&K’s hydropower capacity but also a significant recalibration of India’s policy over its western rivers. Treaty in Abeyance—Why It Matters On April 23, 2025,…

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