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Pir Panjal Weather Crisis 2025: Torrential Rains, Landslides, and Survival in the Mountains

August 13, 2025 Editor

A Region at the Mercy of the Mountains By: Javid Amin | 12 Aug 2025 The Pir Panjal range, a majestic mountain chain in Jammu & Kashmir, is often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, lush meadows, and the life-giving rivers that carve their way through valleys. But this week, the same geography that attracts tourists and sustains local communities has turned hostile. Relentless rainfall and early snow have unleashed a chain of disasters — landslides, flash floods, and transport paralysis — leaving thousands stranded and vulnerable. For three consecutive days,…

FIR Filed Against Srinagar Meat Suppliers in Massive Rotten Meat Scandal

August 13, 2025 Editor

FIR Filed & Key Accused Identified By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 Aug 2025 The ongoing rotten meat scandal in the Kashmir Valley has reached a legal flashpoint, with Srinagar Police filing a First Information Report (FIR) against two key suppliers accused of distributing decomposed, unfit-for-consumption meat to eateries and hotels across the city. The crackdown—one of the largest food safety operations in recent memory—has exposed deep gaps in the meat supply chain, triggering outrage from public health officials, religious leaders, and the general public. FIR Details & Key…

Why the MHA Says J&K L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Government Advice – A Deep Dive

August 12, 2025 Editor

MHA Tells High Court That L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Elected Government’s Advice By: Javid Amin | 11 Aug 2025 In a move that has ignited a fresh round of political and constitutional debate in Jammu & Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently told the Jammu & Kashmir High Court that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) holds statutory authority to nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the aid and advice of the elected government. This assertion is rooted in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019…

Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal in Delhi-NCR, Calls for Similar Action in Jammu & Kashmir

August 12, 2025 Editor

Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Delhi Streets; Urges Action in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 11 Aug 2025 In a significant shift in India’s animal control policy, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the removal of all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, citing alarming public safety risks. The decision marks a departure from the long-standing Animal Birth Control (ABC) program’s sterilize-and-release method, replacing it with a capture-and-shelter approach. The Court’s Directives: A Tough New Framework The two-judge bench, comprising…

Delhi High Court Seeks Yasin Malik’s Reply on NIA Plea for Death Penalty in Terror Funding Case

August 12, 2025 Editor

Delhi HC Seeks Yasin Malik’s Reply on NIA Death Penalty Plea in Terror Funding Case By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 Aug 2025 The Delhi High Court has asked Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), to file his response within four weeks to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) plea seeking enhancement of his sentence from life imprisonment to the death penalty in a 2017 terror funding case. Key Hearing Details Bench: Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Shalinder Kaur Current Status: Malik is…

Only Fresh Movement in Kashmir: Health Benefits of Fresh Meat, Chicken & Fish vs Processed Foods

August 11, 2025 Editor

Only Fresh: Kashmir’s Grassroots Call for Health, Heritage, and Honest Food By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 Aug 2025 The Rise of “Only Fresh” in Kashmir In recent years, Kashmir has faced a series of food safety scares—spoiled meat seizures, counterfeit sweets, and the use of banned synthetic food colours in traditional dishes. These crises have shaken public trust and triggered a powerful grassroots movement: “Only Fresh—Meat, Chicken, Fish. No to Processed Foods.” But this isn’t just a dietary slogan. It’s a statement of health sovereignty, cultural pride, and…

Opposition MPs to March to Election Commission Over Alleged ‘Vote Theft’ in 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Editor

INDIA bloc leaders accuse ECI of shielding electoral fraud; Delhi Police deny march permission By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 Aug 2025 More than 300 Members of Parliament representing 25 opposition parties—including Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), DMK, AAP, Left parties, RJD, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (UBT), and National Conference—are expected to march today from Parliament’s Makar Dwar to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters. The protest, scheduled for 11:30 AM, aims to spotlight allegations of large-scale “vote chori” (vote theft) in the 2024 Lok…

NEET Vs JEE: Which Exam Is Tougher and Why? A Complete 2025 Guide

August 10, 2025 Editor

The Great Indian Career Dilemma By: Javid Amin | 10 Aug 2025 Every year, millions of Indian students stand at a crucial crossroads — Medicine or Engineering? NEET or JEE?These two exams — NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) — are among the most prestigious and competitive entrance tests in India. But while they both demand hard work, dedication, and strategy, they test entirely different skill sets. This guide goes deep into: Exam structure & syllabus comparison Subject difficulty breakdown Competition levels Career outcomes &…

Massive Seizure of Expired Meat in Jammu Sparks Public Health Alarm

August 10, 2025 Editor

Jammu Food Safety Crackdown: 27 Quintals of Expired Meat & Rotten Fish Seized By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 09 July 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Jammu In a decisive move to protect public health, Jammu authorities have carried out a large-scale seizure of 2,700 kg of expired chicken meat and 100 kg of rotten fish from a cold storage unit in the bustling Gummat area. The operation was jointly led by the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) and the Food Safety Department, marking one of the biggest food safety crackdowns…

J&K Food Safety Alert: Ban on Synthetic Food Colours in Wazwan & Ready-to-Eat Meats

August 9, 2025 Editor

Safe Food Now: J&K FDA Bans Synthetic Colours in Wazwan & Ready-to-Eat Foods By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 Why This Matters Now In early August 2025, following alarming lab reports, Jammu & Kashmir’s Food and Drug Control Organisation (DFCO) issued a bold prohibition on synthetic food colours in beloved dishes—particularly Wazwan, biryani, kebabs, pickles, and other ready-to-eat meats. This urgent step reflects a growing concern for public health in Kashmir’s vibrant culinary scene. Behind the Ban: Test Findings & Legal Backdrop The ban was triggered by…