Month: August 2025

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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Jammu & Kashmir’s War on Drugs: 220 Hotspots, 413 Arrests, and a Multi-Front Battle

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Jammu & Kashmir's War on Drugs: 220 Hotspots, 413 Arrests, and a Multi-Front Battle

Jammu & Kashmir Drug Crackdown 2025: 220 Hotspots Identified, 1,400+ Arrests Made By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 The Crisis in Numbers At the latest UT-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting, officials laid bare the scale and depth of the drug menace in Jammu & Kashmir: 220 drug hotspots identified across the UT 33 hotspots dismantled through coordinated raids 413 arrests made from these zones alone 1,032 NDPS cases registered in 2025 1,416 total arrests under drug laws this year 1,388 kg of narcotics and 62,000+ psychotropic tablets seized…

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