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‘No BJP, No Statehood?’ Omar Abdullah Fires Fresh Salvo at Centre

September 25, 2025 Editor

Leh Violence an Eye-Opener on J&K’s Statehood Anguish, Says CM Omar By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 Omar Abdullah’s Explosive Claim Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ignited a fresh political storm in Jammu & Kashmir by linking the delay in restoring statehood directly to the BJP’s failure to secure power in the region. “As people didn’t form a BJP government, J&K hasn’t got statehood. That’s the reality,” Omar said during a press briefing in Srinagar. His remarks come against the backdrop of the deadly Leh protests, where demands for…

Erdogan Raises Kashmir at UNGA 2025: India Responds, Turkey-Pakistan Dynamics in Focus

September 24, 2025 Editor

Turkey’s Erdogan Raises Kashmir at UNGA 2025, India Strongly Responds By: Javid Amin | 23 September 2025 A Diplomatic Flashpoint Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reignited international attention on the Kashmir issue during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2025, urging a resolution “through dialogue and in line with UN resolutions.” “We are pleased with the ceasefire achieved following the tensions last April between Pakistan and India, which had escalated into a conflict. The issue of Kashmir should be resolved on the basis of the resolutions of…

Modernisation Vs Mountains: Fragile Highways and Broken Promises in Kashmir

September 24, 2025 Editor

In Kashmir’s hinterlands, promises of connectivity lie buried under landslides and bureaucratic neglect. What began as a lifeline now ends in mud, rubble, and unanswered questions. By: Javid Amin | 23 September 2025 A Lifeline Turned Liability In Kashmir, every road is more than just asphalt. It is a lifeline. The 270-km Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), once hailed as an engineering marvel linking the Valley with the rest of India, today stands as a cautionary tale of modernisation without foresight. What was once a nine-hour journey has turned into a…

J&K Facing Dual Governance Challenge: Deputy CM Flags Administrative Gridlock

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Editor

J&K Facing Dual Governance Challenge – Deputy CM Warns of Administrative Gridlock By: Javid Amin | 23 September 2025 Jammu & Kashmir, often described as the “crown of India,” is once again at the crossroads of governance and democracy. The region’s Deputy Chief Minister (Dy CM) has candidly acknowledged that Jammu & Kashmir is facing a “dual governance challenge”—a phrase that has set off heated debate among political analysts, opposition parties, and ordinary citizens. At the heart of this challenge lies a clash between bureaucratic authority and elected representatives. On…

‘Open All Tourist Destinations Closed After Pahalgam Attack’: Omar Abdullah Urges LG Administration

September 19, 2025 Editor

A Call to Reopen Kashmir’s Heart By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 In a sharp intervention on Kashmir’s tourism policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called on the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to immediately reopen tourist destinations that have remained closed since the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. “Either stop promoting tourism altogether, or compensate those who’ve suffered losses,” Abdullah said while addressing a gathering of tourism stakeholders in Gulmarg. Destinations Still Under Lockdown Despite five months passing since the attack, many iconic spots remain off-limits: Drang Doodhpathri Yusmarg…

When Highways Fail, Railways Respond: Kashmir Gets Temporary Train Boost

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Editor

NH-44 Disrupted: Special Train Between Katra and Banihal to Run for 15 Days By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 When Highways Fail, Rail Steps In The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), the arterial lifeline of Kashmir, has long been a symbol of connection—linking valleys, cities, and livelihoods. Yet, in September 2025, the highway’s chronic vulnerabilities were laid bare once again. Landslides and repair works in the Ramban sector brought a key stretch to a near-standstill, disrupting travel, trade, and tourism. In response, the Indian Railways announced a special 15-day train…

Mehbooba, Sajad Lone Claim House Arrest Over Sopore Visit; Omar Abdullah Says ‘No Storm Would’ve Followed’

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Editor

Allegations of Undemocratic Detention By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 Political tensions in Jammu & Kashmir deepened on September 18, 2025, after former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone claimed they were placed under house arrest to prevent them from visiting Sopore. The leaders said they intended to offer condolences on the passing of Professor Abdul Gani Bhat, the former Hurriyat chairman and a respected separatist intellectual. Mehbooba Mufti took to social media, calling the administration’s move a reflection of the “harsh and undemocratic reality”…

Senior Lawyer Cites ‘National Integrity’ in Exiting AAP MLA Malik’s PSA Case

September 19, 2025 Editor

A Legal Exit That Echoes Politically By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 In September 2025, the fragile line between law, politics, and national security in Jammu & Kashmir blurred yet again. A senior lawyer, initially part of the defense team for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Abdul Rashid Malik, abruptly withdrew from the case challenging Malik’s detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The lawyer cited concerns of “national integrity” in stepping away — a phrase that instantly ignited debate in Kashmir’s political and legal circles. Was this a…

From Reverence to Rejection: The Abandonment of Kashmiri Elderly Parents in a Changing Valley

September 19, 2025 Editor

A Valley Where Love Once Lived, But Now Many Elders Live Alone By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight On a chilly May evening in Ganderbal, 78-year-old Ghulam Nabi sat quietly on the wooden bench of a government-run old-age home. His hands trembled, not from the cold, but from the weight of betrayal. Just months earlier, he had been living in his ancestral home, surrounded by orchards and memories. Today, his three sons—educated, employed, and settled—had barred him from entering the very house he…

Kashmiri Leader Abdul Ghani Bhat Dies at 87: A Midnight Farewell Under Surveillance

September 19, 2025 Editor

Midnight Farewell Under Surveillance By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 The End of an Era Abdul Ghani Bhat, one of the most recognizable figures of Kashmir’s separatist movement and former chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his philosophical depth, eloquence, and moderation, Bhat’s death marks the quiet fading of a generation that once dominated Kashmir’s separatist discourse. His departure comes at a time when separatist politics in the Valley lies fragmented, muted, and heavily constrained by state restrictions. The manner of…