Sawalkote Hydropower Project Revival: A Game-Changer for J&K’s Energy Future After decades of delays, the central government has cleared the Sawalkote Hydropower Project — a 1,856-MW (or in some proposals 2,185 MW) hydroelectric scheme on the Chenab in Ramban. The move aims not only to energize the region but to reshape its economic, environmental, and geopolitical trajectories. By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 Why Sawalkote Matters Now For many years, Sawalkote was a promise on paper — repeatedly postponed, mired in regulatory and diplomatic complexity. Now, with recent clearances…
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Budgam Bypoll 2025: Litmus Test for Omar Abdullah’s Year-Old Government
When Budgam votes again, it may deliver more than a single MLA—it could deliver a verdict. By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 As the autumn political calendar advances, all eyes are turning to Budgam. Once considered a relatively safe seat for the National Conference (NC), the upcoming by-election has been recast as a referendum on the performance of the Omar Abdullah government, which recently crossed its first anniversary in office. Scheduled for November 11, 2025 (with polling for Budgam and Nagrota announced jointly) the Budgam contest—or more surgically, how…
Read MoreTragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag After Anti-Terror Mission Amid Snowstorm
Tragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag During Anti-Terror Operation By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a dark and sorrowful development from South Kashmir, the Indian Army has recovered the body of one of two elite para commandos who vanished during a high-altitude anti-terror operation in the forested regions of Kokernag, Anantnag district. The mission, launched on October 6, was already complicated by extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and heavy snowfall. While the body of one missing soldier was found intact—alongside his rucksack and weapon—the search continues amid…
Read MoreGloomy, Wet, Chilly Winter in Jammu & Kashmir 2025 | What Weather Experts Predict
Early Signs of Winter | Snowfall in Gulmarg and Sonmarg Signals a Chilly Start to the Season By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 Experts Warn of a Damp and Cold Winter in Jammu & Kashmir This Year As October progresses, Jammu & Kashmir already shows unmistakable signs of the colder months ahead — snow clinging to high ridges, damp chills creeping into valleys, and forecasts that hint at a harsher winter than usual. In this detailed article, we examine what the experts are saying, verify ground reports, explore broader…
Read MoreCeasefire in Gaza: Fragile Hope After Two Years of War – Key Facts, Challenges & What Comes Next
Gaza Ceasefire Signed in Sharm el-Sheikh: A Turning Point or Temporary Pause? By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 After nearly two years of relentless violence, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially kicked in, marking the first phase of a 20-point peace framework put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. The truce incorporates a hostage-prisoner exchange, a phased Israeli military withdrawal, and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The deal was brokered via intensive diplomacy involving the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, and signed in Sharm el-Sheikh,…
Read MoreRajya Sabha Biennial Elections & LA By-Polls: Negotiations Heat Up as ‘Hopefuls’ Jostle for Spotlight
As four Rajya Sabha seats and several Assembly by-polls approach, alliances are forming, ambitions sharpening—and voters watching closely. By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is simmering with political energy. With the Rajya Sabha biennial elections slated in late October/November 2025 and several Legislative Assembly by-polls on the horizon, every move by parties, every alliance, every aspirant matters. Behind closed doors, deals are being shaped; in towns and villages, hopeful candidates are quietly laying the groundwork. For many voters, this is less about big national narratives, and…
Read MoreBJP’s Doors Closed to National Conference | No Alliance with Omar Abdullah Government in J&K
BJP’s Doors Closed to NC: “Never Wanted to Form Government Together,” Says LoP By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 In a strong and deliberate political statement, the Leader of Opposition has ruled out any possibility of forming a government with the National Conference, asserting that the party’s doors are “firmly closed” to any alliance with Omar Abdullah’s leadership. The comment comes at a time when speculation about post-election alignments is intensifying, fueled by widespread criticism of the current government’s first-year performance. “We Never Wanted to Govern Together” Addressing the…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Slams Omar Abdullah Govt Over Land, Dignity Failures in J&K — Key Facts & Stakes
Land, Dignity, Trust: Mehbooba Mufti’s Accusations and the Omar Abdullah Government under the Microscope By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 | Srinagar In a forceful address in Anantnag, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti launched a blistering critique of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government, charging it with failing to protect the land rights, dignity, and future of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Her speech, laden with political gravitas, comes at a time when expectations from the NC, which came to power promising restoration of rights…
Read MoreJKBOSE Class 11 Datesheet 2025 Released: Full Schedule, Syllabus Relaxation, and Student Advisory
JKBOSE Class 11 Datesheet – Soft Zone (Annual Regular 2025) Srinagar | 08 Oct 2025 The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially released the Class 11 Annual Regular Datesheet for Soft Zone areas of Jammu & Kashmir. The exams are scheduled to begin on November 19, 2025, and will conclude on December 13, 2025, covering all three major streams—Science, Arts, and Commerce. This announcement comes as part of JKBOSE’s broader academic calendar rollout, which also includes revised datesheets for Class 10 and Class 12, and a…
Read MoreEarly Snowfall Blankets Pahalgam and Aru Valley as Pir Panjal Farmers Face Harsh Realities
The beauty of early snow is undeniable, but Kashmir’s shifting weather patterns reveal a deeper story—one of breathtaking landscapes, fragile livelihoods, and climate uncertainty. By: Javid Amin | 07 October 2025 Winter comes early, and the valley reacts On crisp mornings in Srinagar and the valleys beyond, an early snowline rewrites the season. Within days of rain and a sharp fall in temperatures, meadows that usually glitter in autumnal gold turned to silver: Gulmarg’s slopes, Pahalgam’s meadows, Daksum’s oak pockets and the intimate Aru Valley were dusted with snow. Tourists…
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