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Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Editor

Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: When Enforcement Overrides Empathy By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance Across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), enforcement drives targeting vehicles with outside registration numbers have escalated from routine checks to mass seizures — leaving thousands of vehicle owners bewildered, out of pocket, and stuck in administrative labyrinths with little clarity or support. What started as a legitimate regulatory intent—ensuring that all motor vehicles comply with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related rules—has in…

Kashmir and Ladakh Winter Weather Alert: Intense Cold, Sub-Zero Temperatures, Year-End Snowfall Forecast | Kashmir Weather 2025–26

December 27, 2025 Editor

Winter’s Grip Tightens Across Kashmir and Ladakh By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 As the winter season reaches its most severe phase, the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Ladakh are grappling with deepening cold and prospects of new snowfall as the year draws to a close. Persistent sub-zero temperatures, weather advisories from the Meteorological Department, and early snowfall patterns are shaping travel, infrastructure, and daily life in these Himalayan landscapes. Locals, authorities, and visitors are all adjusting to a pattern of intensified winter chills that are expected to continue…

Gulmarg’s Winter Revival: Fresh Snowfall Sparks an Unstoppable Tourism Boom

December 27, 2025 Editor

How Kashmir’s Snow Capital Is Powering Adventure Tourism, Local Livelihoods, and Global Curiosity in 2025-2026 By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 Gulmarg Returns to Winter Glory Each year, as winter descends upon the Himalayas, Gulmarg enters a season unlike any other. With the first fresh snowfall of the year, the meadows turn pearl-white, pine forests sparkle in the sun, and slopes transform into natural playgrounds for skiers and snow lovers. Once again, fresh heavy snowfall has revived Gulmarg into a full-scale winter tourism hub, breathing renewed life into hotels,…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Removes Hurriyat Chairman Title from X Bio After Pressure from Authorities

December 27, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Removes ‘Hurriyat Chairman’ Title from X Bio After Authorities’ Pressure: A Symbol of Fading Separatist Space in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 A Small Digital Edit with Deep Political Meaning In Kashmir’s complex political landscape, even a single line in a social-media bio can carry the weight of history, identity, and unresolved conflict. This week, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq—one of the Valley’s most influential religious figures and long-standing separatist leader—removed the title “Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. The change came, he…

Warning Signs Eggs Are No Longer Safe to Eat: A Complete Health & Food Safety Guide

December 26, 2025 Editor

11 Warning Signs Eggs Are No Longer Safe to Eat: Health Experts Explain Risks, Myths, and Safe Practices By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 Why Egg Safety Is a Growing Public Health Concern Eggs are among the most widely consumed and nutritionally dense foods in the world. Rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential fats, they are a daily staple in millions of households. Yet, despite their nutritional value, eggs are also one of the most common sources of foodborne illness when mishandled or consumed after spoilage. Health…

Survival Under Strain: How Kashmir’s Families Navigate Unemployment, Drug Crisis, and Rising Costs in 2025

December 26, 2025 Editor

A comprehensive look at the layered challenges facing Kashmir Valley residents—from record joblessness among educated youth to a massive anti-drug campaign, reservation policy protests, and the daily struggle with inflation and unreliable services By: Javid Amin | 26 December 2025 When Multiple Crises Converge The morning air in Srinagar carries more than the winter chill this December. It carries the weight of uncertainty that has settled over Kashmir Valley like an unwelcome fog. Across districts from Anantnag to Baramulla, families wake each day to navigate an intricate web of challenges…

Cat-Bite Cases Surge Alarmingly in Kashmir: Health Experts Warn of Rabies Risk Amid Post-COVID Pet Boom

December 26, 2025 Editor

Cat-Bite Cases in Kashmir Surge 450% Since 2022, Experts Warn of Rabies Risk and Vaccination Gaps By: Javid Amin | December 25, 2025 A Silent Public Health Crisis Unfolding in Kashmir Srinagar—A quiet but deeply concerning public-health crisis is unfolding in Kashmir. Health experts, veterinarians, and hospital administrators are sounding the alarm over a sharp and unprecedented rise in cat-bite cases, a trend that has not only surpassed dog bites but has also exposed dangerous gaps in rabies awareness, pet vaccination, and veterinary infrastructure. According to official data compiled at…

25 Winter Blazes Reported Across Kashmir in 4 Days: Causes, Risks, and Safety Lessons for Households

December 26, 2025 Editor

25 Winter Blazes Reported Across Kashmir in 4 Days — A Stark Warning on Heating Safety and Fragile Housing By: Javid Amin | December 25, 2025 Residential houses, livestock sheds, and temporary structures damaged across multiple districts as winter heating practices and aging infrastructure combine to create a silent seasonal hazard. Winter in Kashmir is not just about snow-covered rooftops, frost-lined roads, and breathtaking alpine views. It is also the season when households rely heavily on heating systems — some modern, many traditional, and many more dangerously improvised. In just…

JK Reservation Row: MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Warns Government – ‘I Will Join Student Protest if Dialogue Not Initiated by Dec 27’

December 26, 2025 Editor

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has warned that he will join protesting students if the J&K government fails to engage with them over the ongoing reservation row by December 27, 2025. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | December 25, 2025 National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has placed the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) government on notice in the rapidly intensifying reservation row, urging them to engage with protesting students by December 27, 2025. Mehdi, a senior leader from the Valley, warned that if the government fails to…

School Mafia in Jammu & Kashmir: Parents Skinned Alive While Authorities Sleep

December 25, 2025 Editor

School Mafia in Jammu & Kashmir: How Private Schools Exploit Parents Despite Government Orders By: Javid Amin | 25 December 2025 When Education Turns Into Exploitation Education or Extortion? In Jammu & Kashmir today, sending a child to school has become one of the most emotionally and financially draining decisions for parents. Education — once considered a public good and a social equaliser — has increasingly turned into a commercial enterprise run by unregulated private interests, where profit outweighs pedagogy and compliance is optional. Parents are not merely paying fees;…