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Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

September 10, 2025 Editor

Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmiri Teen Girls Trapped in Addiction Crisis By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 A Silent Storm in the Valley For decades, Kashmir has been synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, political turmoil, and cultural resilience. But beneath the surface lies a hidden epidemic—one that is claiming its victims quietly, often unnoticed until it’s too late. In the narrow lanes of Srinagar, teenage girls—some as young as 13 years old—are falling prey to drugs. What begins as casual cannabis use at tuition centers or through peers soon spirals into…

CP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s 15th Vice President: Sudershan Reddy’s Challenge Highlights Opposition Unity

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

CP Radhakrishnan elected Vice President of India, defeats Sudershan Reddy By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 Election Outcome CP Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee and current Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He defeated the opposition INDIA bloc’s candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, in a closely watched contest. Radhakrishnan’s tally: 452 votes Sudershan Reddy’s tally: 300 votes Total strength of electoral college: 781 MPs (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) The results were formally declared by Returning Officer PC Mody,…

Nepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured as Social Media Ban Sparks Nation’s Largest Youth Uprising

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

Nepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured in Social Media Ban Uprising By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 The Spark That Lit the Fire On September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government under Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli imposed a blanket ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). Officials claimed the ban was necessary to curb cybercrime, misinformation, and unregulated foreign influence. But for Nepal’s youth—especially Gen Z, this ban felt like a direct assault on their freedom, voices, and futures.…

Kashmir on the Brink: Flood Vulnerability, Governance Failures, and the High Court’s Judicial Reckoning

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

A Valley on Edge: Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In early September 2025, as the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, sirens blared across Srinagar. Mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings. Families in Bemina, Jawahar Nagar, and other low-lying neighborhoods rushed to shift valuables to higher floors. It was a chilling déjà vu. This was Kashmir’s seventh major flood scare since 2014, when devastating waters displaced nearly one million people, submerged large parts of Srinagar, and left scars that…

Highway Closure Triggers Mutton Crisis in Kashmir — Over 150 Weddings Postponed, Livestock Deaths Reported

September 9, 2025 Editor

A Roadblock Beyond Asphalt By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In Kashmir, the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is nothing new. Year after year, heavy rains, landslides, and fragile mountain terrain interrupt this vital supply line. But the closure in September 2025 triggered a crisis unlike any before. This time, the Valley was not just cut off from supplies; it was cut off from culture, tradition, and cherished moments. With over 150 weddings postponed, hundreds of livestock stranded, and more than 400 sheep dead inside halted trucks,…

MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA: First Legislator Detained in J&K History Sparks Political Storm

September 8, 2025 Editor

Detained Democracy: MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 A First in Legislative History On September 7, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a political moment that will likely be etched in its legislative history for years to come. Mehraj Malik, the first-ever elected MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the region, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA)—a law often criticized for its sweeping powers and lack of judicial oversight. This marks the first time a sitting…

Want to Delete Yourself from the Internet? Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Yourself from the Internet & Hiding Your Identity

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Editor

Why People Want to Delete Themselves from the Internet By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 In today’s hyper-connected world, your personal information is everywhere—on social media, in search engines, hidden in government records, and stored on data broker sites you’ve probably never heard of. Every like, comment, purchase, or app you’ve used has likely left a trace. For many, this isn’t just about privacy—it’s about protection. Identity theft, stalking, scams, and doxxing have become alarmingly common. Even job seekers are judged based on their online presence. So, what if…

Kashmir Extremely Vulnerable to Catastrophic Floods: A Decade After 2014, Has Anything Changed?

September 8, 2025 Editor

A Valley on Edge: The Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 In early September 2025, the city of Srinagar was once again gripped by fear. The Jhelum River, Kashmir’s lifeline but also its greatest threat, surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh. Sirens echoed across low-lying neighborhoods. Mosque loudspeakers urged people to move to safety. Families hurriedly shifted valuables to higher floors, while shopkeepers raised goods above the ground. For many, the scenes were eerily familiar. This was not the first…

340 Kg of Unlabeled Meat Seized at Srinagar Airport: Inside Kashmir’s Risky Food Trade

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Editor

A Risky Trade in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 On September 7, 2025, enforcement officials at Srinagar Airport made a startling discovery—340 kilograms of unlabeled meat stashed in the cargo section, ready for distribution in the Valley. The consignment had no labels, no manufacturer details, no billing, and no traceability. It wasn’t rotten. It wasn’t smuggled across borders. Yet it was illegal, unsafe, and unaccounted for. The seizure wasn’t just about meat—it exposed a shadow food supply chain in Kashmir, where traders gamble with law and public…

Hardest Paper: A Life Written in Stone, Not Ink

September 7, 2025 Editor

A Life of Emotional Hardship, Silent Survival, and Unbreakable Voice By: Javid Amin | 07 Sep 2025 Life as a Test Without Lifelines Some lives aren’t lived—they’re endured. They don’t come with multiple choice questions or lifelines. They come with bruises disguised as lessons, and silence mistaken for strength. “Hardest Paper” isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a lived reality. It’s the story of someone who’s been handed a test so cruel, even the answers hurt. But instead of folding, they wrote. Instead of breaking, they spoke. And instead of disappearing,…