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Faith, Ego, and Governance: Kashmir’s Sacred Spaces and Holidays Hijacked

September 6, 2025 Editor

Hazratbal Controversy & Eid Milad-un-Nabi Dispute – Faith, Ego, and Governance in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 The Collision of Faith and Power In Kashmir, faith is not abstract—it is woven into daily life, memory, and collective identity. From shrines like Hazratbal, which houses the Moi-e-Muqqadas (a relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), to festivals like Eid Milad-un-Nabi, these traditions carry centuries of reverence. But when ego-driven governance collides with sacred space, the result is not just controversy—it is alienation. September 2025 has marked two such flashpoints: the…

Web Development vs Data Science vs Machine Learning: Which Career Suits You Best?

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Editor

The Modern Student’s Dilemma By: Javid Amin | 05 Sep 2025 Technology careers are booming, but with so many exciting paths to choose from, students often find themselves confused. Should you become a Web Developer, shaping the digital experiences people interact with daily? Or should you dive into Data Science, uncovering insights hidden in massive datasets? Or perhaps the futuristic field of Machine Learning, where computers are trained to learn and make predictions on their own, excites you the most? Each career has its own learning curve, job market, salary…

Panic, Not Rain: How Sensational Journalism Nearly Sank Srinagar

September 5, 2025 Editor

When Natural Disasters Meet Media Disasters By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 In Kashmir, floods, landslides, and earthquakes are grimly familiar. But the latest close call in Srinagar exposed another threat: the flood of misinformation and theatrics disguised as journalism. Instead of verified alerts, people were drowned in sensational hashtags, shouting reporters, and influencers livestreaming chaos without accountability. The result? Confusion, distrust, and unnecessary panic in a city that needed calm, not chaos. When Journalism Becomes Theatre Traditionally, journalists act as guides in the storm—helping communities navigate danger with…

Landslide at Ratle Power Project Highlights Kashmir’s Escalating Ecological Crisis

September 5, 2025 Editor

Deforestation, Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir; Ratle Power Project Landslide Brings Kashmir’s Fragile Ecology into Focus By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Ratle Landslide: A Narrow Escape On September 4, 2025, disaster struck at the Ratle Power Project site in Kishtwar’s Dhrabshala area when a sudden landslide swept down a rain-soaked slope. Temporary tin sheds, being used as washrooms by workers, were buried under a torrent of earth and rock. Five workers were trapped inside. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma, launched an immediate…

Deforestation and Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir

September 5, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Recurring Flood Nightmare By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Every monsoon, the Kashmir Valley stands on edge. With each heavy downpour, rivers swell, embankments tremble, and memories of September 2014 resurface — when the Jhelum breached all defences, drowning Srinagar and displacing hundreds of thousands. Eleven years later, despite crores spent on projects like the Jhelum–Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) and the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan (CFMP), the Valley continues to live under the shadow of recurring flood threats. Experts, residents, and environmentalists are increasingly pointing to a…

Highway Closure Pushes Kashmir’s Fruit Growers to the Brink: Losses Cross ₹200 Crore

September 5, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Economy on the Edge: Highway Closure Leaves Apple Growers Facing Crores in Losses By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A Valley Cut Off Kashmir is no stranger to hardship, but the latest crisis hitting the Valley has struck right at the heart of its economy. The closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, the region’s economic lifeline, has paralyzed trade and left truckloads of perishable fruit rotting on the roadside. With losses now estimated to exceed ₹200 crore, farmers, traders, and transporters find themselves grappling with a situation that…

Eating Apples for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Naturally

September 4, 2025 Editor

Can Eating Apples Really Help You Lose Weight? By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 When people think about losing weight, they often imagine complex diets, endless cardio, or expensive supplements. But what if one of the most powerful tools for weight management is sitting in your fruit basket right now? Yes, we’re talking about apples. Eating apples for weight loss is more than just an old saying (“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”). Modern nutrition science shows that apples are low in calories, high in fiber, loaded…

Kashmir Flood Alert 2025: Jhelum River Crosses Danger Mark Again — Why 11 Years of Projects Haven’t Secured the Valley

September 4, 2025 Editor

Big Projects, Little Relief: Kashmir’s 7th Close Flood Call Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A Valley on Edge — The Seventh Flood Scare Srinagar, September 4, 2025 — As the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh this week, residents of Kashmir held their breath. Sirens blared, mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings, and families in low-lying areas scrambled to move valuables to higher floors. For many, the unfolding crisis felt like déjà vu — the haunting shadow of September 2014 returning once…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed Amid Landslides & Flooding: Supplies, Railways Hit Hard

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Valley Cut Off Again as Rains Trigger Chaos By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s lifeline for essential supplies and passenger movement, has been shut indefinitely after heavy rains triggered a chain of landslides, shooting stones, and road cave-ins between Udhampur and Banihal. Traffic Police officials said the suspension was a precautionary measure, warning that unstable hill slopes continue to shed debris, making driving conditions life-threatening. “Safety First” Approach “Given the scale of landslides and the risk of shooting stones, keeping NH-44 open…

Kashmir on the Brink: Disaster at Our Doorstep — Why the Valley Remains Unprepared for the Next Flood

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir on the Brink of Collapse: Disaster at Our Doorstep By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A 2025 ground analysis of the Valley’s flood threat, readiness gaps, and the urgent choices before us. The Water is Rising — Again The Valley is holding its breath. The Jhelum has crossed the danger mark at Sangam and is swelling past safe limits in Srinagar. Tributaries like Vishow and Rambiyara are spilling over, and the rain hasn’t stopped. In South Kashmir, fields are lakes; in Srinagar’s low-lying colonies, water is already at…