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Global Conflicts and Tariffs Threaten Kashmir’s Carpet Legacy

April 10, 2025 Editor

Global Conflicts and Trade Policies Threaten the Valley’s Iconic Handicrafts Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Struggling Legacy Kashmir’s famed carpet industry, renowned for its exquisite hand-knotted silk creations, is grappling with severe challenges as global conflicts and trade policies disrupt its operations. Once a thriving sector, the industry now faces declining exports, shrinking markets, and mounting financial strain, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of artisans and exporters. Impact of Global Conflicts The Russia-Ukraine war has emerged as a major blow to Kashmir’s carpet trade. Russia, a key market for high-value…

Authorities Block MMU Meeting on Waqf Act, Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Leaders

April 10, 2025 Editor

Restrictions on Religious Gathering Raise Concerns Over Minority Rights Srinagar, 09 April 2025: Controversy Continues Over Waqf Law Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly prevented the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a prominent religious body, from holding a scheduled meeting to discuss the implications of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act. The meeting, intended to take place at Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s residence in Srinagar, was aimed at addressing community grievances regarding the Act and devising a collective response. The move to restrict the MMU gathering has drawn sharp criticism from religious leaders and…

Optional Practical Training (OPT) in Jeopardy: 3 Lakh Indian Students Face Career Uncertainty in US

April 8, 2025 Editor

Proposed Bill Threatens Career Prospects for International Students Washington, D.C. – A New Immigration Challenge A recently introduced bill in the United States Congress has sent shockwaves through the international student community, particularly among Indian students. The legislation seeks to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, a work authorization initiative that allows international graduates to remain in the US for up to three years after completing their studies. If passed, the bill could disrupt the career trajectories of thousands of students, forcing many to leave the country immediately after…

Three Key Bills Passed by J&K Assembly Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Assent

April 8, 2025 Editor

Legislative Milestone Marks Progress in Governance and Financial Reforms Jammu, 07 April 2025: A Significant Legislative Development The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has achieved a major milestone with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha granting assent to three key bills passed during the budget session. Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, informed the House on Monday that the bills were approved on March 25, 2025, marking a significant step in the region’s governance and financial reforms. The Bills in Focus The three bills that received gubernatorial assent are:…

Speaker Faces Backlash Over Waqf Bill Debate Ban: Opposition and Mirwaiz Criticize Decision

April 8, 2025 Editor

Political and Religious Leaders Unite Against Assembly Speaker’s Move Srinagar,07 April 205: A Controversial Decision Sparks Outrage The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has come under fire from opposition parties and religious leaders for disallowing a discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill during the ongoing budget session. The decision, citing the sub judice status of the matter, has been labeled as a betrayal of the public mandate and an alarming sign of political capitulation. The Waqf Bill Controversy The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, passed by Parliament and signed…

Amit Shah’s Kashmir Visit Coincides with Separatists Renouncing Hurriyat Ideology

April 8, 2025 Editor

A Historic Shift as Leaders Pledge Allegiance to the Constitution Srinagar, 07 April 2015: Winds of Change in the Valley Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s arrival in Kashmir has coincided with a significant political development: three senior separatist leaders have publicly renounced their association with the Hurriyat Conference and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. This marks a historic shift in the region’s political landscape, as separatist leaders increasingly distance themselves from the ideology that has dominated Kashmir’s discourse for decades. A Series of Renunciations The latest leaders to…

PTMs or Pressure Tactics? How Schools Are Turning Parent-Teacher Meetings into Dictates

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 Editor

‘Your Child Will Suffer If You Don’t Obey’: How Kashmir’s Schools Are Weaponizing PTMs to Enforce Fear, Fees, and Silence. An Investigative Exposé on the Brutal Reality of Kashmir’s Education System By: Javid Amin PTMs as Tools of Oppression in a Conflict Zone In Kashmir, where children have grown up amid pellets, protests, and perpetual uncertainty, education is often the only hope for a future beyond conflict. Yet, that hope is being crushed by schools-turned-mafias using Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to extort money, humiliate families, and enforce authoritarian control. This report uncovers how…

Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

April 7, 2025 Editor

Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…

Amit Shah Rallies BJP Legislators to Counter NC-Led Government in J&K

April 7, 2025 Editor

Union Home Minister Strategizes with Party Leaders Amid Political Tensions Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – A High-Stakes Meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a closed-door meeting with BJP legislators during his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on strategies to counter the ruling National Conference (NC)-led government. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, comes amid heightened political tensions in the region, with key issues such as statehood restoration, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and Article 370 dominating the discourse. Key Agenda Points During the meeting, Shah…

Travel Surge in J&K Sparks Concerns Over Environmental and Cultural Impact

April 7, 2025 Editor

Why J&K Wants Tourism Regulated: Striking a Balance Between Growth and Sustainability Srinagar 06 April 2025: A Rising Tide of Tourism, and Its Ripple Effects Jammu and Kashmir, long hailed as the crown jewel of India’s tourism sector, has witnessed an unprecedented boom in travelers visiting its scenic valleys, alpine lakes, and historic landmarks in recent years. While this surge has brought much-needed economic relief to the region, it has also sparked serious concerns among policymakers, environmentalists, and locals about the consequences of unregulated tourism. Calls for stricter regulations and…