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Kavinder Gupta Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh: New Leadership Amid Rising Regional Demands

July 15, 2025 Editor

Former J&K Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta becomes Ladakh’s new LG. His appointment brings political weight amid demands for Sixth Schedule, statehood, and local empowerment. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Kavinder Gupta Appointed Ladakh’s New LG: A Political Strategist Steps In In a key administrative reshuffle with long-term regional implications, Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. His appointment follows the resignation of Brigadier (Retd.) B.D. Mishra, who held the…

Adventure Tourism in Kashmir – Omar Abdullah Highlights It as the Heart of Revival Strategy

July 15, 2025 Editor

Adventure Tourism: Key to Kashmir’s Comeback By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 A Valley Poised for Revival Kashmir has long been India’s crown jewel, a destination whose beauty has captured the imagination of travelers, poets, and filmmakers alike. But its tourism industry has seen sharp ebbs and flows due to political instability, security advisories, and shifting traveler interests. In a bold new vision, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a shift in how the region redefines its appeal—by embracing adventure tourism in Kashmir as the…

Congress Questions LG Manoj Sinha’s Accountability After Pahalgam Attack: Deflection or Admission of Failure?

July 15, 2025 Editor

Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout: Congress Slams LG Manoj Sinha Over Delayed Accountability By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Background: What Happened in Pahalgam? On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam in south Kashmir left 26 tourists dead and dozens injured. The attack occurred in an open meadow near Aru Valley, an area known for scenic beauty—but with limited permanent security infrastructure despite growing footfall. The tragedy shook the region and raised immediate concerns about security planning, intelligence failures, and tourist…

BJP Vs Omar Abdullah: Jallianwala Bagh Analogy Sparks Political Firestorm in Kashmir

July 14, 2025 Editor

BJP Slams Omar Abdullah Over Jallianwala Bagh Comparison: Kashmir’s History or Political Provocation? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar / Jammu | 14 July 2025 What Sparked the Controversy? On July 13, 2025, marking the anniversary of the 1931 killings outside Srinagar Central Jail, Omar Abdullah took to social media, describing the event as “Kashmir’s Jallianwala Bagh.” The statement invoked the memory of the 1919 massacre in Amritsar, where British troops opened fire on unarmed Indian civilians. According to Omar, the 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by Dogra forces were not rioters…

Omar Abdullah, House Arrest & the Echo of Arun Jaitley: ‘Tyranny of the Unelected’

July 14, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah house arrest Martyrs’ Day, Tyranny of the unelected quote, July 13 Kashmir restrictions By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 Invoking the Past to Challenge the Present As political leaders in Jammu & Kashmir prepared to pay homage at the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar, they were met not with public participation—but with locked gates, police barricades, and silence. Among them was Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister and Vice President of the National Conference (NC), who revealed via social media that he had been placed under house…

Kashmir School Timings Revised from July 14: What It Means for Students, Parents & Educators

July 13, 2025 Editor

Kashmir School Timings Changed from July 14 | New Schedule, Offline Classes & Public Response By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 13 July 2025 What’s Changing: The New School Timings Explained Starting Monday, July 14, 2025, all government and recognized private schools across Kashmir will follow a revised schedule: Schools within Srinagar Municipal limits: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Schools outside Srinagar & other areas of Kashmir Province: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM This directive, issued under Order No. 182-DSEK of 2025, applies to all institutions and mandates offline classes…

Kashmir Martyrs’ Day 2025: Political Clampdown and Erasure of Collective Memory in J&K

July 13, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Martyrs’ Day 2025: A Silenced Tribute to the 1931 Uprising By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 13 July 2025 A Day of Remembrance, Now Silenced Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, observed annually on July 13, marks a pivotal chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s political history. It commemorates the 22 valiant civilians who laid down their lives in 1931 while resisting the autocratic Dogra monarchy. For decades, the day stood as a solemn reminder of sacrifice and resistance. Yet, in 2025, this historic observance faced another roadblock. On July 13, 2025, the…

The 21-Course Curse: Kashmir’s Lavish Weddings & The Shocking Rise Of Instant Divorce – Can Tradition Be Saved?

July 12, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Marriage Crisis: Lavish Weddings, Rising Divorce & Islamic Solutions | Social Change By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 The majestic valleys of Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth,” are echoing with a dissonant sound: the clatter of extravagant wedding festivities swiftly followed by the hushed, painful whispers of divorce papers filed within weeks, sometimes days. Beneath the surface of vibrant phirans, glittering jewelry, and the intoxicating aroma of wazwan, a profound social crisis is fracturing the very fabric of Kashmiri society. This isn’t merely about changing…

Martyrs’ Day Sparks Political Storm in Kashmir: History, Controversy & Calls for Restoration

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 Editor

Politics Hots Up in Kashmir Valley Over Martyrs’ Day By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 July 2025 A Date That Still Burns Every year, as July 13 approaches, Kashmir finds itself once again at a political and emotional crossroads. Martyrs’ Day, which once featured prominently on the official calendar of Jammu and Kashmir, is now a source of heated debate, bitter memories, and ideological confrontation. The day marks the killing of 22 unarmed Kashmiri protesters outside Srinagar Central Jail in 1931, a turning point in the region’s political awakening…

Rooftops Collapse, Power Snapped as Winds, Rain Lash Kashmir

July 12, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Storm Havoc: Fierce Winds Rip Roofs, Cut Power in Valley By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 The Storm Strikes Just days after a record-breaking heatwave, Kashmir faced yet another weather onslaught on Friday evening, July 11, as gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered parts of the Valley, especially central and north Kashmir. Key Impact Zones: Kupwara District: Rooftops ripped apart in residential zones, especially Qaziabad, Kralgund Market, and nearby villages. Baramulla: Multiple electric poles downed, leaving many areas without power. Srinagar: Widespread power outages reported, trees…