Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Appeals to PM Modi & Amit Shah to Release Kashmiri Prisoners — A Humanitarian Call By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a powerful sermon at Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges the Centre to free long-imprisoned Kashmiris—drawing both hope and critique. On a day heavy with symbolic resonance, Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Kashmiri cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to release Kashmiri prisoners who have spent years or even decades behind bars. Speaking during the…
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Mehbooba Mufti: PDP Offers Full Support to NC Government to Protect J&K’s Land, Jobs, and Resources
A New Political Equation: PDP Extends Support to NC Government By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In what could mark the beginning of a new phase in Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving political landscape, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has publicly declared her party’s readiness to support the National Conference (NC)-led government in safeguarding the region’s land, jobs, and natural resources.Her remarks, delivered at a press conference in Srinagar, come at a time when the region continues to grapple with uncertainty over restoration of full statehood and autonomy…
Read MoreNational Conference Announces Rajya Sabha Candidates: Ramzan, Kichloo & Oberoi to Represent J&K in Upper House
NC Finalizes Rajya Sabha Picks Amid Political Crossroads By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 After weeks of intense deliberation and speculation, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has formally announced its three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24, 2025.The nominees — Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kichloo, and Shammi Oberoi — represent a blend of political experience, regional representation, and party loyalty. The announcement was made by NC General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar during a press briefing at the party’s headquarters in Srinagar.…
Read MoreSawalkote Hydropower Project Revival: A Game-Changer for J&K’s Energy Future
Sawalkote Hydropower Project Revival: A Game-Changer for J&K’s Energy Future After decades of delays, the central government has cleared the Sawalkote Hydropower Project — a 1,856-MW (or in some proposals 2,185 MW) hydroelectric scheme on the Chenab in Ramban. The move aims not only to energize the region but to reshape its economic, environmental, and geopolitical trajectories. By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 Why Sawalkote Matters Now For many years, Sawalkote was a promise on paper — repeatedly postponed, mired in regulatory and diplomatic complexity. Now, with recent clearances…
Read MoreBudgam Bypoll 2025: Litmus Test for Omar Abdullah’s Year-Old Government
When Budgam votes again, it may deliver more than a single MLA—it could deliver a verdict. By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 As the autumn political calendar advances, all eyes are turning to Budgam. Once considered a relatively safe seat for the National Conference (NC), the upcoming by-election has been recast as a referendum on the performance of the Omar Abdullah government, which recently crossed its first anniversary in office. Scheduled for November 11, 2025 (with polling for Budgam and Nagrota announced jointly) the Budgam contest—or more surgically, how…
Read MoreTragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag After Anti-Terror Mission Amid Snowstorm
Tragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag During Anti-Terror Operation By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a dark and sorrowful development from South Kashmir, the Indian Army has recovered the body of one of two elite para commandos who vanished during a high-altitude anti-terror operation in the forested regions of Kokernag, Anantnag district. The mission, launched on October 6, was already complicated by extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and heavy snowfall. While the body of one missing soldier was found intact—alongside his rucksack and weapon—the search continues amid…
Read MoreGloomy, Wet, Chilly Winter in Jammu & Kashmir 2025 | What Weather Experts Predict
Early Signs of Winter | Snowfall in Gulmarg and Sonmarg Signals a Chilly Start to the Season By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 Experts Warn of a Damp and Cold Winter in Jammu & Kashmir This Year As October progresses, Jammu & Kashmir already shows unmistakable signs of the colder months ahead — snow clinging to high ridges, damp chills creeping into valleys, and forecasts that hint at a harsher winter than usual. In this detailed article, we examine what the experts are saying, verify ground reports, explore broader…
Read MoreCeasefire in Gaza: Fragile Hope After Two Years of War – Key Facts, Challenges & What Comes Next
Gaza Ceasefire Signed in Sharm el-Sheikh: A Turning Point or Temporary Pause? By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 After nearly two years of relentless violence, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially kicked in, marking the first phase of a 20-point peace framework put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. The truce incorporates a hostage-prisoner exchange, a phased Israeli military withdrawal, and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The deal was brokered via intensive diplomacy involving the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, and signed in Sharm el-Sheikh,…
Read MoreRajya Sabha Biennial Elections & LA By-Polls: Negotiations Heat Up as ‘Hopefuls’ Jostle for Spotlight
As four Rajya Sabha seats and several Assembly by-polls approach, alliances are forming, ambitions sharpening—and voters watching closely. By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 Jammu & Kashmir is simmering with political energy. With the Rajya Sabha biennial elections slated in late October/November 2025 and several Legislative Assembly by-polls on the horizon, every move by parties, every alliance, every aspirant matters. Behind closed doors, deals are being shaped; in towns and villages, hopeful candidates are quietly laying the groundwork. For many voters, this is less about big national narratives, and…
Read MoreBJP’s Doors Closed to National Conference | No Alliance with Omar Abdullah Government in J&K
BJP’s Doors Closed to NC: “Never Wanted to Form Government Together,” Says LoP By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 In a strong and deliberate political statement, the Leader of Opposition has ruled out any possibility of forming a government with the National Conference, asserting that the party’s doors are “firmly closed” to any alliance with Omar Abdullah’s leadership. The comment comes at a time when speculation about post-election alignments is intensifying, fueled by widespread criticism of the current government’s first-year performance. “We Never Wanted to Govern Together” Addressing the…
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