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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…

After the Rain: Kashmir Braces for Hot, Humid Spell Amid Climate Whiplash

July 11, 2025 Editor

MeT predicts brief relief before hot, sticky weather returns; experts urge preparedness for flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 After a three-day spell of much-needed rainfall cooled Jammu & Kashmir following an unprecedented heatwave, the region is now bracing for a return to hot and humid conditions starting Friday, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The recent downpours, which began Monday evening, brought temperatures back to below-normal levels across the Kashmir Valley and parts of the Jammu division. However, meteorologists…

From Glaciers to Wetlands—Kashmir’s Nature Losing Ground to Climate Chaos

July 11, 2025 Editor

From Train Derailments to Melting Glaciers—The Valley’s Landscape Is Reaching a Tipping Point By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 Disaster Strikes: Kathua Train Derailment as Wake-Up Call On July 10, 2025, a goods train derailed in Lakhanpur, Kathua district, after flash floods and a cloudburst wrecked portions of the Jammu–Pathankot rail track. Though no casualties were reported, rail traffic was paralyzed, five passenger trains were delayed, and restoration crews scrambled to repair infrastructure amid surging waters and loose soil. Rainfall Data Kathua recorded: 174.8mm rainfall (50% above…

Mamata Meets Omar: Bengal, Kashmir Join Hands to Rebuild Tourist Confidence

July 11, 2025 Editor

East Meets North: Bengal and Kashmir to Sign MoU for Tourism Revival By: Javid Amin | 11 July 2025 In a significant show of solidarity, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Kolkata on July 10, 2025, to discuss urgent steps to ensure tourist safety in Kashmir following recent terror incidents. The meeting follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, which together claimed 26 lives, including several tourists from West Bengal. Amid growing national concern and a slump…

Mehbooba Mufti Accuses NC of ‘Double Speak’ Over Martyrs’ Day Debate

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Editor

As July 13 approaches, PDP intensifies its criticism of the National Conference, calling out its alleged silence and inconsistency over Kashmir’s historical remembrance. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 The politics of memory is once again stirring Kashmir’s fragile political waters. With National Conference (NC) campaigning for the restoration of ‘Martyrs’ Day’ on July 13, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has accused NC of double speak and political opportunism, reopening old wounds and fueling new tensions. Mehbooba’s Sharp Critique In a fiery statement, Mehbooba Mufti said the NC’s…

Five Powerful Ways to Take Control of Sugar Cravings & Naturally Boost Dopamine

July 10, 2025 Editor

Rethink your relationship with sugar. Here’s how to balance blood sugar, elevate your mood, and ditch the sugar cycle for good—naturally. By: Saika J | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 We’ve all been there: reaching for that chocolate bar or sugary chai when the energy crashes mid-afternoon or emotions run high. But here’s the science: sugar triggers dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, creating a cycle that can spiral into dependency. The good news? You can break the loop and naturally reset your brain’s reward system with these five practical, expert-backed strategies.…

Wular Lake Healing: Lotus Bloom Marks Kashmir’s Ecological Rebirth

July 10, 2025 Editor

A Revival of Culture, Ecology, and Collective Memory in the Valley of Pearls By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 The Comeback of a Forgotten Wonder After a silence of nearly 30 years, Kashmir’s Wular Lake—once hailed for its majestic lotus blooms—has awakened in color. For locals who believed the blossoms had vanished forever following the 1992 flood, this miracle feels like divine intervention. Villagers from Bandipora and Sopore describe the bloom as a gift of God restored. “I thought we lost this blessing,” says lotus stem farmer…