Year: 2026

Kashmir at the Crossroads: New Year Revelry or Cultural Ruin?

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Kashmir at the Crossroads: New Year Revelry or Cultural Ruin?

Kashmir New Year 2026: Celebration or Cultural Erosion? | Tourism vs. Tradition By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2025 A Valley Illuminated, A Question Unanswered As the final seconds of 2025 bled into the dawn of 2026, the Himalayan skies above Kashmir did not just witness the gentle fall of winter snow. They were set ablaze—streaked with the incandescent trails of fireworks launched from the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar, reflected in the pristine snowy bowls of Gulmarg, and shimmering over the icy silence of Dal Lake. The air, crisp…

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Selective Demolition in J&K: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Calls for Transparency, Justice and Relief for Affected Families

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Selective Demolition in J&K: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Calls for Transparency, Justice and Relief for Affected Families

Selective Demolition in Jammu & Kashmir: Political Storm Over Governance, Fairness and Human Impact By: Javid Amin | 01 January 2026 A Politician’s Rebuke: NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Government’s Anti-Encroachment Drives In a rare and sharp public critique, National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi visited the site of a highly contentious demolition in Jammu’s Transport Nagar and raised pointed questions about the Union Territory government’s handling of anti-encroachment actions. Mehdi described recent demolition drives as “selective,” “unfair” and lacking appropriate relief mechanisms for affected…

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