Day: April 3, 2026

‘Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over’: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

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“Sold J&K’s Power Twice Over”: Iltija Mufti’s NHPC Charge Reignites Energy Sovereignty Debate

Iltija Mufti Accuses NC of Selling J&K’s Power to NHPC: Energy Sovereignty Row Explained By: Javid Amin | 03 April 2026 Power, Politics, and Perception in Kashmir A fresh political storm has erupted in Jammu & Kashmir after Iltija Mufti accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) of having “sold J&K’s power twice over.” Her allegation targets successive NC-led governments under Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, claiming they transferred key hydroelectric assets to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at “throwaway prices.” At the heart of the controversy lies…

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US–Iran War Intensifies: Claims of Downed Jets, Bridge Destruction, Nuclear Strikes Raise Fears of Full-Scale Regional Conflict

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US–Iran War Intensifies: Claims of Downed Jets, Bridge Destruction, Nuclear Strikes Raise Fears of Full-Scale Regional Conflict

US–Iran War Enters Dangerous Phase: Air Loss Claims, Infrastructure Strikes, and Rising Civilian Toll By: Javid Amin | 03 April 2026 A Conflict Rapidly Escalating Beyond Control The ongoing war between the United States and Iran has entered a far more dangerous and complex phase. What initially appeared as a series of targeted strikes has now evolved into a high-intensity conflict marked by competing military claims, deepening infrastructure damage, and mounting civilian casualties. From alleged downing of advanced fighter jets to strikes on strategic infrastructure near Tehran, the battlefield is…

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FFRC Vs Private Schools Kashmir: Fee Regulation, Violations, and Parents’ Struggle Explained

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FFRC vs Private Schools Kashmir: Fee Regulation, Violations, and Parents’ Struggle Explained

FFRC vs Private Schools in Kashmir: Who Really Controls Education? By: Javid Amin | 02 April 2026 A Ground-Level Editorial on Regulation, Resistance, and the Reality Parents Face Regulation Exists—Control Is Contested The recent crackdown by the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC), issuing notices to over 660 private schools and freezing fee hikes till March 2026, marks one of the most assertive interventions in Kashmir’s education sector in recent years. But beneath the surface lies a more complex truth: Regulation exists on paper—but control over education remains deeply contested.…

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Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir: Altaf Bukhari Invokes Cultural and Religious Values Amid Policy Push

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Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir: Altaf Bukhari Invokes Cultural and Religious Values Amid Policy Push

Liquor Ban Debate in Kashmir Rekindled: Culture, Faith, and Policy at Crossroads By: Javid Amin | 02 April 2026 A fresh political debate has taken shape in Srinagar after Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari called for a blanket ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing comparisons with Gujarat—India’s longest-standing prohibition state. His remarks, delivered on April 2, 2026, have reignited a long-standing and sensitive conversation—one that sits at the intersection of law, culture, religion, economy, and identity. Political Statement: A Call for Clarity and Consistency Speaking to reporters, Bukhari questioned…

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