Jammu & Kashmir Weather Update: IMD Predicts Cooler, Rain-Heavy May 2026 with Unusual Climate Shift By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 In a notable shift from the region’s typical early summer weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall and below-normal temperatures across Jammu & Kashmir throughout May 2026. Instead of the usual transition into warmer and drier conditions, the Union Territory is expected to experience prolonged spring-like weather, driven by a series of active western disturbances. This evolving weather pattern is not just a short-term anomaly—it…
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100 Days of Nasha Mukt Kashmir: 13 Lakh Addicts & The Ignored Alcohol Crisis
100 Days, 13 Lakh Addicts: Can Kashmir Actually Win This War? By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 A Campaign at a Crossroads As the Nasha Mukt Kashmir campaign completes 100 days in Jammu and Kashmir, it stands at a defining moment. What began as a mass awareness movement has now evolved into a full-scale socio-economic and public health challenge. Ground reports, combined with official estimates, suggest that over 13 lakh people across the Union Territory are battling some form of substance addiction. The numbers are not just statistics—they represent…
Read MoreDoda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent?
Doda Assembly Ban After Mehraj Malik Rally: Security Measure or Clampdown on Dissent? By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 Doda Under Restrictions: A New Flashpoint in Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Landscape In a significant administrative move, authorities in Doda have imposed a two-month ban on unauthorised public gatherings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The order, issued on May 3, 2026, comes immediately after the release and public rally of Mehraj Malik—a timing that has intensified debate across political and civil society circles in Jammu…
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