Day: August 13, 2026

Kashmir Women Safety Crisis: Rape Cases Raise Questions on Justice & Society

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Kashmir Women Safety Crisis: Rape Cases Raise Questions on Justice & Society

Kashmir’s Women Safety Crisis: Two Rape Cases Raise Hard Questions About Justice, Society and Youth By: Javid Amin | 13 Aug 2026 Srinagar: Two disturbing sexual-violence cases in Kashmir have once again forced a difficult question into public conversation: how effectively is society protecting women and children, and what happens after a crime is committed? The question is not only about the accused or the police investigation. It is also about the environment in which sexual violence occurs, the support available to survivors, the speed with which institutions respond, the…

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh: Ladakh Gets Another Reminder of Its Seismic Vulnerability

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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh - Ladakh Gets Another Reminder of Its Seismic Vulnerability

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, Ladakh: No Major Damage Reported By: News Desk | 13 Aug 2026 A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Leh in Ladakh early Thursday morning, August 13, sending residents rushing out of homes and buildings. No casualties or major structural damage were reported in the immediate aftermath, but the shallow earthquake has once again highlighted the seismic vulnerability of the fragile Himalayan region. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 6:05:15 am IST at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres. The recorded coordinates were…

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