Aga Ruhullah Excluded From NC Working Committee After 23 Years: What It Reveals About the National Conference’s Deepening Crisis By: Javid Amin | 26 November 2025 Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has publicly disclosed that he was not invited to the National Conference (NC) working committee meeting—a first since 2002. The move has triggered debate across Kashmir’s political landscape, with many interpreting it as the most visible sign yet of the widening gulf between Ruhullah and the Omar Abdullah–led NC leadership. The working committee meeting, convened to analyse NC’s poor…
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‘Where Will the Constitution Go?’: Omar Abdullah Slams Religion-Based Admission Demands Amid Vaishno Devi Medical College Row
Omar Abdullah Rejects Religion-Based Admissions in Vaishno Devi Medical College Row By: Javid Amin | 26 November 2025 A Controversy at the Crossroads of Merit, Religion, and Politics A fresh political storm has engulfed Jammu & Kashmir after demands surfaced for religion-based admissions at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, a newly established medical institution funded by the shrine board. What began as a student admission dispute soon escalated into a constitutional and communal debate—fuelled by political parties, religious outfits, and public sentiments across Jammu and Kashmir.…
Read MoreJ&K Makes Authorisation Mandatory for All Registered Vehicle Dealers
New guidelines aim to curb fraud, ensure digital traceability and streamline the used-vehicle market By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 In a major regulatory overhaul, the Jammu & Kashmir government has issued fresh guidelines making official authorisation mandatory for all dealers involved in buying, selling, storing, or handling registered vehicles. The move aims to curb fraudulent transfers, misuse of documents, and bring all transactions under digital surveillance through the national VAHAN portal. Mandatory Authorisation for Vehicle Dealers Under the new rules, no entity can engage in resale or handling…
Read MoreSMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations
Public Money, Shrine Donations, and the Politics of Merit in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 A Controversy at the Crossroads of Religion, Education, and Governance The debate around the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has grown into one of the most politically charged education-related controversies in Jammu & Kashmir in recent years. What began as a dispute about MBBS admissions quickly evolved into a larger conversation about public funding, shrine donations, constitutional guarantees, and religious identity. At the center of this…
Read MoreAga Ruhullah Mehdi Issues Ultimatum: Kashmir’s Reservation Crisis Nears Flashpoint as December Deadline Looms
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s December Deadline Puts Kashmir’s Reservation Controversy on the Boil By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 In a sharp escalation of Kashmir’s ongoing debate over reservation reforms, Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has delivered a strict ultimatum to the Jammu & Kashmir government: resolve the reservation controversy before the Winter Session of Parliament ends on December 19–20, 2025, or brace for renewed student-led protests. Speaking with an unusual mix of urgency and defiance, Mehdi warned that he is prepared to sit in protest again—this time for much…
Read MoreLegendary Bollywood Icon Dharmendra (‘He-Man’) Passes Away at 89 — A Deep Dive into His Life, Legacy & Impact
Dharmendra death 2025: Bollywood legend He-Man of Indian cinema dies at 89 By: Javid Amin | 24 November 2025 The End of an Era When we talk about the golden age of Bollywood — the 1960s through the 1980s — one name always resonates: Dharmendra. His recent passing on 24 November 2025 at the age of 89 marks not only the loss of a beloved actor but the closing of a chapter in Indian cinema. Affectionately called the “He-Man” of Bollywood, Dharmendra embodied a mix of action-hero charisma, romantic appeal…
Read MoreGunmen Attack Paramilitary Headquarters in Peshawar; Explosions Reported
Deadly Attack Targets Frontier Constabulary Headquarters in Peshawar By: Javid Amin | 23 November 2025 On Monday morning (November 24, 2025), gunmen launched an assault on the headquarters of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Peshawar, northwest Pakistan, according to senior police officials and multiple news agencies. Reuters+2The Economic Times+2 The compound, located in a densely built area near a military cantonment, was also reportedly struck by two suicide bombers; one detonated at the main entrance and another penetrated into the facility. The Economic Times+1 At least three people, including security…
Read MoreArshad Madani’s Remarks Ignite Political Storm as Delhi Blast Probe Fuels New Communal Flashpoint
Communal Rhetoric, Minority Profiling, and Post-Blast Politics in India: A Deep Dive into Arshad Madani’s Remarks and the Delhi Blast Aftermath By: Javid Amin | 23 November 2025 Terror incidents have always reshaped India’s political and social landscape. But the aftermath of the November 2025 Delhi blast—a car bomb blast near Red Fort—has triggered not only a security debate but also a fresh wave of political and communal tension. Against this backdrop, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Arshad Madani delivered a controversial statement alleging that “communal forces want to eradicate Muslims in…
Read MoreLoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It ‘Electoral Fraud’
LoP Sunil Sharma Hits Out at CM Over Proposed 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 November 2025 In the politically charged region of Jammu & Kashmir, electricity tariffs have become more than just numbers on a power bill — they’re a battleground of convictions, promises, and public trust. The proposal by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumed during peak winter hours has triggered sharp criticism. At the forefront is Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has…
Read MoreOne Month Before a Heart Attack: 7 Warning Signs Your Body Gives
One Month Before a Heart Attack, Your Body Will Warn You — These 7 Signs Deserve Attention (Especially the 6th) By: Javid Amin | 21 November 2025 An in-depth, Kashmir-oriented health awareness guide Heart Attack in Kashmir: A Growing Health Concern Some regions carry an invisible weight on their shoulders. Kashmir is one of them. Snow-covered winters, high altitude terrains, stress-laden routines, dietary patterns rich in salt and fats, and limited access to immediate tertiary healthcare combine into a silent but serious issue—increasing heart disease risk. Over the past decade,…
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