Two Senior DPAP Leaders Return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir, Express Deep Remorse

Two Senior DPAP Leaders Return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir, Express Deep Remorse

Two Ghulam Nabi Azad-led DPAP leaders return to Congress in Jammu & Kashmir with remorse In a move laden with political symbolism and strategic implications, two senior leaders from the Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) have officially returned to the Congress party in Jammu & Kashmir, expressing heartfelt regret over their decision to leave. A Homecoming Marked by Contrition Former ministers Taj Mohiuddin and Ghulam Mohammad Saroori—both influential figures in J&K politics—were welcomed back into the Congress fold at its party office in Srinagar. The event was…

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Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

Drug Addiction in Jammu & Kashmir: A Growing Crisis Among Youth

The Valley’s Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 28 June 2025 From the snow-covered peaks of Gulmarg to the bustling lanes of Srinagar, a new and devastating crisis is gripping Kashmir. Beyond the political headlines and tourist snapshots lies a growing darkness: drug addiction. Jammu & Kashmir, once known for its scenic serenity and cultural richness, is now battling one of the worst drug crises in the region—and the numbers are a call to urgent action. According to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, over…

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Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat in Coimbatore Over Beard Row   In a case that has stirred debate over religious freedom, professional policies, and inclusivity in the medical field, a Kashmiri Muslim doctor has withdrawn from a prestigious DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Nephrology seat at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a dispute over his beard. The Incident: When Faith Meets Policy Dr. Zubair Ahmad, a medical graduate from Jammu and Kashmir, was recently selected for a super-specialty course at KMCH. However, upon…

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Climate Change in Kashmir: A Paradise Facing the Fire

Climate Change in Kashmir: A Paradise Facing the Fire

From Paradise to Peril By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 June 2025  Once dubbed “Paradise on Earth,” Kashmir is now battling a fiery transformation. The lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and serene lakes that once defined its landscape are increasingly being replaced by scorched earth, receding water bodies, and climate-induced calamities. Climate change is no longer a future concern for this Himalayan region—it is a present and pressing emergency. The signs are everywhere: blazing forests, drying rivers, and dwindling snowfall. This is not just about the weather. It’s about an…

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Political Unity for a Sacred Cause in Kashmir: A Call to Transcend Party Lines and Protect Identity

Political Unity for a Sacred Cause in Kashmir: A Call to Transcend Party Lines and Protect Identity

Political Unity for a Sacred Cause: Time to Rise Above Lines and Labels By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 27 June 2025 In the emotionally scarred yet spiritually resilient valley of Kashmir, where every breath carries centuries of heritage and hardship, there’s an urgent whisper rising from the streets, hills, and hearts—unite. Not in the mechanical sense of alliances stitched together for votes, but in a soulful convergence for a sacred cause: Kashmir’s future, dignity, and identity. The time has come to rise above political lines and labels. The people…

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KCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir

KCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir

KCCI Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Urgent Economic Issues, Tourism Revival, and Communal Harmony Discussed in Detail Srinagar | 26 June 2025 In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s economic and social landscape, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga, met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar today. The meeting marked a crucial step in articulating the region’s pressing economic concerns, advocating for a smooth Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, calling for a…

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A Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence

A Call for Academic Awakening in Jammu & Kashmir: Building Local Medical and Engineering Colleges for Self-Reliance and Excellence

A Call for Academic Awakening: Building Our Future Brick by Brick By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 26 June 2025 For too long, Jammu and Kashmir has sent its best and brightest youth out of the region in search of professional degrees and opportunities. This intellectual exodus has drained our human capital and diluted our collective progress. But now, more than ever, it’s time to rewrite the script. The time has come for the region to take bold strides toward academic self-reliance—and that begins with the establishment of private medical…

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Sajad Lone Slams Omar Abdullah’s Resignation Remark as ‘Theatrical Tantrums’, Questions NC’s Commitment to Statehood

Sajad Lone Slams Omar Abdullah’s Resignation Remark as ‘Theatrical Tantrums’, Questions NC’s Commitment to Statehood

Sajad Lone Criticizes Omar Abdullah’s Resignation Statement, Questions NC’s Credibility on Statehood Demand By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 June 2025 The debate over Jammu & Kashmir’s full statehood took another dramatic turn as People’s Conference (PC) chief Sajad Lone lashed out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for what he termed as “theatrical tantrums” following Abdullah’s statement offering to resign if it would help restore statehood. Lone Dismisses Omar’s Resignation Offer as Political Drama Omar Abdullah’s emotional offer—to step aside if a BJP-led government would facilitate the return of…

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DSEK Mandates Remedial Classes During Summer Break for Schools With Poor Results

DSEK Mandates Remedial Classes During Summer Break for Schools With Poor Results

DSEK Orders Mandatory Remedial Coaching During Summer Vacation Srinagar | 25 June 2025 In a significant step aimed at improving academic performance, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has ordered the continuation of remedial classes during the summer break. The directive applies specifically to schools that recorded poor pass percentages in the recently announced JKBOSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. This move is seen as an academic intervention to help bridge learning gaps, enhance subject understanding, and better prepare students for upcoming biannual exams. Early Morning Sessions…

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Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects: Who Deserves the Applause?

Credit War Erupts in J&K Over ₹10,637 Crore Mega Road and Tunnel Projects - Who Deserves the Applause

Development vs. Recognition—A New War Erupts By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 June 2025 The recent sanctioning of 19 major road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore in Jammu and Kashmir was expected to trigger excitement and praise. Instead, it has set off a full-blown political credit war, with stakeholders across the spectrum rushing to claim the spotlight. From the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and MP Er Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) to the BJP, every faction has a version of “how it happened” and…

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