PDP Protests in Jammu Against NC Government, Demands Omar Abdullah’s Resignation Over “Failure on All Fronts” By: Javid Amin | 17 December 2025 Streets of Jammu Turn Political Battleground The streets of Jammu witnessed renewed political heat as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) launched a sharp offensive against the National Conference (NC) government, accusing it of “complete failure on all fronts” and demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Led by PDP’s Jammu General Secretary Rajinder Singh Manhas, the protest unfolded outside the party headquarters, with workers raising slogans,…
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Why the Lawaypora–HMT Highway Is Turning Deadly: Inside the Crashes, Causes, and Urgent Fixes Needed
Lawaypora–HMT Highway Accidents: Facts, Causes, and Safety Fixes After Rising Crashes By: Javid Amin | 16 December 2025 A Corridor Under Scrutiny The Lawaypora–HMT highway stretch in Srinagar has quietly become one of the city’s most troubling traffic corridors. Over the past year, a series of serious crashes—some fatal—have raised alarms among residents, commuters, and road safety observers. What was once seen as an ordinary urban highway is now being openly discussed in local media as a potential accident cluster zone, with repeated incidents sharing disturbing similarities. The turning point…
Read MoreDelhi High Court Orders Removal of Objectionable Social Media Content Against J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary
Court Grants Interim Relief in High-Profile Defamation Suit, Highlights Judicial Role in Digital Reputation Protection By: Javid Amin | 16 December 2025 The Delhi High Court has issued a significant order directing the removal of objectionable and allegedly defamatory social media content targeting Surinder Kumar Choudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The directive came while hearing a defamation suit filed by Choudhary, with Justice Amit Bansal granting him interim relief on the grounds that a prima facie case has been made out in his favour. LawBeat This…
Read More‘Keep Politics Out of Education and Sports’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s Clarion Call for Merit, Fairness and Institutional Trust
Why Meritocracy Matters, How Controversies Spark Reform, and What It Means for Jammu & Kashmir’s Future By: Javid Amin | 15 December 2025 A Clear Directive Amid Rising Institutional Tension On December 15, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah issued a strong public statement urging that politics must be kept out of education and sports in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function in Srinagar, he lamented the escalation of political rhetoric into sectors traditionally grounded in merit, fairness, and equal opportunity.…
Read MoreChowdhary Mohammad Ramzan Presses Centre for Timeline on Return of Power Projects to Jammu & Kashmir
Chowdhary Ramzan Seeks Timeline on Return of Hydropower Projects to J&K | Parliament Debate By: Javid Amin | 15 December 2025 An Old Question Returns to Parliament The long-standing debate over ownership, control, and revenue rights of Jammu & Kashmir’s hydropower projects returned to the national spotlight after Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan sought a clear and time-bound commitment from the Central Government on when these projects would be handed back to the Union Territory. Raising the issue in the Upper House of Parliament, Ramzan questioned whether…
Read MoreSrinagar Airport Flight Chaos: Four Flights Cancelled, 38 Delayed as Fog and Winter Weather Hammer Operations
Srinagar Airport Flight Disruptions: 4 Flights Cancelled, 38 Delayed Amid Heavy Fog & Winter Weather | Latest 2025 Update By: Javid Amin | 15 December 2025 Winter Weather Paralyses Air Traffic at Srinagar International Airport On Monday, December 15, 2025, Srinagar International Airport experienced significant operational disruptions as persistent fog and poor visibility — hallmark conditions of the winter season in the Kashmir Valley — forced the cancellation of four flights and delayed 38 more, affecting both arrivals and departures for domestic travellers. Airport officials reported that heavy fog reduced…
Read MoreBJP Alleges Discrimination in Santosh Trophy Squad Selection; J&K Sports Council Rejects Charge
Row over exclusion of Jammu players turns football selection into political flashpoint By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 A political controversy has erupted over the selection of Jammu & Kashmir’s Santosh Trophy football squad, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging regional discrimination against players from Jammu, while the J&K Sports Council has categorically rejected the charge, asserting that the selection process was strictly merit-based and transparent. The dispute has triggered strong reactions from football clubs, former players, parents, and fans in Jammu province, turning what is ordinarily a…
Read MoreIndiGo’s December 2025 Meltdown: How India’s Largest Airline Triggered the Country’s Worst Aviation Crisis
INDIGO’S DECEMBER 2025 MELTDOWN: HOW INDIA’S LARGEST AIRLINE TRIGGERED A NATIONAL AVIATION CRISIS By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 In December 2025, India witnessed one of the most severe disruptions in its civil aviation history. What began as routine winter-season turbulence escalated into a full-blown operational breakdown at IndiGo Airlines, the country’s largest carrier. Over the course of weeks, thousands of flights were cancelled, airports overflowed with stranded passengers, ticket prices surged, and confidence in India’s aviation system took a significant hit. This was not merely an airline misstep.…
Read MoreNo Eggoz Eggs Found in Kashmir, DFA Clarifies: Testing Underway to Calm Adulteration Fears
No Eggoz Eggs in Kashmir, Confirms DFA | Adulterated Egg Panic, Testing Ongoing By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 Clearing the Air Amid a Climate of Food Safety Anxiety In a region already shaken by repeated food adulteration scandals—from rotten meat and stale fish to counterfeit packaged foods—reports of toxic residues in eggs triggered widespread anxiety across Kashmir. Eggs, a staple in most households and a key source of affordable nutrition, suddenly became the center of public suspicion. Amid growing concern and social media speculation, the Drug and Food…
Read MoreKashmir’s Everyday Struggles: Reflections of Our Collective Aamal in Society
Aamal and Leadership – Kashmir’s Daily Contradictions And thus We make the wrongdoers allies of one another because of what they earn.” (Surah Al-An‘am 6:129) This verse reflects the timeless truth: leaders and systems mirror the deeds (a‘amal) of their people. When society normalizes greed, shortcuts, and silence in the face of injustice, leadership and policies reflect those same flaws. By: Javid Amin | 14 December 2025 Kashmir, often called paradise on earth for its breathtaking landscapes and resilient people, faces deep-rooted everyday contradictions today. These issues—from healthcare and education…
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