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Addressing Social Issues in Kashmir: Beyond Building Mosques and Social Media Calls

June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 Editor

Prioritizing Social Issues in Kashmir: A Call for Development, Empowerment, and Community Engagem By: Javid Amin Kashmir, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, is currently grappling with a range of social issues that require urgent attention. While the construction of mosques and social media donation calls have become prominent, it is essential to prioritize addressing core social issues that impact the lives of the people. This article delves into some of the pressing social problems in Kashmir, such as drug addiction, flesh trade, and the need for…

When people decide they want change, They will bring in Change

May 21, 2023 Editor

Ever since the elections were announced, uncontrolled media reports began surfacing less in the mainstream media but vast numbers in the freer social media: about corruption, about pushing thousands of Muslim girls out of examination halls due to the hijab ban. By- Mrinal Pande The past week all the nation’s anchors and all the king’s men were trying to analyse the sweeping mandate from the people of Karnataka. It overturned a mighty ‘double engine government’. The large margin of victory made it impossible to put a coalition together again. Reasons…

Human Trafficking, Flesh Trade, Substance Abuse, and Immoral Activities Reach Alarming Levels in Kashmir Valley

April 29, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin Human trafficking is a serious concern in the Kashmir Valley, and it is growing at an alarming rate. Women and children are the primary victims of human trafficking in the region. They are trafficked for various reasons, including sexual exploitation, forced labor, and organ trade. The primary causes of human trafficking in Kashmir are poverty, illiteracy, political instability, and lack of awareness. According to a report published by the National Crime Records Bureau, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 51 cases of human trafficking in 2019. However, the actual…

Reflecting on the Martyrs of Badr: Significance and Lessons from Islamic History

April 9, 2023 Editor

“The Battle of Badr is the guide of Islam, The victory of Allah in the great Battle of Badr. It is the courage of the Muslims that identifies them, Islam is life, Islam is a way of life.” (Alama Iqbal) The Battle of Badr is one of the most significant events in Islamic history. It took place on 17th Ramadan in the second year of Hijrah (624 CE), and it was the first major military encounter between the Muslims and the polytheists of Mecca. The battle of Badr holds immense…

Venice of the East: Kashmir Offers an Unmatched Experience for Travelers

April 9, 2023 Editor

A trip to the ancestral homeland reveals new aspects of Kashmir. The canals, water lilies, vegetable markets, the sun rising over the mountains, the traditional houses, and the rhythm of daily life capture a culture of beauty, tradition and sophistication. By: Namrata Wakhloo have traveled to Venice several times and gone for gondola rides on the Grand Canal. During my trips, I always wondered how close the water was to the centuries-old mansions and how beautiful they looked with the soft waves of water splashing against them. Little did I…

Rising Crime in Kashmir: A Growing Concern for Safety and Security

April 8, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin Kashmir, once known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, is now grappling with a growing concern of crime. Over the years, the region has witnessed a rise in various criminal activities, earning it the unfortunate title of a “crime hub”. The surge in crime in Kashmir has raised alarm bells among the local authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the community at large. Crimes such as theft, burglary, drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and organized crime have become rampant in some areas, posing serious threats to the…

Kashmir’s New Generation on the Brink of Moral Crisis: Rise in Immoral Activities Sparks Concerns

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The younger generation in Kashmir is facing numerous challenges that pose a significant threat to the region’s future. Unemployment is one of the most pressing issues, with a high youth unemployment rate and a lack of job opportunities leading many young people towards immoral activities. Low levels of education and skills training exacerbate the problem, making it challenging for young people to find decent employment. To address this issue, the government and society must provide education and training opportunities to the youth. The private sector also has…

Cultivating Piety during Ramadan through Worship, Quranic Studies, Charity, and Self-Discipline

March 21, 2023 Editor

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “The month of Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down as a guidance for mankind and as clear signs that show the right way and distinguish between right and wrong.” – Quran 2:185 Ramadan is a blessed month that holds tremendous value and status for believers. It is a time to break free from materialism and focus on the Hereafter. Two months prior to Ramadan’s arrival, prayers are offered for its attainment, and the month itself is named “scorching” due to the…

The rest of India may end up looking like Kashmir: Anuradha Bhasin

March 10, 2023 Editor

“To me, the raid was punishment for daring to question the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India,’ she said Anuradha Bhasin, the executive editor of The Kashmir Times, fears censorship across India as she wrote in The New York Times that “the rest of India may end up looking a lot like Kashmir.” In the article she stated, “On the evening of Oct. 19, 2020, when reporters and photographers for The Kashmir Times rushed to meet deadlines, government officials and the police swept into the newspaper’s offices in…

Are J&K’s reservation laws being changed to further marginalise Kashmir?

March 8, 2023 Editor

Three proposed bills appear to be part of the BJP’s electoral game plan of wooing the Pahari-speaking population in the union territory and consolidating its Hindu vote bank in the Jammu region. By : Umer Maqbool The Union government’s proposed bills on quotas in Jammu and Kashmir are being driven by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ambitious electoral game plan of wooing the Pahari-speaking population in the union territory and consolidating its Hindu vote bank in the Jammu region. On the other hand, J&K’s quota laws, which were disadvantageous to the…