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Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir: Why Strict Food Safety Compliance Is Now a Public Health Imperative

August 22, 2025 Editor

Strict Food Safety Act Compliance in Kashmir After 13,000 Kg Rotten Meat Seizure: Business, Religious & Public Health Fallout By: Javid Amin | 21 Aug 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Food Industry Food is more than sustenance—it is culture, faith, business, and survival. In Kashmir, where traditional cuisine and hospitality are integral to social life, the recent seizure of over 13,000 kilograms of rotten and unlabelled meat has not only shocked consumers but also shaken the very foundations of trust in the food supply chain. The Jammu & Kashmir…

Digital Meltdown in J&K: 91 Government Websites Officially Down – A Crisis of Trust, Governance, and Technology

August 17, 2025 Editor

Digital Meltdown in Jammu & Kashmir: 91 Government Websites Down Due to Audit Failure By: Javid Amin | 17 Aug 2025 A Digital Blackout in the Digital Age In the 21st century, governments across the world have been embracing digital governance as the cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and citizen service delivery. From filing taxes to applying for welfare schemes, the internet has become the bridge between citizens and the state. But what happens when that bridge collapses? That is exactly what is happening in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) today. According…

J&K Govt’s ₹70 Crore Print Ad Spend Under Fire: Transparency, Favoritism & Press Freedom in Kashmir

August 7, 2025 Editor

When the Media Becomes the Message By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 In the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, where political narratives and public discourse are often tightly controlled, a recent Right to Information (RTI) revelation has sparked a fresh wave of controversy. Between April 2022 and October 2024, the J&K government spent an astounding ₹70 crore on print advertisements. Of this, a whopping 26% went to just five newspapers. The findings, brought to light by media watchdog Newslaundry, have ignited serious concerns around transparency, fairness,…

From Loans to Losses: Kashmir’s Entrepreneurial Dream Ending in Debt Traps

August 3, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Debt Trap Crisis – How Easy Loans and EMI Culture Are Breaking Dreams By: Javid Amin | 02 August 2025 From Dream to Distress Kashmir’s post-2019 economic narrative was once full of hope. There was a visible push for entrepreneurship, home ownership, and upward mobility. Small businesses sprouted, luxury cars dotted the streets, and middle-class dreams seemed within reach. But behind this optimism lies a disturbing trend: a growing number of Kashmiris are quietly falling into debt traps—victims of a toxic mix of easy loans, aggressive marketing by banks…

End of an Era: Kashmir’s Iconic Nedous Hotel Faces Eviction After 137 Years

August 3, 2025 Editor

Historic Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg Served Eviction Notice After 137 Years of Legacy By: Javid Amin | 02 August 2025 A Storied Landmark Under Siege One of Kashmir’s oldest and most storied landmarks—the 137-year-old Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg—is now at the heart of a legal and cultural storm. Once a glittering jewel in Kashmir’s hospitality crown, the hotel has been served an eviction notice by the Jammu & Kashmir government, marking a dramatic fall from grace for a property woven deeply into the Valley’s colonial, political, and cultural fabric. What…

Kashmir’s Handicraft Heritage Under Threat: The Crisis of Counterfeit Carpets

July 24, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Carpet Industry Battles Counterfeit Crisis – Artisans Call for Government Action By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 23 July 2025 A Legacy in Jeopardy The famed hand-knotted carpets of Kashmir—woven with intricate designs, natural dyes, and generations of skill—are facing an unprecedented challenge. A wave of counterfeit, machine-made carpets being sold as authentic Kashmiri pieces is shaking the very foundation of the region’s centuries-old craft heritage. The crisis came into sharp focus when a craft dealer in North Kashmir’s Tangmarg was blacklisted by the Department of Handicrafts for selling…

Adventure Tourism in Kashmir – Omar Abdullah Highlights It as the Heart of Revival Strategy

July 15, 2025 Editor

Adventure Tourism: Key to Kashmir’s Comeback By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 14 July 2025 A Valley Poised for Revival Kashmir has long been India’s crown jewel, a destination whose beauty has captured the imagination of travelers, poets, and filmmakers alike. But its tourism industry has seen sharp ebbs and flows due to political instability, security advisories, and shifting traveler interests. In a bold new vision, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for a shift in how the region redefines its appeal—by embracing adventure tourism in Kashmir as the…

Mamata Meets Omar: Bengal, Kashmir Join Hands to Rebuild Tourist Confidence

July 11, 2025 Editor

East Meets North: Bengal and Kashmir to Sign MoU for Tourism Revival By: Javid Amin | 11 July 2025 In a significant show of solidarity, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Kolkata on July 10, 2025, to discuss urgent steps to ensure tourist safety in Kashmir following recent terror incidents. The meeting follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, which together claimed 26 lives, including several tourists from West Bengal. Amid growing national concern and a slump…

Tourism Collapse in Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack: Why Parliament Must Rise in Solidarity

July 3, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Tourism Crisis After Pahalgam Attack: A Call for National Solidarity from Parliament By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 When Silence Becomes a Second Attack The air in Kashmir is quieter now—not because of peace, but because the usual hum of tourists has disappeared. The houseboats that once rocked gently under the laughter of honeymooners lie deserted. Hotels that thrived on group bookings now face cancellation after cancellation. Taxi drivers, pony owners, and local artisans stare at empty streets, waiting for a visitor who never arrives. This…

KCCI Welcomes J&K Bank’s ‘Karz Se Mukti’ Extension: A Lifeline for Businesses Amid Economic Distress

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Editor

Karz Se Mukti: J&K Bank’s Lifeline for Kashmir’s Business Sector Gets a Much-Needed Extension By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 A Valley in Economic Recovery Mode In a region as volatile and economically fragile as Jammu and Kashmir, every policy decision can have sweeping consequences for its struggling business ecosystem. One such decision—a two-month extension of the “Karz Se Mukti” scheme by Jammu & Kashmir Bank—is more than just a deadline shift. It is a lifeline, a gesture of trust, and a bridge between temporary despair and…