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From ‘Burn Fat, Not Fuel’ to Urban Blight: The Rise and Fall of Srinagar’s Bicycle Sharing Initiative

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From 'Burn Fat, Not Fuel' to Urban Blight: The Rise and Fall of Srinagar's Bicycle Sharing Initiative

Srinagar Smart City Bicycle Project: Why the Public Bike-Sharing Scheme Failed By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 A Pedal Toward Progress When the Srinagar Smart City bicycle project was launched with much fanfare and the catchy slogan “Burn Fat, Not Fuel,” it promised to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility. For a city battling air pollution, rising traffic congestion, and a lack of recreational infrastructure, the idea of a tech-enabled public bike-sharing system felt revolutionary. The green-colored bicycles, docked neatly in dedicated stations, painted a…

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Toxins in Your Glass: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Pesticide Contamination

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Toxins in Your Glass: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Pesticide Contamination

Kashmir’s Water Crisis: Study Finds Dangerous Pesticide Contamination in Drinking Sources By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 Silent Poison: Contaminated Waters in the Valley A recent scientific study has sounded a chilling alarm in South Kashmir—pesticide contamination is silently infiltrating the region’s drinking water, threatening human health, agricultural sustainability, and the ecological lifeblood of the Valley: the River Jhelum. Conducted across multiple districts, the study analyzed water samples from rivers, springs, and reservoirs, finding dangerous levels of agrochemical toxins—a consequence of years of unregulated pesticide use in…

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Kashmir’s Culinary Crisis: Rotten Meat Scandal Erodes Public Trust

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Kashmir’s Culinary Crisis: Rotten Meat Scandal Erodes Public Trust

Rotten Meat Scandal in Kashmir Triggers Halal Concerns, Economic Fallout By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 A Disturbing Discovery in Zakura In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples across Jammu & Kashmir, authorities seized 1,200 kilograms of decomposed, foul-smelling meat from a storage facility in Srinagar’s Zakura Industrial Estate on July 31, 2025. The consignment—intended for restaurants and street food vendors across the Valley—was found to be improperly stored and unfit for human consumption. The facility lacked the minimum required cold storage standards, particularly the -18°C…

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Viral Video from J&K Maternity Hospital Sparks Probe, Public Outrage

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Viral Video from J&K Maternity Hospital Sparks Probe, Public Outrage

Viral Video of Srinagar Doctor in Maternity Hospital Sparks Investigation By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 Disturbing Footage from the Labour Room A shocking video recorded inside a government maternity hospital in Srinagar has triggered a wave of public anger, ethical concerns, and an urgent official probe. The viral clip shows a doctor filming himself casually inside the labour room and operation theatre—even as a medical procedure was in progress. The incident occurred at a hospital affiliated with the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, a key institution overseeing maternal…

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Jammu & Kashmir’s War on Drugs: 220 Hotspots, 413 Arrests, and a Multi-Front Battle

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Jammu & Kashmir's War on Drugs: 220 Hotspots, 413 Arrests, and a Multi-Front Battle

Jammu & Kashmir Drug Crackdown 2025: 220 Hotspots Identified, 1,400+ Arrests Made By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 The Crisis in Numbers At the latest UT-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting, officials laid bare the scale and depth of the drug menace in Jammu & Kashmir: 220 drug hotspots identified across the UT 33 hotspots dismantled through coordinated raids 413 arrests made from these zones alone 1,032 NDPS cases registered in 2025 1,416 total arrests under drug laws this year 1,388 kg of narcotics and 62,000+ psychotropic tablets seized…

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Loans, EMIs & Losing Sleep: How Debt Steals the Joy from Kashmiri Living

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Loans, EMIs & Losing Sleep: How Debt Steals the Joy from Kashmiri Living

Home & Vehicle Loans in Kashmir: A Never-Ending Trap? Why—and How—Do Kashmiris Get Hooked? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 29 July 2025 Dreams for Sale—And the Real Cost In modern-day Kashmir, the glow of a new house or the glint of a car isn’t just about property or mobility. It’s an identity badge, social currency, and for many, proof of “making it” in a society shaped by deep cultural roots and aspirational modernity. Walk through Srinagar’s bustling commercial corridors or villages in Anantnag and Baramulla, and you’ll see the…

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Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

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Healthcare in Crisis: Back-to-Back Medical Controversies Shake Public Trust in Jammu & Kashmir

J&K Healthcare Crisis 2025: Medical Negligence, Assaults, and Infrastructure Failures Expose Systemic Collapse By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A System in Distress: Medical Flashpoints Spark Public Outcry in J&K Jammu & Kashmir’s fragile healthcare system is under unprecedented scrutiny. A wave of controversies — from alleged medical negligence to attacks on doctors — has sent shockwaves through the union territory, triggering widespread anger, institutional burnout, and political posturing. This is not just a healthcare emergency. It’s a crisis of trust between citizens and caregivers in a…

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Kashmir’s Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

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Kashmir's Silent Tsunami: When Paradise Drowns in Despair, Debt, and Disconnection

Kashmir Crisis: Beyond Politics – Mental Health, Marriage Debt, Drugs & Spiritual Disconnect | Cultural Breakdown By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 Paradise Under Siege Kashmir. The very name conjures images of breathtaking, snow-capped Himalayas reflected in the serene waters of Dal Lake, vibrant saffron fields, and intricate handicrafts. For centuries, it has been celebrated as “Jannat” – Paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this postcard-perfect facade, a profound and devastating crisis is unfolding – one not solely defined by geopolitical conflict, but by a deep, internal fracturing…

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AI Bots & Customer Services: Are We Sacrificing Human Touch for Corporate Profits?

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AI Bots & Customer Services: Are We Sacrificing Human Touch for Corporate Profits?

JioFiber’s AI Bots: The Rise of Automation, The Fall of Customer Service By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 22 July 2025 AI is undeniably the future. But are we deploying it in the right places—or blindly letting it replace human empathy and common sense? My recent ordeal with JioFiber is a case study in how AI bots and hyper-automation can turn minor issues into full-blown crises, leaving suffering clients stranded and helpless. The Beginning of the Nightmare — July 17 It all started when my JioFiber connection suddenly stopped working.…

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Too Young for Tech? Why Getting a Smartphone Before Age 13 May Harm a Child’s Mental Health

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Too Young for Tech? Why Getting a Smartphone Before Age 13 May Harm a Child’s Mental Health

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Mental Health Risks in Children: Study Warns of Suicidal Thoughts and Aggression By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 21 July 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Digital-Age Parenting In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s almost a rite of passage for children to receive their first smartphone. But a groundbreaking global study involving over 100,000 participants has sounded the alarm: children who get smartphones before the age of 13 may face higher risks of depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and more. This isn’t a fringe opinion anymore—science is speaking…

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