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Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur: A Human Story of Fear, Livelihood, and the Fragile Reality of Migrant Traders

December 31, 2025 Editor

Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Himachal’s Bilaspur; FIR Registered, Safety Concerns Rise Among Migrant Traders

Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Himachal’s Bilaspur | FIR Filed as Migrant Traders Seek Safety & Dignity By: Javid Amin | 30 December 2025 A Quiet Business Trip Turns Into a Nightmare For thousands of Kashmiri artisans, the winter months are not a break from work.They are a lifeline. As snow covers the Valley and tourism slows, many shawl sellers travel across India — to Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and beyond — carrying with them hand-woven woolens, traditional Pashmina, and Kashmiri handicrafts passed down through generations. It is part…

National Conference’s Ramzan Says Aga Ruhullah and Omar Abdullah Differ in Approach, Not Objective: On-Ground Analysis

December 31, 2025 Editor

National Conference’s Ramzan Says Aga Ruhullah and CM Omar Differ in Approach, Not Objective — Explained By: Javid Amin | 30 December 2025 Amid heightened political scrutiny following the foiled reservation protest and contrasting public postures from leaders, National Conference (NC) stalwart Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan stepped forward to clarify the party’s internal dynamics. He emphasised that Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah may differ in their approach to policy and public engagement, but they share the same core objective within the NC framework. Ramzan’s remarks aim to…

From Safety to Security: Kashmir Leaders Link Harassment Outside Valley to National Risk

December 29, 2025 Editor

Harassment of Kashmiris Outside the Valley Is Now Being Framed as a National Security Issue By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 From Isolated Incidents to a Pattern of Concern For years, attacks and harassment faced by Kashmiri students, traders, and migrant workers in different Indian states were often dismissed as isolated law-and-order issues. Today, Kashmiri leaders across party lines are increasingly framing these incidents as something far more serious: a threat to national integration and internal security. The shift in language is deliberate. What was once described as social…

‘We Live Off This Land’: Why Farmers in Shopian and Pulwama Are Resisting a Rail Line Through Kashmir’s Orchard Belt

December 29, 2025 Editor

‘We Live Off This Land’: Shopian, Pulwama Farmers Protest Rail Line Through Kashmir Orchards By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 A Slogan Rooted in Survival “We live off this land.” In the apple-rich districts of Shopian and Pulwama, this phrase is not a political slogan or a protest chant borrowed from elsewhere. It is a statement of fact—spoken quietly in orchards, repeated at village meetings, and now raised collectively against a proposed railway line cutting through South Kashmir’s orchard belt. As survey teams and preliminary plans advance, farmers across…

Dulhasti Stage-II Gets Green Signal Amid Indus Treaty Suspension: Power Project or Strategic Pivot on Chenab?

December 28, 2025 Editor

Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Approved: Chenab, Indus Treaty Suspension & Strategic Impact Explained By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 When Power Projects Become Policy Statements The Union government’s decision to grant environmental clearance to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district marks more than just another infrastructure approval. Coming at a time when India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, the clearance signals a decisive shift in how New Delhi approaches water, power, and national security in the…

Jammu & Kashmir Youth: Between Degrees and Livelihoods — A 2025 Employment Snapshot

December 25, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Youth: Education Levels, Employment Realities, Jobs & Livelihoods in 2025 By: Javid Amin | 24 December 2025 Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) today stands at a critical juncture: its youth are among the most educated segments of the population, yet many struggle to find stable, dignified employment that matches their qualifications. The paradox of education versus employment is acute — and it is reshaping social, economic, and political dynamics across the Union Territory. According to the Government of J&K, over 3.6 lakh educated youth have registered as unemployed…

J&K Government Approves 18% Hike in Public Transport Fares: What It Means for Commuters, Transporters, and the Economy

December 25, 2025 Editor

J&K Public Transport Fare Hike 2025: 18% Increase Explained, Impact on Commuters & Economy By: Javid Amin | 24 December 2025 A Policy Decision That Touches Everyday Life For millions of residents across Jammu & Kashmir, public transport is not merely a service—it is a daily necessity. From students travelling to colleges, office-goers commuting to workplaces, small traders moving between markets, to rural residents accessing healthcare facilities, buses, minibuses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws form the backbone of everyday mobility. Against this backdrop, the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s decision to approve an…

‘PIL Is Not a Political Platform’: Delhi High Court Dismisses Mehbooba Mufti’s Plea, Draws Firm Line Between Public Interest and Political Posturing

December 24, 2025 Editor

PIL Not a Political Platform: Delhi HC Dismisses Mehbooba Mufti’s Plea By: Javid Amin | 23 December 2025 A Judgment That Reasserts the Original Soul of PILs In a sharply worded order that reinforces long-standing constitutional principles, the Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, categorically stating that PILs cannot be converted into political platforms. The bench did not merely reject the plea on technical grounds. Instead, it delivered a broader institutional message—one that goes to the heart…

Omar Abdullah on Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files: Are the People of Kashmir Accepting These Films?

December 19, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Questions Hyper-Nationalist Films Like Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files: Do They Reflect Kashmiri Reality? By: Javid Amin | 18 December 2025 Cinema, Politics, and the Kashmir Question Cinema in India has never been merely entertainment. It has long functioned as a powerful political, cultural, and emotional medium—shaping public opinion, reinforcing ideologies, and influencing national conversations. Nowhere is this more evident than in films dealing with Kashmir, a region burdened by history, conflict, displacement, and contested narratives. Against this backdrop, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference…

Chillai Kalan to Begin with Snowfall: IMD Forecast Signals End of Kashmir’s Prolonged Dry Spell

December 18, 2025 Editor

Chillai Kalan Set to Begin with Snowfall: Kashmir Braces for the True Arrival of Winter By: Javid Amin | 17 December 2025 After weeks of unusually dry and subdued winter conditions, Kashmir is finally set to witness a seasonal shift. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the onset of Chillai Kalan, the Valley’s harshest 40-day winter period, is likely to coincide with fresh snowfall and rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir, marking a decisive end to the prolonged dry spell that has persisted since November. According to the forecast, a…