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BJP’s Doors Closed to National Conference | No Alliance with Omar Abdullah Government in J&K

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 Editor

BJP’s Doors Closed to NC: “Never Wanted to Form Government Together,” Says LoP By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 In a strong and deliberate political statement, the Leader of Opposition has ruled out any possibility of forming a government with the National Conference, asserting that the party’s doors are “firmly closed” to any alliance with Omar Abdullah’s leadership. The comment comes at a time when speculation about post-election alignments is intensifying, fueled by widespread criticism of the current government’s first-year performance. “We Never Wanted to Govern Together” Addressing the…

Early Snowfall Blankets Pahalgam and Aru Valley as Pir Panjal Farmers Face Harsh Realities

October 8, 2025 Editor

The beauty of early snow is undeniable, but Kashmir’s shifting weather patterns reveal a deeper story—one of breathtaking landscapes, fragile livelihoods, and climate uncertainty. By: Javid Amin | 07 October 2025 Winter comes early, and the valley reacts On crisp mornings in Srinagar and the valleys beyond, an early snowline rewrites the season. Within days of rain and a sharp fall in temperatures, meadows that usually glitter in autumnal gold turned to silver: Gulmarg’s slopes, Pahalgam’s meadows, Daksum’s oak pockets and the intimate Aru Valley were dusted with snow. Tourists…

La Niña’s Chill Heads for Kashmir: Valley Gears Up for a Colder, Wetter Winter

October 8, 2025 Editor

La Niña Arrives: Kashmir Braces for an Intense Winter By: Javid Amin | 07 October 2025 The chill has come early to the Himalayas — and more is on the way. Meteorologists have confirmed the return of La Niña, a global climate pattern expected to shape India’s weather between October and December 2025. In the Kashmir Valley, the impact could be especially pronounced. Experts predict colder temperatures, heavier snowfall, and longer frost spells than in typical years — putting pressure on power grids, travel infrastructure, farmers, and tourism operators alike.…

October Snowfall in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg Turn White as Valley Faces Sharp Chill

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmir’s Higher Reaches; Valley Shivers as Temperature Dips by 13°C By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar Winter’s Early Whisper Turns Valley White Kashmir’s majestic peaks have once again donned their winter attire. Early this morning, fresh snowfall transformed the upper reaches of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, and Pahalgam into enchanting white wonderlands, while a biting chill swept through the plains of the Valley. Driven by an active western disturbance, the sudden weather shift brought a dramatic 13°C drop in day temperatures, turning the usual…

Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Betraying Ladakh, Demands Judicial Probe into Police Firing

October 1, 2025 Editor

Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over Leh Firing: Ladakh Betrayed, Kargil Hero Killed, Justice Demanded By: Javid Amin | 30 September 2025 A Tragedy that Stirred the Nation The political spotlight has turned sharply on Ladakh after police firing during a protest in Leh on September 24 left four people dead and over 80 injured. Among the victims was Tsewang Tharchin, a decorated Kargil war veteran who had also served in the treacherous Siachen Glacier. His death has become a symbol of Ladakh’s growing alienation. From the icy heights of…

The Vanishing Mandate: How a Delayed Election Paved the Way for Article 370’s Fall

September 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir 2018 Election Delay: How Article 370 Was Abrogated and Ladakh Unrest Ensued By: Javid Amin | 29 September 2025 In the winter of 2018, Jammu & Kashmir’s political clock stopped ticking. The Assembly was dissolved, elections postponed, and governance handed to unelected administrators. Less than a year later, Article 370—Kashmir’s fragile constitutional bridge with India—was gone. Was this sequence of events a coincidence of crises, or, as opposition leaders now allege, a calculated design? The Setup: November 2018 The evening of November 21, 2018, still echoes in…

From Displacement to Dignity: Flood Hit Homeless to Get 5-Marla Plots

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 Editor

Government to Allot 5-Marla Land to Flood-Affected Homeless & Landless Families in J&K By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 For many families in Jammu and Kashmir, the memory of floods is not just about swollen rivers and broken embankments—it is about homes swept away, land lost forever, and lives uprooted overnight. Years later, thousands of these families still remain without permanent shelter, living in temporary sheds, rented rooms, or makeshift tin structures that offer little protection from the Valley’s harsh winters and unpredictable rains. Now, in a landmark step…

Ladakh Turmoil Sparks Alarm in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Warn of Crisis

September 26, 2025 Editor

Ladakh Violence Sparks Alarm in Kashmir, Omar Abdullah & Mehbooba Warn of Crisis By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 Flashpoint in Leh Ladakh, long known for its relative calm, is now witnessing one of its most violent protests in recent memory. Demonstrators demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with security forces in Leh, setting police vehicles and a BJP office ablaze. Casualties: Four people killed. Injuries: At least 59, including 40 police personnel. Shift in Mood: A movement once marked by peaceful marches has escalated into fiery street battles.…

Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Blames Politics, Locals Demand Statehood & Sixth Schedule

September 25, 2025 Editor

Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Calls Violence Politically Motivated, Locals Demand Statehood By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 A Himalayan Flashpoint On the crisp autumn morning of September 24, 2025, thousands of men, women, and youth converged in Leh’s Polo Ground. Wrapped in woolen shawls and waving placards painted with the words “Statehood Now” and “Sixth Schedule Is Our Right”, the protesters chanted slogans that echoed across the cold desert town. By afternoon, what began as a peaceful demonstration under the banner of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) spiraled…

Modernisation Vs Mountains: Fragile Highways and Broken Promises in Kashmir

September 24, 2025 Editor

In Kashmir’s hinterlands, promises of connectivity lie buried under landslides and bureaucratic neglect. What began as a lifeline now ends in mud, rubble, and unanswered questions. By: Javid Amin | 23 September 2025 A Lifeline Turned Liability In Kashmir, every road is more than just asphalt. It is a lifeline. The 270-km Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), once hailed as an engineering marvel linking the Valley with the rest of India, today stands as a cautionary tale of modernisation without foresight. What was once a nine-hour journey has turned into a…