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Jammu Shoot-Out Sparks Outrage Over Gujjar Youth’s Death: The Killing of Mohammad Parvez Raises Serious Questions on Policing and Accountability

July 26, 2025 Editor

Jammu Police Shooting: Gujjar Youth Mohammad Parvez Killed in Alleged Fake Encounter, Sparks Protests and Political Storm By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 25 July 2025 A Life Lost in Seconds — Who Was Mohammad Parvez? On July 24, 2025, a regular day for Mohammad Parvez, a 21-year-old from Nikki Tawi, Jammu, turned into a national headline. He had stepped out to purchase medicine with his brother-in-law, but never returned home. Instead, news came that he had been shot dead during a police operation in the Sure Chak area of…

Ghulam Nabi Azad: ‘The Sooner, the Better’ — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

July 25, 2025 Editor

Ghulam Nabi Azad Urges Immediate Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir Statehood | The Sooner, The Better By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Voice for Urgency and Unity In the ever-evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad has yet again taken a firm stand on one of the region’s most sensitive and critical demands—the restoration of statehood. During his recent visit to Reasi district, the seasoned politician and current chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) struck a chord with the public,…

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Demand Intensifies Amid Political Storm, Security Woes, and Legal Push

July 25, 2025 Editor

Statehood Sparks Political Storm in Jammu & Kashmir: From Pahalgam to Parliament By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Volcano Rumbles in the Valley As Jammu & Kashmir completes nearly six years without full statehood, the chorus for its restoration is reaching a boiling point. With emotions still raw after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and administrative paralysis plaguing the region, political leaders, civil society, and legal activists are uniting in a rare moment of convergence: Statehood is no longer a demand—it’s a constitutional necessity.…

Mian Altaf Reaffirms Commitment to J&K Statehood in Parliament: National Conference Escalates Pressure for Democratic Restoration

July 23, 2025 Editor

Mian Altaf Vows to Raise J&K Statehood Issue in Parliament, Backed by NC and Rahul Gandhi By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 22 July 2025 A Parliament Push for Dignity and Democracy As the Monsoon Session of Parliament unfolds, Mian Altaf Ahmad, Member of Parliament from Anantnag–Rajouri, has emerged as one of the strongest voices demanding the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Representing the National Conference (NC), Altaf’s declaration is not just another soundbite in India’s political cauldron—it’s a continuation of a consistent struggle for constitutional restoration,…

Congress Rallies at Jantar Mantar Demanding Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: A Fight for Democratic Restoration or Political Posturing?

July 23, 2025 Editor

Congress Protest at Jantar Mantar Demands Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Amid Opposition Rifts By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 22 July 2025 Congress Rekindles the Kashmir Statehood Flame at Jantar Mantar On July 22, 2025, the political heart of Delhi—Jantar Mantar—once again echoed with slogans, speeches, and struggle as over 500 Congress leaders and workers gathered to demand the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. Led by veteran Kashmiri Congressmen Tariq Hameed Karra and Ghulam Ahmad Mir, and backed by All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership including…

Fury of the Monsoon: Heavy Rains and Winds Bring Kashmir to a Standstill

July 23, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Weather Update: Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Cause Chaos Across the Valley By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 22 July 2025 Kashmir Grapples with Nature’s Wrath Amid Monsoon Onslaught As the monsoon tightened its grip over the Himalayan region, Kashmir Valley found itself overwhelmed by relentless rainfall and gusty winds, leaving behind a trail of flooded roads, fallen trees, damaged homes, and disrupted lives. The impact was not only widespread but also a grim reminder of the region’s fragile infrastructure and high disaster vulnerability during peak monsoon season. Where It…

SC Orders CBI Probe Into Custodial Torture of J&K Cop: A Watershed Moment for Police Accountability

July 22, 2025 Editor

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe in Custodial Torture of J&K Cop Khursheed Chohan By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 21 July 2025 A Brutal Case That Shook the Judiciary In a judgment that could change the landscape of custodial rights and police accountability in India, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI investigation into the horrific torture of Khursheed Ahmad Chohan, a constable with the Jammu & Kashmir Police. The court labeled the case as one of the “most barbaric instances of custodial abuse in recent history.” Timeline…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams ‘Communalisation’ of Urdu in Jammu and Kashmir Recruitment Row

July 17, 2025 Editor

Language, Identity, and the Battle for Urdu in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 The Urdu Controversy: A Lingual Flashpoint In July 2025, Jammu and Kashmir found itself at the center of yet another political and cultural firestorm — this time, over language. The controversy erupted after the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued an interim stay on the requirement of basic Urdu proficiency for candidates applying for the prestigious Naib Tehsildar posts in the region. The ruling directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection…

Mehboob Beg Questions Omar Abdullah’s Governance Under J&K UT Model

July 17, 2025 Editor

A Call for Accountability in J&K Governance By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 Mehboob Beg’s Challenge to Omar Abdullah Sparks Debate on UT Limitations As political heat intensifies in Jammu & Kashmir, senior National Conference leader Mehboob Beg has delivered a rare internal rebuke to his party’s leadership, challenging Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to either present a tangible list of accomplishments or admit the constraints imposed by the Union Territory model. Background: Omar’s Return Amid Constitutional Constraints When Omar Abdullah returned to power in October 2024, it…

Language, Legacy & Governance Collide in Jammu & Kashmir

July 17, 2025 Editor

Urdu Row in J&K: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Defend Language Amidst BJP Opposition By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Defend Urdu Amidst Legal and Political Storm In the politically sensitive terrain of Jammu & Kashmir, even language is no longer neutral. The recent uproar over Urdu proficiency requirements for the Naib Tehsildar posts has laid bare deep fissures—between regions, ideologies, and visions for J&K’s future. What began as a technical eligibility clause has now become a hotbed of communal tension, administrative debate,…