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Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: 32 Still Missing, Families Wait for Closure in the Shadow of the Himalayas

October 15, 2025 Editor

A Himalayan Tragedy That Refuses to Fade Away By: Javid Amin | 14 October 2025 The narrow valley of Chosoti in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, once echoed with the devotional chants of yatris making their way to Machail Mata Temple. Today, it echoes with silence. On August 24, 2025, a sudden cloudburst triggered catastrophic flash floods and landslides, washing away homes, pilgrimage shelters, bridges, and hundreds of lives in a matter of minutes. At least 66 people were confirmed dead, but 32 remain missing, swallowed by the unforgiving terrain of…

Sajad Gani Lone Says People’s Conference to Abstain from Jammu & Kashmir Rajya Sabha Vote; NC, BJP ‘Indistinguishable’

October 15, 2025 Editor

On October 14, 2025, Sajad Gani Lone, President of the People’s Conference (PC) and MLA from Handwara, made a striking political announcement. The PC will abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir. Lone emphatically declared: “I will never vote for the National Conference (NC)”, and underlined that, in his view, the NC and BJP have become indistinguishable in how they conduct politics.This stance adds a new dimension to the already heated political atmosphere in J&K, where regional parties, national parties, and alliances are constantly…

Sunil Sharma Targets Congress: ‘A Puppet of National Conference with No Independent Voice’

October 14, 2025 Editor

Sunil Sharma Slams Congress: “Puppet of NC, No Independent Voice in Kashmir” By: Javid Amin | 13 October 2025 “Congress Has No Independent Identity”: Sharma’s Sharp Attack On October 13, 2025, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma launched a pointed political attack on the Congress party, accusing it of functioning as a “puppet” of the National Conference. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Sharma said: “Congress has no existence in Jammu & Kashmir. It is completely subservient to the National Conference and the Abdullah family.” His remarks came against the backdrop of…

Omar Abdullah Alleges BJP Needs Horse-Trading to Win Rajya Sabha Seats in J&K

October 14, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Takes Direct Aim at BJP Over Rajya Sabha Polls By: Javid Amin | 13 October 2025 The political temperature in Jammu and Kashmir is rising ahead of the October 24 Rajya Sabha elections. In a strongly worded statement, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is incapable of winning a single seat in the upcoming polls without indulging in “horse-trading, money power, and muscle power.” Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on October 13, 2025, Omar declared: “BJP cannot win three Rajya Sabha seats without…

Congress Withdraws from Rajya Sabha Race in J&K After ‘Safe Seat’ Denied, Alliance Strains Surface

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Editor

INDIA Bloc Tensions Deepen as NC, Congress Clash Over Seat-Sharing By: Javid Amin | 12 October 2025 The fragile unity of the Indian National Congress and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) within the INDIA alliance suffered a fresh setback as the Congress on Saturday announced it would withdraw from the Rajya Sabha race in Jammu and Kashmir, after failing to secure what it described as a “safe seat.” JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra confirmed the decision following an internal core committee meeting. “Seat four is not safe. It was…

Supreme Court Is Last Ray of Hope for Restoration of Statehood to J&K: Surinder Choudhary

October 12, 2025 Editor

SC Last Ray of Hope for J&K Statehood: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary By: Javid Amin | 12 October 2025 Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has said that the Supreme Court of India remains the “last ray of hope” for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, sharply attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for “hoodwinking” the public with what he called “symbolic politics.” Speaking to reporters in Bhagwati Nagar, Choudhary accused the BJP-led Centre of ignoring real governance challenges during its 11-year rule. “For over a decade, BJP has…

Tangmarg–Poonch Road: A Strategic Alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu Highway

October 12, 2025 Editor

Tangmarg–Poonch Road: A Lifeline Alternative for Kashmir’s Fragile Highway By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2025 For years, the Srinagar–Jammu national highway (NH-44) has borne the weight of connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India. But nature, terrain, and congestion often conspire against it: landslides, heavy snowfall, rockfalls, and accidents frequently force closures. In this fragile corridor, alternatives have been discussed, proposed, delayed — until recently. Enter the Tangmarg–Poonch Road — a long-awaited project, now sanctioned under the Union Defence Ministry and to be executed by the Border…

Budgam Bypoll 2025: A Litmus Test for Omar Abdullah’s First Year in Power

October 12, 2025 Editor

A Battle Beyond the Ballot Box By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2025 The upcoming Budgam Assembly bypoll on November 11, 2025, is no ordinary electoral exercise. It carries the weight of public judgment on one year of governance under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his party. Vacated by Omar himself after retaining the Ganderbal seat, Budgam has now become the symbolic battleground for assessing the government’s political credibility, its governance model, and its connection with the people. Political observers are calling this by-election a referendum—a midterm evaluation of sorts.…

‘Release Them, Heal Kashmir’: Mirwaiz’s Plea to Modi & Shah Over Kashmiri Prisoners

October 11, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Appeals to PM Modi & Amit Shah to Release Kashmiri Prisoners — A Humanitarian Call By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a powerful sermon at Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges the Centre to free long-imprisoned Kashmiris—drawing both hope and critique. On a day heavy with symbolic resonance, Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Kashmiri cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to release Kashmiri prisoners who have spent years or even decades behind bars. Speaking during the…

Mehbooba Mufti: PDP Offers Full Support to NC Government to Protect J&K’s Land, Jobs, and Resources

October 11, 2025 Editor

A New Political Equation: PDP Extends Support to NC Government By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In what could mark the beginning of a new phase in Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving political landscape, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has publicly declared her party’s readiness to support the National Conference (NC)-led government in safeguarding the region’s land, jobs, and natural resources.Her remarks, delivered at a press conference in Srinagar, come at a time when the region continues to grapple with uncertainty over restoration of full statehood and autonomy…