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Sajad Lone Calls for Amicable Divorce Between Jammu and Kashmir

January 15, 2026 Editor

‘Perhaps Time for an Amicable Divorce With Jammu’: Sajad Lone’s Remark Exposes the Deepening Regional Rift in J&K By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2025 As the National Law University controversy reignites old fault lines, Sajad Lone’s unprecedented call for separation between Jammu and Kashmir signals a dangerous new phase in the Union Territory’s political discourse A Remark That Crossed a Political Rubicon Political rhetoric in Jammu and Kashmir has always been charged, but rarely has it ventured into openly questioning the continued coexistence of Jammu and Kashmir within the…

Proposed National Law University Sparks Jammu vs Kashmir Tug of War, Deepening Regional Divide

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Editor

Proposed National Law University Triggers Jammu–Kashmir Tug of War By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2025 When a University Becomes a Political Battleground What should have been a routine announcement about expanding legal education in Jammu and Kashmir has instead turned into a flashpoint exposing deep regional anxieties. The proposal to establish the first National Law University (NLU) in the Union Territory has triggered a sharp political and emotional contest between Jammu and Kashmir, with each region seeing the location of the institution as a measure of respect, parity, and…

Delhi Court Convicts Asiya Andrabi Under UAPA in Terror Conspiracy Case

January 15, 2026 Editor

Delhi Court Convicts Asiya Andrabi Under UAPA: A Landmark Judgment in India’s Crackdown on Kashmiri Separatism With sentencing due on January 17, 2026, the conviction of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat founder marks a decisive legal moment in the post–Article 370 era By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2026 A Verdict Years in the Making The conviction of Asiya Andrabi, one of Kashmir’s most recognisable separatist figures, by a Delhi court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) marks a pivotal moment in India’s long-running legal and security campaign against separatist networks in…

‘What Is Your Threshold?’ Aga Ruhullah Questions Delay in Reservation Rationalisation in J&K

January 14, 2026 Editor

‘What Is Your Threshold?’ Aga Ruhullah Questions J&K Government Over Reservation Rationalisation Delay As Power Tariffs Rise and Social Fault Lines Deepen, the Srinagar MP’s Sharp Intervention Brings Equity, Governance, and Intra-Party Tensions to the Fore By: Javid Amin | 14 January 2026 A Question That Cuts to the Core of Governance In Jammu and Kashmir’s increasingly charged political climate, a single question can reveal far more than a long policy statement. When Srinagar Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi asked the Omar Abdullah–led government, “What is your threshold?”,…

‘Jammu Got IIT, IIM — No Discrimination Cry From Kashmir Then’: Omar Abdullah Pushes Back on NLU Row

January 13, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Says Jammu Got IIT, IIM—No Discrimination Cry Then Amid NLU Debate By: Javid Amin | 13 January 2026 How a Proposed National Law University Has Reignited Old Regional Fault Lines in Jammu & Kashmir One University, A Familiar Political Storm In Jammu and Kashmir, even the proposal of an educational institution rarely remains confined to academia. It quickly becomes a mirror reflecting deep-seated regional anxieties, political histories, and unresolved questions of balance and fairness. The latest flashpoint is the proposed National Law University (NLU) for Jammu & Kashmir.…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams NSA Ajit Doval’s ‘Revenge for History’ Remark, Warns of Communal Fallout

January 12, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Criticises NSA Ajit Doval’s ‘Revenge for History’ Remark, Warns of Communal Polarisation By: Javid Amin | 11 January 2026 Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly criticised National Security Adviser Ajit Doval over his recent reference to “revenge for history,” warning that such rhetoric from a senior constitutional functionary could have dangerous consequences for India’s social cohesion. Mufti described the remark as a “dog whistle” that normalises communal hatred and risks inciting vulnerable sections of society against minorities.…

Vaishno Devi Medical College Row: An Education Row That Became a Political Flashpoint

January 11, 2026 Editor

Vaishno Devi Medical College Row: NC Blames BJP, Says Jammu Opposed Protests

Vaishno Devi Medical College Row Explained: Timeline, Politics, and What Jammu Really Thinks By: Javid Amin | 10 January 2026 An Education Row That Became a Political Flashpoint: NC blames BJP for student fallout, says Jammu opposed protests The controversy surrounding the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Katra, has escalated into a major political flashpoint in Jammu and Kashmir, with the National Conference (NC) accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of jeopardising the future of aspiring doctors after the National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew permission for…

Jammu Vs Kashmir: Decoding 50 Years of Uneven Development, Jobs, and Reservations in J&K

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Editor

Jammu Vs Kashmir: Who Got What in 50 Years? A Comparative Audit of Development, Jobs, and Reservations By: Javid Amin : 09 January 2026 Unpacking the Divide in a Shared Land For more than half a century, Jammu and Kashmir—now a Union Territory—has been a tale of two regions bound by maps but divided by experiences. On one side, Jammu’s steady progress paints a picture of reliability and growth; on the other, Kashmir’s story is one of interruptions and unfulfilled potential. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s…

Omar Abdullah Seeks Accountability in SMVDIME Failure as BJP Defends Closure, Rejects J&K Division Talk

January 9, 2026 Editor

Omar Abdullah Seeks Accountability for SMVDIME Failure as BJP Defends Closure and Rejects Division Rumours By: Javid Amin | 08 January 2026 The controversy surrounding the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has taken a sharper political turn, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah calling for clear accountability over the institute’s failure to meet mandatory regulatory standards, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) defended the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) decision to withdraw MBBS recognition and firmly rejected speculation about any division of Jammu…

‘Sold Kashmir for Power?’ AIP Vs Mehbooba Mufti and the Long Shadow of the PDP-BJP Alliance

January 8, 2026 Editor

‘Sold Kashmir for Power?’ — AIP, Mehbooba Mufti, and the Unfinished Reckoning of the PDP-BJP Alliance By: Javid Amin | 08 January 2026 More than seven years after the fall of the PDP-BJP coalition government, the political aftershocks of that experiment continue to reverberate across Jammu and Kashmir. The latest trigger is a sharp and unusually personal attack by the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, accusing her of having “sold Kashmir for power” and now attempting to justify what they describe as a historic betrayal.…