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BJP Vs Congress Over Vaishno Devi Medical College Row: Governance Failure or Communal Diversion?

November 28, 2025 Editor

Congress Accuses BJP of Communalizing Vaishno Devi Medical College Row to Hide Governance Failures By: Javid Amin | 27 November 2025 A Medical College Admission List Sparks a Political Firestorm A routine NEET-based merit list at the newly established Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has escalated into one of the most politically charged controversies in Jammu & Kashmir this year. Out of 50 MBBS seats, 42 were secured by Muslim students, triggering protests by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and allied right-wing groups, who demanded a…

J&K Makes Authorisation Mandatory for All Registered Vehicle Dealers

November 26, 2025 Editor

New guidelines aim to curb fraud, ensure digital traceability and streamline the used-vehicle market By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 In a major regulatory overhaul, the Jammu & Kashmir government has issued fresh guidelines making official authorisation mandatory for all dealers involved in buying, selling, storing, or handling registered vehicles. The move aims to curb fraudulent transfers, misuse of documents, and bring all transactions under digital surveillance through the national VAHAN portal. Mandatory Authorisation for Vehicle Dealers Under the new rules, no entity can engage in resale or handling…

SMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations

November 26, 2025 Editor

Public Money, Shrine Donations, and the Politics of Merit in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 A Controversy at the Crossroads of Religion, Education, and Governance The debate around the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has grown into one of the most politically charged education-related controversies in Jammu & Kashmir in recent years. What began as a dispute about MBBS admissions quickly evolved into a larger conversation about public funding, shrine donations, constitutional guarantees, and religious identity. At the center of this…

Arshad Madani’s Remarks Ignite Political Storm as Delhi Blast Probe Fuels New Communal Flashpoint

November 24, 2025 Editor

Communal Rhetoric, Minority Profiling, and Post-Blast Politics in India: A Deep Dive into Arshad Madani’s Remarks and the Delhi Blast Aftermath By: Javid Amin | 23 November 2025 Terror incidents have always reshaped India’s political and social landscape. But the aftermath of the November 2025 Delhi blast—a car bomb blast near Red Fort—has triggered not only a security debate but also a fresh wave of political and communal tension. Against this backdrop, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Arshad Madani delivered a controversial statement alleging that “communal forces want to eradicate Muslims in…

LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It ‘Electoral Fraud’

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 Editor

LoP Sunil Sharma Hits Out at CM Over Proposed 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 November 2025 In the politically charged region of Jammu & Kashmir, electricity tariffs have become more than just numbers on a power bill — they’re a battleground of convictions, promises, and public trust. The proposal by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumed during peak winter hours has triggered sharp criticism. At the forefront is Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has…

J&K Government Orders Transfer & Posting of 58 JKAS Officers: Major Reshuffle Across Departments

November 21, 2025 Editor

Major Reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir: 58 JKAS Officers Transferred and Posted Across Key Departments By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 What Happened: On November 20, 2025, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir issued orders for a large-scale administrative reshuffle of 58 JKAS (Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service) officers. The move, implemented with immediate effect, covers a wide range of departments including Estates, Social Welfare, ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services), Forest, Ecology & Environment, Science & Technology, Skill Development, Medical Supplies and others. Key postings include: Rajinder Singh Tara…

Vaishnodevi Medical College Admission Controversy: 90% Kashmiri Muslim Students Selected Through NEET Merit Sparks Political Storm

November 21, 2025 Editor

Merit or Identity? Vaishnodevi Medical College Admissions Trigger Political Storm as Kashmiri Muslim Students Dominate First MBBS Batch By: Javid Amin | 20 November 2025 The newly established Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVIME) in Katra, Jammu, opened its doors this year with high expectations. Built under the prestigious Shrine Board, the state-of-the-art medical college was envisioned as a transformative institution for healthcare and medical education in the region. But the release of its first MBBS admission list triggered an unexpected and explosive debate — one that has…

Red Fort Blast Fallout: Kashmir Politics Roiled as Leaders, Students Voice Fears of Collective Suspicion

November 18, 2025 Editor

From Mehbooba Mufti’s criticism of the Centre to Omar Abdullah’s caution against stereotyping—and JKSA’s plea to the PM—the Delhi blast has reignited debates over security, identity, and national integration. By: Javid Amin | 17 November 2025 A Blast That Echoed Far Beyond Red Fort The November 10 blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, which killed 10–12 people and injured several others, has quickly transformed from a national security incident into a full-scale political and social flashpoint. While investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Faridabad Police are underway, the…

Mehbooba Mufti Links Delhi Red Fort Blast to Kashmir’s Unrest; BJP Hits Back Calling Remarks ‘Illogical and Misleading’

November 18, 2025 Editor

Dialogue or Militarism? Mehbooba Mufti’s Blast Remarks Ignite BJP Counterattack By: Javid Amin | 17 November 2025 The political temperature escalated on Monday after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti linked the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast to what she described as the Centre’s “failed and alienating” policies in Jammu & Kashmir. The BJP swiftly countered her remarks, accusing her of attempting to justify extremist narratives and mislead the public. Mehbooba Mufti: “Kashmir’s troubles echoed at Red Fort” Speaking on the aftermath of the blast—which killed multiple people…

Centre Must Revisit Kashmir Policy to Initiate Dialogue: Mehbooba Mufti’s Urgent Call for Reconciliation

November 17, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti has urged the Central Government to revisit its Kashmir policy and initiate dialogue, warning that current approaches are pushing youth towards despair and violence. She emphasized that reconciliation, not militarism, is the way forward. By: Javid Amin | 16 November 2025 A Turning Point in Kashmir Discourse Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has made a forceful appeal to the central government — it’s time to revisit Kashmir policy, she says, and open a meaningful dialogue. In her words, continued…