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Mehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage

September 11, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti on Mehraj Malik’s Detention: A Political Diversion from Hazratbal Outrage By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Politics, Religion, and Democracy Collide in Jammu & Kashmir In the politically volatile landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issues of governance often intertwine with religion, identity, and public sentiment. The latest controversy revolves around the detention of Mehraj Malik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s J&K unit, and the Hazratbal shrine plaque outrage that shook the Valley. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the administration of deliberately using Malik’s…

Landslide at Ratle Power Project Highlights Kashmir’s Escalating Ecological Crisis

September 5, 2025 Editor

Deforestation, Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir; Ratle Power Project Landslide Brings Kashmir’s Fragile Ecology into Focus By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Ratle Landslide: A Narrow Escape On September 4, 2025, disaster struck at the Ratle Power Project site in Kishtwar’s Dhrabshala area when a sudden landslide swept down a rain-soaked slope. Temporary tin sheds, being used as washrooms by workers, were buried under a torrent of earth and rock. Five workers were trapped inside. The district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma, launched an immediate…

Deforestation and Encroachments Blamed for Recurring Flood Scares in Kashmir

September 5, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Recurring Flood Nightmare By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 Every monsoon, the Kashmir Valley stands on edge. With each heavy downpour, rivers swell, embankments tremble, and memories of September 2014 resurface — when the Jhelum breached all defences, drowning Srinagar and displacing hundreds of thousands. Eleven years later, despite crores spent on projects like the Jhelum–Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) and the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan (CFMP), the Valley continues to live under the shadow of recurring flood threats. Experts, residents, and environmentalists are increasingly pointing to a…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed Amid Landslides & Flooding: Supplies, Railways Hit Hard

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Valley Cut Off Again as Rains Trigger Chaos By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s lifeline for essential supplies and passenger movement, has been shut indefinitely after heavy rains triggered a chain of landslides, shooting stones, and road cave-ins between Udhampur and Banihal. Traffic Police officials said the suspension was a precautionary measure, warning that unstable hill slopes continue to shed debris, making driving conditions life-threatening. “Safety First” Approach “Given the scale of landslides and the risk of shooting stones, keeping NH-44 open…

Kashmir on the Brink: Disaster at Our Doorstep — Why the Valley Remains Unprepared for the Next Flood

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir on the Brink of Collapse: Disaster at Our Doorstep By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A 2025 ground analysis of the Valley’s flood threat, readiness gaps, and the urgent choices before us. The Water is Rising — Again The Valley is holding its breath. The Jhelum has crossed the danger mark at Sangam and is swelling past safe limits in Srinagar. Tributaries like Vishow and Rambiyara are spilling over, and the rain hasn’t stopped. In South Kashmir, fields are lakes; in Srinagar’s low-lying colonies, water is already at…

Traffic Suspended on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due to Landslides and Heavy Rain

September 3, 2025 Editor

Mudslides, road collapses, and falling boulders halt movement across NH-44; commuters urged to avoid travel By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 Relentless Rain Forces Shutdown of J&K’s Lifeline The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India — has been completely closed following incessant rains that triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones across multiple stretches. Officials confirmed that no vehicular movement will be allowed between Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund (Kashmir) until further notice, citing ongoing risk to commuters.…

Melting Dreams: Glacial Lake Floods Cast Shadow Over Kashmir’s Hydropower Future

September 3, 2025 Editor

GLOFs Endanger Key Projects Like Pakal Dul, Kiru, and Ratle—Experts Warn of Climate-Driven Infrastructure Collapse By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 A Collision of Dreams and Disasters Jammu and Kashmir, with its mighty Himalayan rivers, has long been seen as India’s hydropower powerhouse. Projects like Kishanganga, Uri, and Salal have already lit up millions of homes, while mega-dams on the Chenab River—Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Ratle— are under construction with an investment exceeding ₹22,000 crore. But beneath this promise lies a fragile foundation. As glaciers retreat and unstable…

Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Editor

From Doda to Leh: Himalayan Districts Reel Under Record-Breaking Rain By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 A Monsoon Like No Other August 2025 will be remembered as the month when the skies unleashed unprecedented fury over the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir recorded 319.3 mm rainfall in August — a 73% surplus, the 6th wettest August since 1901. Ladakh, usually known for its arid cold desert, was drenched — a 930% surplus, with Kargil receiving 1,530% above normal rain. These are not just numbers. They mark a tectonic shift in…

Kashmir Lashed by Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain — MeT Issues Fresh Warnings

September 1, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Weather Update: Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain, and MeT Warnings | IMD Forecast By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 Kashmir witnessed a dramatic turn in weather on Sunday evening, as a powerful system brought moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds across several districts. The stormy conditions, which disrupted normal life, come amid a broader monsoon surge across North India. Affected Areas: Srinagar, Budgam, South Kashmir Srinagar city saw streets waterlogged as heavy rain combined with strong winds, uprooting trees and damaging electric lines in some neighborhoods.…

Jhelum in Crisis: Why Srinagar Still Drowns Despite Crores Spent on Flood Management

August 30, 2025 Editor

A Decade After 2014, Lessons Still Unlearned By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 The Return of a Nightmare In September 2014, the people of Srinagar woke to a nightmare they will never forget. The Jhelum River breached its embankments, spilling over into neighborhoods that had stood for generations. Entire colonies like Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar, Bemina, and Gogji Bagh went underwater. Lal Chowk, the city’s commercial heart, resembled a drowned marketplace. The toll was staggering: Over 300 lives lost More than 2.5 lakh houses damaged Billions in property, business, and…