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Why Kashmir’s 35°C Feels Like 50°C: The Hidden Heat Traps Fueling a Climate Crisis

July 5, 2025 Editor

Why 35°C in Kashmir Feels Like 50°C: Urban Heat Islands, Climate Change, and Valley Traps By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Kashmir’s Cool Reputation is Melting Once known for its cool summers and fresh breezes, Kashmir is now sizzling. On paper, the temperature in Srinagar hits 35°C, but step outside and it feels like walking into a furnace. Why? Because it’s not just about the number on the thermometer—it’s about how your body experiences heat in a changing landscape. Welcome to Kashmir’s new climate reality, where 35°C…

Will Kashmir’s Summer Vacation Be Extended? Sakina Itoo Hints at Decision Amid Heatwave Crisis

July 5, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Heatwave Sparks Vacation Extension Review: Sakina Itoo Says Final Decision on Sunday By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Heatwave Triggers Urgent Review of Kashmir’s School Calendar As Kashmir swelters under a punishing heatwave, Education Minister Sakina Itoo has confirmed that the government is actively considering an extension to the summer vacation for schools across the Valley. The final decision, she said, will be taken on Sunday, July 6, just a day before schools are scheduled to reopen after a 15-day summer break. Her statement comes at…

Farooq Abdullah Warns Centre of Legal Battle Over Delay in J&K Statehood Restoration

June 21, 2025 Editor

Kokernag, June 21 – In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, National Conference (NC) patron and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has issued a stern warning to the central government, declaring that his party will approach the Supreme Court if there is any further delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a workers’ convention in Kokernag, Abdullah underscored the urgency of reinstating statehood, describing it as a constitutional entitlement, not a political favour. He said the absence of full statehood is not only…

‘Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

June 6, 2025 Editor

‘J&K Will Be Given Statehood by PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah Reasserts Demand at Katra Reasi 06 June 2025: In a sharp yet hopeful address on June 6, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drew attention back to the longstanding issue of statehood for the Union Territory. Speaking during the inauguration of the Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express—flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Abdullah said: “The same four people were present here in 2014 when the Katra Railway Station was inaugurated… Manoj Sinha, who was then MoS for Railways, got promoted…

Srinagar Gets on Track: Katra-Srinagar Rail Link to Transform Kashmir’s Economy & Connectivity

June 5, 2025 Editor

Direct Train to Development: KCCI Hails Modi’s Inauguration of Jammu & Kashmir’s Lifeline A Historic Journey Begins In what is being described as a “game-changer” for Jammu and Kashmir, the direct rail link between Katra and Srinagar — scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025 — has received a rousing welcome from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The Chamber, one of the region’s oldest and most respected business bodies, has termed the new railway line “historic and transformative”, a long-awaited milestone…

Kheer Bhawani Mela 2025: Faith Amid Fear—Kashmiri Pandits Reaffirm Devotion in Ganderbal

June 1, 2025 Editor

Pilgrimage Under Shadow, But Spirits Undeterred As the sacred day of the Kheer Bhawani Mela draws near, Tulmulla in Ganderbal is witnessing a heartfelt revival of devotion and cultural belonging. Despite the shock and grief that followed the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, displaced Kashmiri Pandits are journeying back to the Valley to pay tribute at the historic Mata Kheer Bhawani temple—a shrine deeply etched in the spiritual memory of Kashmir. The atmosphere is charged, not just with heightened security presence but with a rare blend of pain and purpose,…

KCC&I Leads Shutdown and Sit-In Protest Against Pahalgam Killings

April 23, 2025 Editor

KCC&I Leads Unified Protest Against Pahalgam Killings: Calls for Shutdown and Sit-In Demonstration Srinagar 23 April 2025: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) convened a Special Executive Committee Meeting, bringing together Executive Committee members, affiliated associations, and general members to address the tragic killings of innocent civilians in Baisaran, Pahalgam. The Chamber unanimously passed a resolution condemning the barbaric act, describing it as a direct assault on Kashmir’s values of peace, hospitality, and resilience. A Unified Call for Protest In response to the tragedy, the KCC&I has called…

Earthquake Shakes Kashmir: Tremors Highlight Region’s Seismic Vulnerability

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 Editor

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts the Region: Tremors Felt Strongly in Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar 19 April 2025: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, sending ripples of tremors across northern India and Pakistan. In Jammu and Kashmir, the tremors were felt sharply, rattling homes and unsettling residents in Srinagar and other parts of the region. The quake has once again highlighted the seismic vulnerability of Kashmir, a region already prone to earthquakes due to its tectonic location. The Event: Kashmir Shaken The earthquake,…

Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

April 7, 2025 Editor

Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…

Amit Shah Rallies BJP Legislators to Counter NC-Led Government in J&K

April 7, 2025 Editor

Union Home Minister Strategizes with Party Leaders Amid Political Tensions Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – A High-Stakes Meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a closed-door meeting with BJP legislators during his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on strategies to counter the ruling National Conference (NC)-led government. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, comes amid heightened political tensions in the region, with key issues such as statehood restoration, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and Article 370 dominating the discourse. Key Agenda Points During the meeting, Shah…