Srinagar Youth Stabbed with Pen During Altercation in Khimber, Hospitalised By: Javid Amin | 20 Aug 2025 In an unusual yet troubling case of violence, a 22-year-old youth from Chatterhama, Srinagar, was grievously injured after being stabbed with a pen during an altercation in the Khimber area on Wednesday. What Happened? The victim has been identified as Sahil Ahmad Ganie. The incident occurred at Main Chowk Khimber, where an argument with another youth quickly escalated into violence. Shockingly, the attacker used a pen to inflict an abdominal injury, leaving Sahil…
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Gulmarg Lease Row Deepens as CM, L-G Submit Contradictory Stands in High Court
Democracy vs Bureaucracy? CM Omar Abdullah Challenges L-G’s Auction Push in Gulmarg By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 13 Aug 2025 The tug-of-war between the elected Jammu & Kashmir government and the Lieutenant Governor’s administration has spilled into the courtroom, with both sides submitting conflicting positions over the contentious Gulmarg lease policy. The divergence, revealed before the J&K High Court on August 12, underscores a widening political and administrative rift in the Union Territory. The Stakes: Gulmarg’s Tourism Heartbeat Perched at 8,690 feet in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Gulmarg has…
Read MoreFIR Filed Against Srinagar Meat Suppliers in Massive Rotten Meat Scandal
FIR Filed & Key Accused Identified By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 12 Aug 2025 The ongoing rotten meat scandal in the Kashmir Valley has reached a legal flashpoint, with Srinagar Police filing a First Information Report (FIR) against two key suppliers accused of distributing decomposed, unfit-for-consumption meat to eateries and hotels across the city. The crackdown—one of the largest food safety operations in recent memory—has exposed deep gaps in the meat supply chain, triggering outrage from public health officials, religious leaders, and the general public. FIR Details & Key…
Read MoreFive Arrested in Srinagar Assault Case; Vehicles Seized, Investigation Ongoing
Swift Action in Srinagar Assault Case By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 Aug 2025 In a swift response to a recent assault case that shocked local residents, police in Srinagar have arrested five individuals allegedly involved in the incident. Authorities have also seized multiple vehicles connected to the crime as the investigation gathers pace. According to an official statement, all five accused were identified during the course of investigation and have been taken into custody. “We were able to establish the identities of all suspects based on technical surveillance…
Read MoreKashmir Martyrs’ Day 2025: Political Clampdown and Erasure of Collective Memory in J&K
Kashmir Martyrs’ Day 2025: A Silenced Tribute to the 1931 Uprising By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 13 July 2025 A Day of Remembrance, Now Silenced Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, observed annually on July 13, marks a pivotal chapter in Jammu and Kashmir’s political history. It commemorates the 22 valiant civilians who laid down their lives in 1931 while resisting the autocratic Dogra monarchy. For decades, the day stood as a solemn reminder of sacrifice and resistance. Yet, in 2025, this historic observance faced another roadblock. On July 13, 2025, the…
Read MoreRooftops Collapse, Power Snapped as Winds, Rain Lash Kashmir
Kashmir Storm Havoc: Fierce Winds Rip Roofs, Cut Power in Valley By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 The Storm Strikes Just days after a record-breaking heatwave, Kashmir faced yet another weather onslaught on Friday evening, July 11, as gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered parts of the Valley, especially central and north Kashmir. Key Impact Zones: Kupwara District: Rooftops ripped apart in residential zones, especially Qaziabad, Kralgund Market, and nearby villages. Baramulla: Multiple electric poles downed, leaving many areas without power. Srinagar: Widespread power outages reported, trees…
Read MoreKashmir Breathes Again: Rain Ends Scorching Heatwave
A Climatic Shift Wrapped in Relief, Reflection, and Urgent Recalibration By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 From Blistering to Breezy: The Turnaround in Temperatures After weeks of extreme heat that left locals reeling and landscapes thirsting, Kashmir is finally exhaling. The Valley recently endured one of its harshest and longest heatwaves, with cities like Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Anantnag recording unusually high temperatures. But as the weather cools, so does the collective anxiety—offering not just physical comfort, but a moment for reflection on the region’s climate trajectory. Heatwave…
Read MoreSmart City or Sinking City? Srinagar’s Drainage Collapse Sparks Public Outrage
Srinagar’s Drainage Disaster: Smart City or Soaked City? By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 July 2025 Smart Plans, Soaked Reality Srinagar, often hailed as the crown jewel of Jammu & Kashmir, is once again making headlines—not for its beauty, but for its broken promises. On July 8, 2025, just a few hours of torrential rain turned large parts of the summer capital into a waterlogged mess, exposing the critical flaws in what has been touted as a “Smart City” initiative. Despite crores spent on development, the city appeared anything…
Read MoreRelief Drenched in Chaos: Torrential Rains and Hailstorm Lash Kashmir After Scorching Heatwave
From Record Temperatures to Flooded Streets, Climate Whiplash Hits the Valley Hard By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 July 2023 From Fire to Flood In a stunning display of nature’s volatility, the Kashmir Valley went from being gripped by a historic heatwave to being battered by torrential rains, hailstorms, and violent winds—all within the span of 48 hours. The change brought temporary relief to residents who had endured suffocating temperatures for weeks. But it came with a punishing price: flash floods, uprooted trees, waterlogged homes, disrupted traffic, power outages,…
Read MorePolice Legal Action on Muharram 2025 Procession Violations in Srinagar | Communal Harmony & Law
Police Initiate Legal Action Over Muharram Procession Violations in Srinagar By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Processions and Public Order in a Delicate Balance In an increasingly complex socio-political environment, religious observances can often become flashpoints for broader debates around identity, order, and expression. Such was the case in Srinagar on July 4, 2025, when a Muharram procession held on the 8th of Muharram took a contentious turn. The Srinagar Police have since initiated legal proceedings, citing deliberate violations that allegedly endangered communal harmony and public order.…
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