Kashmir Winter Power Shock: Demand Surges to 1850 MW as Supply Collapses By: Javid Amin | 16 November 2025 A Valley in the Dark As winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, the valley is facing more than just freezing temperatures—residents are grappling with a worsening electricity crisis. Demand has spiked sharply to around 1,850 megawatts (MW), while supply has plunged, creating a widening chasm that leaves homes, hospitals, and businesses in prolonged darkness. Power cuts of up to 16 hours a day are now a hard reality in some areas,…
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Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained as Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Triggers Fury and Fear | Security vs Civil Liberties in the Valley
Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained in Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 Kashmir is witnessing one of the largest security crackdowns in recent years after the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 13 people and left the nation shaken. More than 600 individuals have been detained and over 500 coordinated raids have been conducted across South and Central Kashmir—an operation officials say is aimed at dismantling a dangerous “white-collar terror module.” But the scope and nature of the crackdown have ignited intense…
Read MorePulwama House of Delhi Blast Accused Dr. Umar Nabi Razed by Security Forces | Explosives Recovered, DNA Confirms Identity
House of Delhi Blast Accused Dr. Umar Nabi Razed by Security Forces Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 In a major escalation in the ongoing Delhi blast investigation, security forces have demolished the Pulwama residence of Dr. Umar Nabi, the man identified as the driver of the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that detonated near Red Fort on November 10. The demolition was carried out after the recovery of explosives from his home and DNA profiling results confirmed his direct role in the attack. DNA Profiling Confirms Dr. Umar Nabi’s…
Read MoreAt Minus 2.1°C, Srinagar Records Coldest Night of the Season — Valley Shivers as Frost Tightens Its Grip
Srinagar Records Coldest Night of the Season at −2.1°C | Cold Wave Grips Kashmir | Weather Forecast till Nov 17 By: Javid Amin | 12 November 2025 Srinagar Freezes at Minus 2.1°C — Season’s Coldest So Far The winter chill has set in early this year, as Srinagar shivered at −2.1°C, marking its coldest night of the season. The mercury slipped below the freezing point across most parts of the Valley, coating rooftops and fields with a white frost by dawn. The Meteorological Department (MeT) confirmed that temperatures are expected…
Read MoreMinimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley — 5 Must-Have Kashmiri Winter Outfits to Stay Warm in Style
Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley: Time to Layer Up in Tradition By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 As the chill of early winter tightens its grip over the Kashmir Valley, the familiar sight of woolen pherans, namda wraps, and steaming cups of noon chai returns. With temperatures plunging below freezing, Kashmiris are embracing not just the warmth but also the timeless elegance of their traditional winter wear. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the season at −0.1°C, while Pahalgam and Shopian…
Read MoreKulgam Police Crack Down on Pakistan-Based Operatives’ Networks in J&K
Kulgam Police Crack Down on Pakistan-Based Operatives’ Networks in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a decisive move against cross-border militancy, the Kulgam Police have launched a large-scale crackdown targeting relatives and associates of J&K nationals operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The coordinated operation marks one of the most extensive counter-terror initiatives in recent months, aimed at dismantling the logistical backbone of Pakistan-linked terror networks in South Kashmir. Intelligence-Led Operation Targets Support Network According to police officials, multiple Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs)…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Slams PDP for Deceiving Public | NC Chief Accuses PDP of Political Opportunism in Budgam Rally
Omar Abdullah Slams PDP: “They Do Nothing But Deceive the Public” | NC Chief Hits Out at PDP’s Political Tactics in Budgam Rally By: Javid Amin | November 7, 2025 Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah has launched a blistering attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of “deceiving the public” and “misleading people through hollow promises.” Addressing a public gathering in Budgam as part of his campaign trail ahead of the upcoming by-elections, Omar Abdullah alleged that the PDP “has made…
Read MoreScheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir in Early November 2025 – What Residents Must Know
KPDCL has announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple districts in Kashmir during early November 2025, citing essential maintenance and upgrades on key transmission lines. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2025 Electricity supply is a critical part of everyday life, especially in regions with extreme weather swings and challenging terrain. In early November 2025, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas of the Kashmir Valley. These shutdowns are being carried out to perform essential maintenance, upgrades and strengthening of…
Read MoreMirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges GoI to Release Ailing Separatist Leaders on Humanitarian Grounds
Hurriyat Chief Calls for Compassionate Approach Amid Rising Health Concerns By: Javid Amin | 29 October 2025 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has appealed to the Central government to release ailing separatist leaders Shabir Ahmad Shah and Mohammad Yasin Malik on humanitarian grounds, citing their worsening health conditions and the moral responsibility of the state to uphold human dignity. In a public statement issued from Srinagar, Mirwaiz stressed that the appeal is not rooted in political considerations but in basic human compassion. “Humanity should come before politics. We are…
Read MoreTragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag After Anti-Terror Mission Amid Snowstorm
Tragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag During Anti-Terror Operation By: Javid Amin | 10 October 2025 In a dark and sorrowful development from South Kashmir, the Indian Army has recovered the body of one of two elite para commandos who vanished during a high-altitude anti-terror operation in the forested regions of Kokernag, Anantnag district. The mission, launched on October 6, was already complicated by extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and heavy snowfall. While the body of one missing soldier was found intact—alongside his rucksack and weapon—the search continues amid…
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