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Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley — 5 Must-Have Kashmiri Winter Outfits to Stay Warm in Style

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Editor

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…

Kulgam Police Crack Down on Pakistan-Based Operatives’ Networks in J&K

November 9, 2025 Editor

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)…

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP for Deceiving Public | NC Chief Accuses PDP of Political Opportunism in Budgam Rally

November 8, 2025 Editor

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…

Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir in Early November 2025 – What Residents Must Know

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Editor

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…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges GoI to Release Ailing Separatist Leaders on Humanitarian Grounds

October 30, 2025 Editor

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…

Tragedy in Kashmir: Para-Commando Found Dead in Kokernag After Anti-Terror Mission Amid Snowstorm

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Editor

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…

KPDCL Promises a Brighter, Warmer Winter for Kashmir | Power Supply Reforms 2025

October 7, 2025 Editor

Powering Hope Amid the Chill: Can Kashmir Finally Beat the Blackouts? By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar The Promise: Light Through the Snow As Kashmir prepares for its long, frigid winter, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has made a bold assurance: “This winter will be brighter and warmer.” The declaration, made at a press briefing in Srinagar, comes at a time when public frustration with erratic power supply is at an all-time high. With temperatures expected to dip below freezing by November-end, uninterrupted electricity…

J&K Police Attaches Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Headquarters: A Landmark Move Under UAPA

October 2, 2025 Editor

The GoI, through J&K Police, has officially attached the headquarters of the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) in a significant move under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). By: Javid Amin | 01 October 2025 In a significant enforcement action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Jammu & Kashmir Police have officially attached the headquarters of the banned separatist outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH). The move, aimed at dismantling the organizational and symbolic infrastructure of the group, marks another chapter in the Union Government’s post-Article 370 strategy of curbing separatist networks and…

Shabir Shah Under Legal Lens: Supreme Court Seeks Custody Details in 24 Criminal Cases Amid Terror Funding Probe

September 26, 2025 Editor

A Separatist Leader in the Crosshairs By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to furnish detailed information regarding the custody status of Shabir Ahmed Shah, a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader, in connection with 24 criminal cases, including charges of terror funding, conspiracy, and sedition. The directive comes as Shah challenges the Delhi High Court’s June 12, 2025 order, which denied him bail in a high-profile terror funding case. The apex court’s move signals…

From Reverence to Rejection: The Abandonment of Kashmiri Elderly Parents in a Changing Valley

September 19, 2025 Editor

A Valley Where Love Once Lived, But Now Many Elders Live Alone By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight On a chilly May evening in Ganderbal, 78-year-old Ghulam Nabi sat quietly on the wooden bench of a government-run old-age home. His hands trembled, not from the cold, but from the weight of betrayal. Just months earlier, he had been living in his ancestral home, surrounded by orchards and memories. Today, his three sons—educated, employed, and settled—had barred him from entering the very house he…