Category: Societal Concern

This category curates in-depth coverage, expert analysis, and real-time updates on key issues shaping Jammu & Kashmir—especially the Kashmir Valley. From grassroots movements to government policies, environmental crises to cultural revival, each entry reflects the lived realities, aspirations, and challenges of the region.
Whether you’re tracking flood mitigation efforts, exploring societal reform, or amplifying unheard voices, this space offers clarity, context, and conscience-driven reporting. It’s not just about headlines—it’s about impact.

‘Mute Spectator to a Crisis’: Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Breakdown

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'Mute Spectator to a Crisis': Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Breakdown

Sajad Lone Accuses Govt of Inaction as Fruit Industry Suffers By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has unleashed sharp criticism against the Jammu and Kashmir administration, calling its handling of the Valley’s ongoing fruit industry crisis a case of “criminal inaction.” The breakdown, triggered by the prolonged blockade of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), has stranded thousands of apple-laden trucks for more than two weeks, resulting in massive losses and triggering protests across the Valley’s fruit belt. Lone’s Attack on Govt Inaction Taking…

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‘Zamtoor Go Bartaluk Hoon’: Why the Kashmiri Son-In-Law is Called a Dog

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'Zamtoor Go Bartaluk Hoon': Why the Kashmiri Son-In-Law is Called a Dog

A Proverb That Stirs Curiosity By: Zulfikar Kashmiri | 12 September 2025 Language is more than words—it’s history, emotion, and humor wrapped in sound. In Kashmir, a land of mountains, poetry, and traditions, proverbs are a living heritage. They aren’t just sayings; they are mirrors of society, reflecting values, relationships, and even prejudices. Among the hundreds of witty, wise, and sometimes biting Kashmiri proverbs, one stands out for its peculiar harshness: “Zamtoor go bartaluk hoon.” (Translation: The son-in-law is a dog.) At first glance, it sounds offensive—why compare a son-in-law…

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Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

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Kashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic

Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmiri Teen Girls Trapped in Addiction Crisis By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 A Silent Storm in the Valley For decades, Kashmir has been synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, political turmoil, and cultural resilience. But beneath the surface lies a hidden epidemic—one that is claiming its victims quietly, often unnoticed until it’s too late. In the narrow lanes of Srinagar, teenage girls—some as young as 13 years old—are falling prey to drugs. What begins as casual cannabis use at tuition centers or through peers soon spirals into…

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