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Unrelenting Fire: Pakistan’s Border Shelling Enters Ninth Day, Raising Alarm Along LoC

May 4, 2025 Editor

Unrelenting Fire: Pakistan’s Border Shelling Enters Ninth Day, Raising Alarm Along LoC Srinagar 04 May 2025: For the ninth consecutive day, the fragile peace along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir has been shattered by persistent cross-border firing initiated by Pakistani troops. This sustained period of unprovoked aggression, involving the use of small arms across multiple sectors, has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the already volatile region. While officials have confirmed that there have been no casualties in these latest border skirmishes, the continuous nature of…

Chilling Foresight: Intel Warned of Kashmir Tourist Targeting Before Pahalgam Massacre

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 Editor

Chilling Foresight: Intel Warned of Kashmir Tourist Targeting Before Pahalgam Massacre Srinagar 05 May 2025: In a disturbing revelation that casts a long shadow over the tragic events in Pahalgam, highly placed officials have disclosed that intelligence agencies had issued stark warnings about the potential targeting of tourists in the Kashmir Valley days preceding the deadly terror attack. These intelligence briefings specifically highlighted the vulnerability of tourists lodging in hotels situated on the outskirts of Srinagar, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Zabarwan range. This ominous foresight, though acted…

A Call for Peace: Standing Against Hate & Ensuring the Safety of Kashmiris and Muslims Across India

May 2, 2025 Editor

Beyond Tragedy: Emphasizing Unity Over Division In the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, emotions are running high, and pain has gripped the hearts of many. Families mourn their loved ones, and communities reel from the shock of the violence. Amid this grief, a deeply concerning trend has emerged—an increase in hostility, fear, and hate speech directed at Kashmiris and Muslims across different states. While people search for justice and accountability, there is an urgent need to ensure that anger does not escalate into discrimination, targeting innocent individuals who…

Nationwide Alarm: Protecting Kashmiris in the Wake of Pahalgam Tragedy

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Editor

A Growing Crisis of Safety for Kashmiri Students By: Javid Amin Srinagar 26 April 2025: The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which shook the Kashmir Valley, has led to a series of disturbing consequences beyond its immediate tragedy. Amid the national shock and grief, a wave of discrimination and harassment has been directed at Kashmiri students across India, casting a shadow over their academic pursuits and well-being. Incidents of threats, harassment, and even physical assaults have emerged from various states, creating a sense of fear among the students. The incident,…

Cloudburst Brings Catastrophe to Ramban: Lives Lost, Homes Destroyed

April 21, 2025 Editor

Cloudburst Triggers Devastation in Ramban: Lives Lost, Hundreds Rescued, Infrastructure Crippled Rambam 20 April 2025: Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir was hit by an extreme weather calamity on Saturday as a sudden cloudburst and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc, leaving three dead, displacing hundreds, and bringing life to a standstill. The catastrophic event unleashed landslides, flash floods, and debris flows, blocking roads, demolishing buildings, and tossing vehicles into chaos. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44)—a lifeline of connectivity—has been closed indefinitely, further complicating the rescue and relief efforts underway. A Night…

Severe Weather Alert: Jammu & Kashmir Braces for Heavy Rain and Snowfall

April 19, 2025 Editor

Severe Weather Alert for Jammu & Kashmir: Heavy Rain, Snowfall, and Thunderstorms Expected Srinagar 18 April 2025: A significant weather alert has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir as the region braces for heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in the coming days. The warning, released by the Meteorological Department, highlights the potential for widespread disruption across the Union Territory, affecting transportation, agriculture, and daily life. The Forecast Between April 18 and April 20, Jammu and Kashmir will experience an intense spell of adverse weather conditions. The peak activity is expected…

Omar Abdullah Renews Statehood Push: ‘Appropriate Time Has Come’

April 16, 2025 Editor

Chief Minister’s Renewed Push for Statehood Gains Momentum Pulwama, 15 April 2025: A Call for Change Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed optimism about the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, declaring that the “appropriate time has come.” Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a long-delayed bridge in Pulwama district, Abdullah emphasized his belief that the central government is poised to fulfill its promise of reinstating statehood. Renewed Push for Statehood Abdullah’s remarks come six months after his party’s victory in the assembly elections and over five…

Ruhullah Mehdi Rejects Land Scam Allegations, Challenges Authorities to Probe

April 14, 2025 Editor

NC MP Denounces Charges as Politically Motivated and Challenges Authorities Budgam, 13 April 2025: A Defiant Stand Against Allegations National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly refuted allegations linking him to a land compensation scam in Budgam district, describing the charges as “baseless” and “politically motivated.” The case, filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accuses Ruhullah and 21 others of tampering with revenue records to claim fraudulent payments. Ruhullah’s Response Addressing a press conference in Budgam, Ruhullah dismissed the allegations, asserting that he…

Chaos in J&K Assembly: MLAs Exchange Blows on Final Day of Budget Session

April 10, 2025 Editor

Physical Scuffles and Allegations Mar Legislative Proceedings Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Day of High Drama The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed unprecedented chaos on the final day of its budget session as a heated confrontation between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) turned violent. The incident, which unfolded in the central hall of the legislative complex, involved physical altercations, abusive exchanges, and an alleged assault, further tarnishing an already tumultuous session. The Altercation Unfolds The confrontation began earlier in the…

Authorities Block MMU Meeting on Waqf Act, Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Leaders

April 10, 2025 Editor

Restrictions on Religious Gathering Raise Concerns Over Minority Rights Srinagar, 09 April 2025: Controversy Continues Over Waqf Law Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly prevented the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a prominent religious body, from holding a scheduled meeting to discuss the implications of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act. The meeting, intended to take place at Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s residence in Srinagar, was aimed at addressing community grievances regarding the Act and devising a collective response. The move to restrict the MMU gathering has drawn sharp criticism from religious leaders and…