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…
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Gulmarg Fashion Show Sparks Outrage During Ramadan; Designers Issue Apology
Gulmarg Fashion Show Sparks Outrage Amid Ramadan; Designers Issue Apology Srinagar, March 10, 2025 – A fashion show held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, has ignited a storm of controversy, drawing sharp criticism from religious leaders, political figures, and civil society. The event, organized by designer duo Shivan & Narresh to mark the 15th anniversary of their label, featured models showcasing skiwear on snow-covered ramps. However, its timing during the holy month of Ramadan and the nature of the attire have been widely condemned as a “cultural invasion” and an…
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