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Telecom Blackout Amid Flood Panic Cuts Kashmir Off from the World

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Telecom Blackout Amid Flood Panic Cuts Kashmir Off from the World

Kashmir Telecom Blackout 2025 – How Floods Exposed India’s Digital Fragility By: Javid Amin | 27 Aug 2025 Valley in Darkness, Cut Off by Silence When the floods of August 2025 battered Jammu & Kashmir, the Valley was not only drowned in water but also swallowed by silence. Phone calls stopped connecting. Internet lines went dead. Families were cut off from each other, rescue workers struggled to coordinate, and businesses froze mid-transaction. A telecom blackout turned a natural disaster into a humanitarian crisis. Instead of being a lifeline in moments…

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Direct Or Detour?: The Debate Over the Srinagar-Delhi Train’s Midway Stop at Katra

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Direct Or Detour? : The Debate Over the Srinagar-Delhi Train's Midway Stop at Katra

Srinagar-Delhi Train Service: Why Passengers Deserve a Seamless Journey Without Midway Disruptions By: Javid Amin The long-anticipated Srinagar-Delhi train service was envisioned as a transformative development for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, promising seamless travel between the capital city and the rest of India. However, reports that passengers will be required to deboard at Katra Railway Station, undergo security checks, and board another train have sparked widespread criticism. Political leaders, passenger groups, and citizens have raised concerns over this arrangement, labeling it inconvenient, unnecessary, and counterproductive to the purpose…

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