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Kashmir’s Smart Meter Rollout Sparks Power Bill Shock: Why Households Are Paying More and What It Means for the Valley

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Kashmir’s Smart Meter Rollout Sparks Power Bill Shock: Why Households Are Paying More and What It Means for the Valley

Kashmir’s Smart Meter Push: When Modernisation Meets Public Anger Over Power Bills By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 For decades, electricity in Kashmir followed a familiar rhythm—erratic supply, predictable billing, and public frustration that rarely spilled onto the streets. That balance has now been disrupted. Across towns and villages in the Valley, the government’s push to replace traditional electricity connections with smart meters has ignited widespread protests, sharp political reactions, and a growing trust deficit between consumers and power authorities. What was projected as a technological upgrade promising transparency,…

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Kashmir’s Food Safety Crisis: How 119 Dead Chickens With a ‘Clean Certificate’ Exposed a Broken System

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Kashmir’s Food Safety Crisis: How 119 Dead Chickens With a ‘Clean Certificate’ Exposed a Broken System

Kashmir’s Food Safety Credibility Crumbles: 119 Dead Chickens With a ‘Clean’ Certificate Spark Outrage By: Javid Amin | 08 December 2025 A Disturbing Discovery at Dawn The story begins on an ordinary winter morning in Srinagar — the kind where life in Kashmir moves slightly slower, bundled under layers of wool and cold breath. But what unfolded at Aluchi Bagh Bund was anything but ordinary. As workers and volunteers opened a truck carrying 2,700 poultry birds, they found a horrifying sight:119 chickens lay dead, stiff, and rotting. Yet the shock…

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Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Halal & Source Transparency Made Mandatory

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Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Transparency Now Mandatory

Kashmir Tightens Meat Labeling Rules: Transparency Now Mandatory By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 Transparency on the Table: Kashmir’s New Meat Labeling Law Kashmir’s food regulators have drawn a firm line in the sand. Beginning August 2025, every kilogram of dressed meat entering the Valley — whether mutton or chicken — must come with a full, verifiable label. The Jammu & Kashmir Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made it clear: no label, no sale. The move follows a storm of public concern triggered by the seizure of 1,200…

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₹40 for 6 Minutes: The Hidden Toll of Srinagar Airport’s Parking Predicament – A Kashmir-Specific Crisis?

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₹40 for 6 Minutes: The Hidden Toll of Srinagar Airport’s Parking Predicament – A Kashmir-Specific Crisis?

A Gateway Marred by Exploitation By: Javid Amin Srinagar’s Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, the primary aerial gateway to Kashmir’s stunning valleys and lakes, has become synonymous with frustration for travelers. Beyond its scenic vistas lies a growing scandal: systemic overcharging and harassment in its parking zones. While airports across India follow transparent, regulated fee structures, Srinagar stands out for allegations of arbitrary toll collection, sparking outrage among locals, tourists, and activists. This investigation uncovers the layers of exploitation, compares it to national standards, and proposes actionable solutions. 01. “My ₹2,000…

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