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Omar Abdullah’s Sharp Rebuke to Supreme Court’s Pahalgam Remark: Statehood, Security, and the Battle for J&K’s Future

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Omar Abdullah’s Sharp Rebuke to Supreme Court’s Pahalgam Remark: Statehood, Security, and the Battle for J&K’s Future

When Hope Turns to Caution By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 Just 24 hours before India celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervor, Omar Abdullah—the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir—was preparing to address his people at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. Hopes were high. The air was filled with speculation that this might be the year when the Centre finally announced the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood—a promise made repeatedly since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. But instead of celebratory announcements, Omar Abdullah’s tone was one of…

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Why the MHA Says J&K L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Government Advice – A Deep Dive

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Why the MHA Says J&K L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Government Advice – A Deep Dive

MHA Tells High Court That L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Elected Government’s Advice By: Javid Amin | 11 Aug 2025 In a move that has ignited a fresh round of political and constitutional debate in Jammu & Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently told the Jammu & Kashmir High Court that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) holds statutory authority to nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the aid and advice of the elected government. This assertion is rooted in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019…

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Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal in Delhi-NCR, Calls for Similar Action in Jammu & Kashmir

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Supreme Court Orders Stray Dog Removal in Delhi-NCR, Calls for Similar Action in Jammu & Kashmir

Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Delhi Streets; Urges Action in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 11 Aug 2025 In a significant shift in India’s animal control policy, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the removal of all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, citing alarming public safety risks. The decision marks a departure from the long-standing Animal Birth Control (ABC) program’s sterilize-and-release method, replacing it with a capture-and-shelter approach. The Court’s Directives: A Tough New Framework The two-judge bench, comprising…

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Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir — Statehood Demand Intensifies While BJP Celebrates Integration

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Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir

Statehood Demand Intensifies as PDP, NC, Congress Accuse Centre of Betrayal; BJP Celebrates ‘Integration and Development’ By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 Six years have passed since the Indian Parliament revoked Article 370, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating it into two Union Territories. On this sixth anniversary, the region stands as a divided landscape of celebration and dissent, where competing narratives clash on the ground and in public memory. The anniversary sparked widespread protests across the Valley and Jammu, with opposition parties…

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Omar Abdullah’s Bold Push for J&K Statehood: A National Call to Correct a Constitutional Wrong

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Omar Abdullah’s Bold Push for J&K Statehood: A National Call to Correct a Constitutional Wrong

Omar Abdullah Writes to 40+ Parties Urging J&K Statehood | Article 370 Anniversary By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 6 August 2025 August 5, Six Years Later August 5, 2025, marked six years since the revocation of Article 370, a turning point in Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) constitutional and political history. Once again, the date has sparked passionate debates across the country—about democracy, regional dignity, and national responsibility. On this symbolic day, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made a dramatic move that reignited the national conversation on statehood. He penned…

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Outrage at Srinagar Airport: Political Parties Demand Army Officer Be Held Accountable

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Outrage at Srinagar Airport: Political Parties Demand Army Officer Be Held Accountable

Army Officer Attacks SpiceJet Staff at Srinagar Airport – Political Outrage, FIR & Calls for Action By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 Aug 2025 Violence at a Civilian Airport Sparks National Debate On July 26, 2025, an unexpected episode of violence at Srinagar International Airport stunned not only those on the premises but also a wider audience across India. A senior Army officer, identified as Lt. Col. R.K. Singh, allegedly assaulted multiple SpiceJet employees over a baggage dispute, leaving one with a spinal fracture and others with serious injuries.…

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With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

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With Indus Treaty on Hold, India Invites Bids for 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydro Project on the Chenab

India Floats Tender for Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project After Suspending Indus Waters Treaty By: Javid Amin | 31 July 2025 A Watershed Moment in India’s Water Diplomacy In a decisive and symbolic move, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signed with Pakistan in 1960—and simultaneously floated international tenders for the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River. This marks not only an ambitious boost to J&K’s hydropower capacity but also a significant recalibration of India’s policy over its western rivers. Treaty in Abeyance—Why It Matters On April 23, 2025,…

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Ghulam Nabi Azad: ‘The Sooner, the Better’ — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

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Ghulam Nabi Azad: 'The Sooner, the Better' — A Renewed Call for Jammu & Kashmir Statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad Urges Immediate Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir Statehood | The Sooner, The Better By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 24 July 2025 A Political Voice for Urgency and Unity In the ever-evolving political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad has yet again taken a firm stand on one of the region’s most sensitive and critical demands—the restoration of statehood. During his recent visit to Reasi district, the seasoned politician and current chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) struck a chord with the public,…

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After the Rain: Kashmir Braces for Hot, Humid Spell Amid Climate Whiplash

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After the Rain: Kashmir Braces for Hot, Humid Spell Amid Climate Whiplash

MeT predicts brief relief before hot, sticky weather returns; experts urge preparedness for flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 After a three-day spell of much-needed rainfall cooled Jammu & Kashmir following an unprecedented heatwave, the region is now bracing for a return to hot and humid conditions starting Friday, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The recent downpours, which began Monday evening, brought temperatures back to below-normal levels across the Kashmir Valley and parts of the Jammu division. However, meteorologists…

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KCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir

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KCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir

KCCI Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Urgent Economic Issues, Tourism Revival, and Communal Harmony Discussed in Detail Srinagar | 26 June 2025 In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s economic and social landscape, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga, met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar today. The meeting marked a crucial step in articulating the region’s pressing economic concerns, advocating for a smooth Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, calling for a…

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