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Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Blames Politics, Locals Demand Statehood & Sixth Schedule

September 25, 2025 Editor

Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Centre Calls Violence Politically Motivated, Locals Demand Statehood By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 A Himalayan Flashpoint On the crisp autumn morning of September 24, 2025, thousands of men, women, and youth converged in Leh’s Polo Ground. Wrapped in woolen shawls and waving placards painted with the words “Statehood Now” and “Sixth Schedule Is Our Right”, the protesters chanted slogans that echoed across the cold desert town. By afternoon, what began as a peaceful demonstration under the banner of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) spiraled…

‘No BJP, No Statehood?’ Omar Abdullah Fires Fresh Salvo at Centre

September 25, 2025 Editor

Leh Violence an Eye-Opener on J&K’s Statehood Anguish, Says CM Omar By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 Omar Abdullah’s Explosive Claim Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ignited a fresh political storm in Jammu & Kashmir by linking the delay in restoring statehood directly to the BJP’s failure to secure power in the region. “As people didn’t form a BJP government, J&K hasn’t got statehood. That’s the reality,” Omar said during a press briefing in Srinagar. His remarks come against the backdrop of the deadly Leh protests, where demands for…

J&K Government Seeks Public Suggestions to Address Academic Loss Amid School Closures

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Academic Recovery in Jammu & Kashmir: Navigating Loss, Restoring Hope By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 Disruptions to education have far-reaching, long-term impacts—on individuals, communities, and society at large. In Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), multiple crises this year—armed conflict described as “war-like situation,” followed by devastating floods—have significantly disrupted schooling. More than 40 schools have been damaged or destroyed. Many students have missed extended classroom time. Recognizing the severity of this academic loss, the J&K government has taken a crucial step: inviting suggestions from parents, educators, students, and civil society…

HC Miffed Over Tardy Action on Unhygienic Meat Sale in J&K: Public Health, Accountability & The Fight for Safe Food

September 11, 2025 Editor

Judicial Rebuke: A Wake-Up Call from the Bench By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently came down heavily on the administration for failing to act against the rampant sale of unhygienic meat and poultry across the Union Territory. The court described official responses as “cosmetic”, highlighting that reports filed by departments lacked both substance and seriousness. The Bench minced no words when it observed: “There may be officers who will do nothing, but you as amicus file your response in writing and also…

Doda Erupts: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA Sparks Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir

September 10, 2025 Editor

Doda Protests Erupt After AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 The Arrest That Shook Doda On September 7, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir witnessed an unprecedented political move: Mehraj Malik, the lone Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Doda, was arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The PSA allows detention without trial for up to two years. By invoking it against an elected MLA, authorities have triggered a storm of protests, raising questions about democracy, dissent, and state power in Kashmir. Malik…

Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Editor

Hazratbal Shrine: More Than a Monument By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 The Hazratbal Shrine is not just another mosque in Kashmir. For centuries, it has stood as a spiritual heartbeat of the Valley, deeply tied to the faith, memory, and identity of Kashmiri Muslims. Housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazratbal commands a sanctity that transcends generations. Unlike other shrines, Hazratbal has always been marked by simplicity, humility, and deep spiritual reverence. Worshippers see it not merely as a building but as an extension of their…

Kashmir Floods 2025: 11 Years After the 2014 Deluge, J&K Still Drowning in Neglect

September 7, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Floods 2025: Omar Abdullah Promises Mitigation as Vegetable Villages Face Ruin By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 A Valley Revisited by Water In September 2025, the Kashmir Valley once again found itself submerged—its rivers swollen, its fields drowned, and its people displaced. Eleven years after the catastrophic 2014 floods, which were described as the worst in a century, the region is facing a haunting déjà vu. This time, the damage is concentrated in Kashmir’s famed “vegetable villages”—fertile belts in Anantnag, Kulgam, and Pulwama, where thousands of farmers cultivate…

Kashmir’s Economy Crippled in 2025: Tourism, Trade & Horticulture Suffer Multiple Blows

September 6, 2025 Editor

Paradise Under Pressure: Kashmir’s Harsh 2025 Reality By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Kashmir — often described in poetry as “Paradise on Earth” — is today caught in a storm of reality. In 2025, the Valley’s economy did not just stumble, it collapsed under the combined weight of climate disasters, infrastructure bottlenecks, and policy blind spots. The three economic pillars that sustain life here — tourism, trade, and horticulture — suffered crippling blows all at once. Families that once depended on apple orchards, bustling markets, and seasonal tourist flows…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed Amid Landslides & Flooding: Supplies, Railways Hit Hard

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Editor

Valley Cut Off Again as Rains Trigger Chaos By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s lifeline for essential supplies and passenger movement, has been shut indefinitely after heavy rains triggered a chain of landslides, shooting stones, and road cave-ins between Udhampur and Banihal. Traffic Police officials said the suspension was a precautionary measure, warning that unstable hill slopes continue to shed debris, making driving conditions life-threatening. “Safety First” Approach “Given the scale of landslides and the risk of shooting stones, keeping NH-44 open…

Traffic Suspended on Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due to Landslides and Heavy Rain

September 3, 2025 Editor

Mudslides, road collapses, and falling boulders halt movement across NH-44; commuters urged to avoid travel By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 Relentless Rain Forces Shutdown of J&K’s Lifeline The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India — has been completely closed following incessant rains that triggered landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones across multiple stretches. Officials confirmed that no vehicular movement will be allowed between Nagrota (Jammu) and Qazigund (Kashmir) until further notice, citing ongoing risk to commuters.…