Kashmir Fertility Crisis: How Smartphones and Digital Isolation May Be Lowering Birth Rates By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 From Srinagar to Seoul, Experts Warn That Smartphones May Be Reshaping Human Relationships — and Lowering Birth Rates A profound demographic transformation is quietly unfolding across the world — and increasingly in Kashmir as well. Fertility rates are collapsing in country after country, marriages are happening later than ever, and younger generations are spending more time online while forming fewer long-term relationships offline. While economic stress, unemployment, housing costs, and…
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Jammu Sweats in Darkness: How Heatwaves, Dry Rivers and Energy Dependence Triggered a Major Power Crisis
Jammu Power Crisis 2026: Heatwave, Chenab Water Shortage & 5-Hour Power Cuts Trigger Public Anger By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 As temperatures soar above 40°C across Jammu region, thousands of residents are enduring another unbearable reality alongside the scorching heat — prolonged power outages lasting up to five hours at a stretch. From crowded neighborhoods in Jammu city to border districts like Kathua and industrial zones in Samba, the ongoing electricity crisis has exposed the fragile link between climate conditions and Jammu & Kashmir’s energy infrastructure. With hydropower…
Read MoreMirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Lead Social Reform in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Urges Religious Institutions to Lead Moral Revival, Unity and Community Responsibility Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for Kashmir’s masjids, khanqahs, and imambaras to move beyond the limited role of ritual worship and re-emerge as institutions of social reform, ethical guidance, and community unity. In a significant message carrying both spiritual and socio-political undertones, the chief cleric emphasized that religious spaces must actively address the growing moral…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Hold Talks With Pakistan and Kashmiris, Calls It ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Peace
Mehbooba Mufti Urges PM Modi to Start Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Ahead of Eid By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Mehbooba Mufti Calls on PM Modi to Open Dialogue With Pakistan and Kashmiris Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate simultaneous dialogue with Pakistan and the people of Jammu & Kashmir, describing the moment as a “golden opportunity” to rebuild trust and move toward lasting peace in the region. The appeal from the president of the People’s Democratic…
Read MoreViral Videos of Amritsar College Clash Trigger Debate Over ‘Kashmiri vs Bihari’ Narrative
Amritsar College Clash Videos Go Viral Amid Claims of Kashmiri–Bihari Student Dispute By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Police Investigating Student Altercation as Social Media Amplifies Regional Claims A clash involving students at a college in Amritsar has triggered concern and intense online debate after videos of the altercation went viral on social media platforms. Several posts circulating online have claimed that the incident involved Kashmiri and Bihari students, turning what may have been a campus dispute into a sensitive regional controversy. However, authorities have not officially confirmed whether…
Read MoreCJI Kant’s ‘Cockroaches’ Remark on Unemployed Youth, Activists Triggers Debate on Judiciary and Dissent
CJI Kant’s ‘Cockroaches’ Remark Sparks National Debate on Judiciary, Activism and Public Dissent By: Javid Amin | 15 May 2026 Supreme Court Observation During Hearing Draws Sharp Reactions Across Legal and Civil Society Circles A courtroom remark by Chief Justice of India Kant has triggered widespread debate after he compared certain unemployed youngsters involved in activism and media work to “cockroaches” and “parasites” while hearing a matter related to senior advocate designation. The comments, made during proceedings before a bench comprising CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, have rapidly moved…
Read MoreNEET-UG Re-Exam 2026 Announced: June 21 Test Date Confirmed, NEET Goes Fully Computer-Based from 2027
NEET-UG Re-Exam 2026 on June 21; NEET to Shift to Computer-Based Test from 2027 By: Javid Amin | 15 May 2026 NEET-UG Re-Exam on June 21: Major Reform Push Begins as Government Plans Computer-Based Medical Entrance Test India’s largest medical entrance examination is heading toward one of its biggest transformations in recent years. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that the NEET-UG re-exam for affected candidates will be conducted on June 21, 2026, while also confirming that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will transition to a fully…
Read MoreKashmir Vs Ladakh: Which Destination Should You Choose in 2026? A Complete Travel Comparison Before You Book
Kashmir vs Ladakh 2026: Which Himalayan Destination Is Better for Your Next Trip? By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 Paradise or Adventure? Here’s the Ultimate Kashmir vs Ladakh Travel Guide For many travelers planning a trip to the Himalayas, one question often becomes the biggest dilemma: Kashmir or Ladakh? Both destinations are breathtaking, both sit in India’s northern frontier, and both promise unforgettable memories. Yet, the experiences they offer are completely different. While Kashmir is known for its lush valleys, Mughal gardens, lakes, culture, and relaxing vacations, Ladakh attracts…
Read MoreFarooq Abdullah Backs Indo-Pak Dialogue, Says Lasting Peace in J&K Needs Engagement With Kashmiris Too
Farooq Abdullah Backs Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace in J&K Needs Talks With Kashmiris Too By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 NC Chief Supports Calls by RSS Leader and Former Army Chief for Talks With Pakistan; Altaf Bukhari Urges Centre to Directly Engage People of Jammu & Kashmir A rare political convergence has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir over the need for dialogue as a pathway to peace, with senior leaders across ideological lines emphasizing that military measures alone cannot resolve the region’s long-standing challenges. Farooq Abdullah, president of the…
Read MoreBJP Alleges Bias in J&K Assembly Committee Chairmanships, Questions Speaker’s Neutrality
BJP Cries Foul Over J&K Assembly Committee Appointments, Raises Questions on Democratic Balance By: Javid Amin | 14 May 2026 Opposition Says Allocation of House Committee Chairmanships Weakens Accountability in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly A fresh political controversy has erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Speaker of showing bias in the allocation of chairmanships for key House committees. The opposition party has alleged that eight out of nine committee heads were appointed from the ruling alliance, leaving the opposition with only…
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