Sanjay Singh’s Srinagar Protest: Farooq, Omar, Tarigami Slam PSA Detention of MLA Mehraj Malik By: Javid Amin | 11 September 2025 A Locked Gate, a Nation Watching On a tense September morning in Srinagar, an extraordinary scene unfolded: AAP MP Sanjay Singh scaled the iron gate of a government guesthouse, shouting to the crowd outside that he was being held against his will. On the other side stood Dr. Farooq Abdullah, veteran politician and National Conference (NC) president, straining to hear Singh’s voice over the police cordon. “Milne nahi de…
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From Kashmir to Canada: Jamawar Sarees Weaving Heritage Into Global Glam
From Kashmir to Canada: Jamawar Sarees | Heritage Fashion | Kashmir Store & Kashmir Bazar By: Javid Amin | 11 Sep 2025 When Kashmir Meets Global Glamour Fashion often travels faster than people. It has the power to carry a story, a culture, and a legacy across continents. Recently, when Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor graced an international stage wearing a hand-embroidered Jamawar saree, the world wasn’t just admiring her style—it was celebrating Kashmir’s centuries-old artistry. This moment became more than a fashion statement. It was a cultural bridge between Kashmir…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage
Mehbooba Mufti on Mehraj Malik’s Detention: A Political Diversion from Hazratbal Outrage By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Politics, Religion, and Democracy Collide in Jammu & Kashmir In the politically volatile landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issues of governance often intertwine with religion, identity, and public sentiment. The latest controversy revolves around the detention of Mehraj Malik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s J&K unit, and the Hazratbal shrine plaque outrage that shook the Valley. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the administration of deliberately using Malik’s…
Read MoreKashmir This Week: From Rising Waters and Roadblocks to Rising Tensions
Kashmir This Week: Deep Analysis of Srinagar & Anantnag Flood Threats, Highway Shutdown, Hazrat Bal Row & Mehraj Malik By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Kashmir’s Week of Many Storms Kashmir, a land celebrated for its pristine lakes, snow-kissed peaks, and timeless shrines, found itself once again grappling with nature’s fury and political tremors this week. The Valley witnessed ominous flood threats in Srinagar, waterlogging in Anantnag that crippled highways, religious tensions around the revered Hazrat Bal shrine, and the controversial detention of AAP leader Mehraj Malik under the…
Read MoreDoda Erupts: AAP MLA Mehraj Malik Arrested Under PSA Sparks Protests Across Jammu & Kashmir
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…
Read MoreKashmiri Teen Girls in Addiction Crisis: Experts Warn of Hidden Epidemic
Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmiri Teen Girls Trapped in Addiction Crisis By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 A Silent Storm in the Valley For decades, Kashmir has been synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, political turmoil, and cultural resilience. But beneath the surface lies a hidden epidemic—one that is claiming its victims quietly, often unnoticed until it’s too late. In the narrow lanes of Srinagar, teenage girls—some as young as 13 years old—are falling prey to drugs. What begins as casual cannabis use at tuition centers or through peers soon spirals into…
Read MoreCP Radhakrishnan Elected India’s 15th Vice President: Sudershan Reddy’s Challenge Highlights Opposition Unity
CP Radhakrishnan elected Vice President of India, defeats Sudershan Reddy By: Javid Amin | 09 September 2025 Election Outcome CP Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee and current Governor of Maharashtra, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He defeated the opposition INDIA bloc’s candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, in a closely watched contest. Radhakrishnan’s tally: 452 votes Sudershan Reddy’s tally: 300 votes Total strength of electoral college: 781 MPs (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) The results were formally declared by Returning Officer PC Mody,…
Read MoreNepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured as Social Media Ban Sparks Nation’s Largest Youth Uprising
Nepal Gen Z Protests 2025: 20 Killed, 347 Injured in Social Media Ban Uprising By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 The Spark That Lit the Fire On September 4, 2025, Nepal’s government under Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli imposed a blanket ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). Officials claimed the ban was necessary to curb cybercrime, misinformation, and unregulated foreign influence. But for Nepal’s youth—especially Gen Z, this ban felt like a direct assault on their freedom, voices, and futures.…
Read MoreKashmir on the Brink: Flood Vulnerability, Governance Failures, and the High Court’s Judicial Reckoning
A Valley on Edge: Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In early September 2025, as the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, sirens blared across Srinagar. Mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings. Families in Bemina, Jawahar Nagar, and other low-lying neighborhoods rushed to shift valuables to higher floors. It was a chilling déjà vu. This was Kashmir’s seventh major flood scare since 2014, when devastating waters displaced nearly one million people, submerged large parts of Srinagar, and left scars that…
Read MoreHighway Closure Triggers Mutton Crisis in Kashmir — Over 150 Weddings Postponed, Livestock Deaths Reported
A Roadblock Beyond Asphalt By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In Kashmir, the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is nothing new. Year after year, heavy rains, landslides, and fragile mountain terrain interrupt this vital supply line. But the closure in September 2025 triggered a crisis unlike any before. This time, the Valley was not just cut off from supplies; it was cut off from culture, tradition, and cherished moments. With over 150 weddings postponed, hundreds of livestock stranded, and more than 400 sheep dead inside halted trucks,…
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