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Highway Closure Triggers Mutton Crisis in Kashmir — Over 150 Weddings Postponed, Livestock Deaths Reported

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Highway 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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MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA: First Legislator Detained in J&K History Sparks Political Storm

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MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA: First Legislator Detained in J&K History Sparks Political Storm

Detained Democracy: MLA Mehraj Malik Booked Under PSA in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 A First in Legislative History On September 7, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a political moment that will likely be etched in its legislative history for years to come. Mehraj Malik, the first-ever elected MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the region, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA)—a law often criticized for its sweeping powers and lack of judicial oversight. This marks the first time a sitting…

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Want to Delete Yourself from the Internet? Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Yourself from the Internet & Hiding Your Identity

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Want to Delete Yourself from the Internet?

Why People Want to Delete Themselves from the Internet By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 In today’s hyper-connected world, your personal information is everywhere—on social media, in search engines, hidden in government records, and stored on data broker sites you’ve probably never heard of. Every like, comment, purchase, or app you’ve used has likely left a trace. For many, this isn’t just about privacy—it’s about protection. Identity theft, stalking, scams, and doxxing have become alarmingly common. Even job seekers are judged based on their online presence. So, what if…

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Kashmir Extremely Vulnerable to Catastrophic Floods: A Decade After 2014, Has Anything Changed?

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Kashmir Extremely Vulnerable to Catastrophic Floods: A Decade After 2014, Has Anything Changed?

A Valley on Edge: The Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 In early September 2025, the city of Srinagar was once again gripped by fear. The Jhelum River, Kashmir’s lifeline but also its greatest threat, surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh. Sirens echoed across low-lying neighborhoods. Mosque loudspeakers urged people to move to safety. Families hurriedly shifted valuables to higher floors, while shopkeepers raised goods above the ground. For many, the scenes were eerily familiar. This was not the first…

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340 Kg of Unlabeled Meat Seized at Srinagar Airport: Inside Kashmir’s Risky Food Trade

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340 Kg of Unlabeled Meat Seized at Srinagar Airport: Inside Kashmir’s Risky Food Trade

A Risky Trade in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 On September 7, 2025, enforcement officials at Srinagar Airport made a startling discovery—340 kilograms of unlabeled meat stashed in the cargo section, ready for distribution in the Valley. The consignment had no labels, no manufacturer details, no billing, and no traceability. It wasn’t rotten. It wasn’t smuggled across borders. Yet it was illegal, unsafe, and unaccounted for. The seizure wasn’t just about meat—it exposed a shadow food supply chain in Kashmir, where traders gamble with law and public…

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Hardest Paper: A Life Written in Stone, Not Ink

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A Life of Emotional Hardship, Silent Survival, and Unbreakable Voice By: Javid Amin | 07 Sep 2025 Life as a Test Without Lifelines Some lives aren’t lived—they’re endured. They don’t come with multiple choice questions or lifelines. They come with bruises disguised as lessons, and silence mistaken for strength. “Hardest Paper” isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a lived reality. It’s the story of someone who’s been handed a test so cruel, even the answers hurt. But instead of folding, they wrote. Instead of breaking, they spoke. And instead of disappearing,…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy: BJP, NC, PDP, and Waqf Lock Horns Over Faith, Politics & Symbolism

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Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy: BJP, NC, PDP, and Waqf Lock Horns Over Faith, Politics & Symbolism

Hazratbal Shrine Emblem Controversy Explained – BJP, NC, PDP & Waqf Clash Over National Emblem in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 When Faith Meets Politics in Kashmir The Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar is more than a mosque. For Kashmiris, it is a spiritual heartbeat—housing the revered relic believed to be a strand of Prophet Muhammad’s hair. Over centuries, Hazratbal has withstood wars, political changes, and social upheavals, while remaining a sanctuary of faith. But in September 2025, the shrine became the epicenter of a storm over symbolism.…

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

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

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…

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