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Gulmarg Lease Row Deepens as CM, L-G Submit Contradictory Stands in High Court

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Gulmarg Lease Row Deepens as CM, L-G Submit Contradictory Stands in High Court

Democracy vs Bureaucracy? CM Omar Abdullah Challenges L-G’s Auction Push in Gulmarg By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 13 Aug 2025 The tug-of-war between the elected Jammu & Kashmir government and the Lieutenant Governor’s administration has spilled into the courtroom, with both sides submitting conflicting positions over the contentious Gulmarg lease policy. The divergence, revealed before the J&K High Court on August 12, underscores a widening political and administrative rift in the Union Territory. The Stakes: Gulmarg’s Tourism Heartbeat Perched at 8,690 feet in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Gulmarg has…

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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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Only Fresh Movement in Kashmir: Health Benefits of Fresh Meat, Chicken & Fish vs Processed Foods

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Only Fresh Movement in Kashmir: Health Benefits of Fresh Meat, Chicken & Fish vs Processed Foods

Only Fresh: Kashmir’s Grassroots Call for Health, Heritage, and Honest Food By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 Aug 2025 The Rise of “Only Fresh” in Kashmir In recent years, Kashmir has faced a series of food safety scares—spoiled meat seizures, counterfeit sweets, and the use of banned synthetic food colours in traditional dishes. These crises have shaken public trust and triggered a powerful grassroots movement: “Only Fresh—Meat, Chicken, Fish. No to Processed Foods.” But this isn’t just a dietary slogan. It’s a statement of health sovereignty, cultural pride, and…

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Opposition MPs to March to Election Commission Over Alleged ‘Vote Theft’ in 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

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Opposition MPs to March to Election Commission Over Alleged ‘Vote Theft’ in 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

INDIA bloc leaders accuse ECI of shielding electoral fraud; Delhi Police deny march permission By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 10 Aug 2025 More than 300 Members of Parliament representing 25 opposition parties—including Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), DMK, AAP, Left parties, RJD, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (UBT), and National Conference—are expected to march today from Parliament’s Makar Dwar to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters. The protest, scheduled for 11:30 AM, aims to spotlight allegations of large-scale “vote chori” (vote theft) in the 2024 Lok…

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NEET Vs JEE: Which Exam Is Tougher and Why? A Complete 2025 Guide

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NEET Vs JEE - Which Exam Is Tougher and Why - A Complete 2025 Guide

The Great Indian Career Dilemma By: Javid Amin | 10 Aug 2025 Every year, millions of Indian students stand at a crucial crossroads — Medicine or Engineering? NEET or JEE?These two exams — NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) — are among the most prestigious and competitive entrance tests in India. But while they both demand hard work, dedication, and strategy, they test entirely different skill sets. This guide goes deep into: Exam structure & syllabus comparison Subject difficulty breakdown Competition levels Career outcomes &…

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J&K Congress Chief’s 11-Day Hunger Strike in Srinagar Demands Full Statehood: Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq

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J&K Congress Chief’s 11-Day Hunger Strike in Srinagar Demands Full Statehood: Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq

A Silent Protest with a Loud Message By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 In the heart of Srinagar, along the busy Moulana Azad Road, the headquarters of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has transformed into the epicentre of a new phase in the region’s political struggle. From August 9, 2025, JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra has been leading an 11-day relay-style hunger strike, a peaceful yet determined demand for full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. For the people of J&K, this is not just…

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Youth Violence in Srinagar: Rise of Teen Gangs, Stabbings & Societal Crisis | Expert Analysis

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Youth Violence in Srinagar Rise of Teen Gangs, Stabbings & Societal Crisis Expert Analysis

Rebels in Uniform: Kashmir’s Knife-Wielding Children & the Descent Into Gang Warfare By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 When Textbooks Are Traded for Blades Srinagar. The name once conjured images of serene Dal Lake, majestic chinars, and a rich tapestry of culture and learning. Today, a chilling new reality echoes through its ancient alleys and modern thoroughfares: the sound of sirens responding to teen-on-teen violence, the hushed whispers of gang rivalries, and the heart-wrenching cries of parents whose children have swapped school uniforms for the grim insignia…

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The Silent Epidemic: Online Gambling Addiction in Kashmir

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The Hidden Crisis: How Online Gambling in Kashmir is Destroying Lives and Futures

Online Gambling in Kashmir: Addiction, Debt, and Despair Among Youth By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 07 Aug 2025 A Digital Distraction Turns Deadly In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in Kashmir—a rise in online gambling addiction that’s gripping the Valley’s youth in a cycle of false hope, mounting debt, and emotional ruin. Apps like Aviator, fantasy cricket leagues, and poker clones promise quick riches but deliver crushing losses. What started as entertainment has spiraled into a societal crisis. Across towns and rural stretches of Kashmir, from college…

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Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: Unveiling the Dark Side of the Valley’s Food Supply Chain

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Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: Unveiling the Dark Side of the Valley's Food Supply Chain

Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: A Public Health Emergency Threatening Trust and Tradition By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 07 Aug 2025 A Crisis of Trust and Taste In August 2025, the “Rotten meat crisis in Kashmir” came to light, sparking widespread outrage, fear, and introspection. What was once whispered in kitchens and markets became a public health emergency as authorities uncovered over 3.5 tonnes of spoiled, unlabelled, and potentially haram meat intended for mass consumption across restaurants, street stalls, and hotel kitchens in the Valley. This isn’t just about…

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