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Why Kashmir’s 35°C Feels Like 50°C: The Hidden Heat Traps Fueling a Climate Crisis

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Why Kashmir’s 35°C Feels Like 50°C: The Hidden Heat Traps Fueling a Climate Crisis

Why 35°C in Kashmir Feels Like 50°C: Urban Heat Islands, Climate Change, and Valley Traps By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Kashmir’s Cool Reputation is Melting Once known for its cool summers and fresh breezes, Kashmir is now sizzling. On paper, the temperature in Srinagar hits 35°C, but step outside and it feels like walking into a furnace. Why? Because it’s not just about the number on the thermometer—it’s about how your body experiences heat in a changing landscape. Welcome to Kashmir’s new climate reality, where 35°C…

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Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: Native Fish Face Extinction Amid Rising Heat and Pollution

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Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: Native Fish Face Extinction Amid Rising Heat and Pollution

Kashmir’s Native Fish at Risk: Heat, Pollution, and Exotic Species Threaten Aquatic Ecosystems By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: The Silent Crisis Unfolding Kashmir’s breathtaking lakes and glacial rivers have long been home to a vibrant array of cold-water fish species, many of them endemic to the region. But today, those same waters are sounding an ecological alarm. From Dal Lake to the Jhelum River, Kashmir’s aquatic ecosystems are under siege from rising temperatures, unchecked pollution, and invasive species. At the heart…

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Kashmir’s Climate Wake-Up Call: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day at 35.3°C Amid Worsening Heatwave Crisis

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Kashmir’s Climate Wake-Up Call: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day at 35.3°C Amid Worsening Heatwave Crisis

Srinagar Heatwave Hits 35.3°C, Second-Hottest Day This Season: Kashmir Faces Climate Emergency By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Heat Rising: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day of the Season Kashmir, long known for its mild summers and cool mountain breezes, is now grappling with intense and prolonged heatwaves. On Friday, Srinagar scorched at 35.3°C, making it the second-hottest day of the season after the 35.5°C mark reached on June 24. Even more startling: it was hotter than Jammu, which recorded 35.0°C on the same day. Heatwave Highlights Across Kashmir:…

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BJP May Get First-Ever Woman President: Nirmala Sitharaman, D Purandeswari Among Probables

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BJP May Get First-Ever Woman President: Nirmala Sitharaman, D Purandeswari Among Probables

BJP May Appoint First Woman President: Nirmala Sitharaman, D Purandeswari in Race By: Javid Amin |  04 July 2025 A Leadership Tipping Point: BJP Eyes First-Ever Woman President As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gears up for a major organizational overhaul, a significant milestone appears to be on the horizon: India’s ruling party may soon have its first-ever woman national president. With JP Nadda’s term extended till the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now officially concluded, the stage is set for a leadership reshuffle that could redefine the BJP’s political messaging…

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Language, Identity, and Jobs: Why 14 BJP MLAs Oppose Urdu Mandate in J&K Naib Tehsildar Recruitment

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Language, Identity, and Jobs: Why 14 BJP MLAs Oppose Urdu Mandate in J&K Naib Tehsildar Recruitment

The Politics of Language in Jammu & Kashmir’s Bureaucracy By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 04 July 2025 In a politically sensitive state like Jammu & Kashmir, where language is tied deeply to identity, culture, and history, even a bureaucratic job advertisement can ignite controversy. That’s exactly what happened on July 2, 2025, when a delegation of 14 BJP MLAs met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar to challenge what they called an “exclusionary and discriminatory policy”: making Urdu a mandatory qualification for Naib Tehsildar posts. The BJP MLAs,…

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Kashmir’s Agricultural Revival: Centre Mulling Big Interventions to Empower Farmers and Rebuild the Rural Economy

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Kashmir’s Agricultural Revival: Centre Mulling Big Interventions to Empower Farmers and Rebuild the Rural Economy

Centre Plans Major Agriculture Interventions in Kashmir: Dairy, Fisheries, and Gene-Edited Sheep Drive Rural Revival By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 A Rural Revival in Motion When people think of Kashmir, they often imagine serene valleys, snow-capped peaks, and a centuries-old tradition of horticulture. But beyond the postcard image lies a reality of economic underdevelopment in rural belts—especially in agriculture, which, despite employing over 70% of the region’s workforce, remains grossly undercapitalized and infrastructure-poor. Now, a sweeping change is on the horizon. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh,…

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Kashmir’s Lifeline River Jhelum Runs Dry: Lowest Levels in Five Years Herald a Regional Crisis

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Kashmir’s Lifeline River Jhelum Runs Dry: Lowest Levels in Five Years Herald a Regional Crisis

Kashmir’s Jhelum Hits 5-Year Low: A Climate, Environmental & Humanitarian Emergency By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 When the River That Fed Millions Feels Empty The Jhelum River, the vital water artery that has sustained communities, farms, and ecosystems in Kashmir for centuries, is today sounding an alarm. On June 30, the river’s gauge dropped to just 0.57 feet, marking its lowest level in five years—a chilling sign that climate change is no longer on the horizon; it is here. This article delves deep into the factors driving…

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Tourism Collapse in Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack: Why Parliament Must Rise in Solidarity

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Tourism Collapse in Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack: Why Parliament Must Rise in Solidarity

Kashmir’s Tourism Crisis After Pahalgam Attack: A Call for National Solidarity from Parliament By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 When Silence Becomes a Second Attack The air in Kashmir is quieter now—not because of peace, but because the usual hum of tourists has disappeared. The houseboats that once rocked gently under the laughter of honeymooners lie deserted. Hotels that thrived on group bookings now face cancellation after cancellation. Taxi drivers, pony owners, and local artisans stare at empty streets, waiting for a visitor who never arrives. This…

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Water, Power, and Protest: Police Foil PDP March in Srinagar, Detain Senior Leaders

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Water, Power, and Protest: Police Foil PDP March in Srinagar, Detain Senior Leaders

Governance in the Heat – A Valley Boils Over By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 As Kashmir reels under an unprecedented heatwave, basic civic services like water and electricity have become scarce luxuries. On Tuesday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) attempted to lead a protest march through Srinagar to highlight the worsening conditions—but police forces intercepted the rally, detained multiple leaders, and prevented the protest from reaching Lal Chowk. This incident marks yet another political flashpoint in Jammu & Kashmir, where citizens’ frustrations over daily hardships are…

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Poison in the Orchard: How Pesticides Are Fueling Kashmir’s Silent Cancer Epidemic

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Poison in the Orchard: How Pesticides Are Fueling Kashmir’s Silent Cancer Epidemic

Poison in the Orchard: How Pesticides Are Fueling Kashmir’s Silent Cancer Epidemic By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 From Lush Apple Groves to Lifelong Illness Nestled amidst breathtaking Himalayan valleys, Kashmir’s apple orchards have long been a symbol of the region’s natural abundance and economic backbone. But beneath the beauty lies a hidden crisis—one that is claiming lives in silence and sending entire families to oncology wards. In what experts are calling a “toxic public health emergency”, a growing number of brain tumors and other aggressive cancers…

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