#Kashmir Archives | Page 2 of 16

Kashmir Under Lens After Delhi Blast: 10 Detained, Including 3 Government Employees

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Under Heavy Scrutiny After Delhi Blast: Raids, Detentions, and Rising Unease Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 In the wake of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, security agencies have intensified a sweeping crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir, detaining at least 10 individuals, including three government employees, for their suspected links to an emerging white-collar terror network. The development has triggered a mix of fear, debate, and political pushback, as Kashmir finds itself once again under the spotlight of national security agencies. Coordinated Crackdown Across South Kashmir…

Crackdown on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Network: J&K Police Tighten Noose on Overseas Terror Links

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Editor

J&K Police Crack Down on US-Based Kashmiri Separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai’s Alleged Network By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 Budgam police launch coordinated raids against individuals linked to US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, signaling a tougher stance on overseas-backed separatist funding. In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a widespread crackdown on the alleged separatist network of US-based lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, known for his long-standing ties with Pakistan-backed causes. The operation, carried out by the Budgam Police, forms part of a broader strategy to…

White-Collar Terror: 4 Doctors Arrested in 4 Days as Explosives, Rifles Unearthed Near Delhi

November 11, 2025 Editor

4 Doctors Arrested in J&K Terror Case | 350 kg Explosives & AK-47 Seized from Kashmiri Doctor’s Faridabad Home By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 A new and chilling dimension of terror has emerged in India — one that wears a white coat instead of camouflage, and hides radical intent beneath respectability. In an unprecedented revelation, four doctors have been arrested in just four days, their interrogation leading to one of the biggest explosives seizures outside Jammu and Kashmir: 350 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate and RDX, along with…

Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley — 5 Must-Have Kashmiri Winter Outfits to Stay Warm in Style

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Editor

Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply Across Kashmir Valley: Time to Layer Up in Tradition By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025 As the chill of early winter tightens its grip over the Kashmir Valley, the familiar sight of woolen pherans, namda wraps, and steaming cups of noon chai returns. With temperatures plunging below freezing, Kashmiris are embracing not just the warmth but also the timeless elegance of their traditional winter wear. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded its first sub-zero temperature of the season at −0.1°C, while Pahalgam and Shopian…

Kulgam Police Crack Down on Pakistan-Based Operatives’ Networks in J&K

November 9, 2025 Editor

Kulgam Police Crack Down on Pakistan-Based Operatives’ Networks in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a decisive move against cross-border militancy, the Kulgam Police have launched a large-scale crackdown targeting relatives and associates of J&K nationals operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The coordinated operation marks one of the most extensive counter-terror initiatives in recent months, aimed at dismantling the logistical backbone of Pakistan-linked terror networks in South Kashmir. Intelligence-Led Operation Targets Support Network According to police officials, multiple Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs)…

Rising Divorce Rates in Kashmir: Understanding the Complex Reality

November 5, 2025 Editor

Divorce rates are rising in Kashmir, but framing this as a moral collapse misses the deeper truth: it’s a complex, multi-factor reality shaped by social, economic, and psychological transitions—not just infidelity or cultural decay. By: Javid Amin | 05 November 2025 More Than a Moral Panic In recent years, the picturesque landscapes of the Kashmir Valley have also become the backdrop for a quieter but significant transformation: rising divorce rates. Conventional wisdom in many quarters suggests that this signals a moral collapse—“Western values” infiltrating traditional societies, increasing infidelity, declining respect…

Kashmir’s Dream League Turns Nightmare: How the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) Collapsed Amid Fraud Allegations

November 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Dream League Turns Nightmare: IHPL T20 Collapses Amid Fraud Allegations By: Javid Amin | 03 November 2025 The Big Promise – Sport, Youth and Tourism in Kashmir When the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) was announced, the vision was bold: to bring high-profile T20 cricket to the snow-covered valley of Srinagar, to merge sport with youth empowerment and tourism. On paper, it had all the right ingredients. The tournament, launched on 25 October 2025 at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, featured eight teams, over 70 players and promised international stars…

Choked Streets, Blocked Crossings: How Srinagar’s Traffic Jams Are Crippling Daily Life

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Editor

Choked Streets, Silent Lights — Why Srinagar’s Traffic Jams Are Getting Worse (Analysis & Solutions) By: Javid Amin | 02 November 2025 Every morning and evening, Srinagar — the summer capital that pours itself along the Jhelum — locks up. Commuters inch along tightly packed lanes, schoolchildren arrive late, shop owners lose customers, ambulances crawl at critical moments, and tempers fray. The causes are many: an explosion in vehicle numbers, narrow historic streets, repeated failures of signal infrastructure, chronic encroachments and intermittent manual traffic controls at major junctions. This article…

Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Kashmir in Early November 2025 – What Residents Must Know

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Editor

KPDCL has announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple districts in Kashmir during early November 2025, citing essential maintenance and upgrades on key transmission lines. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2025 Electricity supply is a critical part of everyday life, especially in regions with extreme weather swings and challenging terrain. In early November 2025, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns in multiple areas of the Kashmir Valley. These shutdowns are being carried out to perform essential maintenance, upgrades and strengthening of…

From Detox to Despair: Why J&K’s Drug Crisis Needs More Than Short-Term Fixes

October 27, 2025 Editor

10% of J&K Population Struggling with Substance Abuse, Yet Long-Term Rehab Remains a Mirage By: Javid Amin | 26 October 2025 The Hidden Epidemic Jammu and Kashmir is facing one of India’s most severe drug addiction crises, with over 10% of its population—approximately 13.5 lakh individuals—struggling with substance abuse, according to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment. Behind the numbers lies a grim picture: a generation caught between trauma, unemployment, and easy access to narcotics. Despite government campaigns and public awareness drives, long-term rehabilitation remains a distant…