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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Opposes Book Bans, Says Democracy Thrives on Debate, Not Censorship

July 8, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Criticizes Book Bans, Says Democracy Cannot Flourish Where Ideas Are Suppressed By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has spoken out against restrictions on books and ideas, arguing that censorship is inconsistent with democratic principles and that healthy societies advance through open debate rather than the suppression of intellectual thought. His remarks come amid continuing discussions in Jammu and Kashmir over restrictions on certain books and educational material, a subject that has generated differing views among political leaders, educators and civil…

Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches

July 7, 2026 Editor

Kashmir's Electricity Paradox: One of India's Top Hydropower Producers, Yet Homes Sit in the Dark,Darkness in the Land of Rivers: Kashmir's Never-Ending Power Crisis, Winter or Summer

Power-Rich, Power-Starved: Why Kashmir Valley Keeps Going Dark Despite Its Hydropower Riches By: Javid Amin | 07 July 2026 Srinagar: Fans stall mid-spin, oxygen concentrators wheeze onto backup batteries, online classes freeze on half-loaded screens — this is not a one-off breakdown but a recurring reality for a region that sits on one of India’s largest hydropower reserves. For weeks now, homes, schools, hospitals and offices across the Kashmir Valley have battled long, often unannounced power cuts, even as officials confirm that electricity availability this season is among the highest…

Kashmir UPI Fraud: How Fake “Payment Successful” Screens Are Emptying Shopkeepers’ Pockets

July 6, 2026 Editor

One Screen, One Scam: Inside Kashmir’s Silent UPI Spoofing Crisis By: Javid Amin | 05 July 2026 When “Payment Successful” Means Nothing At All Picture a Saturday afternoon at Lal Chowk. The counter is three customers deep, the till hasn’t stopped ringing, and a young man in a hurry holds up his phone to show a green tick and the words “Payment Successful.” The shopkeeper glances at it, nods, and hands over the shirt. Thirty seconds later, the customer is gone — and so is the money that never actually…

First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Rolls Out from Jammu, Marking the Beginning of the Sacred Pilgrimage

July 3, 2026 Editor

First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Departs from Jammu as Pilgrimage Officially Begins By: News Desk | 02 July 2026 First Amarnath Yatra Convoy Rolls Out from Jammu, Marking the Beginning of a Sacred Himalayan Journey Amid the echo of devotional chants of “Bam Bam Bhole”, the first convoy of pilgrims set out from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu, marking the official commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The departure of the first batch is one of the most anticipated moments of the pilgrimage season, symbolizing the beginning of a spiritual…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…

Fake Medicines in Kashmir: When the Cure Becomes the Threat

June 28, 2026 Editor

Fake & Substandard Medicines in Kashmir 2026: CDSCO Flags 6 Failed Drug Samples — What You Must Know By: Javid Amin | 28 June 2026 The Pill That Cannot Heal: Kashmir’s Quiet Drug Crisis Imagine swallowing a painkiller for days without relief. Your blood pressure medication simply isn’t working. Your antibiotic seems useless against an infection that should have cleared up by now. You blame your body. You blame the illness. The thought that never crosses your mind — that the medicine itself might be the problem — may, in…

Faith, Harmony and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to Kashmir

June 23, 2026 Editor

Faith, Memory and Hope: Why Kashmiri Pandits Are Looking Toward a Return to the Valley After Decades of Displacement By: Javid Amin | 22 June 2026 As Calls for Reconciliation Grow, Many Kashmiri Pandits See a New Opportunity to Reconnect With Their Homeland More than three decades after one of the most painful chapters in Kashmir’s modern history, a cautious sense of optimism is beginning to emerge among sections of the Kashmiri Pandit community. For many displaced families, the dream of returning to their ancestral homeland has never faded. What…

Return of Memory or Return Home? Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Sparks Hope, While Panun Kashmir Demands Rehabilitation First

June 16, 2026 Editor

Return of Memory or Return Home? Kashmiri Pandit Conclave Revives Debate on Reconciliation and Rehabilitation By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 A Gathering That Carried the Weight of Decades For many participants, the Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave held in Srinagar was far more than a conference. It was an emotional journey into memory, identity, and belonging. More than three decades after the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, delegates from different parts of India and abroad gathered in Kashmir to reconnect with their roots, revisit places tied to…

Kashmir Apple Orchards Destroyed: Tree Cutting Incidents Raise Alarm Over Farmers’ Livelihoods

June 14, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Apple Orchards Under Attack: How Tree Cutting Is Threatening the Valley’s Horticulture Economy By: Javid Amin | 14 June 2026 Kashmir’s Apple Economy Faces a New Threat: Orchards Cut Down, Farmers Left Counting Losses For generations, apple orchards have been more than just farmland in Kashmir. They represent family savings, rural employment, and a stable source of income for thousands of households. But a disturbing pattern of orchard destruction has created fresh anxiety among growers across the Valley. In recent months, incidents of unidentified people cutting down apple trees…

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Editor

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 Rights Body Expected to Seek Reports From States Over Alleged Harassment, Assaults and Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations concerning harassment, discrimination and attacks against Kashmiri students and traders across several Indian states, marking a significant development in a matter that has drawn growing concern from civil society groups and community representatives. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), the Commission…