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Autumn Session 2025: Unpacking the Land Grants Rules and the Alleged Regional Bias in Jammu & Kashmir

November 1, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir autumn session 2025 – Bias in Land Grants Rules 2022 | Detailed Analysis By: Javid Amin | 31 October 2025 The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly in 2025 witnessed a sharp political flash-point over the implementation of the Jammu & Kashmir Land Grants Rules, 2022. Speaking on the floor of the House and subsequently on social media, NC spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq raised strong allegations that the Rules were being applied selectively — harshly in Kashmir, leniently in Jammu — thereby undermining…

Javid Tenga Re-elected President as KCC&I Charts Bold Economic Agenda

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Chamber Reaffirms Commitment to Trade, Transparency, and Transformation By: Javid Amin | 20 October 2025 KCC&I Elects New Leadership at 91st Annual General Meeting The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) convened its adjourned 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at Hotel The Kabo, Srinagar, reaffirming its commitment to the business community of Jammu and Kashmir. The event marked a pivotal moment in the Chamber’s legacy of economic advocacy and institutional leadership. Presided over by Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, Chairman of the Election Commission for the 2025–27 term,…

No Respite for Passengers as 28 J&K Trains Remain Suspended | Kashmir’s Rail Lifeline in Crisis

October 6, 2025 Editor

28 Kashmir Trains Suspended: How Rail Disruption Is Hurting Passengers, Students & Traders in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 When the Tracks Go Silent For most regions, a train suspension is a temporary inconvenience.In Jammu & Kashmir, it’s a crisis. Three weeks into the suspension of 28 crucial train services across the Union Territory, the silence along the tracks from Baramulla to Banihal and Jammu to Katra tells a larger story — one of disrupted lives, broken connectivity, and rising public frustration. What was initially…

Kashmiri Apples Grapple for Survival as Highway Closure Cripples Trade

September 17, 2025 Editor

Highways Blocked, Hopes Bruised: Kashmir’s Apple Lifeline Withers Under Political Heat and Rotting Reality By: Javid Amin | 16 September 2025 Kashmir’s celebrated apple harvest, the backbone of its rural economy, is rotting on the roadside as the prolonged closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) paralyzes trade. What began as a logistical disruption has now snowballed into an economic catastrophe and political storm, with accusations of negligence, discrimination, and even conspiracy echoing across the Valley. Highway Blockade Sparks Economic and Political Uproar The NH-44, Kashmir’s sole all-weather road link…

Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rotting: NH-44 Blockade and Railway Bottlenecks Push Valley to the Brink

September 16, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Apple Crisis Deepens: NH-44 Blockade and Rail Bottlenecks Leave Thousands of Tones Rotting

NH-44 Blockade Turns Harvest into Havoc: 5,000 Trucks Stranded Across the Valley By: Javid Amin | 16 September 2025 When Apples Turn Bitter Every autumn, Kashmir’s landscape transforms into a breathtaking canvas. Rolling orchards in Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Pulwama burst with red and golden apples. For centuries, this harvest has symbolized not just prosperity but also identity—the Valley’s proud offering to India and the world. Apples from Kashmir are not just fruit; they are heritage, livelihood, and a lifeline for over 3 lakh families. But in 2025, the Valley’s…

Stranded Trucks, Rotten Harvests, and Political Silence: Kashmir’s Fruit Crisis Demands Urgent Reform

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Enough Is Enough: Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Bleeds While Leaders Trade Blame By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 A Valley in Distress The picturesque valleys of Kashmir, known for their lush orchards and vibrant mandis, are now echoing with frustration and despair. The NH-44 blockade, triggered by relentless rains and landslides, has paralyzed the movement of fruit-laden trucks, leaving apple growers, traders, and transporters in economic freefall. While the crisis deepens, political leaders are locked in a jurisdictional blame game, and the people—especially those who depend on horticulture—are left stranded.…

‘Mute Spectator to a Crisis’: Sajad Lone Slams Govt Over Kashmir’s Fruit Industry Breakdown

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Accuses Govt of Inaction as Fruit Industry Suffers By: Javid Amin | 15 September 2025 Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has unleashed sharp criticism against the Jammu and Kashmir administration, calling its handling of the Valley’s ongoing fruit industry crisis a case of “criminal inaction.” The breakdown, triggered by the prolonged blockade of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), has stranded thousands of apple-laden trucks for more than two weeks, resulting in massive losses and triggering protests across the Valley’s fruit belt. Lone’s Attack on Govt Inaction Taking…

Kashmir in Grip of Crisis: Highway Collapse Triggers Mutton Shortage, Apple Losses, and Inflation Chaos

September 15, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Crisis: NH-44 Blockage Triggers Mutton Shortage, Apple Losses & Inflation By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 Kashmir is reeling under a crisis unlike any in recent memory. The closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)—the region’s vital artery—has spiraled into a chain reaction of economic paralysis, cultural disruption, and social despair. What began as a natural calamity of landslides and torrential rain has now snowballed into a mutton shortage that has postponed over 150 weddings, fruit rotting in stranded trucks worth more than ₹400 crore, and inflation surging to…

Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Partially Open, Apple Cargo Train Brings Relief to Kashmir Growers

September 14, 2025 Editor

Srinagar–Jammu Highway Disruptions and the Apple Cargo Train: A Lifeline for Kashmir’s Economy By: Javid Amin | 14 September 2025 The Highway That Holds Kashmir Together The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) is more than a stretch of asphalt and tar—it is Kashmir’s lifeline. It snakes through treacherous mountains, unstable slopes, and weather-beaten passes, connecting the Valley to the rest of India. Every sack of rice, every cylinder of cooking gas, every tourist vehicle, and every truckload of apples depends on this single artery. Unlike most other states, Jammu and Kashmir…

Restoration of Statehood Key to Tourism Growth in Jammu and Kashmir | Revive Kashmir’s Economy

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Editor

Restoration of Statehood: A Prerequisite for Tourism Growth in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 12 September 2025 The Fragile Pulse of Kashmir’s Tourism Sector For decades, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir has been more than an economic activity—it has been a lifeline, a cultural bridge, and a symbol of resilience. From the snow-laden slopes of Gulmarg to the spiritual serenity of Hazratbal, the region has drawn travelers, pilgrims, and seekers from across the globe. But beneath the postcard beauty lies a reality that is increasingly difficult to ignore:…