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Kashmiri Leader Abdul Ghani Bhat Dies at 87: A Midnight Farewell Under Surveillance

September 19, 2025 Editor

Midnight Farewell Under Surveillance By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 The End of an Era Abdul Ghani Bhat, one of the most recognizable figures of Kashmir’s separatist movement and former chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his philosophical depth, eloquence, and moderation, Bhat’s death marks the quiet fading of a generation that once dominated Kashmir’s separatist discourse. His departure comes at a time when separatist politics in the Valley lies fragmented, muted, and heavily constrained by state restrictions. The manner of…

Omar Abdullah Breaks Ranks: From Delhi’s Ally to Kashmir’s Advocate

September 13, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah’s Shifting Politics: Statehood, Delhi, and the Future of Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 12 September 2025 From Conciliation to Confrontation When Omar Abdullah returned to power in 2024 as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (now a Union Territory), his political approach seemed pragmatic. He avoided direct confrontation with New Delhi, instead choosing to work within the boundaries of UT governance. At first, this strategy made sense. The region was still adjusting after the abrogation of Article 370, and Abdullah emphasized stability, development, and dialogue.…

Mehbooba Mufti: Mehraj Malik’s Detention Meant to Distract from Hazratbal Outrage

September 11, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti on Mehraj Malik’s Detention: A Political Diversion from Hazratbal Outrage By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Politics, Religion, and Democracy Collide in Jammu & Kashmir In the politically volatile landscape of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), issues of governance often intertwine with religion, identity, and public sentiment. The latest controversy revolves around the detention of Mehraj Malik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s J&K unit, and the Hazratbal shrine plaque outrage that shook the Valley. Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the administration of deliberately using Malik’s…

Kashmir This Week: From Rising Waters and Roadblocks to Rising Tensions

September 10, 2025 Editor

Kashmir This Week: Deep Analysis of Srinagar & Anantnag Flood Threats, Highway Shutdown, Hazrat Bal Row & Mehraj Malik By: Javid Amin | 10 September 2025 Kashmir’s Week of Many Storms Kashmir, a land celebrated for its pristine lakes, snow-kissed peaks, and timeless shrines, found itself once again grappling with nature’s fury and political tremors this week. The Valley witnessed ominous flood threats in Srinagar, waterlogging in Anantnag that crippled highways, religious tensions around the revered Hazrat Bal shrine, and the controversial detention of AAP leader Mehraj Malik under the…

340 Kg of Unlabeled Meat Seized at Srinagar Airport: Inside Kashmir’s Risky Food Trade

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Editor

A Risky Trade in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 On September 7, 2025, enforcement officials at Srinagar Airport made a startling discovery—340 kilograms of unlabeled meat stashed in the cargo section, ready for distribution in the Valley. The consignment had no labels, no manufacturer details, no billing, and no traceability. It wasn’t rotten. It wasn’t smuggled across borders. Yet it was illegal, unsafe, and unaccounted for. The seizure wasn’t just about meat—it exposed a shadow food supply chain in Kashmir, where traders gamble with law and public…

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update – August 30, 2025

August 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed for 5th Day | NH-44 Traffic Update August 30, 2025 By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 Why NH-44 is Closed The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has been shut for the fifth consecutive day following multiple landslides, mudslides, and flash floods across the Udhampur–Ramban belt.Blocked stretches between Jakheni and Chenani (Udhampur district) remain the most critical chokepoints, as heavy rains continue to loosen soil on fragile slopes. Stranded Vehicles Authorities estimate over 2,000 vehicles are…

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools: What It Means for Education, Politics, and Society

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Editor

J&K Government Takes Over 215 Jamaat-e-Islami-Linked Schools By: Javid Amin | 22 Aug 2025 Education in the Crossfire of Politics and Policy Education is often seen as a neutral, noble pursuit, free from politics. Yet in conflict regions like Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), schools are not just places of learning—they are arenas of ideology, influence, and power. The recent decision of the J&K government to take over 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is a historic move that has triggered debates on governance, legality, student welfare, and politics.…

Protests Mark Sixth Anniversary of Article 370 Revocation in Kashmir — Statehood Demand Intensifies While BJP Celebrates Integration

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 Editor

Statehood Demand Intensifies as PDP, NC, Congress Accuse Centre of Betrayal; BJP Celebrates ‘Integration and Development’ By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 Aug 2025 Six years have passed since the Indian Parliament revoked Article 370, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating it into two Union Territories. On this sixth anniversary, the region stands as a divided landscape of celebration and dissent, where competing narratives clash on the ground and in public memory. The anniversary sparked widespread protests across the Valley and Jammu, with opposition parties…

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

June 27, 2025 Editor

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat in Coimbatore Over Beard Row In a case that has stirred debate over religious freedom, professional policies, and inclusivity in the medical field, a Kashmiri Muslim doctor has withdrawn from a prestigious DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Nephrology seat at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a dispute over his beard. The Incident: When Faith Meets Policy Dr. Zubair Ahmad, a medical graduate from Jammu and Kashmir, was recently selected for a super-specialty course at KMCH. However, upon…

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: Omar Abdullah Confirms Talks Ongoing Despite Pahalgam Attack

May 29, 2025 Editor

A Region at the Crossroads Despite ongoing security challenges, the demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood remains a defining feature of the region’s political discourse. In a powerful reaffirmation, Omar Abdullah—former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader—emphasized that talks regarding the reinstatement of statehood remain active, even in the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. Abdullah’s statement, made during a NITI Aayog governing council meeting, underscores the continued pursuit of political restoration and governance autonomy for the region. His remarks serve as a reminder that amid turbulence,…