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Road Accident Near Nashri Tunnel Leaves 11 Injured; Investigation Underway

May 3, 2025 Editor

11 Injured in Matador Collision Near Nashri Tunnel on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Batote, 02 May 2025: At least eleven people sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the vicinity of the Nashri Tunnel along the crucial Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH44). The incident involved a collision between a passenger vehicle, described as a “matador” (a type of mini-bus commonly used for public transport in the region), and another vehicle. The circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. The matador involved in the accident…

Kulgam Tragedy: Government Assures Victims’ Families of Support and Accountability

March 19, 2025 Editor

He assured victim family of government’s unwavering support during this difficult time Kulgam, Mar 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary said on Tuesday that thorough and transparent probe will be initiated to uncover the truth behind the Kulgam deaths. He assured victim family that government will ensure justice and hold the responsible accountable. Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani who visited Chandain Pajan village of Kulgam where they met the family of…

Religious Freedom Under Siege: Mirwaiz Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers

March 15, 2025 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Prevented from Leading Friday Prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid Srinagar, March 14: In a move that has sparked widespread discontent, Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, was once again barred from leading the congregational Friday prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid. Authorities placed the Mirwaiz under house detention, preventing him from delivering his sermon at the mosque in Nowhatta, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from religious and political circles. House Detention Amid Ramzan The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the governing body of the grand mosque,…

Graded Meat System in Kashmir: A New Era of Consumer Choice

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Introduces Graded Meat System: Consumers Now Have Pricing Options In a significant move aimed at improving consumer choice and transparency, meat consumers in Kashmir can now purchase graded meat at varying prices. This new system, introduced by the local administration, categorizes meat into different grades based on quality, allowing consumers to make informed decisions while shopping. The Grading System Explained The newly implemented grading system divides meat into three categories: Super Grade A: Premium cuts sourced from young livestock weighing 13-15 kilograms. This grade is priced at ₹700 per…

Mehbooba Mufti Warns Against Division: ‘Pitting Hindus and Muslims Will Have Dangerous Consequences’

March 14, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Warns Against Divisive Politics, Cites Dangerous Consequences Srinagar, March 13: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has issued a stark warning about the dangers of pitting Hindus and Muslims against each other. Reacting to controversies surrounding Holi celebrations coinciding with Friday prayers during Ramadhan, Mufti emphasized that such divisive politics could have long-term repercussions for the country. “A Poisonous Atmosphere” Speaking to reporters in Shopian, Mufti lamented the deteriorating communal harmony in India. “The atmosphere across the country is being…

Kashmir’s Substance Abuse Crisis: Families Grapple with Stigma and Despair

March 14, 2025 Editor

Substance Abuse in Kashmir: A Crisis Unfolding In the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, a dark and growing crisis is gripping families and communities—substance abuse. The story of Murtaza Hussain, a 27-year-old recovering heroin addict, sheds light on the devastating impact of addiction on individuals and their loved ones. A Promising Future Lost to Addiction Once a disciplined and ambitious student, Hussain’s life took a tragic turn during his 11th grade. His father recalls the early signs: withdrawing from family, skipping school, and staying out late. What began as bad company…

Gulmarg Fashion Show Sparks Outrage During Ramadan; Designers Issue Apology

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 Editor

Gulmarg Fashion Show Sparks Outrage Amid Ramadan; Designers Issue Apology Srinagar, March 10, 2025 – A fashion show held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, has ignited a storm of controversy, drawing sharp criticism from religious leaders, political figures, and civil society. The event, organized by designer duo Shivan & Narresh to mark the 15th anniversary of their label, featured models showcasing skiwear on snow-covered ramps. However, its timing during the holy month of Ramadan and the nature of the attire have been widely condemned as a “cultural invasion” and an…

Political Divide in J&K: Omar Abdullah Says No Alliance with BJP, Focus on Statehood

March 4, 2025 Editor

No Possibility of NC-BJP Alliance in J&K: CM Omar Abdullah Reaffirms Party’s Political Stand Jammu 03 March 2025: In a strong political statement that puts to rest speculation about a potential alliance between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday categorically ruled out any such possibility. Dismissing the remarks made by BJP legislator R.S. Pathania hinting at a possible tie-up, Omar made it clear that NC and BJP have fundamentally different ideological standpoints and that there is neither…

NC MLA Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Liquor Sales in Muslim-Majority Kashmir

February 17, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti praised her party MLA for introducing a bill to ban alcohol in J&K, calling it a positive step and urging religious leaders to lead the way. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq came under fierce criticism from Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for his statement that the impact on the region’s tourism industry must be considered if liquor is banned. Mirwaiz said that Jammu and Kashmir, being a Muslim-majority state, should not promote liquor sales, opposing the government’s emphasis on revenue generation from alcohol instead…

Facade of Normalcy in J&K Criticized by Mehbooba Mufti Amid Draconian Laws

February 17, 2025 Editor

Facade of normalcy created in J&K by imposition of draconian laws: Mehbooba Mufti Mehbooba Mufti urges Chief Minister Omar Abdullah “to refrain from endorsing the August 5, 2019 decision (abrogation of Article 370) in the formulation of business rules for the assembly” Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday (February 16, 2025) asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “to come down from its high horse and acknowledge that the situation in J&K is not as normal as it appears”. “The façade…