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Kulgam Youth’s Death Sparks Outrage, Renews Custodial Killing Fears

May 5, 2025 Editor

Family Alleges Foul Play After 23-Year-Old Dies in Police Custody Srinagar 04 May 2025: A 23-year-old man from Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has died after being detained by police for questioning regarding alleged terror links, triggering a wave of outrage and accusations of custodial killing. The circumstances surrounding his death are highly contested, with the police claiming he died while attempting to escape, while his family insists he was murdered in custody. The Incident: The deceased has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmed, a resident of Kulgam. According to police reports,…

High Court Directions Ignored: Ruhullah Criticizes Verification Practices

April 4, 2025 Editor

Ruhullah Mehdi Criticizes ‘Weaponized’ Verification in Kashmir Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned what he termed a “verification regime” in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that it is being used as a tool of oppression against families of individuals accused of militancy. Speaking in Parliament, Ruhullah accused the authorities of systematically denying job verifications, passport clearances, government contracts, and business approvals to innocent people under the pretext of security clearances. Allegations of Collective Punishment Ruhullah highlighted the plight of families subjected to…

FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Budgam: Law and Order Concerns Raised

March 29, 2025 Editor

FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Beerwah Budgam Budgam, March 28, 2025 – An FIR has been registered against the organizers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds rally in Sonpah village, Beerwah, Budgam district, for allegedly creating a law-and-order situation. The rally, held on the last Friday of Ramadan, is an annual event observed as International Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestine. However, the procession reportedly disrupted public order, leading to legal action. Details of the Incident According to the police, a large crowd gathered under the directions of the…

Kashmir’s Kaman Bridge Reopens After Six Years for Tragic Humanitarian Exchange

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Kaman Bridge Reopens After Six Years for a Tragic Exchange Srinagar, March 22, 2025: The Kaman Bridge, a key structure dividing India and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir, was reopened on Saturday for the first time in six years under somber circumstances. The bridge, located in the Uri sector of Kashmir’s Baramulla district, became the site of a humanitarian exchange, as the bodies of two young individuals who drowned in the Jhelum River were returned to India. On March 5, tragedy struck the villages of Basgran and Kamalkote as…

MeT Issues Yellow Alert: Rains and Snowfall to Lash Kashmir for 36 More Hours

March 15, 2025 Editor

Rains to Persist in Kashmir for 36 Hours as MeT Issues Yellow Alert Srinagar, March 14: The weather in Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain wet, with light to moderate rains expected to lash the region over the next 36 hours, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The forecast also includes fresh snowfall in scattered areas, particularly in parts of south Kashmir, adding to the challenges faced by residents and travelers. Current Weather Conditions On March 14, the region experienced widespread rainfall, with light to moderate showers recorded across Jammu…

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…