#KashmirValley Archives

Inflation in Kashmir: Why Everyday Life Is Getting Harder for Common Families

September 24, 2026 Editor

Inflation in Kashmir: The Silent Squeeze on Food, Jobs and Family Budgets

Inflation: The Silent Virus Making Everyday Life a Struggle for Common Kashmiris By: News Desk | 23 September 2026 Rising food prices, transport costs, education expenses and uneven incomes are quietly squeezing household budgets across the Kashmir Valley Srinagar: At first glance, the monthly household budget may not look dramatically different. The same grocery shop. The same school. The same bus route. The same electricity meter. The same salary arriving at the end of the month. Yet somewhere between the first week and the last, the money disappears faster. A…

Mahr to Mortgage: How Kashmiri Weddings Turned Into Family Debt

September 22, 2026 Editor

The EMI That Outlives the Wedding: Inside Kashmir’s Silent Debt Trap for Poor Fathers By: Javid Amin | 22 September 2026 A father mortgages his one piece of land. The wedding lasts three days. The loan follows him for the rest of his life — and sometimes gets handed down to his children. A look at how Kashmir’s wedding economy turned a father’s blessing into a decades-long liability, and the government scheme quietly trying to break the cycle. Kashmir Valley — There is a particular kind of arithmetic that plays…

The Crore-Rupee Question: Are Kashmiri Weddings Still About Marriage?

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Editor

The Izzat Economy: What Kashmir's Most Expensive Weddings Are Really Paying For

Why Kashmiri Weddings Cost So Much By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2026 A gold set here, an extra hundred guests there, a wazwan spread built to be talked about for years — in the Kashmir Valley, weddings have quietly become a currency of their own. The question worth asking isn’t how much families are spending. It’s what, exactly, they think they’re buying. Every wedding season in Kashmir produces the same whispered arithmetic. Someone’s cousin heard that a family in Batamaloo spent close to a crore. Someone’s neighbour compares gold…

654 Vulnerable Villages, 7.22 Lakh at Risk: Why Jammu & Kashmir Must Rethink Disaster Preparedness

September 8, 2026 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Preparedness Under Pressure: Can the Valley Stay Ahead of the Next Disaster? By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2026 From the 2014 floods to flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides, Jammu & Kashmir has repeatedly been reminded that geography can turn a weather event into a humanitarian crisis. The administration has expanded forecasting, emergency operations and vulnerability mapping, but the harder question remains: can warnings, plans and infrastructure reach people quickly enough when the mountains and rivers turn dangerous? There is a peculiar contradiction at the heart…

Kashmir Vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Say Jammu & Kashmir Offers the Same Magic with a Unique Soul

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Editor

Kashmir vs Switzerland: Why Travelers Believe India’s Paradise Can Rival Europe’s Finest Destinations By: Javid Amin | 19 June 2026 From Alpine Meadows to Snow-Clad Peaks, Kashmir Continues to Captivate Travelers For decades, Jammu and Kashmir has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” the region continues to draw comparisons with Switzerland, Europe’s iconic alpine destination known for its breathtaking mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque villages. The latest praise comes from travelers who believe Kashmir offers an experience…

Mughal Road Tragedy: 2 Dead, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge — Rising Accident Trend Alarms Kashmir (2026 Report)

May 6, 2026 Editor

Mughal Road Tragedy: 2 Dead, 2 Missing as Car Plunges into Gorge By: Javid Amin | 06 May 2026 A Deadly Evening on a Treacherous Route A tragic road accident on the historic Mughal Road has once again exposed the fragile safety conditions of one of Kashmir’s most critical yet dangerous routes. Late Tuesday evening, a vehicle traveling along the mountainous stretch between Poonch and Shopian skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, resulting in two confirmed fatalities while two others remain missing. Incident Details: What Happened?…

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Surge Above Normal as Dry Weather Persists

March 5, 2026 Editor

Unseasonal Heatwave in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures Rise Above Normal, Dry Weather to Continue By: Javid Amin | 05 March 2026 Meteorological Department Warns of Sharp Temperature Rise Across Kashmir Valley and Jammu Region Unseasonal Heat Grips Jammu & Kashmir as Temperatures Surge Above Normal Just days after meteorologists warned about persistent dry winters in Jammu & Kashmir, the region is now facing another unusual weather pattern: an early March heat spell. Weather experts say the Union Territory will experience significantly higher-than-normal temperatures over the next 48 hours, with both…

Schools Across Kashmir Valley Closed Till March 7 After Khamenei Killing Protests

March 3, 2026 Editor

Schools Across Kashmir Valley to Remain Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 All schools, colleges, and universities across the Kashmir Valley will remain closed until March 7, 2026, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, extending the earlier two-day shutdown imposed amid protests triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The decision applies to the entire Kashmir Division and has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing security situation. Education Minister Confirms Extension Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo…

Education or Extraction? Inside Kashmir’s School Fee, Curriculum & Annual Charges Crisis

March 1, 2026 Editor

Education or Extraction? Kashmir School Fee Hike, Private Curriculum & Annual Charges Exposed By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 Education or Extraction? Kashmir’s Parents Demand Answers In the Kashmir Valley, education has long been seen as a lifeline — a pathway to stability in a region shaped by uncertainty. Families invest heavily in their children’s schooling, often prioritizing education over personal comfort, leisure, and even basic savings. But in recent months, a troubling pattern has emerged. Parents across districts including Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, and Anantnag allege that private schools…

J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; 26 Destinations Now Operational Post-Pahalgam Attack

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Editor

J&K Reopens 14 Tourist Spots After Security Review; Tourism Revival Gains Momentum By: Javid Amin | 16 February 2026 In a significant move aimed at restoring confidence among travellers, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations that were closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The attack, which claimed 26 lives—mostly tourists—led to heightened security measures and the temporary closure of nearly 50 tourist sites across the Union Territory. Officials confirmed that the latest decision follows a comprehensive security…