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SMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations

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SMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations

Public Money, Shrine Donations, and the Politics of Merit in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 A Controversy at the Crossroads of Religion, Education, and Governance The debate around the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has grown into one of the most politically charged education-related controversies in Jammu & Kashmir in recent years. What began as a dispute about MBBS admissions quickly evolved into a larger conversation about public funding, shrine donations, constitutional guarantees, and religious identity. At the center of this…

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LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It ‘Electoral Fraud’

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LoP Sunil Sharma Slams 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K — Calls It 'Electoral Fraud'

LoP Sunil Sharma Hits Out at CM Over Proposed 20% Power Tariff Hike in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 November 2025 In the politically charged region of Jammu & Kashmir, electricity tariffs have become more than just numbers on a power bill — they’re a battleground of convictions, promises, and public trust. The proposal by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to impose a 20% surcharge on electricity consumed during peak winter hours has triggered sharp criticism. At the forefront is Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has…

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PDP Upsets NC Stronghold: Historic Budgam Bypoll Win Signals Deep Political Shift in J&K

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PDP Upsets NC Stronghold: Historic Budgam Bypoll Win Signals Deep Political Shift in J&K

Budgam Bypoll Fallout: Omar Blames Ruhullah for NC’s Defeat By: Javid Amin | 15 November 2025 In a political earthquake reverberating through central Kashmir, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has achieved a historic breakthrough by winning the Budgam Assembly bypoll, a constituency long considered a stronghold of the National Conference (NC). Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of PDP defeated NC’s Aga Syed Mehmood Al-Mosavi by a margin of 4,478 votes, according to the Election Commission. This victory is more than just a change in representation—it represents a significant challenge to the…

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Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained as Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Triggers Fury and Fear | Security vs Civil Liberties in the Valley

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Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained as Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Triggers Fury and Fear | Security vs Civil Liberties in the Valley

Kashmir Under Siege: 600+ Detained in Post–Delhi Blast Crackdown Javid Amin | Srinagar | November 13, 2025 Kashmir is witnessing one of the largest security crackdowns in recent years after the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 13 people and left the nation shaken. More than 600 individuals have been detained and over 500 coordinated raids have been conducted across South and Central Kashmir—an operation officials say is aimed at dismantling a dangerous “white-collar terror module.” But the scope and nature of the crackdown have ignited intense…

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Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

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Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

Strong voter participation marks the Jammu and Kashmir by-elections, reflecting renewed public confidence in democratic processes. By: Javid Amin | 11 November 2025 In a major boost to democratic participation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded robust voter turnouts of 75.08% and 50.02% respectively during the November 11 bypolls. The day-long polling process remained peaceful and incident-free, officials confirmed late Monday night. Voter Turnout Highlights Nagrota (Jammu region) led the turnout chart with an impressive 75.08%, demonstrating high civic engagement despite the chilly autumn weather. Budgam…

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Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Crossfire: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah Redefine Kashmir’s Power Battle

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Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Crossfire: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah Redefine Kashmir’s Power Battle

Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a fierce four-way political clash involving Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah, each representing distinct ideological and strategic positions. By: Javid Amin | 09 November 2025 The Four Forces Shaping Kashmir’s New Political Chessboard As Jammu & Kashmir inches toward its most consequential elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the region finds itself at the crossroads of legacy, reform, ideology, and accountability.In this complex political theatre, four distinct voices dominate the stage — Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga…

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Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

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Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

A Fresh Political Pitch: “Vote for Future, Not Dynasties” By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 As Jammu & Kashmir enters another crucial election cycle, BJP leader Sunil Sharma has urged voters to “choose the future over dynasties.”His statement, delivered at a youth convention in Jammu, marks a notable shift in the BJP’s regional messaging — from confrontation to constructive reform and generational change. “Jammu & Kashmir’s youth must not inherit political burdens shaped by dynastic rule,” Sharma declared.“Vote for the future, not for families.” This line has quickly become…

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AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

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AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

Awami Ittehad Party alleges covert coordination between National Conference and BJP in the Nagrota bypolls, calling the fight a “staged political drama” and vowing to build a new grassroots alternative in Jammu and Kashmir. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being engaged in a “friendly contest” in the Nagrota bypolls, alleging that both parties are “pretending to be rivals” while maintaining covert political coordination behind the scenes. Party leaders Sheikh Ashiq and…

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Omar Abdullah: ‘Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015’

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Omar Abdullah: 'Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015'

Campaigning in Budgam, Omar Abdullah accuses PDP of betraying Kashmiri voters by aligning with BJP in 2015 — calling it the turning point that led to the erosion of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and identity. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a fiery speech ahead of the Budgam bypolls, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the political destruction of Jammu and Kashmir began not in 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370, but in 2015, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formed a coalition government…

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Omar Abdullah Slams PDP for Deceiving Public | NC Chief Accuses PDP of Political Opportunism in Budgam Rally

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Omar Abdullah Slams PDP for Deceiving Public | NC Chief Accuses PDP of Political Opportunism in Budgam Rally

Omar Abdullah Slams PDP: “They Do Nothing But Deceive the Public” | NC Chief Hits Out at PDP’s Political Tactics in Budgam Rally By: Javid Amin | November 7, 2025 Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah has launched a blistering attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of “deceiving the public” and “misleading people through hollow promises.” Addressing a public gathering in Budgam as part of his campaign trail ahead of the upcoming by-elections, Omar Abdullah alleged that the PDP “has made…

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