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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…

25 Winter Blazes Reported Across Kashmir in 4 Days: Causes, Risks, and Safety Lessons for Households

December 26, 2025 Editor

25 Winter Blazes Reported Across Kashmir in 4 Days — A Stark Warning on Heating Safety and Fragile Housing By: Javid Amin | December 25, 2025 Residential houses, livestock sheds, and temporary structures damaged across multiple districts as winter heating practices and aging infrastructure combine to create a silent seasonal hazard. Winter in Kashmir is not just about snow-covered rooftops, frost-lined roads, and breathtaking alpine views. It is also the season when households rely heavily on heating systems — some modern, many traditional, and many more dangerously improvised. In just…

Nowgam Police Station Blast: 9 Dead, 29 Injured — A Catastrophe Rooted in Mishandling of Explosives Linked to the Red Fort Terror Case

November 15, 2025 Editor

Nowgam Police Station Blast: Inside the Deadly Srinagar Explosion That Killed 9 and Injured 29 — A Full Report By: Javid Amin | 15 November 2025 A Tragedy Born In A Room Full Of Explosives The explosion that ripped through Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar was not just another accident. It was a tragedy born of a massive security miscalculation—an explosion so powerful that bodies were flung up to 300 meters away, vehicles were mangled beyond recognition, and an entire police station was left in ruins. This was not a…

From Battlefield to Civil Security—Veterans Safeguard J&K’s Vital Installations

May 18, 2025 Editor

J&K Government Deploys 4,000 Ex-Servicemen to Safeguard Vital Infrastructure Srinagar, May 18, 2025 – In a major security initiative, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the deployment of 4,000 ex-servicemen volunteers to protect critical infrastructure across the Union Territory. The move, described as a unique collaboration between veterans and civil authorities, aims to enhance security, deter threats, and ensure stability in the region. Why Is This Initiative Important? The decision comes in the wake of heightened security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack, which raised alarms over the vulnerability…

Budgam Stabbing Incident Shakes Community, Sparks Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures

March 8, 2025 Editor

50-Year-Old Man Stabbed in Budgam: A Wake-Up Call for Safety in the Region Srinagar 07 March 2025: In a shocking incident that underscores the urgency of community safety in Jammu and Kashmir, a 50-year-old man from Budgam district’s Khansahib area fell victim to a violent stabbing on a quiet Friday evening. This incident highlights not only the fragility of public safety but also the need for collective vigilance within our communities. The Incident: Abdul Gani Shah, the victim of this grievous attack, was stabbed by an unidentified individual in what…

Public Drunkenness Leads to Community Service: Offender Sentenced in Bhagat Barzullah

February 9, 2025 Editor

Man caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for 3 days; The offender must perform three-days community service of cleanliness and hygiene at public buildings/areas/spaces at Bhagat Barzullah and report to Mohallah president and SHO concerned for compliance, who shall report the same to the court Srinagar, Feb 08: A man was caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for three days. A police statement said that with the advent of New Criminal Laws, aimed at promoting social responsibility, police in Srinagar after reporting a case in the court…

Hold LG Accountable for Civilian Killings, Not Us: Nasir Aslam Wani

February 7, 2025 Editor

Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani condemned the killings of civilians and said the LG’s administration should be made answerable for these killings Srinagar, Feb 6: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani Thursday asked media persons to seek answers from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the recent civilian killings. Talking to media persons, Wani condemned the killings of civilians and said the LG’s administration should be made answerable for these killings. “You all know that when there is any security review meeting or security-related matters, the elected government is…

Baramulla Authorities Take Action Against Kaaba Replica Builder

February 7, 2025 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended a man in Baramulla after he constructed a structure resembling the Holy Kaaba, which later went viral on social media. Srinagar 6 Feb: Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended a man in Baramulla after he constructed a structure resembling the Holy Kaaba, which later went viral on social media. This triggered anger among people in the Valley, who sought strict action against the person. Meanwhile, the structure was later demolished by locals, the police said. Police in a statement said that Abdul Razak Lone, a…

Kulgam Terror Attack: Ex-Serviceman Killed, Wife and Daughter Wounded

February 3, 2025 Editor

Ex-serviceman killed, wife and daughter injured in terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Kulgam; The incident occurred in the Behibagh area, where terrorists opened fire on Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and his family. Srinagar, Feb 03: An ex-Army man, who along with his wife and daughter injured after terrorists fired upon them from point-blank range in the Behibagh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The officials said that all three were taken to hospital in injured condition where ex-army man identified as Manzoor Ahmad Wagay succumbed…

Jewellery Store Robbery in Jammu Highlights Deteriorating Security

February 3, 2025 Editor

Heist at jewellery shop in Jammu sparks worries over law and order A day after a robbery at a jewellery showroom in Jammu’s Greater Kailash area, locals and political parties have raised serious concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in the city. In the heist, two bike-borne robbers held the owner hostage and fled with 1.5 kg of gold. The incident occurred around 1:30 pm on Saturday when the robbers entered the jewellery shop and stole 1500 grams of gold at knife-point. Manish Sahni, president of the Shiv…