Srinagar Stray Dog Crisis: Jawahar Nagar Panic, Rising Bite Risk & Urgent Call for Government Action By: Javid Amin | 03 April 2026 When Fear Becomes Routine In parts of Srinagar, stepping out of one’s home is no longer routine—it is a calculated risk. From early morning walks to late evening returns, residents are navigating streets increasingly dominated by packs of stray dogs. The crisis has reached a flashpoint in Jawahar Nagar, where locals describe the situation as “out of control” and “ignored for too long.” This is no longer…
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When 102 Rings Hollow: Delhi’s Ambulance Helpline Fails in Emergencies
Delhi Ambulance Crisis: When 102 Fails in Emergencies and 112 Must Prove It Can Save Lives By: Javid Amin | 13 February 2026 In a capital city that markets itself as fast, connected, and technologically agile, the most basic promise of urban governance — emergency medical response — is faltering at the moment it matters most. Food can reach a doorstep in minutes. Medicines can be tracked in real time. A taxi appears on a screen with a blinking dot. Yet when a Delhi resident recently dialed the government ambulance…
Read MoreJammu Administration Orders Power, Water Disconnection at Illegal Rohingya Settlement
Crackdown reignites debate over refugee policy, urban safety, and humanitarian balance in J&K By: Javid Amin | 22 October 2025 In a decisive administrative action, the Jammu district administration has ordered the disconnection of electricity and water supply to a plot in Trikuta Nagar’s Nideesh Enclave, allegedly illegally occupied by Rohingya refugees. The move follows persistent complaints from local residents and a formal appeal by the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) demanding restoration of civic order. Officials confirmed that the Tehsildar of Bahu issued written directives to both the Power Development…
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