“He Has Demolished Their Careers”: How the KAS Row Turned Into Kashmir’s New Political Flashpoint By: Javid Amin | 07 December 2025 The political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir has always been layered, complex, and emotionally charged. But every few years, an issue arises that cuts beyond party lines and ideological identities—touching the deepest nerve in Kashmiri society: youth futures. The latest flashpoint is the Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) recruitment row, a controversy that has pushed thousands of aspirants into uncertainty and provoked widespread public anger. What began as allegations…
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Mehbooba Mufti Slams Omar Abdullah Govt Over Land, Dignity Failures in J&K — Key Facts & Stakes
Land, Dignity, Trust: Mehbooba Mufti’s Accusations and the Omar Abdullah Government under the Microscope By: Javid Amin | 08 October 2025 | Srinagar In a forceful address in Anantnag, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti launched a blistering critique of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government, charging it with failing to protect the land rights, dignity, and future of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Her speech, laden with political gravitas, comes at a time when expectations from the NC, which came to power promising restoration of rights…
Read MorePaper Leak Scandals Erode Trust, Fuel Youth Frustration in Jammu & Kashmir
Paper Leak Scandals Shake Jammu & Kashmir: Youth Cry for Justice By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The repeated cancellation of recruitment exams in Jammu & Kashmir, most recently the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Electrical) paper, has once again ignited a storm of frustration among job aspirants. What should have been a pathway to stable careers is now a labyrinth of leaks, cancellations, and endless uncertainty, leaving thousands of young men and women disillusioned. What Happened This Time? The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) was scheduled to conduct…
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