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Kashmir Students recount frightening ordeal as well harrowing journey to escape Ukraine

March 6, 2022 Editor

Kashmiri students tell of a frightening ordeal in which they hid in bunkers and basements before reaching safety. Bhat, a young medical student from Indian-administered Kashmir studying in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, woke to the sound of deafening thuds on February 24. By the time he could gather his thoughts, another loud explosion shook his building, sending Bhat, who requested to be identified by his second name, on a terrifying journey. He spent nights in underground bomb shelters, metro stations, and undertook a dangerous trip through parts of Ukraine…

Zoon Daab: Radio program that ruled hearts of Kashmiri people

March 6, 2022 Editor

When there was no concept of the internet or television in Kashmir, Zoon Dab – a radio program that created a connection with the people, is being missed by the people who were its keen listeners. Rising Kashmir’s feature writer Saba Khan connected with those listeners and some artists who worked in Zoon Dab and went down memory lane so that Kashmir could relive those moments. 72-year-old Fatima Syed from the Rainawari area of Srinagar was a regular listener of Zoon Dab drama. She said, “I used to wait eagerly…

KCCI bats for direct flights from Srinagar to Jeddah

March 6, 2022 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) Saturday hoped the upcoming spring season for Jammu & Kashmir will be proved as a “spring of opportunities,” and urged upon Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to start flights from Srinagar to Jeddah directly. President, KCCI Sheikh Ashiq while addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, said we are hopeful the upcoming spring season for the entire J&K will be turned into a “spring of opportunities” for the reinvigoration of the economy and other business activities. “The spring is coming and we have…

Ganderbal Demolition Drive: Youth who attempted to self-immolate during demolition drive dies

March 6, 2022 Editor

A 27-year-old youth, who was injured after setting himself on fire to protest the demolition of his complex, in Harran village of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district nearly two weeks ago, died at a hospital on Saturday, reports said. Quoting official sources, news agency GNS reported that Amir Hamid Shah of Harran succumbed this morning at SKIMS Soura where he was admitted with serious burn injuries on February 22. Amir set himself ablaze on the roof of the structure when a demolition squad was about to pull down his newly constructed…

People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration group of retired, tired people: Tarun Chugh

March 6, 2022 Editor

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and in-charge Jammu and Kashmir, TarunChugh Saturday said that the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) is a group of retired and tired people with a perverted mindset. Chugh said the leaders in the PAGD have retired and have a “perverted mindset as they have always played with the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.” He said that BJP has a record of every development that took place in their (BJP’s) tenure and whenever PAGD wants they will provide them the…

10 Points: Russia declares ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities for evacuations

March 5, 2022 Editor

Ukraine war: Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week. Russia on Saturday declared a ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities – including the strategic port city of Mariupol – to open humanitarian corridors for civilians. “Today, March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side declares a regime of silence and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha,” news agency AFP quoted the defense ministry as saying. While the residents have been told to leave the cities, there is no confirmation, however,…

Kashmir Calling: Nationwide promotional campaign started by J&K Tourism Department

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 Editor

The J&K Tourism Department has started its promotional campaign among the various tourism markets across the country. In this connection, the Department has been participating in the three days Travel and Tourism Fair at Bangalore and India Travel Mart at Ahmedabad beginning today. Joint Director, Tourism, Jammu, Natasha Kalsotra and CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar are attending the Tour & Travel Fair at Bangalore whiles as CEO, Rajouri Development Authority, VivekPuri, and Deputy Director, Tourism, Kashmir, AhsanulHaq are representing the Department at the India Travel Mart at Ahmedabad,…

After 7 months friday prayers resume at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 Editor

Friday congregational prayers were held at the Masjid after 30 weeks, making it an emotional moment for worshippers, thousands of them, who had reached old Srinagar from all parts of Kashmir. Most of the people said the level of excitement was such that they were eager to reach the Masjid right since the morning. Emotional scenes were witnessed the moment the revered mosque was thrown open on Friday afternoon. People in large numbers were seen occupying every corner of the Masjid. Even women in large numbers thronged the Masjid to offer…

After 30 weeks closure, admin mulls to reopen historic Jamia Masjid for friday prayers

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Editor

Owing to ebbing Covid-19 cases and sustained public demand for reopening Kashmir’s grand mosque, the Jamia Masjid, officials from the divisional administration in Kashmir visited the mosque on Monday and assured its management of allowing Friday prayers soon. Owing to ebbing Covid-19 cases and sustained public demand for reopening Kashmir’s grand mosque, the Jamia Masjid, officials from the divisional administration in Kashmir visited the mosque on Monday and assured its management of allowing Friday prayers soon. For the past 30 weeks, Friday prayers have not been allowed at the mosque…

Shrinking Wular threatens local livelihoods

March 1, 2022 Editor

For centuries, Lake Wular has been a major source of food and income for thousands of Kashmiris. But widespread pollution, mining, and dam construction are putting the region’s fishing community at risk. Every morning before sunrise, 36-year-old fisherman Naseer Dar takes his boat out to Lake Wular, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Indian-administered Kashmir. Nestled amid the Himalayas, the lake spreads over 130-square-kilometers between the Baramulla and Bandipora districts in north Kashmir. Thousands of Kashmiris depend on the lake’s fish and chestnuts. But with increasing siltation, Lake Wular…