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‘Being Part Of Kashmir Was Better’ Ladakhi leaders opted out of GoI’s high powered meet

January 9, 2023 Editor

Ladakhi leaders, having opted out of the Centre’s high powered committee, say they were better off in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir than under the Union Territory administration. Days after the Union home ministry formed a committee, headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, to end resentment in the region, the leadership spearheading protests in Ladakh has refused to be part of the panel. The Apex Body of Ladakh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have unanimously decided that it will not be part of the any…

This winter Srinagar areas witnessing ‘Worst Ever’ Power Crisis

January 9, 2023 Editor

This winter Srinagar areas have been witnessing the worst power crisis. Unscheduled power cuts have become a source of nuisance for the people. The crisis will likely deepen once there will be snowfall. Locals from both old city and uptown areas face a lot of inconvenience due to power cuts. Aijaz Ahmed, a local from the Mehjoor Nagar area of uptown Srinagar told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the power supply is snapped multiple times without any schedule. “We are virtually living in the Middle Ages. We hardly witness any…

Tourists flock to disputed Jesus Tomb in Kashmir

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Editor

Look at the picture carefully. This nondescript Muslim shrine in Kashmir has shot into the international limelight after many believers claimed it was where Jesus Christ was laid to rest. Inquisitive visitors– mostly Westerners–have started flocking to the shrine, forcing the caretakers to close down the religious structure. While traveling to Khanyar in Srinagar, in search of some spiritual answers. Where did Jesus spend his last days? Had he been to India? Had he been buried in Kashmir? There are several versions on Jesus’ India sojourn. Some books argue Jesus…

From Ghulam Nabi Azad’s DAP to Shah Faesal’s JKPM, a Trail of Crumbling New Parties in J&K

January 8, 2023 Editor

In August 2022, Ghulam Nabi Azad – former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and a stalwart in national politics – severed his five-decade-old ties with the Congress and soon after, announced the launch of his new political party. It created ripples in the political circles of Jammu and Kashmir. Azad’s re-entry into J&K politics after a gap of 14 years was expected to create instability and dissension in not just the Congress but also other regional parties. It was widely believed that Azad would attract leaders from various political…

Health experts have flagged concern over the life threatening risks of gas heaters across Kashmir Valley

January 7, 2023 Editor

The health experts have flagged concern over the life threatening risks posed by increased and incessant use of gas heaters by people in Kashmir Valley to beat the nail biting cold this winter. The medical experts in the valley maintained that the gas heaters are the “silent killers” with a number of patients turning up to the hospital for respiratory issues. They said that the carbon monoxide is invisible, odourless, colourless and tasteless gas, so is difficult to detect. “The unvented gas heaters are hazards and deprive the body of…

17 State leaders from Azad’s party return to Congress before Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K

January 7, 2023 Editor

Days before the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Jammu and Kashmir, at least 17 state leaders, including former deputy chief minister Tara Chand and former state unit chief Peerzada Mohammed Sayeed, left Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Democratic Azad Party (DAP) and returned to the Congress. The exit of these leaders is seen as a major blow for the DAP’s prospects in J&K. The padayatra will end on January 30 in J&K. The re-entry of the 17 senior leaders is set to strengthen the Congress organisation and also send the message…

RJD leader’s remarks on Ram Mandir, saying it has been built on ‘Nafrat Ki Zameen’ sparks row: BJP hits back

January 7, 2023 Editor

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Jagadanand Singh has sparked a controversy over his remarks on Ram Mandir, saying it has been built on ‘Nafrat Ki Zameen’ (land of hate). “Ram temple is being built on the land of hatred. Ram cannot be imprisoned in a magnificent palace…We are the people who believe in ‘Hey Ram’ and not ‘Jai Shri Ram”, the Bihar RJD chief was quoted by ANI as saying on Friday. The Bharatiya Janata Party hit back at the RJD leader over his remark. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla tweeted, “Labels…

Apni Party ready to forge alliance with BJP: Altaf Bukhari

January 7, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) founder Syed Altaf Bukhari has said that his party is open to forge an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “Let’s be practical. No party in J&K will be in a position to win the maximum number of seats in UT to form the government. I am open to allying with the BJP… PDP and the NC had alliances with the BJP in the past, so why make this an issue now? Let us be open to it,” Hindustan Times quoted Bukhari as…

Post successful 2022, Kashmir readying for bumper tourist season for 2023

January 5, 2023 Editor

After a record number of tourist arrivals in 2022, Kashmir is readying for bumper tourist season this year with famous tourist resorts like Gulmarg already sold out till January end. As Kashmir is teeming with tourists this season, hotel owners have already announced special packages for winter months. On New Year’s eve, all the tourist places in Kashmir were jam-packed despite the bone-chilling cold. The Tourism department hosted mega events on all top tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg to keep the festive atmosphere alive for tourists and locals during…

People should take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure in winter: Urges DAK

January 5, 2023 Editor

With the continuous dip in temperatures to sub-freezing levels in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said chilly weather of winter puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure. “Falling temperatures in winter cause hike in blood pressure which increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the two leading causes of death and disability in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said high blood pressure; also called hypertension is harder to control in winter. Even healthy people aren’t off the hook.…