April 10, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Violent Attack on Worshippers Inside Haryana Mosque: 20 Injured in Hindu Right Wing Mob Assault

April 10, 2023 Editor

In yet another incident of hate, Muslim worshippers were attacked by a mob in the Sandal Kalan area of Haryana’s Sonipat district, injuring at least 10 Muslim worshippers. Reports said that a mob of more than twenty-five people armed with sticks, and swords entered a local mosque during night prayers and attacked Muslims who were offering prayers. Pictures of the attackers carrying lathis (bamboo sticks) in their hands and roaming the streets of the village have been circulated widely on social media. At least nine of those injured have been…

Education System in Kashmir: High-Profile Endorsements Raise Concerns about Sustainability and Equity

April 10, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The education system in Kashmir has been a topic of discussion and debate for many years. With its unique challenges and opportunities, the region has seen efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of education. In recent times, there has been a growing trend of high-profile role models endorsing the education system in Kashmir. While this may seem like a positive development, there are concerns about the ways in which these endorsements are obtained, the impact on parents, and the sustainability of such efforts. One of the…

Pahalgam to Follow Gulmarg: Plans for Cable Car Project Unveiled

April 10, 2023 Editor

Buoyed by the success of the Gondola project in Gulmarg, the Cable Car Corporation recently conducted a survey in Pahalgam and is preparing a report to be put forth in the board of directors meeting for government approval. The corporation has made it clear that no trees should be cut for the purpose and wants clearance from the stakeholders. Pahalgam or the ‘valley of shepherds’, some 90 km from Srinagar, is a picturesque tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district situated among lofty hills and evergreen forests. Pahalgam is also…

Ladakh plans to introduce oxygen parlours for Tourists

April 10, 2023 Editor

The Ladakh administration is set to establish oxygen parlours in different parts of the cold desert to deal with high-altitude sickness that affects hundreds of tourists visiting the UT every year. Director of Health Dr Motup Dorjey said to deal with any high-altitude medical emergency, the department would establish oxygen parlours at the Khardung La top, Gya village on the Leh-Manali highway, Tsoltak, Zangla and Abran health and wellness centres in Zanskar. “Oxygen parlours will also be set up at three new tourist routes opened by the Tourism Department, which…

Parents protest against private schools alleging being ‘Fleeced’

April 10, 2023 Editor

Parents Association, Jammu, today held a protest demonstration against private schools for alleged fleecing by specifying shops for books and uniforms. Amit Kapoor, president of Parents Association, Jammu, said that the administration must take action against the schools who are looting parents in the name of books and uniforms. He said that these private schools were putting financial burden on the parents as they specify shops and vendors for books and uniforms. The administration had recently — in a circular — warned private schools not to fleece parents in form…

COVID-19 Update: Jammu and Kashmir records 64 New Cases, One Fatality

April 10, 2023 Editor

Following the uptick in cases, Jammu and Kashmir’s health authorities reported one Covid-19-related death on Sunday while 64 fresh infections were also recorded. Officials in a health bulletin said that the death was reported in Jammu division with 24 fresh cases there and 40 in Kashmir division. Officials in a health bulletin said that the death was reported in Jammu division with 24 fresh cases there and 40 in Kashmir division. Two more deaths have already been reported earlier this month. The highest 19 cases were reported in Jammu, eight…

Sharad Pawar Speaks on Degree Row, BJP Expresses Concern: Just Political Issues?

April 10, 2023 Editor

After differing on Adani issue, Sharad Pawar on Sunday said someone’s educational degree can’t be a political issue. Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday raised questions over whether someone’s education degree can be a political issue in the country at a time when the country is facing unemployment, law and order issues and inflation. The statement comes amid speculations triggered by his recent statement on Adani. The issue has been raked up by the Aam Aadmi Party and jailed AAP leader Manish Sisodia wrote a letter from Tihar…

Violence erupts in Jamshedpur as two groups resort to Stone Pelting and Arson

April 10, 2023 Editor

Tension prevailed in parts of Jamshedpur after two groups from different communities resorted to stone pelting, arson and damaging vehicles in Jamshedpur’s Shastri Nagar area under Kadma police station on Sunday evening, police said adding that the situation is under control now and a few people have been detained. “Some sporadic incident led to violence in Shastri Nagar area. Two groups from different communities resorted to stone pelting. Some anti-social elements are trying to vitiate the social order. I appeal people not to fall for it and maintain peace. People…