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Exposing Corruption in Kashmir and Allegations against Adani: Insights from Former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik’s Interview with Karan Thapar

April 16, 2023 Editor

The Pulwama tragedy, Malik says was used by the “Politicians” for electoral gains during elections. In a highly explosive interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire, the last Jammu & Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik painted a fatal image of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his close aides, and the BJP government. Citing instances of the “incompetence” and failure of the Indian system, Malik delved into the details of the Pulwama tragedy and the state of corruption in the Modi regime. Satya Pal Malik served as the Jammu and Kashmir…

Kashmir Inc alleges collusion between Airlines and Tour Operators in Inflating Airfares

April 16, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Saturday alleged that some airlines in collusion with bulk ticket booking operators are hiking the airfares at their sweet will in wake of the huge influx of tourists and Non-Resident Kashmiris (NRK). The Chamber said that the feedback received about the tourist inflow to Kashmir Valley by air route indicates that the rush of air travelers to the valley is increasing as besides the tourists, a large number of NRKs, students and patients taking treatment outside of the state are returning home for…

Understanding Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of Emerging Arcturus Variant in Adults, Children, and Elderly

April 15, 2023 Editor

Covid variant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, has been dubbed as the ‘variant under monitoring’ by WHO (World Health Organisation) after it was found to be spreading fast in many parts of the world. According to recent WHO data, a total of 712 XBB.1.16 sequences were found in 21 countries. XBB 1.16 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant, which emerged in late 2021 and has since then replaced delta as the dominant variant around the world. Carrying additional spike mutations, Arcturus variant is considered more transmissible and immune-evasive than…

Footbridge Collapse in Udhampur Leaves 40 Injured: Investigation Underway

April 14, 2023 Editor

Forty people, including several children, were injured on Friday when a footbridge collapsed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said. The incident took place at Beni Sangam in the Bain village of Chenani block during Baisakhi celebrations, they said. People in large numbers were on the bridge when it collapsed, the officials said. The bridge collapsed due to overloading as large number of people were on it at the time of the accident, Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar told PTI. There is no causality, he added. Police and relief…

28 Mumbai Visitors Caught with Fake Gandola Tickets in Gulmarg, Kashmir: Officials

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 Editor

At least 28 tourists from Mumbai were caught with fake Gandola tickets at famous ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. The tourists, they said, were given these fake tickets by their tour operator in Mumbai. In a statement, issued here, A spokesperson said the ticket scanning team of Gulmarg Gondola Project got hold of a group of 28 passengers from Mumbai at the scanning point of Gulmarg Gondola station. “These passengers were carrying edited fake tickets through their tour Manager Makrand Anand Ghanekar S/o…

Disappointment and Concern as Authorities Disallow ‘Jummat-ul-Vida’ Prayers at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid

April 14, 2023 Editor

The managing body of the Jamia Masjid on Friday said that the authorities have disallowed “Jummat-ul-vida” congregational prayers at the historic mosque. “District magistrate and police officials visited jama Masjid in the morning at 9.30 am and asked the management to lock the gates of the Masjid as administration had decided that jummat-ul-vida prayers will not be allowed at the Masjid,” said Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in a statement. “Anjuman strongly resents this move of the authorities causing great distress to lakhs of Muslims who traditionally come from all parts…

COVID-19 Cases Surging across J&K with 122 New Infections, Total Active Cases Reach 531

April 13, 2023 Editor

The Government on Wednesday informed that 122 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 52 from Jammu division and 70 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of active positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 531. Moreover, 62 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 12 from Jammu Division and 50 from Kashmir Division. In last 24 hours, 4,137 COVID tests have also been conducted across the UT. In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7…

Dogra Activist Accuses BJP of Putting Jammu and Kashmir on Grand Sale

April 13, 2023 Editor

Claiming that regional aspirations are being totally overlooked, Jammu-based senior political leader Sunil Dimple today said that Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has put Jammu Kashmir on a grand sale. Referring to the notification issued by Srinagar and Jammu Development Authorities separately with regard to the sale of newly constructed flats by them in Srinagar and Jammu cities, Dimple said that any resident from any part of India can buy these flats which is a direct threat to the Dogra state of Jammu and Kashmir. “Indigenous people are being harassed and…

Masked Men Brutally Attack Jawans with Axe and INSAS Rifle at Bathinda Military Station Firing Incident

April 12, 2023 Editor

Two people wearing kurta pyjama carrying an INSAS rifle and an axe killed four jawans at the Bathinda military station, the Punjab Police first information report (FIR) stated on Wednesday. According to the FIR, both the assailants had their faces covered. According to the Indian Army, a search team has located the INSAS rifle and cartridge. The weapon will now undergo forensic analysis by the joint teams of Punjab Police and the Indian Army. The balance number of rounds in the weapon will only be available after forensic analysis, the…

Revamped Roads in J&K Set to Slash Delhi to Srinagar Travel Time to Just 8 Hours, Boosting Tourism Four-Fold!

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Editor

The Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar highway will contribute to a four-fold rise in the footfall of tourists in Kashmir, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Tuesday. Gadkari, who inspected the Banihal-Qazigund tunnel and other projects in the union territory, said that upon their completion the travel time between from Delhi to Srinagar will be just 8 hours. Key projects part of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway: The 924-metre-long Banihal-Qazigund tunnel, being constructed to avoid a 3km landslide-prone region in Ramban district of Jammu, is part of the ongoing four-laning of the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway…