July 2023 | Kashmir POST

Skyrocketing Vegetable Prices Cause Financial Strain for Consumers

July 31, 2023 Editor

Consumers in Kashmir are already feeling the pinch from rising costs, and now surging vegetable prices are burning a hole in their wallets. Staple vegetables, which are utilised in every home, have seen a significant spike in price, with rainfall lashing Kashmir for the past two weeks also affecting local output, fueling further price increases. Collard green is marketed at Rs 70-80 per kilogramme, gourd is priced at Rs 70, bitter gourd is priced at Rs 120 per kilogramme, peas are priced at Rs 120/kg, and brinjal is priced at…

Alarming Increase in Suicide Cases: A Growing Concern for Society

July 31, 2023 Editor

Rising Suicide Rates Among Youth: Causes and Solutions By | Javid Amin The alarming increase in suicide and suicide attempt cases among young people has become a major cause for concern. Reports from different regions continue to highlight the distressing trend of youth taking their own lives or attempting to do so. Urgent and effective actions are needed to ensure that our invaluable youth are protected from such fatal tendencies. Both society and government departments must come together to address the root causes of these suicides and implement the expert-provided…

Dengue Cases in Delhi Reach 5-Year High, Government Issues Advisory

July 31, 2023 Editor

The dengue tally in Delhi reached a five-year high this year after a total of 187 cases were reported till July 22 – the highest for the period since 2018. In view of the situation, health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Sunday the Delhi government has instructed officials to run campaigns regarding dengue in schools and among the common man to put a check on the spread of the virus. “Hospitals will be made ready for dengue cases. I also had a discussion with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)…

Jammu and Kashmir Communities Vow to Escalate Protest Against Quota Bills

July 31, 2023 Editor

Days after Bills proposing reservation for different communities of Jammu and Kashmir were tabled in Parliament, people alleging “discrimination” have started staging protests. Members of the Gujjar community, who were earlier only airing resentment against the government’s move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Pahari community, have now hit the roads. People belonging to the community on Sunday held a protest in Reasi district, demanding that their rights be safeguarded. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, tabled in the Lok Sabha recently, proposes…

FraudGPT: Understanding the Risks of AI-Powered Chatbots in Cybercrime and Bioweapons Creation on the Dark Web

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many industries, but it also comes with risks. One of the most concerning risks is the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes, such as cybercrime and bioweapons creation. In recent months, there have been reports of AI being used for malicious purposes on the dark web. One example is FraudGPT, a bot that can be used to create cracking tools, phishing emails, and other offences. FraudGPT is reportedly priced at $200 for a monthly subscription and…

Indian Army Jawan reported missing in Kulgam, blood found in his car

July 30, 2023 Editor

An Indian Army soldier had reportedly missing from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police officials said on Sunday. Javed Ahmad Wani, 25, a resident of Achathal area of Kulgam district, had gone missing Saturday evening, the officials said. Wani, posted in Ladakh region, was on leave. His car was found in Paranhall later around 8pm, they said. Security forces have launched a massive hunt to track down the missing soldier. Some reports, citing his family, claimed that Wani was kidnapped from his vehicle in Kulgam district. The police, however, was…

Selfies with National Flag become a Must for Govt Officials on Independence Day

July 30, 2023 Editor

The government has directed all the government officers to use selfies with images of ‘Jhanda (flag), Mitti (soil) and Diya (earthen lamp) as Display Pictures (DPs) on their social media handles while people have been asked to be a part of ‘Meri Mitti Mera Desh’ campaign on this year’s Independence Day to be commemorated on August 15. The decision in this regard was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary (CS) Arun Kumar Mehta to review the arrangements for Independence Day-2023. As per the official document, all Administrative…

J&K can’t be run via Remote Control; Opposition slam BJP Govt for delaying Assembly Elections

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 Editor

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for “inordinate delay” in holding assembly elections in the region. “The region cannot be run through a remote control from Delhi,” the parties said. Speaking at a discussion on “Jammu and Kashmir – The way forward” organised by Centre for Peace and Progress, former legislator of the CPI (M), MY Tarigami said, “Once a historic state, J&K is fighting for its survival today. In 1927 Dogra rulers had given us nine rights. They were the ones…

Juice Jacking: A Hidden Cyber Threat Lurking in Public Charging Stations

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Editor

In today’s fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. However, the increasing reliance on these devices also makes us susceptible to various cyber threats. One such emerging threat is “juice jacking.” This article will delve into what juice jacking is, how it works, and essential tips to avoid falling into this trap. What is Juice Jacking? Juice jacking is a cyber attack where malicious actors exploit the vulnerabilities in public charging stations to steal data or install malware on unsuspecting users’ smartphones or other electronic…

Reservation of seats for Kashmiri Pandits will help in their Rehabilitation and Safety: BJP

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Sikh Community Demands Reservation in Assembly The BJP on July 28 defended the move to reserve seats for Kashmiri Pandits and displaced residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Assembly of the Union Territory. “The BJP has pledged to protect the rights of all the sections in J&K. The National Conference [NC] has blood on their hands. The Abdullahs, the Muftis, the Gandhis, are responsible for 1989. Mufti Muhammad Sayeed was Union Home Minister and Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Chief Minister, when Kashmir saw a mass migration of Pandits,” Tarun…