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Offbeat destinations in south Kashmir see a surge in tourist arrivals

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Editor

As Kashmir witnesses a tourist boom with all major attractions – Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonmarg jam-packed, visitors are slowly turning to offbeat scenic destinations. Among them is Kokernag in the heart of Brengi Valley, known for its freshwater springs, virgin forests, and Brengi stream, a major tributary of River Jhelum. The water of its springs is believed to stimulate the digestive mechanism in humans. The botanical garden and Asia’s largest trout fish farm, remain the major attraction in Kokernag. It is connected on one side to Achabal and on another side to Daksum…

Ladakh prepares for Dalai Lama’s visit: Security heightened

July 7, 2023 Editor

The administration of Ladakh is on its toes ahead of the scheduled visit of Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama on July 10. This comes even as tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern region of Ladakh have not de-escalated. Security arrangements have been beefed up near the residence of Dalai Lama in Choglamsar and other areas of Leh district. Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse recently conducted an onsite visit to Jivetsal area to assess the preparedness and review the arrangements for the…

Mehbooba Mufti calls for Unity to Safeguard Kashmiri and Dogra Identity

July 7, 2023 Editor

The former Chief Minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti today urged people of Jammu and Kashmir to unite and raise their voices against their identity. While addressing a press conference, Mehbooba said: “I urge the people of Jammu and Kashmir to unite and raise their voices, just like the people of Ladakh, against the attack on our identity, whether it is Dogra identity or Kashmiri identity.” The PDP president accused the Government of opening flood gates in Jammu and Kashmir and questioned the number of…

KPDCL Asserts: Protests Ineffective in Halting Smart Metering, No Alternatives to Smart Meters

July 7, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday said that there was no alternative to the installation of smart meters and that the meters will be installed across Kashmir. The statement comes amid the protests by the consumers against the installation of smart meters in their respective areas. Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the ongoing project of smart meters installation in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir will not be in vain. “Smart meters have to be installed today, as well as in the future,” he said.…

Mehbooba Mufti vs. J&K Govt: Clash over homeless land allocation

July 7, 2023 Editor

Days after the Jammu and Kashmir government approved a proposal for allotment of land to landless people, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti accused the government of trying to import ten lakh people to Jammu and Kashmir in the name of the house for the houseless. The J&K government says the former Chief Minister’s statements are factually incorrect and has no understanding of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme. Mehbooba on land for landless “Who are these landless people? Who are these houseless people? There is no count of these houseless…

Omar Abdullah Questions LG Administration: ‘Who Are the Homeless in J&K?’

July 6, 2023 Editor

National Conference Vice-President and former chief minister J&K Omar Abdullah on Thursday questioned Lieutenant Governor led administration over ‘Land for Landless’ issue and asked them to come clean who are homeless in J&K and how they are being categorized. “Government should first clear the doubts who are homeless, and how they are categorising them. Are you counting those homeless as well who came here just a week ago,” Omar Abdullah said during his visit to Central Kashmir’s Budgam. Omar visited Choon Budgam earlier in the day to enquire health conditions…

Over a dozen people arrested in Kashmir for not standing up for national anthem

July 6, 2023July 7, 2023 Editor

Twelve people were “bound down” for not standing up during the national anthem played at a function here in June with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in attendance, police said on Thursday. Departmental action has also been initiated against the police music band for failing to ensure everyone stood up before the anthem was played, they said. The 12 people were “bound down” under the CrPC sections 107 and 151 — the sections grant police the power to arrest or detain a person or ask him or her…

Discover the Himalayan Dream: Jammu & Kashmir’s Finest Golf Courses for Golf Enthusiasts!

July 6, 2023 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir, nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, not only offers picturesque views but also boasts some of the most magnificent golf courses in India. Golf enthusiasts are in for a treat as they can indulge in their favorite sport while surrounded by the majestic mountains, serene lakes, and lush greenery. Here are six remarkable golf courses in Jammu & Kashmir that are every golfer’s dream: Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar: Situated in the capital city of Srinagar, Royal Springs Golf Course is a true gem. Designed…

J&K Admin refutes Mehbooba’s Claims: No Outsider being allotted land

July 6, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday said no outsider was being allotted land and there was no change in the law, hours after PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that its move to provide housing to homeless people was an attempt to change the demography of the Union territory. Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration has started providing 150 square yard plots to landless families for the construction of their houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY). “The rural development department has identified…

5 Signs of diabetes that you may experience in the morning

July 5, 2023 Editor

Did you know all of us experience spike in blood sugar levels although we may not know about it as healthy insulin levels in the body make the necessary adjustments? This happens because our liver releases blood sugar to prepare our body for the day and make it more active. This is the reason people with diabetes may experience high glucose levels in the morning and may wake up with dry mouth and throat, full bladder (even after frequently peeing throughout the night), blurry vision, weakness, hunger among others. (Also…