August 8, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Sheikh Abdullah’s Vision for Jammu and Kashmir Earns Chief Justice’s Praise

August 8, 2023 Editor

Chief Justice Chandrachud intervened when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal left some portions of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s speech in the constituent assembly unread, during the hearing of Article 370. A speech by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah – the first elected Prime Minister of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir – was cited and praised for its foresightedness in the Supreme Court today by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud himself. Justice Chandrachud intervened when senior lawyer Kapil Sibal left some portions of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s speech in the constituent assembly unread, during the…

Kashmir on high alert ahead of Independence Day

August 8, 2023 Editor

A week ahead of Independence Day, the security across Kashmir has been heightened and frisking and speculative search operations have also started. Police sources said that security arrangements were tightened across Kashmir to thwart any untoward incident during the Independence Day celebrations. The officials said that a random search of vehicles besides checking and frisking of people, was being carried out at several places across the valley. Besides Srinagar City, the security forces also intensified frisking in other areas of J&K, especially at various points along the Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Baramulla and…

National Conference and People’s Democratic Party to Set Aside Political Differences, Unite Against ‘Onslaught’ on People’s Rights and Dignity

August 8, 2023 Editor

Amid rife speculations of cracks in the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), following the verbal spar between two youth leaders of the National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), both parties on Tuesday decided to set aside political differences and fight for the people’s “rights and dignity”. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), both NC and PDP, through their spokespersons, said that despite their “political differences,” they must “rise to the occasion and present a united front” to fight the “onslaught” on rights and dignity of…

The Hidden Pitfalls of Social Media: Unveiling the True Face

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin Before one joins that WhatsApp group or accepts an invitation, it’s crucial to pose a fundamental question: What does one stand to gain from this group? Is it entertainment, networking with like-minded individuals, business opportunities, or something else entirely? Remember, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The price paid might be time, attention, or, in the worst-case scenario, peace of mind. Indeed, a few months ago, a close friend of mine received an invitation to join a group that seemed relevant to their business pursuits.…

Modi government faces no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha today, Rahul Gandhi to deliver opening speech

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Editor

Rahul Gandhi of the Congress who was reinstated as the Lok Sabha MP on Monday, three days after the Supreme Court suspended his criminal defamation conviction in the Modi surname case, will start the no-confidence debate against the Narendra Modi government in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday, sources said. Rahul Gandhi’s party colleagues Gaurav Gogoi and Manish Tewari will be other speakers from the Congress, the sources added. Gandhi made his last speech in the Lok Sabha on February 7, 2023, when he had participated in the debate…