September 5, 2023 | Kashmir POST

The Time To Act Is Now: Protect Mountains States from Climate Crisis

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Editor

Addressing the Climate Crisis in India’s Mountain States: The Urgent Need for New Infrastructure Policies By: Javid Amin The mountain states of India find themselves at the forefront of a growing climate crisis. Recent catastrophic events in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand serve as stark reminders of the pressing need for immediate action to safeguard these vulnerable regions. The impact of the climate crisis is being felt through increasingly severe weather events, including floods, landslides, and droughts. These events result in extensive damage to critical infrastructure, displacement of communities, and a…

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment as Article 370 Arguments Conclude

September 5, 2023 Editor

The Supreme Court of India wrapped up its hearings on a series of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant milestone in a contentious legal battle. The extensive arguments, which commenced on August 2 and continued daily, were presented before a five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandarchud. Throughout the proceedings, prominent legal minds, including Gopal Subramaniam, Dr. Dhawan, Adv. Dave, and Advocate Kapil Sibal, among others, passionately debated the constitutionality of the Indian government’s…

India may rename itself to Bharat, reflecting Ancient Roots

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Editor

In recent reports, there is a growing contemplation within the Indian government regarding a potential name change for the nation, from “India” to “Bharat.” The term “Bharat” has deep historical roots and is still widely used across many Indian languages. Although there has been no official declaration from the government concerning this potential change, public reactions have been varied. Some view it as an opportunity to reconnect with our ancient heritage, while others see it as an unnecessary and potentially confusing alteration. It remains too early to definitively predict whether…

India’s World Cup 2023 Squad Revealed: KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan In, Samson, Chahal, Ashwin Out

September 5, 2023 Editor

Indian cricket team’s squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup has been revealed, and there are some big changes from the team that played in the 2019 World Cup. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan, who have both been in excellent form in recent months. Rahul has been in top form in all formats of the game, while Kishan has been a revelation in the IPL. Another surprise is the exclusion of Sanju Samson, who was a member of the 2019 World Cup squad.…

Presidential Invite for G20 Dinner Sparks Opposition Debate: ‘India’ Or ‘Bharat’?

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 Editor

Opposition Alleges Rashtrapati Bhavan Used ‘President of Bharat’ in G20 Dinner Invite The opposition Congress party on Tuesday alleged that the Rashtrapati Bhavan had sent out an invite for a G20 dinner, with the invite reading ‘President of Bharat’ instead of the ‘President of India.’ Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the development was “deeply disturbing” and that it “undermines the basic values of our Constitution.” He also said that the Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a “Union of States,” would now have to be changed…

Omar Abdullah denies coalition rumours with BJP: Calls them Baseless

September 5, 2023 Editor

National Conference leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir said that there was no question of joining hands with the Bhartiya Janta Party while maintaining that alliance with PDP will be decided only with time. “Those spreading and starting this narrative that JKNC was going to join BJP for power are those who are in hands in glove with them. (BJP) First, they need to answer why are/ were they with they BJP enjoying the privileges and benefits from BJP,” Omar Abdullah told Quint during an interview, without naming…

Truth at Risk: Mehbooba raises concerns over Journalism in Kashmir

September 5, 2023 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Expresses Concerns Over Truth in Jammu and Kashmir Following BBC Report on Journalism in the Region Truth has become a casualty and stating facts can invite punishment in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Monday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief was reacting to the Jammu and Kashmir Police warning of legal action against the BBC for a report titled “Any story could be your last: India’s crackdown on Kashmir Press” on the state of journalism in the Union…