October 15, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Mystery posters threaten Hindus, Sikhs in Poonch, Jammu; Police investigate

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Editor

Posters warning Hindus and Sikhs to leave their homes were found pasted in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday recovered posters pasted on some houses, warning Hindus and Sikhs to leave their homes or else they would face consequences. At 6 pm, locals discovered three posters pasted on the walls of houses in Degwar Maldiyalan village in Poonch district. The posters, written in Urdu, read, “All Hindus and Sikhs should leave this area as soon as possible. Otherwise, you…

OTP Bypass Scams: A guide to protecting yourself from this dangerous new scam

October 15, 2023 Editor

Guarding Against OTP Bypass Scams in Digital Banking By: Javid Amin Online banking has brought unparalleled convenience to our financial lives, but it has also attracted the attention of scammers looking for opportunities. One of the most concerning scams in recent times is the OTP bypass scam, which targets the One-Time Passwords that play a crucial role in securing online transactions. In an OTP bypass scam, fraudsters employ various tactics to obtain your OTP, a unique code sent to your phone to verify your identity during financial transactions. Once they…

J&K’s Power Crisis: Why is the Region Still Relying on External Power Sources Despite Hydropower Potential?

October 15, 2023 Editor

J&K’s Hydropower Riches: Why is the Region Still Spending Billions on Power Purchases? Jammu and Kashmir’s over-reliance on external power sources has incurred a substantial cost of Rs 63,000 crore over the past 11 years. This hefty expenditure on power purchases from external generation companies (gencos) underlines the ongoing energy challenge in the region, despite its substantial hydropower potential. Official data reveals that from the fiscal year 2012-13 to 2022-23, the power purchase bills from external power distribution companies (discoms) have reached a cumulative total of Rs 63,000 crore. In…

Kashmir’s Power Woes: KPDCL’s Curtailment Plan to Cause Disruption to Businesses and Households

October 15, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Braces for Lengthy Power Cuts as Demand Surges Amid Chilly Weather As the Kashmir valley grapples with a persistent and escalating power crisis, the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has introduced a curtailment schedule to manage the growing gap between power supply and demand. The decision to implement power cuts ranging from 4 to 8 hours a day comes as a response to increasing electricity consumption, especially during the cold weather when heating devices and other electrical items are in high demand. Despite power shortages being a common…

Cancer: A Growing Menace in Kashmir

October 15, 2023 Editor

Cancer Cases on the Rise in Kashmir: A Growing Health Concern Kashmir, a region renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is now facing an emerging health crisis as cancer diagnoses surge. The increasing incidence of cancer has sent shockwaves through the local community and healthcare authorities alike. While the exact causes behind this worrisome trend are still under investigation, experts suggest that a combination of factors may be responsible, encompassing lifestyle changes, environmental influences, and genetic predisposition. The rising prevalence of cancer, spanning various types, such as…

India-Pakistan World Cup match stirs emotions in cricket-loving Kashmir

October 15, 2023 Editor

Many people in Kashmir support Pakistan over India in cricket – a risk when the rivals face off. It’s always a highly charged affair whenever India and Pakistan play each other in cricket, but in the disputed, conflict-torn region of Kashmir, it’s on another level entirely. As in the past, Saturday’s ICC Cricket World Cup clash between the two countries, held in the northern Indian city of Ahmedabad, brings risks – as well as some opportunities – to residents in cricket-crazed, Indian-administered Kashmir. Traditionally, most residents in Kashmir have supported…

Mirwaiz Expresses Profound Concern Over Ongoing Situation in Palestine

October 15, 2023 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed his deep concern over the ongoing situation in Palestine, emphasising the need for global solidarity and a just resolution to the longstanding conflict. Israeli forces have killed more than 1,900 people in Gaza as it continues strikes. Distressing videos have surfaced on various social media platforms, depicting the heartbreaking scenes of Palestinian civilians, predominantly children, being hurriedly evacuated to overcrowded hospitals. In a statement, Mirwaiz conveyed his anguish at the persistent suffering and hardships faced by the people of Palestine. He highlighted the grave…

Pakistan coaches allege bias in World Cup after India win

October 15, 2023 Editor

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur went on to state that the IND vs PAK World Cup match felt like a BCCI-organised bilateral rather than an ICC event. Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn and team director Mickey Arthur were not amused by the way the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad treated them during their World Cup 2023 match against India on Saturday. India outplayed Pakistan to beat them by seven wickets and go on top of the points table with a dazzling performance in front of more than one…