October 21, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram implement GRAP Stage 2 to combat air pollution

October 21, 2023 Editor

Under this, the air quality panel has asked the authorities in the NCR region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport. The air quality in Delhi is likely to dip and enter the “very poor” category on October 23 and 24 due to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions, the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology have said, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan measures. These anti-pollution measures will be implemented in the entire…

Ex-J&K CM Mufti Stands in Solidarity with Palestine warns of Increased Militancy amid Israel-Palestine conflict in Gaza

October 21, 2023 Editor

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Stands in Solidarity with Palestine In a poignant display of solidarity with the people of Palestine, PDP Chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, took to the streets of Srinagar to protest against the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Her actions reflect a growing concern that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine may contribute to a surge in global terrorism. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a long-standing issue, characterized by territorial disputes, historical grievances, and political complexities. The recent…

NC leader Omar Abdullah accuses BJP of trying to bury democracy in J&K with sham elections

October 21, 2023 Editor

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah dared the BJP to conduct polls in the Union Territory saying there was a growing anger amongst the public. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday on the issue of conducting polls in Union territory saying the people were suffering as they were being denied their right to an elected government, adding that there is a growing public anger. “Today, when we are told almost everyday that the situation is far improved.…

US, UK express support for Canada in diplomatic row with India

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 Editor

Washington takes Canada’s allegations seriously, joined by London, urging India to cooperate in the murder probe. Western powers cautious in condemnation. The United States and Britain on Friday urged New Delhi not to insist on Canada’s reducing its diplomatic presence in India and expressed concern after Ottawa pulled out 41 diplomats amid a dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist. Canada has alleged Indian involvement in the June murder in a Vancouver suburb of Canadian citizen and Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whom India called a “terrorist.” India…

Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli, Kishtwar, claim 7 lives

October 21, 2023 Editor

Deadly road accidents in Jhajjar Kotli claim 7 lives

Seven persons Friday were killed in two separate accidents at Jhajjarkotli on Srinagar Jammu National Highway and near Kandni area of Kishtwar. Four persons lost their lives in Jhajjar Kotli accident in the morning while three persons died in Kishtwar accident. Police sources said at around 2.30 am on Friday, a Jammu-bound apple-laden truck met with an accident in Jhajjar Kotli, an area of Jammu on the Srinagar Jammu National Highway, resulting in the death of four persons, including the driver and his helper, on the spot. Giving details, a…

Trudeau: World should be worried about India’s actions

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 Editor

Canada on Friday withdrew 41 diplomats from India days after New Delhi insisted on their removal alleging interference in internal affairs. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said by revoking diplomatic immunity to 40 diplomats, India contravened a very basic principle of diplomacy. Continuing his tirade against India on Friday, he said India violated the Vienna Convention rules and all countries in the world should be worried about the move. He also broached the subject of the murder of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He also said New Delhi was…