November 2, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Kashmiri Kandoor: A Tale of Tradition, Community, and Size Dictated by Locale

November 2, 2023 Editor

The Enigmatic World of Kashmiri Kandoors By : Javid Amin In the picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, where snow-capped mountains kiss the sky, and the pristine Dal Lake reflects the beauty of the heavens, a unique tradition has long been preserved. The tradition of ‘Kandoor’ or traditional Kashmiri bakeries stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. These bakers, colloquially known as ‘Kandoorwale,’ have served generations with freshly baked bread, embodying not only a culinary tradition but also a vibrant slice of Kashmiri life. However, beneath the…

Tobacco use in Jammu and Kashmir a serious public health concern: Officials

November 2, 2023 Editor

20.8% people in Jammu Kashmir using tobacco Jammu Kashmir is the sixth State/UT in the country to have a high prevalence of tobacco use as over 20 percent of the population is indulging in tobacco consumption, officials said. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dr Mir Mushtaq, State Nodal Officer (Kashmir Division), National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) said the prevalence of smoking tobacco in J&K is 20.8 percent, which is the sixth highest in the country after Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram. The prevalence of smokeless…

Over 1000 J&K govt employees salaries on hold due to missing appointment orders

November 2, 2023 Editor

Government of Jammu and Kashmir Withholds Salaries of Around 1000 Employees Due to Missing Appointment Orders Around 1000 employees of different departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, including IFS and JKAS officers, are currently without salaries because their initial appointment orders are not available on the Human Resource Management System (JKHRMS). In an effort to address the issue, the government has directed the concerned Administrative Secretaries to ensure submission of requisite information along with the recommendation within 15 days for scrutiny by a high-level committee. However, the General…

Omar Abdullah’s boycott of UT assembly shows his commitment to statehood

November 2, 2023 Editor

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah said there are other platforms outside the assembly to fight for the rights of the people National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah has said that he is fighting for the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, and it is not necessary that “I have to go to the assembly” to wage this struggle. Speaking to reporters in the Tangdhar area of Kupwara, he said there are other platforms outside the assembly to fight for the rights of the people. “I have said this…

CPI(M) leader Tarigami slams UT Divas celebrations, says it’s a day of mourning

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Editor

On Tuesday, CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami condemned the UT Divas celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an insult to the people of the region. In a statement, Tarigami said that the historic state of Jammu and Kashmir was declared a Union Territory on August 5, 2019, and the flag was removed from the Civil Secretariat. He asked, “Can this be a celebration or an insult to the people of Jammu and Kashmir?” Tarigami questioned how the UT Divas celebrations could be justified when Jammu and Kashmir was dismantled…

Army must be prepared for all types of warfare, including unconventional and asymmetric: Rajnath Singh

November 2, 2023 Editor

The Hamas terror strike in Gaza was discussed during the Army Commanders’ Conference last month. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has told the Indian Army commanders to “expect the unexpected” after the October 7 pogrom in Israel by Hamas even as the national security planners have analyzed the terror strike and are studying the IDF’s ground offensive in Gaza strip. It is understood that the Indian Army has done emergency purchases running into several thousand crores in two phases to acquire anti-drone systems, logistics UAVs, loiter ammunition, ground sensors under the…