Day: November 9, 2023

The Erasure of Jawahar Nagar: A Tale of Changing Landscapes in Smart Srinagar City

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The Erasure of Jawahar Nagar - A Tale of Changing Landscapes in Smart Srinagar City

Jawahar Nagar’s Unexplained Exclusion from Smart Srinagar: A Call for Transparency and Inclusion By: Javid Amin In the ever-evolving tapestry of urban development, cities grow, change, and transform. This metamorphosis often comes as part of a grand vision, promising improved infrastructure and a better quality of life for the residents. However, change can be a double-edged sword. It can bring progress and, simultaneously, erase the historical and cultural significance of certain areas. A recent transformation in Srinagar, one of the jewels of the picturesque Kashmir Valley, has sparked debates and…

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Ex-PDP Leader Baig’s Meeting with Mehbooba Mufti Ignites Comeback Rumors

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Ex-PDP Leader Baig's Meeting with Mehbooba Mufti Ignites Comeback Rumors

Accompanied by his wife, Baramulla district development council (DDC) chairperson Safeena Baig, he visited Mehbooba’s residence at Nowgam and stayed there for around three hours In what is being seen as a “big political development” in Kashmir politics, former J&K deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig visited Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti’s house on Wednesday, setting off speculations that he might be looking to return to the party fold. Accompanied by his wife, Baramulla district development council (DDC) chairperson Safeena Baig, he visited Mehbooba’s residence at Nowgam and…

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Srinagar Grapples with Uncontrolled Stray Dog Problem

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Srinagar Grapples with Uncontrolled Stray Dog Problem

Srinagar Faces Mounting Pressure to Address Uncontrolled Stray Dog Population   Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is grappling with a growing stray dog menace that has cast a shadow over the city’s livability and safety. The unchecked proliferation of stray dogs has become a major source of concern for residents, particularly pedestrians, who face constant threats of dog bites and attacks. The failure of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to effectively manage the stray dog population has exacerbated the situation. The SMC’s…

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