November 22, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Shielding Your Lungs from Winter’s Pneumonia Grip: Essential Lifestyle Habits

November 22, 2023 Editor

Winter season can catch you off guard with its many health risks including pneumonia. Strengthen your lung health with these essential tips. Winter season brings with it a pleasant nip in the air but could trigger onset of certain illnesses in vulnerable population. As the mercury drops, a rise in pneumonia cases is reported and people who have existing lung issues like COPD, asthma, low immunity or chronic diseases such as diabetes or blood pressure are doubly at risk and must exercise caution around this time of the year. Pneumonia…

Unlock Lucrative AI Career Opportunities with Amazon’s Free ‘AI Ready’ Courses

November 22, 2023 Editor

Amazon’s “AI Ready” Initiative: A Revolution in AI Education By: Javid Amin In a groundbreaking move towards democratizing access to the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon has introduced “AI Ready,” an expansive initiative committed to providing free AI skills training to 2 million people worldwide by 2025. This forward-thinking program, designed to meet the burgeoning demand for AI talent, encompasses a suite of courses, hands-on learning opportunities, and scholarships, with the aim of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to embark on rewarding careers in the thriving AI industry.…

Erratic Power Supply Causing Mental Health Concerns among Residents

November 22, 2023 Editor

Nowadays, Kashmiris are facing a dual challenge: battling the harsh cold and coping with the mental health effects of frequent power cuts and electricity shortages. The continued power cuts have caused a wave of anxiety and unnecessary stress for the local populace. During the winter months, Kashmir experiences widespread power outages, often leaving homes and businesses without electricity for days together. The situation is particularly dire in Srinagar downtown and many rural pockets, where power cuts have become an unwelcome norm. “We are used to power cuts, but these seem…

Four Govt Employees Removed from Service for Anti-National Conduct

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Editor

The Jammu & Kashmir government has taken stern action by terminating four employees for their alleged involvement in anti-national and terror-related activities. The employees, identified as Dr. Nisar-ul Hassan, Abdul Majeed Bhat, Farooq Ahmad Mir, and Abdul Saleem Rather, were serving in various capacities across the government. Dr. Nisar-ul Hassan, an Assistant Professor (Medicine) at SMHS hospital, was terminated for his alleged involvement in spreading anti-national sentiments among students and colleagues. Abdul Majeed Bhat, a constable in the J&K Police, was dismissed for his links to terror-related activities. Farooq Ahmad…

High Court’s Position on Freedom of Speech Challenged by Kashmir Police Chief’s Warning on Writings

November 22, 2023 Editor

Director-general of police Rashmi Ranjan Swain on Saturday vowed a tougher anti-militancy campaign, promising action against writers “hiding behind freedom of speech and expression” but whose “writings” are believed to have incited youth to pick up arms The new police chief of Jammu and Kashmir seems to be in dissonance with the high court over the limits of freedom of speech and expression here and which “writings” can constitute a “terrorist act”. Director-general of police Rashmi Ranjan Swain on Saturday vowed a tougher anti-militancy campaign, promising action against writers “hiding…

Kashmir’s Industrial Sector Faces Severe Setback Due to Power Crisis, Production Declines by 75%

November 22, 2023 Editor

From hospitality to cottage industries, power shortage has deeply affected service sector: KCCI; over 500 sawmill units affected, says FCIK The escalation of the power crisis continues hitting the industrial sector of the valley, leading to a staggering 75% decline in production, claimed industrialists. The valley for more than a month has been witnessing power crisis, which has affected both domestic as well as commercial consumers. Shahid Kamili, president Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the current power scenario has escalated the loss of…

India Criticizes Pakistan’s Kashmir Reference at UN, Labels It ‘Unwarranted and Inappropriate’

November 22, 2023 Editor

During the debate, Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram made a reference to Kashmir in his remarks, prompting strong reaction from the Indian side. India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s reference to Kashmir during a United Nations Security Council meeting. The debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Promoting Sustaining Peace through Common Development’, was ongoing under China’s presidency. During the debate, Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram made a reference to Kashmir in his remarks, prompting strong reaction from the Indian side, PTI reported. “I will take not more than a…