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Kashmir Remains in Grip of Frigid Temperatures: Unrelenting Cold Wave Sweeps the Region

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Editor

MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before The cold weather conditions slightly improved in Kashmir valley on Thursday, though mild fog continued for the fourth day, the meteorological department said. The MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before. “Slight improvement in minimum temperatures was observed over many stations of Kashmir division,” said MeT director…

Kashmir’s Power Crisis Takes Center Stage: PDP and Congress Lead Protests in Srinagar

November 24, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours As power crisis in Kashmir is increasing with every passing day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress workers held a protest demonstration in Srinagar against the Jammu and Kashmir administration. The Kashmir Valley is facing its worst power crisis with long unscheduled power cuts, especially in the evening hours. This has affected the normal lives of the people adversely. Dozens of PDP workers tried to take out protest demonstration from…

Supreme Court Warns Patanjali to End False Product Claims or Face Heavy Fines

November 23, 2023 Editor

Cautioning Yoga guru Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved over “misleading” claims in ads, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said a fine of Rs 1 crore will be considered on every product if a false claim is made that it can cure a particular ailment. Patanjali Ayurved, a company co-founded by yoga guru Ramdev and dealing in herbal products, was issued notice by the top court on August 23 this year on the plea of Indian Medical Association (IMA) alleging a smear campaign by Ramdev against the vaccination drive and modern medicines. Along…

Giriraj Singh Sparks Controversy with Call to Ban Halal Products, Drawing Parallels to ‘Jihad’

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Editor

Union minister calls for ban on Halal certificates in Bihar, raises concerns about alleged link between Halal certification and discriminatory activities. Union minister Giriraj Singh has called for an immediate ban on Halal certificates on food products in Bihar by following the lead of Uttar Pradesh. In a letter addressed to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, the union minister for rural development raised concerns about the alleged link between Halal certification and potential involvement in socially discriminatory and terrorist activities. The minister asserted that such certification, which has no connection…

Punjab Gurdwara Clash Turns Deadly: Nihang Sikh Opens Fire, Killing One Constable and Injuring Five

November 23, 2023 Editor

Tension escalates as Nihang Sikhs open fire on police, one constable killed. A Punjab home guards constable was killed and five policemen were injured in a clash with Nihang Sikhs in Kapurthala’s Sultanpur Lodhi in the wee hours on Thursday. The deceased constable has been identified as Jaspal Singh, who was posted at Sultanpur Lodhi police station. Two of the Nihang groups have been at loggerheads for the past three days over the control of the Gurdwara Akal Bunga situated opposite to main Gurdwara Ber Sahib. However, the situation escalated…

Omar Abdullah Urges PM Modi to Return Control of NHPC Power Projects to Jammu and Kashmir

November 23, 2023 Editor

Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah today appealed the prime minister Narendra Modi to return the power projects under National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Jammu and Kashmir to the J&K people. He was talking to media persons on the sidelines of a function in Beerwah area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, a local news agency KNS said. “We have never handed over power projects to NHPC, instead it was compulsion then. We have repeatedly said that NHPC earned a lot from these projects, so…

Crackdown on Hooking and Power Theft: KPDCL Intensifies Night Inspections to Safeguard Power Supply

November 23, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has accelerated the pace of night patrolling and inspections across all 10 districts of the Kashmir division to combat incidents of massive hooking and power theft by consumers that often result in outages and damage to distribution transformers. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that KPDCL also warned that legal action should be taken against offenders found involved in rampant hooking and connecting electricity lines of their own. While incidents of hooking in metered areas on bare conductors have witnessed…

Early Winter Vacations for Kashmir Schools Under Consideration as Cold Wave Intensifies

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Editor

According to officials, the vacations for primary classes in schools in Kashmir valley could start as early as the end of this week In a significant development, the divisional administration in Kashmir is considering announcing early winter vacations for kindergarten and primary classes. Talking to Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri emphasised the need for comprehensive planning, considering various aspects within an academic session. “Due to the changing weather, the government is contemplating an early announcement of winter vacations for which the formal announcement will be made in a day or…

Army Captains Among Four Soldiers Killed in Fierce Firefight with Militants

November 23, 2023 Editor

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 23 – Nov- 2023 In a tragic turn of events, four valiant Army personnel, including two Captains, laid down their lives in a fierce encounter that erupted between security forces and militants in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The intense gunfight, which continues to rage in the area, has resulted in the death of one militant, while additional troops have been deployed to neutralize the remaining militants. The encounter commenced early on Wednesday morning when security forces received credible intelligence regarding…

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…