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Panchayat Body Raises Concerns over Proposed Empowerment of District Development Councils

November 21, 2023 Editor

AJKPC president Anil Sharma condemned the proposal of the administration and termed it not only against the J&K Panchayati Raj Act but also against the basic principle of decentralisation of power, the basic ingredient of a vibrant democracy The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), an umbrella organisation of Panchayati Raj Institutions, on Monday strongly objected to a proposal of the administration that planning of the panchayats and block development councils (BDCs) for the next financial year will shift to the district development councils (DDCs). The term of both…

Srinagar Shivers Under Bone-Chilling Cold as Thick Fog Blankets City, Records Coldest Night

November 21, 2023 Editor

People in the Valley’s summer capital Srinagar woke up to a thick layer of fog on Monday as the minimum temperature during the night had plummeted to -0.8°C in the city Kashmir witnessed sub-zero temperatures and foggy weather on Monday, affecting life in the Valley, with Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) urging the administration for early winter vacations. People in the Valley’s summer capital Srinagar woke up to a thick layer of fog on Monday as the minimum temperature during the night had plummeted to -0.8°C in…

Omar Abdullah slams BJP for Fabricating Developmental Achievements in Jammu and Kashmir

November 21, 2023 Editor

On holding of polls in J&K, Abdullah said that when Supreme Court announces its decision on Article 370, they will also announce its decision on the elections in UT Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for ‘spreading lies’ about J&K’s development, saying people of the UT have been deprived of everything, including electricity. “Here we are facing worst electricity crisis. When we were ruling here, the situation was much better in J&K. The BJP only believes…

Construction of Anji Bridge Advances, Paving Way for Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

November 20, 2023 Editor

Track-laying work on Indian Railways’ first cable-stayed Anji Khad bridge in Reasi district of J&K is continuing apace. With the completion of ongoing track-linking work on Anji bridge- one of the major components of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project- Indian Railways will edge closer to connecting Kashmir valley to the rest of the railway network. According to Chief Engineer (S) USBRL Sandeep Gupta, track-laying work is progressing at a brisk pace and over half of track-linking work has been completed. “Ballast-Less Track is being laid. The process is on and…

Braving the Chill: Kashmiri School Children Face Unrelenting Cold Due to Infrastructure Issues

November 20, 2023 Editor

A Winter of Discontent: Kashmir’s School Children Face the Chill of Inadequate Infrastructure As the icy grip of winter tightens around Kashmir, casting a pall of frost over its picturesque landscapes, a parallel crisis unfolds within the walls of its educational institutions. School children, the future torchbearers of this vibrant region, find themselves shivering in the cold, their struggles exacerbated by the glaring inadequacies of school infrastructure. Over the past few days, temperatures across Kashmir have plummeted significantly, plunging well below the seasonal averages. This unexpected early onset of winter…

UP Administration Prohibits Production, Storage, and Sale of Halal Certified Food Items

November 19, 2023 Editor

The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of halal-certified products with immediate effect in the state. The government has also prohibited the manufacturing, storage, distribution of halal-certified products. The development came a day after the Uttar Pradesh Police registered cases against several companies and organisations for allegedly issuing “forged halal certificates” to boost their sales. Here’s what we know so far: The case was registered at the Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on Friday based on a complaint lodged by Shailendra Kumar Sharma, a resident of Motijheel Colony in…

Energy Crisis Grips Kashmir, Threatening Dark Winters for Residents

November 19, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Looming Power Crisis: A Winter of Darkness Awaits By: Javid Amin As the chill of winter descends upon Kashmir, the region faces a looming power crisis that threatens to plunge its inhabitants into darkness. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), the state-owned electricity utility, is contemplating further extending power cuts due to a persistently inadequate allocation of power from the central grid. The current power allocation of 1300 MW falls significantly short of the 1700 MW received during the same period last year, indicating a severe shortage that…

HC Orders J&K Administration to Provide List of Remaining Unlawful Residents in Govt Housing

November 19, 2023 Editor

Pursuant to an high court order, the estates department had filed a compliance report regarding whether or not the 35 occupants possessed alternative residences Jammu A division bench of the high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh comprising chief justice N Kotiswar Singh and justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi on Saturday directed the administration to furnish additional information about 13 former ministers and legislators who continue to occupy their government accommodation in Jammu and Srinagar. Pursuant to an high court order, the estates department had filed a compliance report regarding…

Welcoming Winter’s Embrace: Kashmir Schools Anticipate Winter Vacation

November 19, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Educational Landscape Prepares for Winter’s Chill: Winter Vacation Announcement Expected Soon By: Javid Amin As frosty winds sweep across Kashmir, heralding the arrival of winter, the region’s educational landscape is preparing for the upcoming break. School authorities are closely monitoring the deteriorating weather conditions and are anticipating an announcement of winter vacations in the last week of November. This decision, eagerly awaited by students, parents, and educators alike, will provide much-needed respite from the harsh winter conditions that pose challenges to the daily lives of school-going children. The plummeting…

Kashmir Gripped by Bone-Chilling Cold as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing

November 19, 2023 Editor

The sub-zero temperatures were recorded at multiple places in Kashmir while a weak western disturbance has affected Jammu & Kashmir from Saturday, increasing the chances of light snowfall or rainfall at isolated places of the Union Territory. As per the details, five stations of Kashmir including Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Budgam and Bandipora recorded minus temperature. In Anantnag, a minimum temperature of minus 1.6 degree Celsius was recorded while in Pulwama, minus 2.0 degree Celsius was recorded, the data said, adding that the lowest minimum temperature was recorded in Shopian at…