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COVID-19 Cases Surging across J&K with 122 New Infections, Total Active Cases Reach 531

April 13, 2023 Editor

The Government on Wednesday informed that 122 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 52 from Jammu division and 70 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of active positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 531. Moreover, 62 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 12 from Jammu Division and 50 from Kashmir Division. In last 24 hours, 4,137 COVID tests have also been conducted across the UT. In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7…

Dogra Activist Accuses BJP of Putting Jammu and Kashmir on Grand Sale

April 13, 2023 Editor

Claiming that regional aspirations are being totally overlooked, Jammu-based senior political leader Sunil Dimple today said that Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has put Jammu Kashmir on a grand sale. Referring to the notification issued by Srinagar and Jammu Development Authorities separately with regard to the sale of newly constructed flats by them in Srinagar and Jammu cities, Dimple said that any resident from any part of India can buy these flats which is a direct threat to the Dogra state of Jammu and Kashmir. “Indigenous people are being harassed and…

Masked Men Brutally Attack Jawans with Axe and INSAS Rifle at Bathinda Military Station Firing Incident

April 12, 2023 Editor

Two people wearing kurta pyjama carrying an INSAS rifle and an axe killed four jawans at the Bathinda military station, the Punjab Police first information report (FIR) stated on Wednesday. According to the FIR, both the assailants had their faces covered. According to the Indian Army, a search team has located the INSAS rifle and cartridge. The weapon will now undergo forensic analysis by the joint teams of Punjab Police and the Indian Army. The balance number of rounds in the weapon will only be available after forensic analysis, the…

Revamped Roads in J&K Set to Slash Delhi to Srinagar Travel Time to Just 8 Hours, Boosting Tourism Four-Fold!

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Editor

The Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar highway will contribute to a four-fold rise in the footfall of tourists in Kashmir, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Tuesday. Gadkari, who inspected the Banihal-Qazigund tunnel and other projects in the union territory, said that upon their completion the travel time between from Delhi to Srinagar will be just 8 hours. Key projects part of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway: The 924-metre-long Banihal-Qazigund tunnel, being constructed to avoid a 3km landslide-prone region in Ramban district of Jammu, is part of the ongoing four-laning of the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway…

Pakistan Condemns India’s Decision to Hold G20 Meetings in Kashmir, Calls it a Provocative Move

April 12, 2023 Editor

Pakistan on Tuesday condemned India’s decision to hold Group of 20 meetings in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir next month, calling the move “irresponsible”. Kashmir is claimed in full but ruled in part by the two nuclear-armed neighbours who have fought two of their three wars over control of the region. India currently holds the rotating year-long presidency of the G20 and is set to host a leaders’ summit in New Delhi in early September. On Friday, India released a full calendar of events leading up to the summit,…

Lost Your Mobile Phone? Register Complaint on CEIR for Quick Action and Recovery

April 11, 2023 Editor

If a mobile is stolen or lost, the users have to register the complaint on a portal and inform C-Department of Telecommunication through helpline number 14422. Thus, the central government will now help the users to find and block the lost or stolen mobile phone through IMEI verification. Department of telecommunications, Government of India has launched the new website named Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), allowing users to quickly lodge a complaint on a lost electronic gadget with an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number such as a smartphone at…

Srinagar Airport Waives Parking Charges for Drop and Pick Up: Director

April 11, 2023 Editor

There will be no parking charges for vehicles for drop and pick up in the departure area at the Srinagar International Airport, its Director said on Monday. The development followed after a person tagged the Director of Srinagar International Airport Kuldeep Singh Rishi on Twitter, asking him why people have to pay for parking charges if one is just dropping off passengers or picking them up without using the parking space. “Can you also tell us why we have to pay parking charges if one is just dropping off passengers…

Muslims mourns burning of historic library at Madrassa Azizia in Bihar Sharif

April 11, 2023 Editor

Residents of Bihar Sharif town are still coming to terms with attack on a century-old ‘madrassa’ during the Hindu festival of Ram Navami. Glass shards, stones, bricks and liquor bottles are spread all across the compound. The door at the entrance of the main building is missing. The wreckage of burned fans, windows, doors and furniture is lying on the floor, blackened with soot. In one corner, water is dripping from the broken ceiling. This was the scene when Al Jazeera earlier this month visited Madrassa Azizia, a prominent Muslim…

Violent Attack on Worshippers Inside Haryana Mosque: 20 Injured in Hindu Right Wing Mob Assault

April 10, 2023 Editor

In yet another incident of hate, Muslim worshippers were attacked by a mob in the Sandal Kalan area of Haryana’s Sonipat district, injuring at least 10 Muslim worshippers. Reports said that a mob of more than twenty-five people armed with sticks, and swords entered a local mosque during night prayers and attacked Muslims who were offering prayers. Pictures of the attackers carrying lathis (bamboo sticks) in their hands and roaming the streets of the village have been circulated widely on social media. At least nine of those injured have been…

Education System in Kashmir: High-Profile Endorsements Raise Concerns about Sustainability and Equity

April 10, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The education system in Kashmir has been a topic of discussion and debate for many years. With its unique challenges and opportunities, the region has seen efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of education. In recent times, there has been a growing trend of high-profile role models endorsing the education system in Kashmir. While this may seem like a positive development, there are concerns about the ways in which these endorsements are obtained, the impact on parents, and the sustainability of such efforts. One of the…