Year: 2023

Tarigami Spearheads Demonstration Against Allegedly Anti-Public Government Measures

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Tarigami Spearheads Demonstration Against Allegedly Anti-Public Government Measures

CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Tuesday held a protest rally under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Kisan Tehreek against “anti-workers, anti-farmers and anti-people policies” of the government. He also called slapping UAPA against seven students of a farm university in Kashmir as “repressive”. Despite restrictions imposed by the UT administration, hundreds of workers and farmers assembled at Maharaja Hari Singh Park here and held protest demonstration against “anti-workers, anti-farmers and anti-people” policies of the governments at the Centre and UT of Jammu and Kashmir, he said. While…

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NIT Srinagar Student’s Social Media Post Sparks Outrage, Prompts Legal Action

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NIT Srinagar Student's Social Media Post Sparks Outrage, Prompts Legal Action

Police have booked a student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar for posting a hurtful video on social media, officials said today. The action comes after the students of the institute held a massive protest against the derogatory video clip. Talking about the incident, IGP Kashmir VK Birdi said that upon receiving the information and a written letter from the registrar of NIT campus for seeking legal action, they have taken action under relevant laws and have set an investigation into motion. “This evening police received information about a…

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Kashmir Police Defend UAPA Action Against Students Accused of Pro-Pakistan Slogans During World Cup Match

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Kashmir Police Defend UAPA Action Against Students Accused of Pro-Pakistan Slogans During World Cup Match

Seven students have been booked for cheering Australia’s win in World Cup final. Reacting to the opinions and comments on booking of some students of SKUAST-Kashmir under UAPA for sloganeering during India-Australia cricket World cup final, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said ‘it is not merely about raising pro Pakistan slogans and is also about normalising an abnormal : that everyone hates India (as different from the government of the day and party in power) ‘openly’. In a statement, a police spokesperson said a number of opinions and comments…

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Unlocking Nature’s Healing Touch: A Comprehensive Guide to Herbs and Spices for Natural Blood Pressure Management

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Unlocking Nature's Healing Touch: A Comprehensive Guide to Herbs and Spices for Natural Blood Pressure Management

Harnessing Nature’s Bounty for Natural Blood Pressure Management By : Javid Amin In the relentless pursuit of holistic health, the realm of herbs and spices emerges as a treasure trove for managing hypertension, the silent adversary affecting millions worldwide. While pharmaceutical interventions are prevalent, delving into the richness of nature’s pharmacy offers an intriguing avenue for promoting cardiovascular well-being. Embark on a journey through these 11 herbs and spices celebrated for their profound properties: 1. Garlic: The Heart’s Ally Key Compound: Allicin Mechanism: Promotes vasodilation, relaxing blood vessels, enhancing blood…

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‘Islamic Republic of Bihar’: BJP Criticises Bihar’s School Holiday Calendar, Cites Alleged Bias Towards Muslim Festivals

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‘Islamic Republic of Bihar’: BJP Criticises Bihar's School Holiday Calendar, Cites Alleged Bias Towards Muslim Festivals

BJP leaders accused the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government of reducing holidays for Hindu festivals and increasing holidays for Muslim festivals. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched another offensive against the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for allegedly axing the number of holidays for the state’s schools during Hindu festivals and increasing it for Muslim festivals. Calling Nitish Kumar the “chief of appeasement”, Union minister Ashwini Choubey claimed that the “anti-Hindu face” of the grand alliance has come to the fore again, alleging that the Bihar government “hates Sanatan for…

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Kashmir’s Power Woes Worsen, Plunging Residents into Darkness and Frustration

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Kashmir's Power Woes Worsen, Plunging Residents into Darkness and Frustration

The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration Kashmir is reeling under an unprecedented power crisis amid the early winter in the Valley. As against the demand of 2,500MW, the supply is limited to a mere 1,200 to 1,500MW. Though the administration had promised to procure additional 500 MW power, the procurement process is not being fast tracked. The crisis has forced leaders of mainstream political parties to question the intentions of the administration. They have even organised protests over the demand.…

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Uptick in Respiratory Infections Blamed on Chilled Weather; Physicians Advise Precautions

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Uptick in Respiratory Infections Blamed on Chilled Weather; Physicians Advise Precautions

In the wake of a recent advisory issued by the Centre regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, doctors in Kashmir have assured the public that the increase in such cases in the region is primarily due to cold weather and not a cause for panic. Amid reports of an uptick in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China, the Government of India (GoI) is closely monitoring the situation. The Centre stressed that there is no need for alarm and emphasised that the current spike in respiratory cases in…

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Hindu Temple ‘Purified’ with Holy Water After Visit by Muslim MLA

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Hindu Temple ‘Purified’ with Holy Water After Visit by Muslim MLA

Taking note of the matter, an official said a police team was patrolling the area to avert the possibility of any confrontation Members of Hindu outfits and local civic officials sprinkled Gangajal (water from the Ganga) on a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharthnagar district on Monday in an effort to “purify” it, a day after a Muslim lawmaker visited the shrine, police said. Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator from Domariaganj, Saiyada Khatoon, said she was invited by the administration of the Samya Mata temple in Balwa village of Siddharthnagar district to…

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Caught in the Crossfire: Kashmiri Students Arrested for Celebrating India’s World Cup Defeat

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The seven accused, students of the Sher-e-Kashmir Agriculture University in Srinagar, were charged with Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Seven university students have been arrested under the stringent anti-terror law for celebrating India’s defeat in the cricket World Cup finals and raising pro-Pakistan slogans in Jammu and Kashmir. The seven accused, students of the Sher-e-Kashmir Agriculture University, were charged with Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A police case was filed based on another student’s complaint that the accused threatened a non-local student and raised pro-Pakistan slogans. They are also accused…

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Amid worsening electricity crisis, electricity department seeks police action on ‘Online Abuse’

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Amid worsening electricity crisis, electricity department seeks police action on ‘Online Abuse’

Amid the ongoing electricity crisis in the Kashmir valley, the electricity department of the region has sought Police action against users showing their frustration against the department online. Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in a tweet tagged the cyber police of Jammu Kashmir after posting a few screenshots of hateful comments against the department and asked the Police to initiate action against the users. In a tweet, the department, tagged the Police and it’s cyber wing stating, “Pl take note of these abusive X handles using vituperative language against…

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