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Kashmir’s power crisis: A descent into darkness

October 5, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s power crisis reaches critical juncture, residents demand immediate relief Kashmir’s ongoing power crisis has reached a critical juncture, with residents enduring increasingly prolonged power cuts, often lasting for up to 10-14 hours a day. Despite the government’s concerted efforts to bolster electricity supply, the region faces an alarming gap between the escalating demand and the available power. This power deficit issue has rippled through Kashmir, significantly disrupting daily life for both households and commercial establishments while also affecting essential services. The relentless power cuts have left residents struggling to…

Gupkar parties planning to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir, alleges BJP

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Editor

Slamming the opposition alliance for calling a dharna on October 10, J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Wednesday questioned why they did not protest against the bloodshed in J&K when it was reeling under terrorism. He alleged that leaders of the National Conference, the Congress and the PDP, under the Gupkar alliance, were hatching conspiracies against peace and development in J&K and the call for protest was an attempt to vitiate the atmosphere. “When the whole of J&K was in deep turmoil and there was uncertainty and bloodshed (due to…

LAHDC Election: Kargil sees record turnout of 77.61%

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 Editor

Kargil witnessed a turnout of 77.61% in the election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) on Wednesday, indicating residents’ desire for democratic representation. It is the first election since the abrogation of Article 370 in the erstwhile state. These polls are seen as a barometer of public sentiment regarding the BJP-led Centre’s decision to grant Union Territory (UT) status to Ladakh, which includes Leh and Kargil districts. Currently, Ladakh is a UT without an Assembly. The voters were mostly concerned about preserving the unique identity of the region,…

Govt cracks down on parent-child begging nexus in Kashmir, rescues 14 children

October 5, 2023 Editor

32 rescued in 3 months; All rescued minors non-J&K residents from Punjab, Bihar, UP; will handover them to CWC’s of their respective districts, herculean task to stop child begging in Sgr, drive to continue in city parts in days ahead: CWC head Dr Khair-un-Nisa Acting swiftly after receiving repeated complaints about child begging in the capital city of Srinagar, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of the district Wednesday swung into action and conducted a “surprise raid” in the city centre Lal Chowk where 14 child beggars were rescued and taken for…

Student Shot by Unidentified Gunmen in South Kashmir

October 5, 2023 Editor

A student was shot and injured by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening in the Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district. Quoting a top police officer, GNS reported that suspected militants fired upon a youth identified as Sahil Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Watrigam Dialgam a student at Wanihama. “He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment and has a bullet injury in his neck,” he said. Till this report was being filed his status of condition was not available. Soon after the incident whole area has been…

Army pauses phased withdrawal from J&K after spike in terror attacks

October 4, 2023 Editor

The revised counter-terror strategy, sources said, will consider that attempts to infiltrate the Valley are likely to rise before winter when heavy snowfall makes such bids difficult. The new spurt in terror incidents in J&K, where infiltration peaks before the onset of winter, has prompted security forces to reassess their counter-terror strategy in the Union Territory, and plans to redistribute Rashtriya Rifles (RR) units might not be implemented immediately, top security sources have told The Indian Express. A RR force from J&K was moved to the Line of Actual Control…

Eight BJP leaders issue ‘Unconditional’ apologies after show-cause notice

October 4, 2023 Editor

The leaders also gave an undertaking not to repeat such conduct in future and not to indulge in anti-party activities or conduct of indiscipline The eight leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Kashmir, who were last week issued show-cause notices for ‘indiscipline’ within the party, have tendered their unconditional apology, the chairman of the disciplinary committee, Sunil Sethi, said on Tuesday. The show-cause notices were issued to Ghulam Mohammad Mir, Dr Ali Mohammad Mir, Altaf Thakur, Asif Masoodi, Arif Raja, Anwar Khan, Manzoor Bhat and Bilal Parray. As per…

Exploring Autumn in Thomas Moore’s ‘Lalla Rookh’ – A Journey Through Poetry

October 4, 2023 Editor

Embracing Autumn’s Bounty in Kashmir By: Javid Amin As autumn blankets the picturesque region of Kashmir, a season of plenty and preparation unfolds. This season, often referred to as the “queen of all seasons” in Kashmir, brings a multitude of changes and traditions. Harvest Season: Farmers gather grains while nomads descend from highland pastures with their herds of sheep and goats. The landscape undergoes a transformation as chinar leaves turn from yellow to crimson, and grapes, apples, and walnuts ripen. A Season of Plenty: Kashmir’s autumn is marked by a…

J&K power crisis worsens, government scrambling for solutions

October 4, 2023 Editor

Worsening Power Crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Concern Among Consumers Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a deepening power crisis, leaving consumers to endure extended power outages during the day. Authorities have reassured that discussions are underway to address this issue, promising improved conditions in the coming days. However, local consumers have a different story to tell. They claim that the power situation has deteriorated significantly across the valley, with just 4-5 hours of electricity being supplied daily. This situation is occurring even as smart meters have been installed…

Kashmir Willow Bats: The Secret Weapon of the ICC World Cup?

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Willow Bats Emerge as Standouts Over English Willow Bats in the ICC World Cup The commencement of the 50-over Cricket World Cup on October 5 has ignited fervor among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. A particularly exciting development for the creators of Kashmiri bats is the use of Kashmir willow in a 50-over cricket World Cup for the first time. In the current ODI World Cup, players from Bangladesh and Afghanistan have acquired bats crafted from Kashmiri willow. Cricket, often celebrated as the “gentleman’s game,” has witnessed evolution over the years,…