Year: 2023

The Glacier of Pahalgam: A Breathtaking Natural Wonder

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The Glacier of Pahalgam: A Breathtaking Natural Wonder

It is a part of Himalayan range and is located some 26 kilometres north of Pahalgam By: Mohammad Jalal-Ud-Din One of the great problems world confronts today is its self-begotten woe of environmental pollution. Summarily the environmental pollution is the summative result of harmful activities of man against nature. This is somewhat paraphrased into air, soil/land, water, noise, thermal and radioactive pollutions. Of this air pollution is the main type threatening the environment, plants, humans, animals and all living organisms. This effects our glacial reserves also. Kolahoi glacier, which some…

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Jammu and Kashmir seeks fair share of lithium reserves: Mehbooba Mufti

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Jammu and Kashmir seeks fair share of lithium reserves: Mehbooba Mufti

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the recent developments regarding the lithium reserves in the region. Mehbooba claimed that after the takeover of Jammu and Kashmir’s water resources and minerals by the Government of India (GOI), the focus has now shifted towards the vast lithium reserves that lie beneath the region’s surface. Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has raised concerns over the recent developments regarding the lithium reserves in the region. Mehbooba claimed that after the takeover of Jammu and…

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Granted More Time to Complete On-Boarding Process with NSDL

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Granted More Time to Complete On-Boarding Process with NSDL

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has been granted more time to complete the on-boarding process with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This comes after the KCCI was de-listed as an authorized chamber for issuing certificates of origin for its failure to on-board on e-CoO on the Common Digital Platform. The KCCI has expressed its gratitude to the DGFT for taking a serious note of its representation and taking immediate action upon it. The chamber has also thanked its…

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Unmasking the Stark Reality of Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Call to Conscience

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Unmasking the Stark Reality of Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Call to Conscience

Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Stark Reality and a Call to Conscience By: Javid Amin In the serene valleys and picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, a silent yet profound crisis looms large, one that has far-reaching consequences for society, the environment, and our collective morality. The menace of food wastage, once relegated to the shadows, has taken center stage, demanding our urgent attention. Daily Squander: A Conundrum Close to Home In the quaint towns and bustling cities of Kashmir, food wastage has surreptitiously embedded itself in our day-to-day lives. As we…

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Garcetti: Kashmir Issue Must Be Resolved by India and Pakistan, Not Third Party

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Garcetti: Kashmir Issue Must Be Resolved by India and Pakistan, Not Third Party

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti was responding to questions on US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome’s multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan Days after the US envoy to Pakistan made a low-profile visit to Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Tuesday that the Kashmir issue can only be resolved by New Delhi and Islamabad. Donald Blome, the US ambassador to Pakistan, made a multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan that concluded on Sunday. He toured different parts of the strategic region and met several officials,…

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J&K Police to use social media monitoring tool to track anti-national elements

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J&K Police to use social media monitoring tool to track anti-national elements

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for anti-India and anti-national activities. Sources within the police department have confirmed that they are actively tracking the IP addresses of individuals involved in such activities. What sets this initiative apart is the direct cooperation the Jammu and Kashmir Police have secured from social media giants, including WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat, Instagram, Telegram, and TiTok etc…. This collaboration has granted the authorities access to information concerning those who exploit these…

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India Post warns against scam promising free Apple products

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India Post warns against scam promising free Apple products

India Post has issued a warning about an online scam in which cybercriminals are using the government’s postal department logo to send malicious messages and falsely claim to offer iPhone 15 giveaways. In a post on X on Thursday, India Post clarified, “Please be careful! India Post is not offering any gifts through unofficial portals or links.” Scammers are sending messages under the guise of India Post Navaratri gifts, attempting to lure individuals into revealing their personal information and scamming their money. One such fake message reads, “You have won…

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The Great Lakes Trek: A Challenging Yet Fulfilling Adventure in Ganderbal

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The Great Lakes Trek: A Challenging Yet Fulfilling Adventure in Ganderbal

Unlocking the Mystique of the Kashmir Great Lakes Trek: An Adventure of Endurance and Discovery Unforgettable, challenging, and thrilling – these are the words that echo when avid trekkers share their experiences of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek. Two trekkers in their forties and their guide-cum-horseman recently undertook this journey, covering an astonishing 85 kilometers in just four days and three nights. Typically, this trek takes a week to complete, but these adventurers completed it in just 21 hours of walking. Their journey began in early September, starting in the…

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Science: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Past

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Science: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Past

The olden subject experts had done a great job in deciphering the early Greek and Scythian coins. By: Iqbal Ahmad During my stay in Jammu and Kashmir’s largest and oldest museum at Srinagar and in my archaeological survey travels, I came across certain very interesting archaeological and numismatic evidences of several ancient foreign tribes in my this land of Jammu and Kashmir, these included the archaeological artifacts, ancient coins and architectural influences. In SPS museum at Srinagar I could get easy access to its housed numismatic and archaeological collections, besides…

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Apple Users at Risk: ICERT Warns of High-Severity Security Vulnerability

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Apple Users at Risk: ICERT Warns of High-Severity Security Vulnerability

The Central government has issued a high-severity warning to Apple users about a new security vulnerability that could allow attackers to take control of their devices. The vulnerability is in the WebKit browser engine, which is used by Safari and other browsers. It comes in Apple products like the iPhone and iWatch. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has cautioned against multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute an arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or bypass security restrictions on…

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