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Loneliness: The Modern-Day Pandemic Taking a Toll on Society

July 14, 2023 Editor

By : Bhushan Lal Razdan Some years age I chanced to read a short story titled “So Close, Yet So Far” in which a guy and a girl lived in the same apartment building for many years; they would start their day every morning riding the elevator together – however, they had never actually seen each other, nor had they met before, because they were always on their phones. Something similar is happening to us and our neighbours. Worse, the pandemic has hit our families where each member is seen…

Martyrs’ Day: Mehbooba alleges House Arrest, Omar Abdullah defies security measures to visit party office

July 14, 2023 Editor

Will not allow BJP to ‘distort our history or forget our heroes’, says the former CM Mehbooba Mufti National Conference leader claims J-K Police denied him the necessary protection PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged she was put under house arrest to prevent from paying homage to 22 Kashmiri people who were killed by the army of a Dogra ruler on this day in 1931. The former chief minister said she will not allow the BJP to “distort our history or forget our heroes”. “I’m under house arrest for wanting…

After Police, Army, now CRPF seek details of house owners, family in Kashmir

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Editor

After police and army now the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have started collecting family details of house owners in different parts of Kashmir Valley. The officials are tight-lipped over the new survey, however, the CRPF personnel who are collecting details from house owners claim that these details are being collected on the instructions of the Home ministry. “We have been doing this survey from the past one month on the instructions of the Home ministry,” said an officer, who was a part of this survey in north Kashmir’s Baramulla…

Three migrant workers shot at, injured in Shopian

July 13, 2023 Editor

Three Non-locals Labourers were injured after suspected militants fired upon them in Gagran area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday evening. A top police officer told that militants this evening fired upon three non-locals in Gagran area. All three were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, the status of their condition was not available. As per intial reports they have been identified as Anmol, Hirlal and Pinto. More details emerging.

Former J&K CMs Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah challenge govt on normalcy claims

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Editor

Former J&K CMs Mufti, Omar Abdullah challenge govt on normalcy claims

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on July 12 questioned the normalcy narrative of the government. “The latest affidavit submitted by the government to the Supreme Court only vindicated our [PDP] stand that the BJP had no legal grounds to abrogate Article 370. The act was carried out by trampling the Constitution,” Ms. Mufti told the media in Srinagar. She also questioned the normalcy narrative portrayed in the latest affidavit and accused the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration of hosting Chief…

Hoteliers, Tour Operators Urge Govt to Host Corporate Events in Kashmir to Boost Tourism

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Editor

The arrival of the monsoons in Kashmir has led to a decline in hotel bookings in the region. Hoteliers say that they are expecting a further decline in bookings in the next three months, as the tourist season typically slows down during this time. One hotelier, who asked not to be named, said that they were fully booked until June, but that bookings have since declined. “The current booking patterns have started dipping as the holiday phase has passed and the arrival of monsoon has further changed the mood of…

Himachal Pradesh Devastated by Floods: 20 Dead in 48 Hours; Delhi on High Alert as Yamuna River Water Level Hits 45-Year Record

July 12, 2023 Editor

Incessant rain, leading to flash floods and landslides has ravaged Himachal Pradesh with several tourists stranded in the hill state amid massive damage to roads and infrastructure. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said Tuesday that the government is working hard to restore road transport and power supply, while his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri said that the situation is expected to return to normalcy in the next 72 hours. The monsoon mayhem in the state has claimed the lives of about 20 people in the past 48 hours while the damage to…

Srinagar traffic snarls: Mismanagement to blame

July 12, 2023 Editor

Srinagar is witnessing a significant surge in vehicular traffic clogging the streets with long queues of vehicles. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), many residents complained about lack of traffic management in Srinagar causing frequent traffic jams on roads. They pointed out Dalgate to Khanyar saying the road faces chronic traffic jams on a daily basis. Similarly, long lines of stranded vehicles are seen on weekends on busy Boulevard road along Dal Lake. “Despite the introduction of new vehicles by the traffic department, the traffic situation in Srinagar city remains a…

Chatapal: Kashmir’s Mini-Pahalgam awaits visitors with open arms

July 12, 2023 Editor

Tucked deep inside the lush green virgin pine forests with the majestic sun kissing the Himalayas at the backdrop and a light blue river flowing at the base, this off beat destination is probably what the tourists ask for. Located 40 kilometers from Anantnag – just one-hour drive away via Achabal-Shangus-Chatergul, this quaint village has an uncanny resemblance with famous tourist destination Pahalgam. “My local friend from Anantnag took me to this place recently and I found it way more beautiful than what I had imagined,” says Vinay Jain, a…