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Former J&K CM Azad tells Modi govt to ‘not even think’ of implementing UCC

July 8, 2023 Editor

Former Union minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday cautioned the Narendra Modi-led central government over the implementation of a uniform civil code (UCC), saying it will annoy all minority communities at once. Azad asserted that implementing the UCC will not be “easy as it was to revoke Article 370” since all religions are involved in it. “There is no question (of implementing it). It is not easy as it was to revoke Article 370. All religions are involved in it. Not only Muslims, but Christians and Sikhs also, tribals, Jains,…

Mehbooba, Omar, and Sajad Unite: Seek clarity from J&K LG on ‘Land for Landless’ Scheme

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 Editor

A day after People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti questioned the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to provide five marlas of land to landless people under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), other political parties in the Valley also questioned the move and sought clarity from the L-G administration regarding the beneficiaries. National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said, “The government should clarify who they are counting among the homeless. Are those people that have come here even a week back also among the homeless? Is there a cut-off date?”…

Tragic Incidents: Kulgam Man Dies in Lightning Strike, Three Individuals Drown in Ramban

July 8, 2023 Editor

A 45-year-old man died after he was struck by a lightning bolt in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. The incident occurred early in the morning. He was identified as Hamidullah, son of Ghulam Hassan Khan of Gudder village. “He died after lightning struck him when he had taken his cattle for grazing to nearby Kaznad,” locals said. Following the incident, officials from Police and civil-administration visited the spot. They assured of providing all assistance to the kin of the deceased. Three persons including a teenager and a father-son duo drowned when a…

Kishanganga River: A Majestic Waterway and Its Enchanting Adjacent Tourist Spots

July 8, 2023 Editor

By: Tahir Majeed The 245 kilometres long Kishanganga River originates in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir near the Krishansar lake and the popular tourist destination, Sonamarg. The river is a captivating watercourse that flows through various breath-taking valleys of Kashmir. It covers 50 kilometres in the Kashmir valley the remaining 195 kilometres fall in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. From its origin at Sonamarg, the river flows northwards through the Tulail and Gurez Valleys of Kashmir before entering Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. It then continues its course, winding through the Neelum…

People bear the Brunt of Slow pace of Smart City Projects

July 8, 2023 Editor

The Srinagar Smart City project is progressing at an alarmingly slow pace causing inconvenience to people. Most of the roads in the city have been left in a dilapidated condition, with some being dug up for the project. This has resulted in a multitude of issues, particularly in the Downtown areas and the stretch leading from Lal Chowk to Downtown. The condition of these roads has caused great inconvenience to the citizens, with dug-up drains, potholes, and manholes posing threats to their safety. The lack of progress is evident in various…

Heavy Rains disrupt Srinagar-Jammu Highway, Mughal Road, and SSG Road; Kashmir lashed by Rainfall with more expected, says MeT

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing season has recorded normal precipitation of 99.2 mm while the weatherman here has issued a fresh weather advisory, predicting the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall in the Union Territory over the next two days. The weatherman has also stated that the major wet spell would likely impact the ongoing Amarnath yatra. Director Meteorological Department Sonum Lotus has forwarded a copy of weather advisory to Divisional Commissioners of both the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, informing them about the possibility of major wet spell…

Offbeat destinations in south Kashmir see a surge in tourist arrivals

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Editor

As Kashmir witnesses a tourist boom with all major attractions – Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonmarg jam-packed, visitors are slowly turning to offbeat scenic destinations. Among them is Kokernag in the heart of Brengi Valley, known for its freshwater springs, virgin forests, and Brengi stream, a major tributary of River Jhelum. The water of its springs is believed to stimulate the digestive mechanism in humans. The botanical garden and Asia’s largest trout fish farm, remain the major attraction in Kokernag. It is connected on one side to Achabal and on another side to Daksum…

Ladakh prepares for Dalai Lama’s visit: Security heightened

July 7, 2023 Editor

The administration of Ladakh is on its toes ahead of the scheduled visit of Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama on July 10. This comes even as tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern region of Ladakh have not de-escalated. Security arrangements have been beefed up near the residence of Dalai Lama in Choglamsar and other areas of Leh district. Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse recently conducted an onsite visit to Jivetsal area to assess the preparedness and review the arrangements for the…

Mehbooba Mufti calls for Unity to Safeguard Kashmiri and Dogra Identity

July 7, 2023 Editor

The former Chief Minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti today urged people of Jammu and Kashmir to unite and raise their voices against their identity. While addressing a press conference, Mehbooba said: “I urge the people of Jammu and Kashmir to unite and raise their voices, just like the people of Ladakh, against the attack on our identity, whether it is Dogra identity or Kashmiri identity.” The PDP president accused the Government of opening flood gates in Jammu and Kashmir and questioned the number of…

KPDCL Asserts: Protests Ineffective in Halting Smart Metering, No Alternatives to Smart Meters

July 7, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday said that there was no alternative to the installation of smart meters and that the meters will be installed across Kashmir. The statement comes amid the protests by the consumers against the installation of smart meters in their respective areas. Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the ongoing project of smart meters installation in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir will not be in vain. “Smart meters have to be installed today, as well as in the future,” he said.…