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Bihar University Professor’s Social Media Post Prompts Protests Over Comments on Muslim National Identity

January 7, 2024 Editor

A professor at a Bihar university is being investigated by the police for his demand of a “separate homeland for Muslims” through his social media posts. The social media post by Khursheed Alam triggered protests by the students and ultimately led to his resignation from his post. Khursheed Alam was an assistant professor at Jai Prakash University. He wrote two anti-India protests – one post read “United Pakistan and Bangladesh #Zindabad” and the other “…the Indian Muslims want a separate homeland adjoining Pakistan and Bangladesh” – on social media a…

Diplomatic Tension: Maldives Takes Action Against Ministers Over Anti-Modi Statements

January 7, 2024 Editor

Former presidents including Mohammad Nasheed and Ibrahim Solih had demanded action against the ministers over their remarks against Prime Minister Modi. The Maldives government on Sunday suspended three ministers over their derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid were suspended over their remarks against PM Modi, which triggered a massive backlash. Earlier in the day, the Maldives government in a statement had distanced itself from the remarks, calling them ‘personal opinions’. The statement had come following India making it clear that the remarks…

Srinagar Shivers at -5.6°C as Cold Wave Grips Kashmir, Marking Season’s Lowest Temperature

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 Editor

Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far. A thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the Dal Lake here and other water bodies in Kashmir due to the intense cold wave that is gripping the region, the officials said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably, leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period…

Jammu Feels the Deep Freeze: Dry Winds Whip as Minimum Temperature Plummets to 4.1°C

January 6, 2024 Editor

Over the weekend, the temperature in Jammu city dropped to the season’s lowest level at 4.1°C. The cold wave also persisted in the Valley, with Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam recording minimum temperatures of -5.4°C, -4.5°C, and -6.3°C, respectively. Other regions in the area also experienced low temperatures, with Katra recording 5.6°C, Batote 2.3°C, Bhaderwah -0.3°C, and Banihal -0.6°C as the minimum temperature. Meanwhile, Leh town in Ladakh recorded the lowest temperature of the night at -12.8°C. The 40-day period of harsh winter cold, known as the ‘Chillai Kalan,’ began on…

Will J&K’s Ratle Power Flow Outward? Leaders Question Priority in Electricity Pact

January 6, 2024 Editor

J-K leaders question decision to lease out electricity from Ratle Project to Rajasthan Party leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday questioned the administration’s decision to lease out electricity from the Ratle Power Project in Kishtwar to Rajasthan, pointing out that the Union Territory is itself facing a “severe power crisis”. Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL), a joint venture between the NHPC Limited and JKSPDC, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited for 850 MW sourcing from the…

Weight Gain, Feeling Fatigued and Forgetful? 8 Signs Your Thyroid May Be Throwing Your Hormones Off Balance

January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 Editor

The Butterfly Within: Understanding Your Thyroid and Keeping It Balanced By: Saika J Nestled at the base of your neck, tucked away like a hidden secret, lies a tiny butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. Don’t underestimate its diminutive size, for this little marvel acts as the conductor of an orchestra, directing the symphony of your metabolism, mood, energy levels, and even how you react to the world around you. Its whispers of influence touch nearly every corner of your body, making it a potent force in maintaining your well-being. The…

Biting Cold Continues in Kashmir: Dal Lake Skims with Ice, Residents Bundle Up

January 6, 2024 Editor

The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively Cold condition continued in Valley as all the weather stations in Kashmir recorded sub-zero temperatures on Friday night. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3 degrees Celsius, some 0.9 notches below normal. The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The ski resort of Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius, the only with temperature…

Gupkar Alliance at Crossroads: Towards Cooperation or Dissolution?

January 6, 2024 Editor

On August 4, 2019, a day before the abrogation of Article 370, regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir met at the residence of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Gupkar Road in Srinagar, forming the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), also known as the Gupkar Alliance. They vowed to defend Article 370 and warned the BJP against proceeding with the move. But, the BJP went ahead and abrogated Article 370 the next day, dividing Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Many political leaders, including…

Supreme Court Rejects Public Interest Litigation on Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute

January 5, 2024 Editor

The PIL demanded an archaeological survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque and declaration of the site as Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding an archaeological survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque and declaration of the site as Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi, noting that multiplicity of litigation was not proper when a bundle of civil suits on the issue was being adjudicated. “Let’s not have a multiplicity of litigation. You filed it as a PIL, which is why it was rejected.…

The Siren Song of Screens: Mobile Addiction Grips Kashmir, from Toddlers to Moribund

January 4, 2024 Editor

The Captivating Cage: How Mobile Addiction Imprisons Kashmir, One Scroll at a Time By: Javid Amin The majestic peaks of Kashmir, once a refuge for serenity, now echo with the silent whirring of captive souls. Not shackled by iron bars, but by a far more insidious and pervasive force: mobile phone addiction. This digital devil, disguised as a sleek device, has woven its tendrils around the very fabric of Kashmiri society, trapping individuals of all ages in its mesmerizing glow. From toddlers glued to pixelated worlds to elders seeking solace…