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The Like Trap: How a Pune Engineer Lost Rs 20 Lakh in a Social Media Scam

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 Editor

Behind the Curtain: How Online Predators Lure Victims with Easy Money Promises By: Javid Amin The Looming Shadow of Cyber Fraud: As we embark on 2024, the echoes of online scams from 2023 ring loud and clear. These digital wolves prowl the internet, weaving webs of deceit that entrap unsuspecting victims. A recent case in Pune, India, paints a chilling portrait of this digital danger, where a techie fell prey to a social media scam, losing a staggering Rs 20.32 lakh. A Desperate Hope Meets Deceptive Charm: Avinash Krishnanakutti Kunnubaram,…

Tribute and Reflection: PDP To Host Public Event in Srinagar to Mark Party Founder’s Anniversary

January 4, 2024 Editor

Sources within the PDP claim that over a dozen big leaders could join the party in coming weeks; district president Baramulla Peer Jaluludin said this year, the party is organising big show at Bijbhera To mark the eight death anniversary of J&K chief minister and People’s Democratic Party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the party will be holding a power show in south Kashmir’s Bijbhera town, where Mufti is buried at the historical Dara Shoka Park, on January 7. The party workers and leaders from across J&K will be attending the…

Mercury Dips, Hopes Fizzle: Kashmir Endures Harsh Cold Wave, Daily Life Disrupted

January 4, 2024 Editor

A thin layer of ice had formed over the surface of the Dal Lake as Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive night, officials said. There was no relief from the intense dry and cold wave conditions in Kashmir on Wednesday as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below the freezing point, officials said. Anantnag town was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night as the mercury plunged more than seven degrees below the freezing point, they said. A…

Traditions meet travelers: Gurez Valley prepares for cultural exchange in Kashmir’s tourism boom

January 4, 2024 Editor

As more and more tourists troop in, the remote valley is poised for a cultural and commercial transformation The evergreen fever dream of Kashmir as the subcontinent’s enchanted Eden might have its antecedents in older travel musings of European raconteurs—often mountaineers, preachers, doctors, and high-ranking officers of the British Empire. These men drew eloquent comparisons between this unheralded wonderland and familiar delights back home. The English rock climber Oscar Eckenstein recalled London’s Hampstead Heath upon seeing a blooming garden in Srinagar, while the adventurer Dermot Norris’ 1932 guide was titled…

Gateway to Kashmir valley under scrutiny: Railway security inspects Banihal-Khari track

January 4, 2024 Editor

The CRS, who was accompanied by a team of senior officials from Northern Railways, IRCON and construction companies, first inspected the track, tunnels and bridges and then followed it up with a high speed electric train, said officials. The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Dinesh Chand Deshwal, on Wednesday evening, inspected 14.869 km long Banihal-Khari rail track, part of the prestigious Udhampur-SrinagarBaramulla rail link (USBRL) project, said officials. The CRS, who was accompanied by a team of senior officials from Northern Railways, IRCON and construction companies, first inspected the track,…

JKBOSE Orders Transfer of Students from 60 Private Schools to Govt Institutions

January 3, 2024 Editor

In response to the expiration of affiliations for Private Academic Institutions in the Kashmir Division, coupled with their failure to submit extension case files, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has given a nod to enroll secondary and senior secondary level students of sixty private schools to nearby government institutions. JKBOSE Deputy Secretary General for Kashmir division said that the directives have been issued for tagging of on-roll students of sixty private academic institutions of Kashmir Division running their affairs on proprietary land, having their period of affiliation…

Leveraging AI: A Guide to Using ChatGPT for Effective Resume Writing

January 2, 2024 Editor

The AI-Powered Resumé Revolution: Mastering the Craft with ChatGPT By: Javid Amin In the cutthroat arena of job hunting, the resumé reigns supreme. It’s your single shot at captivating an employer’s attention, a meticulously crafted narrative that encapsulates your career essence. Yet, for many, crafting this document is a daunting task, riddled with anxieties and self-doubt. Enter ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI tool from OpenAI, poised to revolutionize the way we tackle this age-old challenge. Supercharging Your Job Hunt: Imagine a personal scribe, not only fluent in the language of success,…

Sneaky ‘Chameleon Trojan’ Targets Android Phones: Stay Safe with These Security Tips

January 2, 2024 Editor

The Elusive Shape-Shifter: Unmasking the Chameleon Trojan and Safeguarding Your Android By: Javid Amin A silent predator lurks amidst the familiar icons on your Android device – the Chameleon Trojan. This cunning malware, recently discovered by cybersecurity researchers, poses a chilling threat to the security of your phone and the sensitive data it holds. Masquerading as Innocence: What makes Chameleon so dangerous is its deceptive nature. Unlike its brute-force brethren, it doesn’t announce its presence with crashes or erratic behavior. Instead, it cleverly attaches itself to legitimate apps like Google…

No Respite From Winter’s Grip: Temperatures Dip, Valley Braces for More Cold Days

January 2, 2024 Editor

The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday The surface of Dal Lake froze at various places in the interiors on Monday as the night temperatures continued to plunge below zero across the Valley. The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Though there was improvement in foggy conditions, the residents said that the…

J&K, Ladakh Face Fuel Shortage as Tanker Operators Strike Against Hit-and-Run Law

January 2, 2024 Editor

All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has, however, not joined the strike and has called a meeting on Tuesday to ponder over the issue Opposing the Centre’s new provisions regarding hit-and-run cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, around 1,500 oil tankers that ferry fuel to Jammu and Kashmir besides Ladakh, went on a strike on Monday. In Himachal, the nationwide protest led to a shortage of fuel and many petrol pumps in major cities were seen rationing fuel. Rush was reported at petrol pumps across Hiamchal. All J&K Transporters’ Welfare Association has,…