February 3, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Bharat Ratna to L K Advani: The ‘Charioteer’ Who Led BJP to Rise, Leaving an Enduring Mark on Indian Politics

February 3, 2024 Editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Bharat Ratna honour for BJP veteran L K Advani. Advani, who served as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the longest period, was instrumental in building the party in the 90s and guiding it to power at the centre. It was under Advani that the BJP saw a phenomenal rise from 2 Lok Sabha seats in 1984 to 85 seats in 1989 and then 120 in 1991. Advani, who served as deputy prime minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government besides holding…

121-Year Legacy at Risk: Kashmir School Faces Closure over Land Lease Dispute

February 3, 2024 Editor

A Legacy In Limbo: The Heartbreaking Saga of St. Joseph’s School, Baramulla Amidst the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir, in the heart of Baramulla district, stands a sentinel of education – St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School. Its weathered walls whisper tales of 121 years, echoing with the laughter of countless students who crossed its threshold seeking knowledge and hope. But today, this beacon of learning flickers precariously, threatened by a bureaucratic impasse that could plunge its future into darkness. The school’s predicament stems from a seemingly innocuous piece of paper –…

Kashmir Shivers Under Record-Breaking Cold: Qazigund Freezes in 16-Year Low

February 3, 2024 Editor

Kashmir experienced bone-chilling temperatures on Thursday night, as several areas recorded the coldest night in the past 16 years while the Meteorological Department (MeT) officials predicted more precipitation during the next two days. The plummeting temperatures have been attributed to an ongoing cold wave, persisting even after the conclusion of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period earlier this week. Gulmarg ski resort in Baramulla district recorded a staggering drop in temperatures, reaching a low of minus 12 degrees Celsius. This marked a significant decrease of more than four degrees…

Snowfall Fuels Fire: Traditional Kangris Back in Demand After Dip in Sales

February 3, 2024 Editor

The Enduring Ember: How Kashmiris Rediscover the Warmth of the Kangri in a Changing Winter Srinagar: The first snowflakes whispered secrets of winter’s descent upon the Kashmir Valley. A hush fell over the bustling squares, replaced by the rhythmic clack of hammers against clay. In workshops tucked away from the tourist clamor, artisans breathed life into age-old companions – the Kangris, traditional firepots that have warmed generations amidst the harsh Himalayan chill. This year, however, the winter whispered differently. A prolonged dry spell cast a shadow over the Kangri makers,…

Jammu: Magisterial Inquiry Ordered After Man Dies in Police Custody, Officers Suspended

February 3, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir Police suspended two officials on Friday, while the Station House Officer (SHO) Gandhi Nagar was attached to DPL following the mysterious death of an individual in custody in Jammu district. A police spokesperson in a statement said, “The incident of custodial death occurred on 31.01.2024 at P/S Gandhi Nagar. The deceased has been identified as Sahil Saini S/o Romesh Saini R/o Nagri, Kathua who was arrested in case FIR No. 20/2024 u/s 457/380 IPC of P/S Gandhi Nagar, Jammu on 30.01.2024 and was on 04 days Police…