Month: March 2024

Kashmir Election Dynamics: Omar Set for Srinagar, Potential Clash between Mehbooba, Mian Altaf, and Azad in Anantnag-Rajouri

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Kashmir Election Dynamics: Omar Set for Srinagar, Potential Clash between Mehbooba, Mian Altaf, and Azad in Anantnag-Rajouri

Unable to arrive at an agreement, the major parties are going solo in Kashmir, while the BJP’s “proxies” are queering the pitch. In the drastically altered electoral map of the Kashmir Valley, political players are holding their cards close to their chest. However, sources told Frontline that the National Conference (NC) has “zeroed in on” former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the Srinagar constituency, Ruhullah Mehdi for Baramulla, and Mian Altaf for Anantnag-Rajouri, the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir. In the 2019 general election, the NC won all three,…

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Fresh Snowfall Reported in Kashmir’s Higher Reaches

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Fresh Snowfall Reported in Kashmir's Higher Reaches

The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during the night Many higher reaches of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the MeT officials said on Saturday. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, received fresh snowfall during the night, they said. The Pahalgam tourist resort, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, received about three…

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Battle Brewing: Congress Gears Up to Challenge BJP in Jammu with Rahul and Priyanka at the Helm

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Battle Brewing: Congress Gears Up to Challenge BJP in Jammu with Rahul and Priyanka at the Helm

In the electoral battle for Jammu and Kashmir, the fight narrows on the two crucial seats in Jammu — Udhampur-Kathua and the Jammu-Reasi seats. While the BJP mounts a fierce campaign, the Congress refuses to remain passive. Pledging to put up a strong fight, the party has rallied heavyweights, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, to lead its charge in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party on Saturday released a list of 27 star campaigners. The leaders to campaign in Jammu include Sonia Gandhi, Ambika Soni, Sachin Pilot,…

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Paradise Priced Out: High Airfare and Hotel Tariffs Threaten Kashmir’s Enchantment

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Paradise Priced Out: High Airfare and Hotel Tariffs Threaten Kashmir's Enchantment

Paradise Priced Out: Navigating the High Cost of Kashmir’s Charms By: Javid Amin Nestled amidst the lofty peaks of the Himalayas, Kashmir has long been celebrated as the “Crown Jewel of India.” Its ethereal beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality have beckoned travelers from around the globe, promising unforgettable experiences and cherished memories. Yet, beneath the veneer of enchantment lies a troubling trend: the soaring cost of exploration. In recent years, a surge in airfare and property tariffs has cast a shadow over Kashmir’s idyllic landscape, threatening to transform…

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Hurriyat Leader Farooq Demands End to ‘Arbitrary Detention Cycle’

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Hurriyat Leader Farooq Demands End to "Arbitrary Detention Cycle"

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today called upon the government to refrain from continuing the “cycle of arbitrary detentions”. Addressing a congregation at Jamia Masjid on Friday, Mirwaiz said even during the holy month of Ramzan, he was facing restrictions and was being frequently placed under house arrest, preventing him from having unrestricted access to mosques. Mirwaiz was placed under house arrest on Thursday, preventing him from offering prayers. Mirwaiz said on Thursday as per the announced programme, he was not allowed to address a religious gathering. Mirwaiz said…

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Tarpaulin Turbans for Mosques: A Colorful Controversy in UP

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Tarpaulin Turbans for Mosques: A Colorful Controversy in UP

Lucknow: For the last 6-7 years, it has become new normal for the mosques in UP to be covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of Holi festival. This, according to authorities, helps to maintain law and order situation and avert any attempt by miscreants to incite communal tension by throwing colours on the places of Islamic faith. Since the Yogi Adithyanath government came to power, this practise has been in place. Like previous years, this year also, the mosques on the Ram Baraat route in Bareilly and the Laat Saheb procession…

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Looming Himalayan Quake: Tectonic Strain Reaching Critical Point

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Looming Himalayan Quake: Tectonic Strain Reaching Critical Point

Why next biggest earthquake in Himalayas could be triggered by Indians By: CP Rajendran & Kusala Rajendran The Himalayas produced three great earthquakes in the last century alone—1905, 1934 and 1950, but none afterwards. With increasing clarity on the nature of temporal-spatial patterns of earthquakes, there is a consensus about the identifiable gaps along the Himalayas. The central Himalayas are recognised as one such gap, primed for a future large or great earthquake. The long interval of at least 500 years marked by the absence of earthquakes represents a period…

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Papaya: The Sunshine Fruit for a Happy Gut and a Healthy You

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Papaya: The Sunshine Fruit for a Happy Gut and a Healthy You

Fun Facts and Creative Ways to Enjoy Papaya By: Saika J Papaya, with its vibrant orange flesh and sweet, tropical flavor, isn’t just a delicious fruit; it’s a powerhouse of health benefits, particularly for your digestive system. In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps healthy eating habits, digestive woes like bloating, constipation, and indigestion are becoming increasingly common. But fear not, there’s a natural remedy waiting to be embraced – the humble papaya! The Digestive Duo: Papain and Fiber Papaya’s magic lies in its unique combination of two key…

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Don’t Criticise Govt On Social Media: J&K Administration Releases Guidelines for Employees

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Don’t criticise govt on Social Media: J&K Administration Releases Guidelines for Employees

The J&K administration on Sunday issued fresh guidelines regarding the use of social media by its employees, saying no government employee should, through any post, tweet or other means, discuss or criticise any government policy or action on social media platforms. It said employees were prohibited from participating in any such discussion or criticism on social media pages, communities or microblogs. “The government employees, directly or indirectly, shall not publish, post or release any information on social media that is considered confidential or that is not meant for public dissemination,…

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Fasting for Nature: Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike for Ladakh’s Future

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Fasting for Nature: Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike for Ladakh's Future

19 Days In, Activist Demands Nature Gets A Seat At The Policy Table As his fast entered the 19th day, Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk called for having “nature representatives” in Parliament in a feeble voice. Drawing parallels between Delhi and the ecologically sensitive Ladakh, Wangchuk proposed “giving nature a voice” in the highest policymaking body of the country, saying that ecological concerns must be given a fair representation. Wangchuk called for the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Ladakh to grant indigenous tribes nominal autonomy. Ladakh is…

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