March 8, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Quenching the Thirst: Unraveling the Water Crisis in Kashmir Valley

March 8, 2024 Editor

A Precarious Balancing Act By: Javid Amin As the sun beats down relentlessly, regions far beyond Karnataka’s arid landscapes are grappling with a water crisis of their own. The specter of drought is now looming over the picturesque Kashmir Valley, presenting a new disaster in the making. This article ventures beyond the immediate headlines to explore the intricate details of the impending water crisis in Kashmir, shedding light on its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. The Karnataka Prelude: A Warning Echo for Kashmir Before delving into the unfolding crisis in…

Pakistan: Kashmir Front and Center in Any Future Talks with India

March 8, 2024 Editor

The Pakistan Foreign Office has played down PM Narendra Modi’s greeting message to Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif while reiterating that Kashmir will be the priority if and when talks resume between the two sides. The Foreign Office also said it welcomed mediation by friendly countries between India and Pakistan but would respond appropriately when such a proposal is made formally. It also commented adversely on PM Modi’s visit to Srinagar after several years by stating that it seemed to be part of India’s efforts to portray normalcy in J&K.…

Allegations Arise: Government Staff ‘Forced’ to Attend PM’s Rally, Claim Opposition Leaders

March 8, 2024 Editor

A municipal council employee from frontier district of Kupwara said that they left at 3 am in the wee hours and were transported in buses As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Srinagar, former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti alleged that government employees were “forced to attend” the event to project a false image of normalcy and provide a good crowd. Thousands of people, mostly Bharatiya Janata Party workers and government employees, thronged Bakshi Stadium amid tight security. Some of the employees…