April 30, 2024 | Kashmir POST

No Religious Reservation for Muslims as Long as I’m Alive: PM Narendra Modi

April 30, 2024 Editor

Modi also reiterated his claim that the Congress will bring an inheritance tax if they come to power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he will not allow reservations for Muslims based on religion and at the cost of Scheduled Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a poll rally in Telangana’s Medak district. Follow full coverage of the Lok Sabha elections here. He also alleged that the Congress wants to “insult” the Consitution for their vote…

iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt’s ‘The Anxious Generation’

April 30, 2024 Editor

Alarming Rise in Teen Anxiety: Are Smartphones to Blame? By: Javid Amin Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Anxious Generation,” throws down a gauntlet – teenagers’ widespread smartphone use is causing a mental health crisis, and we need immediate action. Haidt argues for a collective response, from parents to policymakers, to curb this pervasive issue. A World Raised on Screens: The “Great Rewiring” The book opens with a chilling analogy: would you raise your child on Mars, knowing the health risks? Similarly, a decade ago, parents couldn’t foresee the…

AI & Oil Rush! The Unexpected Sectors Hiring Like Crazy in India

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Editor

Decoding the 2024 Indian Job Market Trends: A Comprehensive Analysis By: Javid Amin The Indian job market, a vibrant ecosystem characterized by its dynamism and resilience, is currently undergoing a fascinating transformation. As the country emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, the landscape of employment opportunities is evolving rapidly. To navigate this shifting terrain, it’s crucial to understand the emerging trends and developments shaping the job market. Drawing insights from Naukri’s JobSpeak Index for March 2024, let’s embark on a journey to decode the intricate tapestry of India’s job…

Ladakh Set for a Fierce Battle as Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Mulls Independent Candidacy

April 30, 2024 Editor

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) are reportedly going to support the INDIA bloc candidate in Ladakh A senior LAB member said the KDA had already announced that it would support the Opposition (Congress) if it fielded a Muslim candidate from Kargil “This is being done so that there is no division of votes. We will also support the candidate from Kargil,” the leader said The Ladakh Lok Sabha seat is headed for a tricky political situation as on one hand, sitting BJP MP BJP Jamyang…

Heavy Rains Cause Havoc in Kashmir, Landslides Block Srinagar-Jammu Highway

April 30, 2024 Editor

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Disrupts Traffic Flow on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Srinagar: A heavy spell of incessant rain has created havoc in several parts of Kashmir while the Meteorological Department predicted more precipitation during the next 24 hours. Despite assurances from the administration that the water levels are below the danger mark, the continuous downpour led to widespread disruption. Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday evening inundated roads and low-lying areas in Kashmir. Additionally, higher reaches experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, further disrupting normal life and bringing down temperatures. Moderate to…

Farooq Abdullah Accuses Rival Parties of Seeking Anantnag Poll Deferral Due to Weather Woes

April 30, 2024 Editor

NC president Farooq Abdullah on Monday claimed that the fear of loss was making some parties seek postponement of elections in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. “There was a massive flood in Kashmir in 2014, the destruction was widespread. We asked to postpone the elections at that time. Did they defer it? What is the compulsion now?” he said. The former J&K Chief Minister added: “They can see their defeat and because of the fear they want to defer the elections. Let them defer, we will still defeat them.” Several political parties and…

From Smart City Dreams to Darkness: Kashmir’s Power Crisis Ignities Frustration

April 30, 2024 Editor

Lights Out, Lies Out: Kashmir Demands Answers for Crippling Power Cuts Srinagar: The power crisis in Kashmir has reached alarming levels, with the valley facing the worst-ever electricity shortage this spring season. The residents are being subjected to prolonged outages ranging from 10 to 14 hours per day as the allocated power supply has dipped to a mere 1000 megawatts (MW). According to a senior official from the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Kashmir requires a minimum of 1800 MWs to meet the demand as per the curtailment schedule…