Month: April 2024

‘BJP Influence Not on Ballot, But Evident in Kashmir’s Electoral Dynamics: Omar Abdullah

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'BJP Influence Not on Ballot, But Evident in Kashmir's Electoral Dynamics: Omar Abdullah

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on fighting the Lok Sabha elections in J&K, the importance of the polls post the abrogation of Article 370, and what explains the calm in the Valley. This session was moderated by Muzamil Jaleel, Deputy Editor, The Indian Express Muzamil Jaleel: This is the first major election after August 5, 2019. What is the situation on the ground? We had the District Development Committee meeting elections a few years ago, but this is the first major election and its significance is also heightened with the…

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BJP Concealing Itself Behind ‘Proxies, Minions’ in Kashmir Valley: Farooq Abdullah

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BJP Concealing Itself Behind 'Proxies, Minions' in Kashmir Valley: Farooq Abdullah

NC chief Farooq Abdullah today said the BJP had been unable to “win hearts” in Kashmir and now it was hiding behind its proxies in Kashmir. “This tactic will also prove futile,” Abdullah said. Addressing a workers’ convention at Chanpora, with party candidate’s Srinagar candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in attendance, Farooq said: “INDIA bloc will secure all six Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Sensing a defeat at the hands of NC, the BJP has already withdrawn from the race.” The veteran leader added: “Although the…

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Kashmir Weather Whirlwind: Rains and Snow, But Floods Not on the Menu Says I&FC

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Kashmir Weather Whirlwind: Rains and Snow, But Floods Not on the Menu Says I&FC

Srinagar: Rains drenched plains while snowfall was recorded at several higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted more precipitation in the next few days. A MeT official here said that in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am, Srinagar received 4.5 mm of rainfall, Qazigund 10.2 mm, Pahalgam 20.8 mm, Kupwara 15.1 mm, Kokernag 9.8 mm, Gulmarg 8.6 mm, Jammu 2.3 mm, Banihal 2.3 mm, Batote 22.8 mm, Katra 4.6 mm, and Bhaderwah 16.4 mm. The MeT predicted light to moderate rain and light…

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BJP J&K Chief Vows Support to Like-Minded Parties in Kashmir

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BJP J&K Chief Vows Support to Like-Minded Parties in Kashmir

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K President Ravinder Raina on Sunday said that his party will extend support to like-minded parties in the Kashmir Valley as he cautioned people to stay away from the Congress. Raina claimed that BJP will win big on both Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats.“BJP has a good connection with the other like-minded parties in Kashmir Valley,” the BJP J&K President told the media here. He said, “We are looking forward to extending our support to like-minded groups and good candidates after discussing the formalities with…

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‘Darkness by Design?’: Mirwaiz Accuses Administration of Power Play in Kashmir

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'Darkness by Design?': Mirwaiz Accuses Administration of Power Play in Kashmir

Despite having huge water resources and generation capacity, electricity produced by J&K is exported outside, and we, who have the first right to it, are living in darkness. —Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman, Hurriyat Conference As the Kashmir Valley faces acute shortage of electricity, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today accused the J&K administration of forcing people to live in darkness. “People from all over the Valley have been calling on me and expressing their deep concern about the lack of electricity. It is the fundamental duty of the ruling dispensation to provide…

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Level Up Your Coding: A Deep Dive into Top AI Assistants for New Developers

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Level Up Your Coding: A Deep Dive into Top AI Assistants for New Developers

Mastering the Art of Code: Beyond the Top 5 – Unveiling Hidden Gems and Advanced Techniques By: Javid Amin The world of programming can be a thrilling adventure, but it’s not without its challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or just starting your journey, getting stuck on a bug or spending hours writing repetitive code can slow you down. Thankfully, the rise of AI coding assistants is injecting a potent dose of innovation into the development process. These intelligent tools, powered by machine learning, are more than just fancy autocorrect.…

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Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict Today on EVM-VVPAT Case, Pleas Seek 100% Verification

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Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict Today on EVM-VVPAT Case, Pleas Seek 100% Verification

On Wednesday, Supreme Court said it could not “control the elections” or issue any directions solely based on doubts about reliability of EVMs. The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on a series of petitions seeking a comprehensive cross-verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The Supreme Court decision is expected to be announced by a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it could not “control the elections” or issue any…

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Emergency! Landslide Triggers Road Cave-in near Ramban, Traffic Disrupted

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Emergency! Landslide Triggers Road Cave-in near Ramban, Traffic Disrupted

500-m link road damaged by landslide in Ramban district, causing traffic halt and power supply disruption. Residents evacuated to safety. Ramban: A 500-m stretch of a link road was on Thursday damaged after a landslide in Ramban district around. The incident, which took place around 7.45 pm near Pernote village, also resulted in several electricity poles being uprooted. The movement of traffic was stopped and residents of Pernote were rushed to safety. Ramban deputy magistrate Baseer-up-Haq Chaudhary took to ‘X’ to relay the information. “Massive subsidence/sinking at km 5 on Ramban-Gool…

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Mehbooba Mufti Decries Current Kashmir Atmosphere as ‘Far Worse Than Past Gun Culture’

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Mehbooba Mufti Decries Current Kashmir Atmosphere as 'Far Worse Than Past Gun Culture'

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the current atmosphere of uncertainty far surpasses the tumult of past gun culture. Mehbooba as per the statement said that since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019 people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured suffocation and widespread fear, likening the prevailing silence to that of a graveyard. Despite the imposed silence, the PDP President declared her unwavering defiance, highlighting the consequences her family has faced…

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Sajad Lone Brands Omar Abdullah as an Alien Figure for North Kashmir Residents

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Sajad Lone Brands Omar Abdullah as an Alien Figure for North Kashmir Residents

Srinagar: Chairman Peoples Conference (PC) Sajad Gani Lone Tuesday said that his rival in Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah is an alien creature for the people of north Kashmir. “Omar Abdullah is a tourist in the valley. Me and you have common things in nature as Kashmiris, but he can’t sit with Kashmiris like us. He is a tourist rather an alien creature for the people of north Kashmir,” Lone said while replying to a query during a news conference. Asked about seeking support…

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