Srinagar Gridlock: Is There an End in Sight for Traffic Jams? Srinagar: Massive traffic jams in the summer capital are taking toll on commuters, even as dilapidated roads are blamed as a major cause of gridlocks. The traders in Srinagar have decried traffic jams saying these have been taking a toll on their trade. They said that owing to continuous traffic jams in peak hours, the shops in city markets have been keeping the shoppers away, inflicting losses on the trade community. The trade bodies appealed to the Srinagar administration…
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From Sci-Fi to Selfies: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Daily Life
Decoding Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling Its Evolution, Impact, and Ethical Landscape By: Javid Amin In the realm of modern technology, one term stands out as both ubiquitous and enigmatic: artificial intelligence (AI). Once relegated to the realm of science fiction, AI has transcended its fictional origins to become an integral part of our daily lives. From virtual assistants to personalized recommendations, the influence of AI is undeniable. Yet, despite its pervasiveness, AI remains a complex and often misunderstood concept. This article endeavors to demystify AI, offering a comprehensive exploration of its…
Read MoreShocking Bills Spark Outrage: Downtown Kashmir Challenges Inflated Electricity Bills
Amid growing power crisis in the summer capital, scores of residents from various area of Downtown today staged protest against inflated electricity bills amid unscheduled power cuts. Locals from various areas of Downtown assembled at Nawa Kadal to register their protest against KPDCL. The residents said that scores of localities in Downtown have again received inflated bills that the poor locality cannot afford. They said that although the power supply has been reduced to a few hours only, they had received inflated bills multiple times over the past few months. The…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Slams PM’s ‘Wealth Redistribution’ Remark as Attempt to Divide Country
National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said attempts are being made to divide the country along communal lines and the INDIA bloc is fighting against those trying to spread hatred and fear. “The country is being told that Hindus are in danger,” he said, apparently referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “redistribution of wealth” attack against the Congress. “Attempts are being made to create tension… Hindus constitute 80 per cent of the population, while the Muslims constitute about 14 per cent. How can 14 per cent of the population…
Read MoreNavigating Sentiments on Article 370: BJP Stepped Back from Kashmir Lok Sabha Seats?
Sensing angst over Article 370, the BJP is avoiding a direct contest and hoping proxy parties will win from Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar and Baramulla The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir chief Ravinder Raina was expecting his bosses in Delhi to make clear their decision on the candidate to be fielded for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. Instead, Raina, on April 17, received a call that BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh was headed for Jammu. Raina and his colleagues in the J&K BJP were eventually stunned to know that the party would…
Read MoreValley in Shadow: Kashmir Grapples with Worsening Power Crisis
A Valley in Shadow: Kashmir’s Power Crisis and the Path Towards a Brighter Future By: Javid Amin For residents of Kashmir, the struggle for reliable electricity has become a daily reality – a frustrating, and at times, debilitating burden. The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) recently announced a continuation of power cuts due to limited power availability, casting a shadow over everyday life in the valley. This news comes as a heavy blow to Kashmiris from all walks of life. Students grapple with completing their studies under flickering lights,…
Read MoreTaming the IBS Beast: How Dietary Treatment Can Significantly Reduce Symptoms
Cracking the IBS Code: How Diet Can Be Your Biggest Ally By: Saika J Do you experience a rollercoaster of digestive woes – abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea? If so, you might be one of the millions worldwide living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This chronic condition disrupts the gut, leading to uncomfortable and unpredictable symptoms. But here’s a beacon of hope: a groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology suggests that dietary treatment could be the key to unlocking relief for over 70% of IBS…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Vows to Resolve Issues Through Ballot, Not Bullets
Article 370 abrogation unacceptable Your vote will empower me to tell to Parliament that the decision to abrogate Article 370 is unacceptable to us and whatever has been snatched must be returned without further delay. Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Chief Appealing to people not to boycott polls this time, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti today said her party was an advocate of vote and voice, instead of guns and stones, which she said could not resolve the issues of Jammu and Kashmir. The upcoming election, Mehbooba said, was a…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Urges Congress to Reconsider Alliance with Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference
Mehbooba Mufti said that Congress should rethink their support to the National Conference after Chaudhary Mohammad Akram equated the former with the BJP PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday (April 21) said that Congress should think about their support to the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir after the leader of the latter Chaudhary Mohammad Akram equated the grand old party with the BJP. “Chaudhary Akram could not have said anything worse than equating the Congress with the BJP while joining the National Conference. He said that there was no…
Read MoreAmit Shah Highlights BJP’s Major Achievements: Abolition of Article 370, Ram Mandir, CAA Implementation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the people gave BJP full majority in 2014 and 2019 election, and they used that to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, implement CAA and give 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Mahasammelan here today, Amit Shah said, “You gave us full majority in 2014 and 2019, we used the majority to abolish 370, build the temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, implement CAA and give 33% reservation to women in Lok…
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