Month: April 2024

Mehbooba Mufti Extends Olive Branch: ‘Kashmiris Want Pandits Back in Valley’

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Mehbooba Mufti Extends Olive Branch: 'Kashmiris Want Pandits Back in Valley'

Accuses BJP of using Kashmiri Pandits’ pain as ‘weapon’ to garner votes across India The BJP has used the Kashmiri Pandit community’s pain and suffering as a “weapon” to garner votes across the country, People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Tuesday. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president was speaking after visiting the residence of Roshan Lal, a Kashmiri Pandit and a photojournalist who died last month, in the city’s Abi Guzar area. “The BJP has not only used the Kashmiri Pandits as a vote bank but as a…

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Taming the Belly Bulge: A Comprehensive Guide to Shedding Stubborn Fat

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Taming the Belly Bulge: A Comprehensive Guide to Shedding Stubborn Fat

Mastering the Battle Against Belly Fat: Science-Backed Strategies for a Flatter Midsection By: Saika J Embarking on the journey to conquer belly fat can feel like waging a war against a relentless foe. Yet, armed with knowledge and empowered by science, victory becomes attainable. In this comprehensive guide, we delve deep into the intricacies of belly fat, unraveling its mysteries and equipping you with powerful strategies to sculpt a leaner, healthier midsection. Crafted in collaboration with leading health experts, this guide offers a holistic approach to banishing belly fat for…

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Eid Expenditure Woes: High Prices of Essentials Impact Communities

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Eid Expenditure Woes: High Prices of Essentials Impact Communities

Srinagar: Consumers in the summer capital are facing financial strain as the prices of essential commodities, particularly bakery products, mutton, poultry, and other essential items skyrocketed on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. This surge in prices comes amidst the absence of government regulations, allowing traders to exploit the situation and charge exorbitant rates. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of this deregulation on vulnerable segments of society, including low-income families and individuals already grappling with financial constraints. The sudden surge in prices not only strains household budgets but also threatens…

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Mehbooba Alleges Coercion and Temptation: PDP Leaders Reportedly Blackmailed into Quitting Party

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Mehbooba Alleges Coercion and Temptation: PDP Leaders Reportedly Blackmailed into Quitting Party

After the abrogation of Article 370, the PDP became the biggest target. I tried to raise my voice against their oppression and me and my family members faced many difficulties due to that. —Mehbooba Mufti, PDP President In a veiled attack on the Centre, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday alleged her party became the “biggest target” after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and its leaders were either “lured or blackmailed” to break away from it. Mehbooba, who is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls…

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Falling Apple: South African Imports Threaten Kashmir’s Crop

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Falling Apple: South African Imports Threaten Kashmir's Crop

Srinagar: With South African apples now entering Indian markets, the prices of Kashmiri apples have seen a further decline, resulting in significant losses for buyers and growers. Efforts by the South African government to expand its market share in India have received a boost with a new agreement between India and South Africa, allowing in-transit sterilisation of South African apples and pears. This has enabled South African fruit to reach retail markets across the country more quickly, maintaining their freshness. Growers and buyers, speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer…

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Warmer Days, Earlier Dismissals! Kashmir Schools Adjust Timings as Spring Arrives

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Warmer Days, Earlier Dismissals! Kashmir Schools Adjust Timings as Spring Arrives

Schools will close for Eid holidays in the valley following which new timings will come into effect from April 12, as stated by a DSEK order. The school education authorities of Kashmir on Monday ordered a change in school timings from April 12 owing to improvement in temperatures. The schools will close for the Eid holidays in the valley which falls on April 10 or 11 depending on the sighting of the moon. From April 12, classes in government as well as private schools of Kashmir division will start 30…

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Don’t Miss a Second! A Breakdown of the Total Solar Eclipse’s Stages and Durations

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Don't Miss a Second! A Breakdown of the Total Solar Eclipse's Stages and Durations

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will traverse the sky over North America, making the moon appear exceptionally enormous in its new phase. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will traverse the sky over North America, making the moon appear exceptionally enormous in its new phase. The moon will be able to obscure the sun’s disk due to its limited path of totality. Solar eclipses can be classified into three categories: annular, partial, and total solar eclipse. Total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes closer to the sun…

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Why the Scale Isn’t Budging: Unveiling the Hidden Reasons Behind Weight Gain

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Why the Scale Isn't Budging - Unveiling the Hidden Reasons Behind Weight Gain

Unexplained Weight Gain? It Might Not Be Your Diet By: Saika J Hitting a weight loss plateau can be incredibly frustrating. You put in the effort, sweat it out at the gym, and meticulously track your calories, yet the number on the scale stubbornly refuses to budge. Here’s the truth: sometimes, weight gain isn’t just about diet and exercise. Underlying health conditions, hormonal imbalances, and even your sleep patterns can play a significant role in why the pounds just won’t seem to come off. This article dives deep into five…

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Strategic Encounters: Tarun Chugh, Sajad Gani Lone Meet with Altaf Bukhari Amid Alliance Buzz

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Strategic Encounters: Tarun Chugh, Sajad Gani Lone Meet with Altaf Bukhari Amid Alliance Buzz

As the BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh and People’s Conference (PC) president Sajad Gani Lone paid a visit to the residence of Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, speculations about a potential new alliance in the Valley began to surface. The visit of Chugh and Lone to Bukhari’s suggests that the meeting might be another attempt to forge an electoral alliance among like-minded parties, aiming to challenge the dominance of the traditional political players — the National Conference, PDP, and Congress. While Bukhari downplayed the political significance of…

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INDIA Bloc Crumbles in Kashmir as PDP Joins the Fray in All Three Seats

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INDIA Bloc Crumbles in Kashmir as PDP Joins the Fray in All Three Seats

While party chief Mehbooba Mufti will contest from Anantnag-Rajouri, youth leader Waheed ur Rehman Parra will be in the fray from Srinagar and veteran Fayaz Ahmad Mir will lead the charge in Baramulla. Srinagar: After failing to reach an agreement with its INDIA bloc ally National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday fielded candidates from all three seats in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday. The decision of the PDP, which had been pushing for at least one seat from Kashmir, came almost a week after the NC…

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