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Gold’s Gilded Gloom: Kashmir’s Market Dips Despite Nuptial Season

May 19, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Amidst the wedding season, the skyrocketing prices of gold have declined the consumer demand in Kashmir markets, leaving the jewelers to lurch at large. Bashir Ahmad, President of the Jewelers Association Kashmir, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), revealed that they are experiencing a staggering 90 per cent decrease in gold sales. “There were times when customers could afford a 50-gram set, but now, with the current prices, they can only manage a 20-gram set,” Ahmad lamented. He said that the soaring prices have drastically altered consumer…

Altaf Bukhari Unveils: NC, PDP Pave Way for HM’s Kashmir Visit

May 19, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Saturday claimed that NC and PDP facilitated Home Minister Amit Shah’s Kashmir visit. He added both political parties are responsible for breaking PAGD into pieces. Talking exclusively to Kashmir News Service on the sidelines of a public meeting held in Anantnag, Bukhari claimed that the recent visit of Home Minister Amit Shah was facilitated by NC and PDP who have been exposed in public badly. “NC and PDP speak over dignity of J&K when remain out of power, but when both parties…

Silent Threat in Paradise: Rising Hypertension Among Kashmir’s Youth

May 18, 2024 Editor

Taming the Silent Killer: Building a Culture of Hypertension Management in Kashmir By: Saika J Kashmir, the “Crown of India,” renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich culture, faces a growing health concern – a rise in hypertension (high blood pressure) among children and teenagers. This silent killer, often undetected, can have devastating consequences if left untreated. Let’s delve deeper into this alarming trend and explore strategies to protect Kashmir’s young generation. A Global Pandemic with Local Impact Hypertension is a global health crisis, and India is no exception. According…

Kashmir’s Climate Curveball: Srinagar Nears 30°C Amid Missing Western Disturbances

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Editor

Srinagar : Srinagar has been experiencing warmer days with temperatures soaring to a maximum of around 29.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 13.6 degrees Celsius on Friday even as the Meteorological Department officials predict an upward trend in mercury in the coming days. “The temperatures will rise further in the coming days in Kashmir,” senior meteorologist Sonam Lotus told. “There is an absence of active Western Disturbance and a stable atmosphere prevailing in J&K.” The senior meteorologist said that there was a likely chance of slight respite from the…

Chugh’s Charge: Kashmir Seeks End to ‘Abdullah-Mufti Era’ of Exploitation

May 18, 2024 Editor

BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh who is also party incharge for J&K today called upon people to push Abdullahs and Muftis to oblivion in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a series of public meetings in Poonch district Chugh said the politics of separation and pro-Pakistan played by them needed to be dumped decisively. All these years J&K has been a victim of vicious forces who kept the people in dark for their cheap and ant-national politics. Chugh said Abdullahs, Muftis Gandhis filled their coffers but kept people of Kashmir…

Choose Prudently: Omar Urges Voters to Deliver Decisive Message to BJP

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Friday asked people to vote wisely and send a “clear and categorical message” to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its “blunders and injustices” committed with people of J&K. He said this while addressing a series of public gatherings in Gurez and Tulail. The meetings were organised by senior leader and In-Charge Constituency Gurez Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, the party said in a statement issued here. In his address, Omar questioned, “Why A, B and C teams are…

Imposters in the Digital Age: How to Outsmart Cybercriminals Posing as Authority Figures

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Editor

Cops Calling, Cash Demanding: Unmasking the Rise of Imposter Scams in India By: Javid Amin In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybercrime, fraudsters are continually refining their tactics to exploit unsuspecting victims. A particularly insidious trend that has emerged is the rise of “imposter scams.” In these scams, criminals impersonate trusted authority figures such as police officers, CBI agents, or RBI officials to intimidate and extort money. This article explores the mechanics of these scams, their impact, and how both authorities and individuals can combat this growing threat. The Anatomy…

Sajad Lone: Embracing Article 370’s Legacy While Fostering National Unity

May 17, 2024 Editor

Baramulla: Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Gani Lone Thursday said that though Article 370 was close to the hearts of the people of Kashmir, Kashmiris had to be equal Indians. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the public rally held in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Lone said, “Article 370 was always close to our heart and we will never accept its abrogation. But for the time being, we are talking about development with dignity. When we talk about dignity, we talk about the right to dignity of a Kashmiri…

BJP’s Absence in Key Kashmir Seats: Strategic Maneuver or Acknowledgment of Valley Realities?

May 17, 2024 Editor

The saffron party is allegedly relying on proxy candidates now, but analysts say even these would be rejected by the people. In the first major election to be held in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not contesting from any of the three Valley seats—Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag—leaving the electoral battle to two major regional parties, the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the BJP had six candidates in the fray in Jammu and…

J&K Tragedy: 5 Killed in Separate Road Accidents Across Samba, Poonch, Ramban

May 15, 2024 Editor

Five people were killed in four separate road accidents in Samba, Poonch and Ramban districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. Two sadhus, Bhim Giri, 55, and Suresh Kumar, 52, both residents of Narwal bypass, were killed when their two-wheeler was hit by a truck coming from the wrong side on a bridge in Samba along the Jammu-Pathankot highway, they said. The accident took place around 10 am when the two were headed towards Pathankot. The driver of the truck, which way on its way to Jammu, fled the…