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Rahul Gandhi Highlights 10 Key Issues in NDA’s First 15 Days

June 25, 2024 Editor

The tragic train accident in West Bengal and a slew of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir were among the 10 issues Rahul Gandhi highlighted. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday lambasted the new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over its performance during its first15 days. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi listed a series of incidents and issues, including a tragic train accident in West Bengal and terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, to assert that the prime minister is “busy saving…

Neutral Experts Assess Kishtwar Power Projects Amid India-Pakistan Relations

June 25, 2024 Editor

This is the first visit by a Pakistan delegation to Jammu and Kashmir in more than five years under the dispute settlement mechanism of the Indus Water Treaty Relations between India and Pakistan soured after the Pulwama attack by terrorists, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed The relations further nosedived after the Central Government abrogated the special status of J&K on August 5, 2019 India and Pakistan had signed the treaty after nine years of negotiations in 1960 A delegation comprising neutral experts from different countries began their analysis…

Srinagar Earns ‘World Craft City’ Tag, Reconnecting Globally Through Artistry

June 25, 2024 Editor

Saleem Beg, head of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage-Kashmir (INTACH-K), described the honour as “the latest recognition of the skill base of Kashmir” Srinagar has earned the World Craft City (WCC) tag from the World Crafts Council (WCC), a non-government organisation working to empower artisans and safeguard craft heritage globally. This is likely to reopen Kashmir’s centuries old linkages with craft centres in Central Asia and Iran. The executive board of the WCC, in a formal communication to officials of J&K, said on Sunday that Srinagar…

Yesteryear Divas Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, and Helen Grace Kashmir with Their Presence

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 Editor

Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, Helen reminisce about their glorious past and the mesmerising, never-ending attachment they have with the Valley Srinagar: Three Bollywood legendary divas of yore — Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman and Helen — are holidaying in Kashmir to relive their glorious past. Every wave of the famous Dal Lake, on which the three took a ‘Shikara’ ride together in a single boat on Sunday, reminded them of the glorious past and the mesmerising, never-ending attachment they have with Kashmir. For Asha Parekh, this lake in addition to the hill…

Power Play Pains Kashmir: Unmetered Consumers Face the Brunt of Tariff Hike

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 Editor

Mounting Power Crisis in Kashmir: Unmetered Consumers Bear the Brunt of Tariff Hike Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is grappling with a significant power crisis, as a recent surge in electricity tariffs disproportionately impacts households in unmetered areas. This development has ignited widespread discontent and calls for a more equitable billing system. Unmetered Consumers Face Steeper Increases The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) implemented a substantial hike in electricity tariffs, particularly affecting unmetered consumers. The KPDCL justifies this move by citing higher average consumption patterns observed in unmetered areas and…

Ruhullah Demands Apology from PM Modi Over Claims of Employees Forced to Walk Barefoot at Yoga Day Event

June 22, 2024June 22, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: National Conference MP-elect Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise if the reports of some government employees being “forced” to walk barefoot for his International Yoga Day event here are true. Prime Minister Modi led the Yoga Day event at SKICC here on Friday morning. Mehdi, who won the parliamentary polls from Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, posted a video on X purportedly showing some participants for the event walking barefoot amidst incessant rains. “Reports and videos surfaced showing employees forced into walking barefoot in…

NEET-UG, UGC-NET Row: Centre Uncovers Disturbing Darknet Angle; Congress to Launch Protest | 10 Key Points

June 21, 2024 Editor

The Congress is expected to mount a massive nationwide protest today over the NEET row. Amid national outrage over irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has vowed that the National Testing Agency – which conducts these entrance exams – will be strengthened and those responsible for paper leaks will be punished. The Congress is expected to mount a massive nationwide protest today over the NEET row. The party’s general secretary, KC Venugopal, has asked supporters to protest against irregularities in the medical entrance exams, at district…

Dirty Secrets: Unveiling the Alarming Truth About Food Adulteration in India

June 21, 2024 Editor

The Unsettling Truth: A Deep Dive into Food Adulteration in India By: Javid Amin Imagine enjoying a glass of milk, only to discover it contains harmful detergents. This isn’t a dystopian nightmare; it’s a chilling reality for many in India, where food adulteration poses a serious threat to public health. A recent social media exchange has sparked outrage, lifting the lid on this widespread issue. The Spark that Ignited a Firestorm: The conversation began with a tweet by Ram (@ramprasad_c), an entrepreneur with a shocking revelation. Years ago, while working…

BJP Praises Modi’s Srinagar Visit Amidst Opposition Criticism of Security Clampdown, Congress Raises Six Questions

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Editor

BJP hails Modi’s visit to Srinagar; Opposition flays security clampdown The BJP today hailed Modi’s visit to Srinagar by saying that the PM was travelling to Kashmir in only 11 days of his third term in office. This showed his love for the people of J&K, the saffron party claimed. The other political parties have, however, complained that the security agencies had subjected the common people to significant suffering in the name of security measures ahead of Modi’s visit to the Valley. Apni Party state secretary and chief spokesperson Muntazir…

PM Modi’s J&K Visit on June 20-21: 5 Key Highlights

June 20, 2024 Editor

High-level security will be set up for two days, especially around the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre, where the main events will happen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, June 20. During his visit, Modi will launch several development projects and join the 10th International Day of Yoga event in Srinagar. High-level security will be set up in the city for two days, especially around the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), where the main events will happen. This will be Modi’s second…