July 9, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Respite from the Scorch: Relief on the Horizon as Rain Arrives in J&K

July 9, 2024 Editor

A Respite from the Heat: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Sweep Across Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: The scorching sun that has dominated Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in recent weeks seems to be taking a temporary break. While Srinagar, the summer capital, did experience a slight rise in temperature on Monday, settling at 32.5°C, a welcome dip has been observed across much of the region. This shift in weather patterns brings the promise of cooler conditions and the potential for light rain showers in the coming days. A Look at the Forecast:…

Spotlight on Awas Yojana: Maharajganj District Authorities Investigate Alleged Irregularities

July 9, 2024 Editor

11 women hailing from UP allegedly took the first instalment amount of ₹40,000 from the government under the PMAY scheme and ran away with their lovers. Several women from Uttar Pradesh reportedly misused the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme, which provides poor and middle-class families with assistance in building a permanent home. According to media reports, as many as 11 women hailing from Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district allegedly took the first instalment amount of ₹40,000 from the government under the PMAY scheme, left their husbands, and ran…

Zika: Beyond the Initial Bite – Unveiling the Virus’s Long-Term Health Threats

July 9, 2024 Editor

The Shadow of Zika: Long-Term Health Effects Haunt Children and Adults By: Saika J The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne menace, gained notoriety during the 2015 outbreak. While initial concerns focused on the immediate symptoms, a more unsettling truth has emerged – Zika’s long-term health effects pose a significant threat, particularly to the nervous system. This insidious virus casts a long shadow, impacting both children exposed in the womb and adults infected later in life. A Stolen Start: Neurological Impact on Congenitally Exposed Infants Infants exposed to Zika prenatally face a…

India-Israel Partnership Aims to Tackle Construction Labour Shortage Amid Gaza Conflict

July 9, 2024 Editor

Israel-Gaza conflict enters tenth month amid hopes for ceasefire, hostage release Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority is collaborating with the Indian government to facilitate the recruitment of construction workers from India to address a labour shortage exacerbated by the ongoing genocide in Gaza. On Sunday, the CEO of the Population Authority hosted a delegation from India, including the CEO of India’s National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and his team, to advance this initiative. The meeting included Yehuda Morgenstern, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Construction and Housing, Moshe Nakash, Head…