July 11, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Yasin Malik Death Penalty Case: Judge Steps Down, New Bench to Hear Plea

July 11, 2024 Editor

Delhi High Court judge Amit Sharma on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case. The matter was listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases. “List before another bench, of which Justice Sharma is not a member, on August 9,” Justice Singh said. The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who is currently serving a life term…

Decoding Backtalk: Understanding and Addressing Disrespectful Communication in Children

July 11, 2024 Editor

The Symphony of Childhood: Understanding and Addressing Backtalk for a More Harmonious Family By: Saika J The symphony of childhood is rarely a flawless concerto. While giggles and playful banter fill many a parent’s heart with joy, there are inevitable moments of discord – one of the most common being backtalk. Backtalk, that sassy retort or disrespectful response, can leave parents feeling frustrated and confused. But fret not, for this article delves into the world of backtalk, exploring its causes, offering practical solutions, and ultimately fostering a more harmonious parent-child…

Power Struggle: Kashmir’s Domestic Consumers Default on Payments

July 11, 2024 Editor

In Kashmir valley, thousands of domestic consumers haven’t paid their electricity dues for more than two years, officials said on Tuesday. Top official of the Power Development Department (PDD) informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that domestic or residential consumers in the Kashmir region were the major defaulters. The official said, “Primarily, domestic or residential consumers are the major defaulters. Out of 11.7 Lakh consumers we have 9.9 are domestic consumers. Out of these consumers, nearly 40 percent are smart and conventional metered consumers. Rest almost 60 percent of…

Horror in Poonch: Newborn Twins Discovered Throat-Slit, Father in Custody

July 11, 2024 Editor

Poonch: In a gruesome incident, throat-slit bodies of newborn twins were recovered from their house in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday, an official said. The father of the female babies was detained for questioning while the bodies were shifted to a hospital for post-mortem, the officials said. Mendhar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bhupinder Kumar said an information was received that bodies of two female twins were lying in the house of Mohd Khursheed at Chajjla-Keyani village and accordingly a team was rushed to the scene.…

BJP Strategizes: Forging Alliances and Seeking Independent Support Ahead of J&K Polls

July 11, 2024 Editor

Ahead of the highly anticipated assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering strategic alliances and support for independent candidates to secure a majority and form the government in the erstwhile state. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, BJP state President Ravinder Raina stated that the party plans to contest the elections independently but is open to collaborating with like-minded parties and supporting certain independent candidates. This approach aims to consolidate the BJP’s vote bank and ensure victory in key constituencies. “There are some constituencies…