August 17, 2024 | Kashmir POST

J&K Prepares for First Assembly Polls in a Decade: Voting Begins on September 18

August 17, 2024 Editor

The three-phase elections to the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held on September 18, September 25 and October 1. Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a multi-cornered contest for 90 assembly seats in three phases from September 18, setting the stage for its first election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 amid a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region. The results will be declared on October 4. “The three-phase elections to the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held on September 18,…

Kashmir’s Crown Jewels in Peril: A Cry for Help

August 17, 2024 Editor

The Pristine Canvas is Being Tainted By: Javid Amin Kashmir, often lauded for its unparalleled natural beauty, is home to a constellation of lakes that have captivated hearts for centuries. Nestled in the embrace of the Pir Panjal mountain range, these pristine water bodies have been a source of inspiration, sustenance, and recreation for generations. However, a dark shadow is creeping over this idyllic landscape. The once immaculate lakes of Kashmir are now grappling with a severe pollution crisis, a stark reminder of the fragile equilibrium between humans and nature.…

From Tourism to Development: Notable Transfers in J&K Administration

August 17, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: With 122 officers already shifted, the administration on Friday ordered transfer of 19 more of their counterparts in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an official order, Naveed Hussain Badroo, Jr. JKAS, Under Secretary in the J&K Services Selection Board, has been transferred and his services are placed at the disposal of Revenue Department, for further posting. Aamir Ayaz Rather, Jr. JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government, Mining Department, has been transferred and posted as Under Secretary to the Government, Culture Department. Mohammad Ashraf, Jr. JKAS,…