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Civilian Dies from Encounter Injuries, Anantnag Death Toll Climbs

August 12, 2024 Editor

Three Lives Lost: Anantnag Encounter’s Bitter Harvest The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed, officials said. Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here early Sunday, the officials said. Two Army personnel were killed and two civilians injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest area of Anantnag district at an altitude…

Silencing the Spam: Your Ultimate Guide to Blocking Unwanted Calls

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Editor

How to Block Spam Calls : A Step-by-Step Guide By: Javid Amin The relentless onslaught of spam calls has transformed our once-peaceful phones into digital battlegrounds. These intrusive calls, often disguised as legitimate businesses or government agencies, can be incredibly annoying, time-consuming, and even dangerous. But fear not! You’re not powerless against this digital invasion. With the right strategies and tools, you can reclaim control over your phone and enjoy a more serene communication experience. Understanding the Spam Call Menace Before diving into the solutions, let’s understand the problem better.…

Who is Hindenburg? The Firm Behind Explosive Allegations Against Adani & SEBI Chief

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Editor

Hindenburg Research, has released a new report that alleges that the SEBI chief and his wife were stakeholders in offshore firms linked to Adani The American firm accused the market regulator of showing a “surprising lack of interest in Adani’s alleged undisclosed web of Mauritius and offshore entities” Hindenburg Research on Saturday released a report that alleged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) did not act on claims it made in its 2023 report against the Adani Group because the market regulator’s chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, had investments…

Drug Addiction Crisis Among Kashmir Students: A Growing Concern

August 11, 2024 Editor

Save Kashmir’s Future: Fight Drug Addiction Srinagar, Aug 10: The growing menace of drug addiction among school and college students in Kashmir has thrown up a major challenge for the authorities to keep this vulnerable age group away from substance abuse. According to various surveys and experts, this vulnerable age group has increasingly become the worst victims of substance abuse, leading to a widespread call for collective efforts to save the present generation from this menace. Amid the growing concern, the role assigned to the School Education Department (SED) and…

Dry Spell Continues: J&K Records 43% Rainfall Deficiency

August 11, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s Cool Haven Turns Hotbed: Heatwave Bites Amidst Dry Spell Srinagar, Aug 10 : The heat wave has once again gripped multiple places of Kashmir including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir where the mercury settled at 34.8 degree Celsius on Saturday. However, Srinagar and Kupwara stations were hotter than the Jammu division. The maximum temperature in Srinagar settled 4.8 degree above normal, a data shared by the local Meteorological department (MeT) reveals. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, also recorded…

BSNL Brings Over-the-Air SIM Activation and Number Portability

August 10, 2024 Editor

BSNL Ushers in a New Era of Mobile Connectivity with OTA and USIM Platform By: Javid Amin Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom behemoth, has taken a giant stride in revolutionizing the mobile experience for its subscribers. The company has unveiled a groundbreaking Over-the-Air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform, designed to not only enhance network capabilities but also offer unprecedented flexibility and convenience to users. What Does OTA and USIM Mean? Before delving into the implications of this new platform, let’s understand what OTA and USIM entail.…

Last Bell Not Yet Rung: HC Intervenes for Schools

August 10, 2024 Editor

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has given a relief to private schools operating from community and government lands, The Private Schools’ Association of Jammu and Kashmir said on Friday. While deciding a batch of writ petitions, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (acting) in his order observed that where the schools are being run on Kahcharie/ state Shamilat etc. land are concerned, the petitioners therein can either acquire the proprietary land or approach the respondent-authority (Principal Secretary to Government, Department of School Education, UT of J&K/J&K Board…

Smart Meter Surge: J&K Tackles Power Losses, But at What Cost?

August 10, 2024 Editor

J&K’s Smart Meter Gamble: 15% Loss Cut, 10% Tariff Hike Srinagar, Aug 9: In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s power sector, installing smart meters has led to improvements in revenue collection and reduction of power losses. However, high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses and substantial expenditure on power purchases remain areas of concern. According to an official government document, installing 5.74 lakh smart electricity meters has resulted in a 15 percent reduction in power losses and a 10 percent improvement in tariff realisation for the fiscal year…

Another Major IT Breach: 3 Billion Affected in Latest Attack That Exposed Data on the Dark Web; How to Stay Safe

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Editor

The Growing Threat of Cybersecurity Breaches By: Javid Amin In today’s increasingly digital world, data breaches are becoming alarmingly frequent and severe. Just as the dust was beginning to settle from the recent Microsoft IT outage, the global cybersecurity landscape was shaken by another major breach—one that has potentially compromised the personal data of over 3 billion people worldwide. This latest incident has not only highlighted the vulnerabilities within our digital infrastructure but also raised pressing concerns about the state of data privacy and security on a global scale. The…

Hope Fades as Wayanad Search Enters Day 10; Toll Rises to 413, 152 Missing

August 9, 2024 Editor

Wayanad, Aug 08: The death toll in the landslide-affected Wayanad in Kerala reached 413 on Thursday as the search for 152 missing people continued on day 10. Over 1,000 people from the Defence and other agencies led by a team of officials began the search operations early this morning. Like in the past few days, a few teams continue to search areas where the Chaliyar River originates in Wayanad and passes through the Malapurram district. A total of 78 bodies and over 150 body parts have been recovered. The standard operating…