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Nature’s Wrath: Flash Floods Hit Ganderbal, Machine Operator Swept Away In Banihal

September 3, 2024 Editor

Flash floods triggered by a possible cloudburst in the upper reaches occurred in the Kullan area of Kangan in Ganderbal district on Monday, blocking the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The flashfloods in the nallah snaking through Shah Mohalla Kullan occurred due to a possible cloudburst on Monday afternoon following a heavy spell of rain. However, there are no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. The flash floods also resulted in the closure of Srinagar-Leh National Highway near Kullan due to which traffic remains suspended on both sides of…

Tragedy on Vaishno Devi Track: Landslide Claims Two Lives

September 3, 2024 Editor

Two women, who were on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine, died in a major landslide in Reasi district on Monday. The mishap that occurred on the Himkoti track around 2.30 pm also left a girl severely injured. The area witnessed heavy downpour during the past few days, loosening the soil adjacent to the track. Although there was an iron roof to protect pilgrims from shooting stones and landslips, it could not protect the victims as heavy boulders and mud broke the iron roof. As this path to the…

PDP Faces Exodus: Leaders Quit Ahead of Crucial Polls

September 3, 2024 Editor

Ahead of the first phase of the poll on September 18, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a major challenge as party’s senior leaders are leaving one after the other over the allocation of seats. On Monday, PDP’s senior leader and spokesperson Tahir Sayeed, announced his resignation. Tahir, who hails from Kupwara, had joined the party in 2014. “It is with a very heavy heart that I write this unpleasant letter of resignation,” Sayeed said, while announcing that he is parting away from the basic membership of the party.…

Supreme Court Slams ‘Bulldozer Justice’: No Demolitions Even for Convicted Individuals

September 2, 2024 Editor

The Supreme Court, however, clarified that it will not protect any illegal structure obstructing public roads. The Supreme Court on Monday made critical observations against the so-called bulldozer justice, saying properties can’t be demolished just because they belong to a person accused of a crime. The court observed that the property can’t even be demolished if the person had been convicted. Hearing a batch of pleas against bulldozer/demolition action often undertaken by authorities against the houses of those accused of serious crimes, the court said the property can’t be demolished…

Militants Target Army Base in Jammu, Soldier Sustains Injuries

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Editor

The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp, which is manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade. A search operation has been launched in the area for the terrorists. A soldier was injured after terrorists attacked the Sunjwan army camp near Jammu Darbar in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp at around 10.50 am on Monday, which was manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade, the Army said. A search operation has been launched in the area for the…

Mending Fences: Ram Madhav Tackles BJP’s Internal Strife in Jammu

September 2, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Sep 01: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership is holding hectic deliberations with disgruntled leaders in Jammu and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) senior functionary and former BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav is actively involved in the process. The saffron party has been hit by an open revolt ever since its first list of candidates was released only to be withdrawn within an hour. A perplexed BJP leadership including BJP J&K unit’s chief Ravinder Raina, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, and Union Minister Jitendra Singh have launched a salvage…

Ladakhis March to Delhi: A Call for Statehood and Representation

September 2, 2024 Editor

To urge the Centre to resume the stalled dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh on their four-point agenda, at least 100 volunteers of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), led by educationist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, started ‘Delhi Chalo’ foot march on Sunday from Leh. LAB and KDA are jointly spearheading an agitation over the past four years in support of their demands, including statehood, inclusion of Ladakh in Sixth Schedule, separate Public Service Commission and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts. The talks…

Nurturing Your Joints: A Guide to Healthy, Strong, and Lubricated Joints

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Editor

Joint Health Matters: Tips for a Pain-Free Life By: Javid Amin Joints, the crucial connection points between bones, play a vital role in our mobility and overall well-being. Healthy joints allow us to move freely, engage in physical activities, and enjoy a pain-free life. However, neglecting joint health can lead to various problems, including arthritis and other joint disorders. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of joint care, the potential consequences of neglecting joint health, and practical tips to keep your joints healthy, strong, and lubricated. Understanding Joints:…

Jammu’s Pulse: What Voters Want from Upcoming J&K Assembly Elections

September 1, 2024 Editor

10 years after the last Assembly elections were conducted in J&K, then a state, the UT is set to witness a keen contest in the 3-phase polls | It’s a mix of old and new issues in the altered political and electoral landscape From the breathtaking peaks of the Pir Panjal range to the hot and humid plains of Kathua, a rich tapestry of diverse communities such as the Gujjars, Kashmiri Pandits and Dogras are poised to cast their votes in the Jammu region in the Assembly elections on September…