October 6, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Jammu & Kashmir’s Nominated MLAs: The Unexpected Kingmakers?

October 6, 2024 Editor

The Curious Case of 5 Nominated MLAs in Jammu & Kashmir: Will They Shift the Balance of Power? By: Javid Amin As the people of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) eagerly await the results of the assembly elections, there’s a growing debate about the potential role of five nominated Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and how they could impact government formation. With the exit polls suggesting a hung assembly, the nomination of these MLAs has sparked concerns and speculation among political parties and the public alike. This article delves into…

Unmasking Festive Frauds: Clone Sites Defraud Online Shoppers and Steal Personal Data

October 6, 2024 Editor

Festive Scams: How Clone Sites Are Preying on Shoppers This Season By: Javid Amin As festive sales go live across major e-commerce platforms in India, buyers are flocking to online stores like Flipkart to score significant deals on a range of products. However, not all that glitters is gold. Recent reports reveal that several clone websites are impersonating popular e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, drawing in unsuspecting customers with unbelievably low prices on premium products. These malicious sites exploit the high demand for discounted goods, often advertising high-end Apple iPhones for…

J&K’s Fate Tied to Delhi, Regardless of Election Outcome: Engineer Rashid

October 6, 2024 Editor

Irrespective of J&K assembly poll results, control will lie with Delhi: Engineer Rashid Srinagar, Oct 5: Awami Ittehad Party chief Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Saturday said irrespective of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election results, the Union Territory’s control will lie with Delhi. Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, also said he does not rely on exit polls and would wait for the final outcome of the assembly polls. Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi met the AIP chief at his residence here on Saturday. Their meeting has sparked speculations about the…

Indefinite Fast in Delhi: Sonam Wangchuk’s Stand for Ladakh’s Future

October 6, 2024 Editor

Sonam Wangchuk says will sit on indefinite fast in New Delhi Spearheading an agitation for Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule status, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Kargil Democratic Alliance member Sajjad Hussain Kargili on Saturday said they will sit on an indefinite fast here but are yet to find a venue. Wangchuk had on Friday said he and other protesters from Ladakh would sit on an indefinite fast since they have not received any response from the government over their demand of meeting the President, prime minister or the Union home minister.…

Kashmir’s Tobacco Epidemic: A Call for Stronger Policies to Protect Youth

October 6, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s tobacco epidemic: Lack of effective policies leaves youth vulnerable Srinagar, Oct 05 : Tobacco use has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir, with a surge witnessed in the consumption of tobacco products in recent years. One of the primary reasons for this increase is the easy availability of cigarettes, bidis and smokeless tobacco. According to social activists who spoke with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the lack of comprehensive tobacco control measures in the region has allowed tobacco companies to market their products to vulnerable populations, particularly youth and…

Exit Polls Signal Critical J&K Election, Paving Way for Post-370 Political Era

October 6, 2024 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, held after a ten-year gap, carry significant weight as they are the first since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. As Jammu and Kashmir prepares to welcome a new government after a decade, the region is witnessing heightened political tension and speculation. With the exit polls for the Assembly elections soon to be announced, political leaders are already making bold statements regarding the future administration. PDP leader Iltija Mufti has stirred controversy by claiming that the incoming government will be nothing more…

J&K Election Results: Omar Abdullah Says October 8 Will Reveal True Outcome

October 6, 2024 Editor

The counting of votes from J&K assembly polls, which were held in three phases, will be held on Tuesday and leaders of all political parties, and contesting candidates are eagerly waiting for the results As most of the exit polls predicted National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance emerging close to magic mark of 46 seats, NC vice president and former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah said only the numbers coming out at the end of counting on October 8 will matter. The counting of votes from J&K assembly polls, which were held…