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Iran Activates Air Defences, Successfully Intercepts Israeli Strikes

October 26, 2024 Editor

Iran says it shot down Israel’s attack, country activates air defence Tehran, Oct 26: Iran media on Saturday said that the country’s air defence systems have been activated in central Tehran in response to the escalating attacks by Israel. State news agency IRNA said that Iran has successfully shot down “adversial targets” in the airspace around Tehran province. Iranian state television noted hearing six loud sounds resembling explosions in parts of the capital, with the source of the noises currently unverified. It reported an Iran military official as stating that the…

Engineer Rashid Demands Restoration of ‘Darbar Move’

October 26, 2024 Editor

Darbar move is the shifting of the administrative machinery – involving transffer of files and offices from Jammu to Srinagar in May (summer) and vice versa in October (winter) and has a history of 144 years Member of Parliament from Baramulla and chief of Awami Ittihad Party(AIP) Engineer Abdul Rashid and his supporters on Friday held a protest outside the civil secretariat demanding restoration of ‘darbar move’. Darbar move is the shifting of the administrative machinery – involving transffer of files and offices from Jammu to Srinagar in May (summer)…

Hurriyat Open to Talks with GoI: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024 Editor

Hurriyat Open to Talks with Indian GoI: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

The assertion comes two days after Miwaiz had met other top leaders of the moderate faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference in Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 Moderate Hurriyat chairman and chief priest of Jamia Masjid in Srinagar Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that the organisation was ready to engage with the central government in New Delhi for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. The assertion comes two days after Miwaiz had met other top leaders of the moderate faction…

Mirwaiz Speaks: The Crisis of Upbringing in Modern Homes and Why Parents Must Act Now

October 25, 2024 Editor

Parents, Please Understand Your Responsibilities: Why Upbringing Matters as Much as Education – A Wake-Up Call from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Srinagar, Oct 19: In a time when academic achievements and degrees seem to be the primary focus for most parents, a growing concern is being raised by religious and community leaders in Kashmir. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the spiritual leader of Kashmir and a prominent voice on socio-religious issues, has called for urgent attention to an often overlooked but critical aspect of raising children: upbringing (tarbiyat). In a powerful speech, he…

Deadly Attack on Army Vehicle Near Gulmarg: 2 Soldiers Among 4 Killed

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Editor

It was not immediately known how many vehicles were part of the convoy or the number of soldiers and porters each truck was carrying. Two soldiers and two civilians were killed after terrorists ambushed army vehicles in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday, officials aware of the matter said — the latest in a spate of terror strikes that have roiled the UT since the conclusion of assembly elections. According to officials, a convoy carrying personnel of a Rashtriya Rifles unit and civilian porters was moving to…

Debunking Eviction Rumors: Labourers’ Seasonal Departure from Kashmir

October 25, 2024 Editor

Labourers Depart Kashmir for Winter, Dispelling Forced Eviction Myths The outsider Labourers on Tuesday said they are leaving the valley as the harsh winter approaches, clarifying that their departure is not due to any forced evictions. Scores of Outside labourers said that no one is being driven out of Kashmir, and it is vital to present the situation accurately. Sajid Khan an outside labourer urged both the public and media professionals not to spread misinformation about the situation. “People are leaving due to the natural shift in seasons, not because of…

Migrant Labourer Shot in Tral: Latest in Series of Targeted Attacks in Kashmir

October 24, 2024 Editor

On Monday, the J&K Police denied reports claiming the administration had asked migrant workers to leave Kashmir, saying they were committed to ensuring security A migrant labourer was shot at in Tral in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)’s Pulwama district in the latest in a series of such targeted attacks, news agency Press Trust of India reported without further details. People aware of the matter identified the migrant worker as Pritam Singh from Uttar Pradesh. He was shot at in Batgund in Tral. There was no immediate confirmation from the J&K…

Is Kashmir Ready for Online Traffic Challans? A Closer Look at the System’s Fairness

October 24, 2024November 7, 2024 Editor

Is Kashmir Ready for Online Challan for Traffic Violations? Or Has the Traffic Police Adopted a ‘By Hook or By Crook’ Approach to Issuing Fines? By: Javid Amin The introduction of the online challan system for traffic violations in Kashmir has raised several questions. While the system aims to streamline traffic management and reduce the human element in traffic fine collections, many residents are skeptical. Is the region ready for such a shift? Is the system fair and transparent, or is it being misused to meet quotas and targets? This…

Parents and Educators Advocate for Autumn School Exams

October 24, 2024 Editor

Demand for Oct-Nov school exams grows stronger; There are so many negative aspects which were highlighted by the expert committee in 2018 Srinagar, Oct 23: The clamour for the restoration of the October-November session in schools across Kashmir is growing even as the education minister has assured that the government would restore the session in schools across Kashmir from next year. A day after the assurances from the Minister for Education, Sakina Itoo about the restoration of the October-November session in schools from next year, the academicians have also…

Pooja Holidays Announced for Jammu Schools: Celebrate Diwali with Family!

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Editor

Pooja Holidays for All Schools in Jammu from October 29-November 2 Srinagar, Oct 23: In a festive announcement, the Directorate of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, has declared a five-day holiday for all schools in the Jammu division from October 29 to November 2, 2024, in celebration of Diwali festivities. This order applies to both government and private educational institutions up to the higher secondary level, encompassing both summer and winter zones. The official statement reads, “It is hereby ordered that all the Educational institutions Government/Private up to Higher Secondary levels (Summer/Winter Zones) of Jammu Division shall observe Five (5) days Pooja Holidays w.e.f October 29…