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Explore Kashmir on a Budget with JKL Travels

October 17, 2024 Editor

Discover how to experience the magic of Kashmir without straining your wallet. With JKL Travels, explore this paradise in the Himalayas while staying within your budget. By: Javid Amin Kashmir, often referred to as “Heaven on Earth,” is a destination that conjures up images of snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, lush meadows, and luxurious houseboats. For many, a trip to Kashmir may seem out of reach due to its association with opulence and grandeur. However, this breathtaking region offers incredible experiences for budget-conscious travelers as well. With careful planning, smart decisions,…

Karan Singh Declares Azad’s Political Career Nearly Over

October 17, 2024 Editor

Political career of Azad almost over, says Karan Singh; He added,” Every person should retire. I am sitting comfortably. I am not in any post, it is not necessary that everyone should have a post all their lives” Srinagar, Oct 16: Senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh Wednesday congratulated Election Commission of India, J&K LG and Government of India for holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, saying though the mandate has been given to the INDIA alliance, but in reality people reposed faith on regional political party National Conference. “I…

Strategic Move: Congress Takes Wait-and-Watch Stance in J&K

October 17, 2024 Editor

The allies contested elections jointly but while NC’s star rose as it went up from 15 seats in 2014 to 42, Congress’ number halved from 12 to six As the Congress, which contested elections in a pre-poll alliance with the National Conference (NC), decided to sit outside the government till the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, many believe the party wants more stake in governance but lost bargaining power after being reduced to six seats. The allies contested elections jointly but while NC’s star rose as it went up…

Power Outages in Kashmir: KPDCL’s October Schedule for Maintenance Work

October 17, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Announces Power Outages Schedule Across Kashmir for October The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced multiple power shutdowns in various areas of Jammu and Kashmir throughout October 2024. These interruptions are necessary to facilitate construction, maintenance, and augmentation work on power lines and infrastructure. According to the Chief Engineer of Distribution at KPDCL, the shutdowns will affect numerous 33/11KV receiving stations and the power supply to the following areas: Pulwama, Tahab, Koil, Pinglena, and Tenghar Reason: Construction of the 33KV Pulwama 2nd…

Omar Abdullah: Congress Still Part of Our Coalition, No Exclusion from Cabinet

October 17, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah said he won’t be filling all nine vacancies in his cabinet as talks with Congress are currently ongoing. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister designate Omar Abdullah dismissed reports that Congress won’t be part of the cabinet, and said that talks are ongoing between the former and the National Conference. His remark comes amid reports that discussions are ongoing within the Congress about whether the party would support the National Conference as part of the government or from outside as an ally. “I will not be filling all 9 vacancies…

A Look Inside Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet: Who Are the Five Leading Ministers?

October 16, 2024 Editor

The Congress, which contested the polls in alliance with the National Conference, chose not to take a ministerial position. The Omar Abdullah-led government in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has five cabinet ministers, including four from the National Conference and one independent MLA. The Congress, which contested the polls in alliance with the National Conference, chose not to take a ministerial position. The ministers in the Omar Abdullah-led cabinet include the only woman minister, Sakina Itoo, as well as Surinder Choudhary, Javed Rana, Javed Ahmed Dar, and Satish…

Discretionary Attendance: BJP MLAs and Omar Abdullah’s Swearing-In

October 16, 2024 Editor

BJP MLAs to use discretion to attend swearing-in ceremony today; BJP with 29 seats, all from the Jammu region, has emerged as the main opposition party in the Legislative Assembly Jammu, Oct 15: Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators will use their own discretion to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the National Conference-Congress alliance government, to be helmed by Omar Abdullah, at SKICC, Srinagar tomorrow. This was stated by J&K BJP Working President and former minister Sat Sharma, in response to query as to who would represent BJP in the…

Engineer Rashid’s Bail Extension Sparks Sajad Lone’s Call for Ordinary Accused Bail

October 16, 2024 Editor

MP Engineer Rashid’s interim bail extended till October 28; Court should also grant bail to ordinary accused, says Sajad Lone A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) supremo and Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, in a terror-funding case till October 28. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order on the ground of the health condition of Rashid’s father, after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said it had verified the documents and was not opposing the application.…

J&K’s New Era: Omar Abdullah to Take Oath as First CM of Union Territory

October 16, 2024 Editor

The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar at 11:30 am. National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16. The oath-taking ceremony, along with his council of ministers, will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar at 11:30am. Omar Abdullah, who previously served as the chief minister of the erstwhile state from 2009 to 2014 under an NC-Congress…

Border Tourism Transforms Samba: Economic Boon for Local Residents

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 Editor

Border tourism a boon for Samba residents By: Javid Amin The border tourism initiative in Jammu and Kashmir has significantly transformed the ground reality after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan a few years ago. This initiative, spearheaded by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration and the Tourism Department, has not only brought economic benefits to the region but also fostered a sense of peace and cooperation. Promoting Border Tourism: The Role of Baba Chamliyal Temple The recent development of the Baba Chamliyal Temple in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district…