November 10, 2024 | Kashmir POST

Kishtwar Gunfight: Army JCO Killed, 3 Soldiers Wounded

November 10, 2024 Editor

A JCO of the Indian Army’s special forces was killed in action while three more soldiers were injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar A junior commissioned officer (JCO) of the Indian Army’s special forces was killed in action while three more soldiers were injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Sunday. The soldier has been identified as Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar. “GOC (General Officer Commanding) White knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart, Nb Sub Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para…

Violence Returns to Kashmir: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road Ahead

November 10, 2024 Editor

Kashmir’s Fragile Peace Shattered: A Detailed Look into the Resurgence of Violence in the Valley By: Javid Amin Srinagar, November 2024 — After two years of relative peace and hope for normalization, Kashmir has descended into another chapter of violence. Attacks targeting both civilians and security forces have surged, unearthing memories of past unrest and posing serious challenges for regional stability. This period of renewed conflict has disrupted daily life, reignited security concerns, and risks undermining the socio-political progress achieved in recent years. A Dangerous Shift: Kashmir’s Surge in Violence…

J&K Assembly Sees Unlikely Alliances as Non-BJP MLAs Support Each Other

November 10, 2024 Editor

Foes turn friends during Assembly session; Non-BJP opposition MLAs support each other Just a month ago they were bitter foes, up against each other, trading barbs and levelling accusations. However, the acrimony didn’t last long. This week’s first session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly saw a group of non-BJP opposition legislators coming together for a “common cause,” forgetting their rivalry, which had intensified during the campaign for Assembly elections. During the five-day Assembly session, six legislators from Kashmir– three of PDP, People’s Conference’s Sajad Lone, Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed…

Reduce High-Fat Dairy Intake to Lower Fatty Liver Disease Risk

November 10, 2024 Editor

Limit high-fat dairy foods in the diet to ward off fatty liver disease risk: Study Eating high-fat dairy products which include whole milk, cream, frozen yoghurt, butter, and ghee, may increase the risk of fatty liver disease, according to a study. The study, published in the Journal of Hepatology Reports, showed that low-medium fat dairy products such as skimmed milk, cottage cheese, and low-fat cheese may be protective, and should be preferred over high-fat dairy to prevent Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD is related to nutrition, but evidence…

Uniform Date Sheet Released for Summative Assessments in Kashmir

November 10, 2024 Editor

DSEK notifies uniform date sheet for classes up to 9th Srinagar, Nov 9: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday notified a uniform date sheet for students up to class 9th for their summative assessment in their respective schools.Best online courses The date sheet comes days after the government issued formal notification for the restoration of the previous November session for schools. The National Conference (NC)-led government on October 30, 2024, announced the restoration of the November session for schools up to class 9th from the current academic session.…

Karnataka College’s Beard Rule Sparks Outrage Among Kashmiri Students

November 10, 2024 Editor

The college principal asked them to trim or shave their beards to reportedly maintain a professional look Students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in a nursing college in Karnataka alleged that they were asked by the institution to trim or shave their beard, reported The Indian Express. The students, who were studying at the Government Nursing College in Hassan, which is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University in Karnataka, stated that the “discriminatory grooming standards” applied to them were against their religious and cultural rights. According to college authorities, 14…