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From Sanctuary to Desolation: EPG Highlights Mirgund Wetland’s Plight

November 21, 2024 Editor

EPG Calls for High-Level Inquiry into Deteriorating Condition of Mirgund Wetland In its continued efforts to address the environmental challenges facing Kashmir’s wetlands, the Environmental Policy Group (EPG) conducted a detailed visit to the Mirgund Wetland, also known as Mirgund “Jheel,” located 16 kilometers from Srinagar on the route to Gulmarg. Once a thriving bird sanctuary spanning approximately 4 square kilometers and primarily fed by the Sukhnag Nallah and the Jhelum Flood Spill Channel, the wetland now lies in an utterly desolate state. The Environmental Policy Group has expressed grave…

Aga Ruhullah’s Stand: Will Protest Outside CM’s Office if Decision Delayed

November 21, 2024 Editor

Will sit outside CM’s office or residence if decision not taken: Aga Ruhullah; Responding to some posts on X, he posted, “ And I will sit with all of you outside the office or the residence of HCM Srinagar, Nov 20: National Conference (NC) MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi today said that he along with unemployed youth would sit ( protest) outside the residence or office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah if a decision is not taken till the end on Parliament session on the issue of rationalisation of reservation. Responding…

Harsh Winter Ahead: MeT Predicts Dry Weather in Kashmir Till Nov 30

November 21, 2024 Editor

MeT predicts dry weather till Nov 30, Harsh winter ahead in Kashmir The Meteorological department Kashmir today said that weather will stay dry till November 30 and the night temperatures will further fall in Srinagar and go up to minus 1.5. It said in the hilly areas there was a possibility that the night temperature may plummet up to minus 5 degrees Celsius. Hinting at the harsh winter ahead in Kashmir, the Deputy Director Meteorological department Kashmir Dr Mukhtar Ahmed said that the minus 0.7 degrees Celsius temperatures in Srinagar…

Kashmir’s Political Shift: The Cost of the BJP-PDP Alliance

November 21, 2024 Editor

The alliance alienated PDP’s core Muslim voter base in Kashmir and led to the party’s dramatic fall from 28 seats in 2014 to just three seats in 2024. By: Auqib Javeed One August afternoon earlier this year, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, a young politician and former MLA of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was busy campaigning in his constituency of Zainapora (formerly Wachi) in South Kashmir when he learned that the party leadership had decided not to give him a ticket to contest in the Assembly election. Mir had won the…

Power Bill Hike Sparks Outrage: Sajjad Gani Lone Slams Omar Govt

November 20, 2024 Editor

Sajjad Gani Lone slams Omar govt over ‘steep hike’ in power bill Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday hit out at the National Conference government over the “steep hike in electricity bills”. Claiming that the electricity bills were higher by nearly 50 per cent, Lone, who is MLA from Handwara, criticised the ruling party for creating an “electricity mess” and demanded immediate intervention. “Phone calls from various villages reveal electricity bills inflated by 50%. Even I am confused – did they promise to decrease electricity tariffs or increase…

Discover Harissa: Kashmir’s Beloved Winter Comfort Food

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 Editor

Spice of Winter: How Harissa Warms Kashmir’s Soul By: Javid Amin Srinagar, Nov 18 – As frost blankets Kashmir, a beloved culinary tradition rises to combat the chill – Harissa, the mutton delicacy that transforms winter mornings into a gastronomic celebration. From the narrow lanes of Aali Kadal to the bustling markets of Srinagar, this centuries-old comfort food is commanding unprecedented attention. By 10 AM, Harissa shops are already sold out, testament to the dish’s irresistible allure. Traditional preparation is an art form, with experts like Muhammad Ismail dedicating generations…

Challenges Ahead: Omar Abdullah Struggles to Define Turf in J&K Amidst Rule Absence

November 20, 2024 Editor

In the absence of business rules, Omar Abdullah faces an uphill battle to define turf in J&K As the elected government completed one month in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s battle to define his turf in the Union Territory (UT) remains a tough task. Multiple back-and-forth meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee and senior bureaucrats are yet to finalise the business rules of at least eight departments, top official sources said. An elected government took over reins in J&K on October 16 after a gap of ten years. Official…

Srinagar Crackdown: Over 1000 Two-Wheelers Seized to Curb Reckless Driving

November 19, 2024 Editor

Action against reckless driving: Over 1000 two-wheelers seized in Srinagar in past 3 days; SSP Traffic City seeks active participation from parents to curb reckless driving Srinagar, Nov 18: Days after the two young students died in a tragic road accident in Srinagar’s Tengpora, the traffic police has upped its ante to reign in on the minors riding two wheelers and four wheelers in a bid to save precious lives. In the past three days, over 1000 vehicles, the majority of them two-wheelers—bikes and scooties—have been seized by the traffic…

What Is an ATS? A Complete Guide to Creating ATS-Friendly Resumes

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 Editor

What is an ATS, How It Works, and How to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume By: Javid Amin The job market is increasingly competitive, and with hiring managers often inundated with hundreds of applications, getting your resume noticed can be a daunting task. Enter the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—a game-changing tool that can determine whether your resume reaches human eyes. While ATS has streamlined the hiring process for employers, it has also created challenges for job seekers who fail to optimize their resumes for this system. In this guide, we’ll cover…

Delhi Smog Causes Major Travel Disruptions: Flights and Trains Delayed

November 18, 2024 Editor

Due to the smog in Delhi, over 28 trains arriving at New Delhi and Anand Vihar Railway stations have been delayed by two to nine hours on Monday. Train and flight operations in Delhi were disrupted on Monday as thick smog enveloped the national capital, causing reduced visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flightradar24 reported that over 160 flights at Delhi Airport, comprising 118 departures and 43 arrivals, were delayed until 8.30 am due to poor visibility. It also showed that departure delays averaged 22 minutes, and seven flights were…