Month: November 2024

Tariq Hameed Karra: Congress Supports Statehood, Land Rights, and Job Guarantees

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Tariq Hameed Karra: Congress Supports Statehood, Land Rights, and Job Guarantees

Congress supported Assembly statehood resolution over land rights, jobs: Tariq Hameed Karra Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said his party supports the recent resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly advocating for statehood along with locals’ rights over land, jobs and natural resources. Karra emphasised that after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the abrogation of Article 370, the demand for statehood remains the only practical option. Addressing the debate sparked by his and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s comments on Article 370, Karra said that he backs…

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Experience Winter Magic: Gulmarg and Pahalgam Wear Snowy Mantles

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Experience Winter Magic: Gulmarg and Pahalgam Wear Snowy Mantles

Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg and Pahalgam Wear White Mantle as Travel Advisory Issued Experience the Magic of Kashmir with JKL Travels : As winter gently wraps its frosty blanket around the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, the valley’s iconic destinations, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, have transformed into stunning winter wonderlands. The recent snowfall has not only enchanted locals and tourists alike but also sparked renewed hopes for a thriving winter tourism season. Join us on a journey through the snow-clad beauty of Kashmir, and let JKL Travels be your guide to an unforgettable winter…

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Revoke AFSPA: Manipur’s Appeal as Violence Flares, CM’s House Attacked

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Revoke AFSPA: Manipur's Appeal as Violence Flares, CM's House Attacked

Inter-communal clashes in Manipur since May last year have resulted in 250 deaths and displaced 60,000 people, driven by disputes over government quotas. Hours after the bodies of all six missing persons were recovered from a Manipur river, protestors attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs on Saturday. However, in response, the government imposed indefinite prohibitory orders in five districts and suspended internet services in parts of the state. Protesters ransacked the homes of three out of six legislators, including the residence of chief minister N Biren Singh’s…

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Authorities Intensify Efforts to Eradicate Child Labour and Begging

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Authorities Intensify Efforts to Eradicate Child Labour and Begging

Drive launched to curb child labour, begging In a bid to combat child labour and begging in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities are conducting several drives in the Union Territory. An official release said the district administration in north Kashmir’s Baramulla has intensified efforts to combat child labour, begging, and take steps to mitigate the plight of children living on the streets in the district. The campaign was carried out across Baramulla, Pattan and Palhalan, resulting in the rescue of at least five children, the officials said. The authorities called upon all citizens…

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National Conference Hails ‘Significant Progress’ as Omar Abdullah Govt Completes First Month

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National Conference Hails 'Significant Progress' as Omar Abdullah Govt Completes First Month

Omar Abdullah govt completes one month in office, National Conference says ‘significant progress’ already made Lists govt’s four achievements “The government has already taken big strides towards development and dignity for every single resident of J&K,” National Conference wrote on X NC mentioned the four achievements of Omar Abdullah government with the first being special status resolution in the J&K Legislative Assembly The second achievement in the list is the statehood resolution passed in the Cabinet. The third achievement listed is restoration of October – November academic calendar in UT…

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Major Crackdown: RTO Kashmir Fines ₹7.98 Lakh for Traffic Offences

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Major Crackdown: RTO Kashmir Fines ₹7.98 Lakh for Traffic Offences

Major Enforcement Drive Across Kashmir, 1144 Traffic Violations Challaned Srinagar, November 16: To ensure road safety and curb traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department, led by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, conducted an intensive enforcement drive across the Kashmir Division. The operation targeted major violations, including vehicles without fitness certificates, overloading, seat belt non-compliance, underage driving, and other offences under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A total of 2,338 vehicles, including buses, school buses, goods carriers, and private vehicles, were checked during the drive. Of these, 586 vehicles…

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Alarming Health Crisis: Half of Kashmir and Ladakh Facing Obesity and Rising Diabetes Rates

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Alarming Health Crisis: Half of Kashmir and Ladakh Facing Obesity and Rising Diabetes Rates

With half of Kashmir, Ladakh obese, diabetes rising every year: Study Srinagar, Nov 14: One in every two adults in Kashmir and Ladakh is obese, with nearly 8 out of every 100 having diabetes and 10 more classified as pre-diabetic. In addition, 30 out of every 100 residents are living with hypertension. These findings come from the latest data of the ICMR-INDIAB study, released on Thursday on the occasion of Word Diabetes Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar. The study highlights a troubling trend of increasing non-communicable…

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Jhansi Hospital Tragedy: 10 Newborns Perish in Fire, CM Yogi Promises Justice

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Jhansi Hospital Tragedy: 10 Newborns Perish in Fire, CM Yogi Promises Justice

Fire broke out at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi. Brijesh Pathak said 17 other children injured in the fire are currently receiving treatment. At least 10 newborn babies died due to burns and suffocation in a devastating fire in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi late on Friday night. Deputy chief minister Brijesh Pathak, who reached Jhansi on Saturday morning, said a total of 49 children were in the ward, which has a capacity of only 18 beds. While the bodies…

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Parents Beware: Underage Driving in J&K Could Lead to Jail Time and Rs 25,000 Fine

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Parents Beware: Underage Driving in J&K Could Lead to Jail Time and Rs 25,000 Fine

Underage Driving in J&K: Parents Could Face Jail, Rs 25,000 Fine Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued a stern advisory cautioning parents against allowing their minor children to drive two-wheelers or four-wheelers. The advisory highlights the serious legal and safety implications of underage driving, emphasizing that violators could face severe penalties. Legal Consequences for Parents and Guardians As per the Motor Vehicles Act, parents or guardians found permitting their minor children to drive will be held accountable. The law presumes their consent unless…

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Kharge Faces Backlash from Kashmir Leaders on Article 370 Comments

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Kharge Faces Backlash from Kashmir Leaders on Article 370 Comments

The Congress, which has six legislators in the assembly, supported the resolution but the party leadership and assembly members never openly said they wanted Article 370 back Jammu and Kashmir leaders on Friday lambasted Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks about his party not intending to get Article 370 restored. The newly elected Jammu and Kashmir had last week passed a resolution for restoration of the UT’s special status, following which top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders called out the Congress for trying to bring back Article 370 and 35A that…

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