Month: November 2024

Advisory for Parents of Minors: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Underage Driving

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Advisory for Parents of Minors: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Underage Driving

Why Parents Must Act Responsibly to Prevent Underage Driving The Jammu & Kashmir Transport Department has issued a crucial advisory to parents, highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of allowing minors to drive motor vehicles. This advisory isn’t just about adhering to traffic rules—it’s a call to protect lives, prevent accidents, and ensure safer roads for all. Underage driving poses serious threats not only to the young driver but also to pedestrians, passengers, and other road users. Here’s an in-depth look at why parents must take this warning seriously, the…

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National Conference MP Ruhullah Warns Congress: No Misinterpretation of Article 370 Resolution

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National Conference MP Ruhullah Warns Congress: No Misinterpretation of Article 370 Resolution

National Conference MP Ruhullah warns Congress leadership against misinterpretation of Article 370 resolution In a significant development, ruling National Conference (NC) leader and MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday issued a stern warning against any attempts to misinterpret the resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s special status passed by the Assembly in its recent session. Ruhullah was seemingly referring to NC’s alliance partner Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Karra’s remarks that the demand for restoration of Article 370 was not raised in the resolution passed by…

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Rising Road Accidents in J&K: A Crisis of Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures

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Rising Road Accidents in J&K: A Crisis of Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures

Speed, Recklessness, and Lost Futures: Road Safety in J&K Needs Urgent Attention By: Javid Amin In the picturesque yet perilous landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, road safety has become a life-and-death matter. Accidents occur daily, claiming lives and leaving families devastated. The combination of speeding, risky driving behaviors, and inadequate infrastructure has turned the region’s roads into deadly traps, with tragic consequences that ripple through entire communities. With staggering statistics and countless personal stories, it’s time to address the issue with the seriousness it deserves. The Grim Statistics: A Wake-Up…

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Don’t Let Hypertension Steal Your Tomorrow

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Don't Let Hypertension Steal Your Tomorrow

The Silent Thief: Understanding and Combating Hypertension in Kashmir By: Javid Amin A Ticking Time Bomb – Kashmir, a region of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent health crisis: hypertension. This condition, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other serious health problems. While the prevalence of hypertension is increasing globally, its impact on Kashmir’s population is particularly concerning. The Stealthy Nature of Hypertension Hypertension is insidious, often progressing without noticeable symptoms. This makes…

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Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

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Congress stand very clear on Article 370, only statehood has to be taken back: Tariq Karra

Fielding media queries on the sidelines of a party function to mark 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here, Karra said, “I would not like to go into minute details but as far as Congress is concerned, the CWC resolution passed in August 6, 2019, is very clear and self-explanatory” The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday said, “Congress stand on Article 370 was very clear since August 6, 2019”, and that “If anything has to be demanded from the Centre…

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Rajasthan Bypolls Turn Violent: SDM Assaulted, 60 Arrested in Tonk

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Rajasthan Bypolls Turn Violent: SDM Assaulted, 60 Arrested in Tonk

According to Rajasthan police, the incident took place in Samravata village of Deoli-Uniyara during a protest by supporters of an independent candidate. A major violence broke out in the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency in Rajasthan’s Tonk district after Independent candidate Naresh Meena allegedly slapped sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Amit Chaudhary at a polling station on Wednesday. The incident, which took place in Tonk district’s Samravata village, led to violence, arson, and clashes between police and supporters of Meena, who is running as an Independent candidate in the poll-bound constituency. Ajmer range inspector-general…

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The Hidden Danger of QR Codes: How Scammers Use Technology to Steal Your Money

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The Hidden Danger of QR Codes: How Scammers Use Technology to Steal Your Money

QR Code Scams: How a Man Stole Money at a Petrol Pump Using a Fake Google Pay QR Code By: Javid Amin With the increasing use of digital payments, QR code scams have emerged as a new method of theft. Recently, a 23-year-old man from Mizoram, identified as H. Lalrohlua, was arrested for a scam involving QR codes at a petrol pump in Aizawl. By replacing the legitimate QR code sticker at the station with his own, he diverted customer payments directly to his account. The Incident at Mizofed Petrol…

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Amit Shah Asserts: No Restoration of Article 370, Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven

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Amit Shah Asserts: No Restoration of Article 370, Even If Indira Gandhi Returns From Heaven

Amit Shah further said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should remember that even if his “fourth generation were to come”, Muslims won’t get reservations. Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday declared that Article 370 will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir even if “Indira Gandhi returns from heaven”. In 2019, the Narendra Modi government revoked the special status and divided the former state into two union territories. “Even if Indira Gandhi were to return from heaven, Article 370 won’t be restored,” the BJP stalwart told a gathering in poll-bound Maharashtra.…

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Jammu Cop Caught Selling Drugs in Government Medical College Complex

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Jammu Cop Caught Selling Drugs in Government Medical College Complex

Jammu cop selling drugs in govt medical college complex caught: Police A Jammu and Kashmir selection grade constable was arrested on Wednesday on charges of selling drugs on the premises of Jammu’s government medical college (GMC), the second policeman to be arrested on a similar charge in a week, police said. The policeman was identified as Mohammad Mukhtiyar of Geloti village in Udhampur district. Mohd Mukhtiyar reached the hospital on his motorcycle when the in-charge of police post GMC Jammu, accompanied by an executive magistrate, frisked him and allegedly found 15…

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Unauthorised Occupation of J&K Govt Bungalows: High Court Takes Action

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Unauthorised Occupation of J&K Govt Bungalows: High Court Takes Action

The court directed the personal appearance of the commissioner secretary to the estates department on the next date of hearing of December 12 A division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh high court, headed by chief justice Tashi Rabstan, on Tuesday directed the personal appearance of the estates department commissioner secretary in a public interest litigation pertaining to unauthorised occupation of government bungalows by former ministers and former legislators. The bench comprising Rabstan and justice MA Chowdhary expressed deep anguish and displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of the…

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