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How a Man Lost ₹4 Lakhs in Minutes Trying to Book a Cab on Google: A Cautionary Tale of Online Scams

November 13, 2024 Editor

Beware: How a Simple Cab Booking Scam Cost a Man ₹4 Lakhs By: Javid Amin In today’s digital world, convenience is at our fingertips, but so too is risk. Recently, a resident of West Bengal fell victim to a sophisticated online scam while attempting to book transportation in Udupi, Karnataka, losing ₹4.1 lakhs in a matter of minutes. The unfortunate incident sheds light on the alarming tactics fraudsters use to exploit unsuspecting internet users. The Price of Convenience: A Costly Mistake in Cab Booking While searching for a car rental…

Syllabus Reduction for Classes 1-9: Education Deptt Eases Student Burden

November 13, 2024 Editor

Education Department announces syllabus relaxation for junior class students Srinagar, Nov 11: The students appearing in the annual examination of classes 8th and 9th have been given a reduction in syllabus by the concerned District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs). The DIETs have dropped a few chapters and topics from the textbooks to ease the students for the upcoming annual (term-II) examination. Relaxation has been provided to students in all the subjects for the exams. The announcement for relaxation for the syllabus comes two days after the Directorate of School…

Dry Spell Hits Hard: Kashmir’s Agriculture Suffers from Lack of Rain

November 13, 2024 Editor

‘Thirsty lands, struggling Farmers’: Kashmir suffers from severe rain deficit The months’ long dry spell in Kashmir has left farmers struggling as the lack of rainfall continues to affect crops, from fruit to vegetables, experts and farmers said Monday. Even as the dry spell was broken by the snowfall in upper reaches and light rain in plains, the experts opined that there was a desperate need for major spells of rainfall as trees are craving for moisture and soil is thirsty. The scarcity of water has not only affected the sowing…

Safety Alert: IGP Kashmir Urges Trekkers to Notify Police Before Departing

November 12, 2024 Editor

Inform Police before leaving for trekking: IGP Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 10: Two trekkers narrowly escaped potential harm during the Zabarwan encounter after dialling 100 and alerting the senior Police officers to their perilous position. The trekkers were in proximity to the exchange of heavy fire when they realised the imminent danger and quickly contacted the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir. Responding promptly, the PCR informed senior Police officials, leading to the temporary suspension of the operation and saving the trekkers from harm. Soon after the senior officers were alerted, they ordered…

Kashmir’s Stray Dog Problem: JKPC Leader Calls for Urgent Measures

November 12, 2024 Editor

JKPC Leader Calls for Action on Kashmir’s Stray Dog Crisis Youth JKPC President Mudasir Karim has highlighted the growing concern of stray dogs in Kashmir, which has turned life into a nightmare for residents. The situation is alarming, with aggressive canines roaming freely, threatening children, women, and morning walkers ¹. Simple pleasures like taking a stroll in downtown Srinagar have become daunting challenges due to the presence of these stray dogs. President Karim emphasized that sterilization efforts have failed, leaving residents terrified and demanding immediate action. The fear is palpable,…

Embrace the Magic of Kashmir: The Valley Welcomes Winter with Its First Snowfall!

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Editor

Discover the Beauty of Snow-Capped Kashmir with JKL Travels By: Javid Amin Srinagar, 12 Nov: As the much-awaited winter season unfolds, Kashmir has finally received its season’s first snowfall, bringing an end to a month-long dry spell. With breathtaking landscapes now draped in snow, the Valley beckons travelers to experience its ethereal beauty firsthand. This is the perfect time to visit Kashmir, where the snowfall not only cools the earth but also warms the hearts of all who come to witness its splendor. Planning a trip to Kashmir? JKL Travels…

Mehbooba Mufti Seeks Justice for Dismissed J&K Government Workers

November 11, 2024 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti seeks review of dismissals of govt employees ‘on flimsy grounds’; Around 60 employees have been sacked under Constitution Article 311(2) (c) since J&K was stripped of its semi-autonomous status with the revocation of the Constitution’s Article 370 in 2019 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has written to chief minister Omar Abdullah seeking a review of the dismissals “on flimsy grounds” of government employees for allegedly promoting separatism without a thorough probe over the previous five years of the president’s rule in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Around…

Infrastructure Overhaul: Power Outages Planned Across Kashmir Division

November 11, 2024 Editor

Scheduled Power Cuts Across Kashmir Division for Infrastructure Upgrades Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Department has announced a series of scheduled power outages across various districts over the coming days to facilitate infrastructure upgrades, conductor reconductoring, maintenance work, and tree pruning. These planned outages are essential for ensuring long-term stability and efficiency in power supply, though they may temporarily impact several areas. Here are the details of the affected areas and dates: Pulwama District November 11, 13, 18, 20, and 23 (10:00 AM to 4:30 PM): Power supply to…

Legacy at Risk: Red Tape and Bureaucracy Threaten Excellence in Healthcare and Academics

November 11, 2024 Editor

Red tape, bureaucracy threaten a legacy of excellence in patient care, academics, research Srinagar, Nov 10: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, Srinagar, once a prestigious centre of medical excellence and the lifeline for the entire J&K populace, now faces unprecedented setbacks following the revocation of its pattern of governance. The recent policy shift, placing it under layers of bureaucracy, has left patients waiting longer for critical treatments, hindered recruitment of key staff, delayed vital research projects, and hampered academic advancements, the stakeholders opine. For decades, SKIMS…

BJP Under Fire: J&K Congress Challenges Special Status Resolution Narrative

November 11, 2024 Editor

BJP misleading country over special status resolution: J&K Congress With an eye on the upcoming Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the BJP has been misleading the people of the country over the recently passed resolution on the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress claimed on Sunday. The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on November 7 passed a resolution moved by the ruling National Conference, seeking a dialogue between the Centre and elected representatives from the region for the restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status.…