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The Crisis of Leadership in Kashmir: A Legacy of Broken Trust and Compromises

September 29, 2024 Editor

The Crisis of Leadership in Kashmir: A Legacy of Broken Trust and Compromises By: Er. Shahzada Athar Ishaq Shah Kashmir, a region with a long and tumultuous history, has been shaped by leaders who have repeatedly compromised the aspirations of its people. The National Conference (NC) under Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under Mufti Mohammad Sayeed have both played major roles in this. These parties have let down the people of Kashmir by making compromises on their ideologies and aligning with powers in Delhi for personal…

Kathua Tragedy: Policeman Killed, Two Officers Injured in Intense Gunfight

September 29, 2024 Editor

Kathua, September 28, 2024 – A tragic encounter unfolded in the Kog-Mandli village of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of a police head constable and injuries to two other officers. The incident occurred during a cordon and search operation aimed at flushing out terrorists hiding in the area. The gunfight began late Friday evening when security forces, acting on specific intelligence inputs, launched an operation in the Kog-Mandli village of Billawar tehsil. The terrorists, believed to be affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad group, opened fire on the advancing security…

Lal Singh’s Challenge: Reviving Congress Fortunes in Basholi After 20 Years

September 29, 2024 Editor

People are frustrated with the L-G admn and the BJP govt. They want an end to this BJP’s dictatorship and cruel regime. They will vote the BJP out across Jammu and make Congress victorious. Lal Singh, Cong candidate, Basholi Kathua district goes to polls with battle lines clearly drawn between the Congress and the BJP across all six seats with focus on the Basholi Assembly constituency, where three-time MLA and two-time MP Choudhary Lal Singh faces a Herculean task to reclaim his traditional stronghold for the fourth time. Basholi has sent…

Mehbooba Mufti Pauses Election Campaign to Mourn Hassan Nasrallah’s Passing, Shows Solidarity with Hezbollah

September 29, 2024 Editor

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti cancelled her election campaign in solidarity with Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli strike People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, cancelled her election campaign on Sunday in solidarity with the people of Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. In a post on X, the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir stated, “Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the…

Kulgam Encounter: 4 Security Personnel, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Militants

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 Editor

The encounter broke out in Adigam village in the Devsar area of Kulgam district after security forces launched a cordon and search operation. At least four security forces personnel and a traffic police officer were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, news agency PTI reported citing police. The encounter broke out in Adigam village in the Devsar area of the district after security forces launched a cordon and search operation. additional superintendent of police (traffic) Mumtaz Ali suffered minor injuries…

Kashmir’s Decade of Silence Ends: Hopes High for Representation After First Election in 10 Years

September 28, 2024 Editor

Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years Nestled in the mountains of Indian-administered Kashmir, Shopian – once a hotbed of militancy – sees a steady stream of voters entering a polling booth. The former state of Jammu and Kashmir – now divided into two federally administered territories – is holding its first assembly election in a decade. The third and last phase of voting is on Tuesday and results will be declared on 8 October. Since the 1990s, an armed separatist insurgency against Indian rule in…

Gulmarg’s First Snowfall Signals Autumn’s Arrival

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 Editor

Snow-dusted Gulmarg heralds arrival of autumn in Kashmir Srinagar, Sep 27: Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district experienced its first snowfall of the season on Friday, marking the beginning of autumn in Kashmir. The light snowfall dusted the Affarwat Gulmarg mountains, creating a mesmerising winter-like scene as Kashmir transitions into the colder months. This fresh snowfall, though light, caused a noticeable dip in temperatures across the Valley that sizzled with hot temperatures for the entire summer this year. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 23.7…

Cyber Thugs Target J&K Netizens with Fake Meesho Coupons

September 28, 2024 Editor

J&K netizens targeted by cyber thugs, fake Meesho coupons used to cheat people, Cyber Police issues advisory Srinagar, Sep 27: Cyber criminals in Jammu and Kashmir are employing new tactics to dupe unsuspecting citizens by sending out fake coupons in the name of popular shopping app Meesho. Police have issued an urgent advisory, warning the public to remain vigilant against these fraudulent schemes. The scammers are luring victims with promises of luxurious gifts such as cars and expensive items, only to hack their phones once the given QR code is…

Mehbooba’s Revelation: BJP’s 3-Month Plea for Coalition

September 28, 2024 Editor

BJP ‘Begged For 3 Months’ To Form Coalition: Mehbooba Mufti Srinagar 27 Sep: In a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti accused the party of hypocrisy and political opportunism. Speaking at a campaign rally in Bahu in support of PDP candidate Virendra Singh Sonu, Mehbooba claimed that Ram Madhav, a senior BJP leader, made desperate attempts to form a coalition government with her party after the 2014 elections, reported news agency KNO. Revealing behind-the-scenes…