Year: 2024

Militants Target Army Base in Jammu, Soldier Sustains Injuries

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Militants Target Army Base in Jammu, Soldier Sustains Injuries

The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp, which is manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade. A search operation has been launched in the area for the terrorists. A soldier was injured after terrorists attacked the Sunjwan army camp near Jammu Darbar in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The attack took place near the sentry post in the camp at around 10.50 am on Monday, which was manned by the 36 Infrantry Brigade, the Army said. A search operation has been launched in the area for the…

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Mending Fences: Ram Madhav Tackles BJP’s Internal Strife in Jammu

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Mending Fences: Ram Madhav Tackles BJP’s Internal Strife in Jammu

Srinagar, Sep 01: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership is holding hectic deliberations with disgruntled leaders in Jammu and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) senior functionary and former BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav is actively involved in the process. The saffron party has been hit by an open revolt ever since its first list of candidates was released only to be withdrawn within an hour. A perplexed BJP leadership including BJP J&K unit’s chief Ravinder Raina, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, and Union Minister Jitendra Singh have launched a salvage…

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Ladakhis March to Delhi: A Call for Statehood and Representation

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Ladakhis March to Delhi: A Call for Statehood and Representation

To urge the Centre to resume the stalled dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh on their four-point agenda, at least 100 volunteers of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), led by educationist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, started ‘Delhi Chalo’ foot march on Sunday from Leh. LAB and KDA are jointly spearheading an agitation over the past four years in support of their demands, including statehood, inclusion of Ladakh in Sixth Schedule, separate Public Service Commission and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts. The talks…

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Nurturing Your Joints: A Guide to Healthy, Strong, and Lubricated Joints

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Nurturing Your Joints: A Guide to Healthy, Strong, and Lubricated Joints

Joint Health Matters: Tips for a Pain-Free Life By: Javid Amin Joints, the crucial connection points between bones, play a vital role in our mobility and overall well-being. Healthy joints allow us to move freely, engage in physical activities, and enjoy a pain-free life. However, neglecting joint health can lead to various problems, including arthritis and other joint disorders. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of joint care, the potential consequences of neglecting joint health, and practical tips to keep your joints healthy, strong, and lubricated. Understanding Joints:…

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Beyond the Screen: Social Media’s Silent Influence on Kashmir

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Beyond the Screen: Social Media's Silent Influence on Kashmir

The Silent Influence: Social Media and the Normalization of the Abnormal in Kashmir By: Javid Amin In the age of digital interconnectedness, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It’s a platform for connection, expression, and entertainment. However, beneath its superficial allure lies a more sinister reality: the power to subtly shape our beliefs, values, and behaviors. In Kashmir, this influence is particularly concerning, as social media is being used to normalize behaviors that were once considered unacceptable. The Gramscian Concept of Cultural Hegemony The concept of…

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Jammu’s Pulse: What Voters Want from Upcoming J&K Assembly Elections

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Jammu’s Pulse: What Voters Want from Upcoming J&K Assembly Elections

10 years after the last Assembly elections were conducted in J&K, then a state, the UT is set to witness a keen contest in the 3-phase polls | It’s a mix of old and new issues in the altered political and electoral landscape From the breathtaking peaks of the Pir Panjal range to the hot and humid plains of Kathua, a rich tapestry of diverse communities such as the Gujjars, Kashmiri Pandits and Dogras are poised to cast their votes in the Jammu region in the Assembly elections on September…

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Kashmir’s Security Overhaul: Four New District Police Chiefs Appointed

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Kashmir’s Security Overhaul: Four New District Police Chiefs Appointed

Ahead of the September 18 assembly elections, the police chiefs of four Kashmir districts, including Srinagar, were changed with ECI approval. Ahead of the first phase of assembly elections on September 18, the police chiefs of four Kashmir districts, including capital Srinagar, were changed on the approval of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday. The ECI approved new senior superintendents of police (SSPs) for Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara, and a superintendent of police (SP) of the police district of Handwara. In a communication from the ECI to chief…

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MeT Issues Warning: Kashmir Prepares for Torrential Downpour

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MeT Issues Warning: Kashmir Prepares for Torrential Downpour

Kashmir Braces for Monsoon: A Forecast for September Srinagar: As the monsoon season continues to make its presence felt in Kashmir, the region is bracing for a spell of heavy rainfall and potential natural hazards. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has issued a forecast for the month of September, outlining the expected weather patterns and cautioning residents and visitors about the risks associated with heavy rainfall. Heavy Rainfall and Potential Hazards Between September 2 and 3, remote areas of Kashmir are expected to experience heavy rainfall. This could lead to…

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BJP Battles Internal Strife in J&K: Two More Leaders Quit Over Ticket Dispute

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BJP Battles Internal Strife in J&K: Two More Leaders Quit Over Ticket Dispute

The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held on September 18, 25 and October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was on Saturday hit by two exits of two more leaders in the Jammu and Kashmir unit ahead of the assembly elections. Kashmir Singh, the BJP’s Samba district president, resigned from the party’s primary membership. Opposing the candidature of former J&K minister Surjit Singh Slathia who switched over from Farooq Abdullah-led National Conference to the BJP, Singh said,”With…

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Election 2024: JD(U) Vows to Free Prisoners in Valley, BJP Ally’s Bold Move

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Election 2024: JD(U) Vows to Free Prisoners in Valley, BJP Ally’s Bold Move

As political parties are scrambling in the Valley to attract voters ahead of the next month’s elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) main ally, Janata Dal (United), has promised the release of stone pelters and political prisoners to “promote peace and reconciliation” in its poll manifesto. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Janata Dal (United) party, which has fielded two candidates in the first phase of next month’s poll, says it has already sent a letter having names of more than 800 stone pelters to the Union Home Ministry,…

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