Year: 2024

Tragedy in Bangladesh: Student Protests Claim 98 Lives; India Issues Advisory

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Tragedy in Bangladesh: Student Protests Claim 98 Lives; India Issues Advisory

Bangladesh protests: Nearly 100 people were killed, and hundreds others have been injured as renewed anti-government violent protests swept across Bangladesh. At least 98 people, including 14 policemen, were killed on Sunday, and hundreds of others have been injured as renewed anti-government violent protests swept across Bangladesh during the last three days.  On Sunday, thousands of protesters gathered in several parts of the country to demonstrate against Sheikh Hasina’s government, calling for the prime minister to resign and some chanting “down with the autocrat”. During the protests, clashes erupted between…

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United Opposition Rallies in Jammu for Statehood and Rights

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United Opposition Rallies in Jammu for Statehood and Rights

Statehood Now: Opposition’s Strong Message in Jammu Protest All Party United Front (APUF), a Jammu-based amalgam of over a dozen opposition political and social parties, staged a demonstration here on Saturday to press for restoration of statehood ahead of the Supreme Court set September 30 deadline for holding of Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters, including senior members of the Congress, National Conference, PDP, CPI (M) and Shiv Sena (UBT), assembled outside the statue of Maharaja Hari Singh near Tawi bridge also seeking rollback of a recent Central…

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Mian Altaf Demands Rectification of BJP’s Injustices in J&K

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Mian Altaf Demands Rectification of BJP’s Injustices in J&K

Grave Injustices in J&K: Mian Altaf’s Bold Stand Against BJP Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, said that the PM’s phrase “Dil ki Doori and Dilli Ki Doori” contradicts the injustices faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In his address during the motion of thanks on the President’s speech in Parliament, Mian Altaf said that the achievements outlined in the speech regarding J&K contradict the increasing issues faced by the people of the region. He expressed concern that the…

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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Appeals to Amit Shah for Release of Kashmiri Youth

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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Appeals to Amit Shah for Release of Kashmiri Youth

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the Srinagar MP, said the relatives of these prisoners found it tough physically and financially to meet them in different parts of the country National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding immediate release of Kashmiri youth held in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir. “As the representative of people of Jammu and Kashmir, I would like to bring to your notice that several of our people have been incarcerated from different regions…

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Fans Off, Sports Cancelled: Schools Ignore Heatwave Woes

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Fans Off, Sports Cancelled: Schools Ignore Heatwave Woes

Heatstroke Hazard: Parents Demand Action Against Schools Srinagar, 02 Aug: The harsh punishment given to the students as a disciplinary action in schools is leaving students distressed and parents aghast. The incidents of harsh punishments are reported despite the “zero tolerance policy” adopted by the School Education Department (SED) towards such practices. Complaints have been pouring in, highlighting the inhumane treatment meted out to the students, particularly in the private schools, where disciplinary measures often cross ethical boundaries. According to the parents, some schools have resorted to punitive actions such as…

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Kashmir’s Hidden Epidemic: Drug Abuse and Suicides

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Kashmir's Hidden Epidemic: Drug Abuse and Suicides

Unveiling the Silent Crisis Devastating a Generation By: Javid Amin In the serene valleys of Kashmir, an alarming crisis is taking root, shattering the lives of countless young individuals and leaving an indelible scar on the community. The twin evils of drug abuse and suicide are silently claiming a generation, and the statistics are stark and sobering. With a tobacco usage rate of 20.8%, the sixth highest in India, the situation is dire. Yet, a veil of silence and denial persists, exacerbating the problem and hindering effective intervention. The Stark…

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Jammu Under Siege: Valley Sees Decline in Militancy

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Jammu Under Siege: Valley Sees Decline in Militancy

Five Years On: Kashmir Valley Stabilizes, Jammu Faces Terror Onslaught Five years after the abrogation of the special status, the security apparatus was confident about the decline in militancy in the Valley, but now it looks like terror has a new address — Jammu. Militants have shifted the battleground from the Valley to the mountainous forests of Jammu, triggering a spike in deadly strikes and forcing the security forces to rush to the drawing board. From 2023 to mid-July this year, over 40 security personnel have been killed in J&K.…

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Five Summers Post-Reorganization: Ladakh’s Lingering Discontent

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Five Summers Post-Reorganization: Ladakh’s Lingering Discontent

There is a trust deficit, for sure. We feel humiliated. No one listens to us. Whatever happened on August 5, 2019, is being seen as a betrayal. — Sajjad Kargili, an activist and leader from Kargil As part of the erstwhile star-crossed Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh troika, Ladakh had always felt like the third wheel. And so, the cold desert was awash with exuberance when, on August 5, 2019, the Centre did away with Article 370. It had come out of the shadows. But five summers later, its people feel that they have…

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Election Commission Prepares Ground for J&K Assembly Elections

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Election Commission Prepares Ground for J&K Assembly Elections

In June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Srinagar had said not only assembly polls will be held in the UT but also statehood will be restored. Last year while hearing Article 370 case, the Supreme Court had directed the ECI to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. In a fresh indication that assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are imminent, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the union territory administration to transfer out officers posted in their home districts, an exercise it holds ahead of…

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J&K Debt Soars: Liabilities Triple in 10 Years

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J&K Debt Soars: Liabilities Triple in 10 Years

J&K’s Financial Woes Deepen: Debt Balloons Srinagar, Aug 1: Jammu and Kashmir is facing mounting financial pressure as its total liabilities have swelled to a staggering Rs 1,12,797 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23, according to recent budget figures. The public debt, which forms a significant portion of the total liabilities, stands at Rs 69,617 crore. This includes Rs 68,786 crore in internal liabilities and Rs 831 crore in loans and advances from the Central government. The remaining Rs 43,180 crore comprises other liabilities, including insurance and pension funds (Rs 1,331…

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