Year: 2024

Hathras Horror: Stampede Claims Over 100 Lives at Religious Gathering

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Hathras Horror - Stampede Claims Over 100 Lives at Religious Gathering

At least 107 people, including mostly women, died in a major stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday At least 107 people, including mostly women, died in a major stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday. The incident took place when a religious preacher was addressing his followers at a specially laid tent in the Rati Bhanpur village within the Sikandra Rau area of Hathras district. According to the police, prima facie, it appears that suffocation at the venue led…

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Endless & Empty: Kashmir’s ‘Smart City’ Project Leaves Businesses in the Dark

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Endless & Empty: Kashmir's 'Smart City' Project Leaves Businesses in the Dark

Stalling Progress? Kashmir Markets Buried Under Construction Debris Srinagar: In a landscape dotted with ongoing construction, Kashmir’s business community is raising alarm over the snail’s pace of developmental works, particularly the Smart City projects in Srinagar. The slow progress has sparked widespread frustration, with local businesses bearing the brunt of the prolonged disruption. President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Javed Tenga voiced the community’s concerns: “It is concerning that the pace of work on developmental projects is not up to the mark, as a result of which the business community…

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Asha, Helen & Waheeda Show Us How! Travel Tips Inspired by Bollywood’s Golden Girls

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Asha, Helen & Waheeda Show Us How! Travel Tips Inspired by Bollywood's Golden Girls

Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman and Helen drop serious girl gang trip goals. Here’s how you can ace your girl gang trips even in your 80. Reconnect with your friends and relive your girlhood shenanigans. Age is just a number, but fun is timeless. Don’t paint your golden days a monochrome picture. Dip your toes in nostalgia and sail the boat towards new adventures with your friends. Rejuvenate and embrace the youthful spirit within you and plan a joyful trip with your friends! No matter how elusive time makes life to…

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Powerless Nights in Paradise: Kashmir’s Enduring Electricity Struggle

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Powerless Nights in Paradise: Kashmir's Enduring Electricity Struggle

Unplugged Paradise: Fixing J&K’s Electricity Woes for a Sustainable Future By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a crown jewel of India, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and resilient people. Yet, beneath the picturesque facade lies a persistent challenge that casts a shadow over daily life: an unreliable electricity supply. This summer, much like the ones before, residents across the region are enduring a frustrating saga of power cuts, despite significant hikes in electricity tariffs over the past decade. A Tale of Two Seasons: Broken Promises and Rising Frustration…

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School Van Packed Like a Backpack: Seized for Child Overload!

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School Van Packed Like a Backpack: Seized for Child Overload!

Jammu: A private van was seized after 19 school children were found travelling in it in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Saturday. The van was seized by the Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Kishtwar Mohd Saleem, during a vehicle checking drive on Dachhan Road in the hilly district, the officials said. They said the officer recommended suspension of the driving license of the driver for “gross violation of traffic rules and regulations”. The special drive was conducted on Friday to ensure road safety and discipline, resulting in 117 vehicles…

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‘Open Up Kashmir for Yatris’: Business Chamber Urges Wider Tourism Exposure

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'Open Up Kashmir for Yatris': Business Chamber Urges Wider Tourism Exposure

Kashmir Beyond the Yatra: KCCI Pushes for Tourist Experiences for Pilgrims Srinagar: In a significant meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, Javed Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI), presented a comprehensive set of suggestions aimed at ensuring a smooth Amarnath Yatra and improving the overall tourism sector in Kashmir. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, focused on addressing various aspects of the upcoming pilgrimage and its impact on local tourism. Tenga, representing the trade sector, emphasised Kashmir’s long-standing tradition of hospitality towards Amarnath…

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The Call for Justice: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Urges INDIA Bloc to Address Muslim Concerns

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The Call for Justice: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Urges INDIA Bloc to Address Muslim Concerns

Muslim Voices Matter: MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Calls for Action from INDIA Bloc By: Javid Amin In the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, the voice of minorities often finds itself in a struggle for amplification. Recently, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, a Member of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), raised a poignant issue that has been simmering beneath the surface of political discourse. His plea to the INDIA Bloc partners to address the concerns of Muslims, who have significantly supported the alliance in the last elections,…

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Phishing Phantoms: Demystifying Mysterious Password Resets

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Phishing Phantoms: Demystifying Mysterious Password Resets

Reset Request Rejects: Stop Password Panic Attacks! By: Javid Amin Passwords can be a frustrating part of our digital lives. Remembering which passwords you used for your dozens of different accounts is nearly impossible without the help of password managers. When you suddenly start receiving constant emails telling you to reset your password for whatever reason (or sometimes with no reason listed), it can be incredibly exasperating. Understanding why you’re receiving these emails and how to handle them is crucial for maintaining your online security and peace of mind. Why…

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New Delhi Airport Tragedy: One Dead, Six Injured in Terminal 1 Roof Collapse

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Fatal Incident: One Dead, Six Injured in Terminal 1 Roof Collapse

Four vehicles, including cabs, were damaged after a portion of the Delhi airport’s Terminal-1 roof collapsed on cars amid heavy rain. New Delhi: At least one person was killed and six others injured after a portion of the roof of the Delhi airport’s Terminal-1 (T1) collapsed on cars amid heavy rain this morning. All departures from Terminal 1, which has only domestic flight operations, have been temporarily suspended, the civil aviation ministry said. “Heavy rain in early morning today has resulted in the collapse of the canopy of Delhi airport…

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Relief from Heat Wave: J&K Welcomes Monsoon; Rain to intensify from July 2

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Monsoon arrives in J&K, Rain to intensity from July 2

MeT also issued an advisory cautioning against possible landslides at vulnerable locations in Jammu and Kashmir Monsoon has arrived in Jammu and Kashmir bringing moderate rains over Jammu division and bringing down the temperatures. The meteorological (MeT) centre in Srinagar said light to moderate rains and thundershowers were recorded at many places of Jammu division. “Finally, south west monsoon rainfall commenced this morning over Jammu division bringing relief from on-going heat wave and hot weather,” MeT’s local centre director Mukhtar Ahmad said. The MeT said Udhampur received 30.5 mm rain, Kathua…

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