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Electoral Enthusiasm: Anantnag-Rajouri Redraws Record Books with Stellar Turnout; PDP Voices Concern

May 26, 2024 Editor

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Anantnag-Rajouri seat, previously known as Anantnag has a history of fluctuating voter turnouts, with the highest being 70 per cent in the 1984 elections. Srinagar and Baramulla, the two other seats of Kashmir, also registered record voter turnouts. Kashmir: The Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency of Jammu and Kashmir that voted in phase 6 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on May 25 registered an approximate 54.46 per cent voter turnout, according to the Election Commission of India’s updated figures on Sunday, May 26. This is the record voter…

Mufti’s Mobile Mishap: Outgoing Calls Silenced Amidst Election Heat

May 25, 2024 Editor

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday claimed that outgoing calls on her mobile number have been suspended without any explanation. “I am not able to make any calls since morning. There is no explanation for this sudden suspension of services on the day of polling in the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency,” Mehbooba told PTI. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, where voting is currently underway. The PDP also flagged the issue in a post on X. “Just ahead…

The WhatsApp Web of Deceit: How an Investor Lost Over ₹1 Crore and How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2024 Editor

Unveiling the Depths of Deception: Understanding and Safeguarding Against WhatsApp Investment Scams By: Javid Amin In an era where the internet was once hailed as a democratizing force, it has also evolved into a labyrinth where deception thrives. A recent incident involving a resident of a major Indian city starkly highlights the ever-evolving tactics employed by online scammers and underscores the paramount importance of digital vigilance. This article delves into the intricate modus operandi of these scams, explores the psychological manipulation involved, and equips you with essential knowledge to safeguard…

Silenced Pulpit: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir’s Sermon Stifled Again

May 25, 2024 Editor

Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar Urges Lifting Restrictions on Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar expressed deep regret that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, from 3 rd May and for the 4th consecutive Friday, has been prevented from performing the religious duty of delivering the Friday sermon and conducting prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that this attitude of the authorities deeply hurts the religious sentiments of thousands of people who come from both the city and the countryside to benefit from Mirwaiz’s sermons…

High Voter Turnout in Kashmir: A New Era of Democratic Engagement

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 Editor

The Democratic Thaw: Kashmir’s Electoral Renaissance By: Javid Amin In the heart of the Himalayas, a new narrative is unfolding. The region of Kashmir, long known for its picturesque landscapes and tumultuous politics, is witnessing a remarkable democratic revival. The echoes of change are resonant in the bustling streets of Srinagar and the serene valleys of Baramulla, where the ballot has become the instrument of a new era. This article delves into the significant voter turnouts in recent elections, the underlying factors driving this democratic resurgence, and the broader implications…

Divine Winds of Change: NC Gujjar’s Spiritual Leader Alarms PDP with Political Ascent

May 24, 2024 Editor

In Mian Altaf Ahmad, NC gets a leader in South Kashmir to take on Mehbooba, even as ST status to Paharis disturbs the status quo When Mian Altaf Ahmad expressed his indecision about contesting from the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat over health concerns last month, a perturbed Omar Abdullah rushed over to his home village Babanagri, a spiritual seat of the Gujjars. An hour-long meeting later, Altaf issued a video statement saying he is ready to contest. It was a moment of great relief for the National Conference (NC), which has…

Beyond the Bite: The Looming Crisis of Shrinking Loaves in Kashmir

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Editor

Shrinking Loaves, Growing Concerns: A Fight for Kashmir’s Soul Baked into Bread By: Javid Amin The aroma of freshly baked bread isn’t just a pleasant scent in Kashmir; it’s a memory, a tradition, a warm hug in the crisp mountain air. The sight of a plump, round loaf of Choort or Tchewur, staples in Kashmiri households for generations, used to be as common as the snow-capped peaks themselves. But lately, a troubling trend has emerged: these beloved breads are shrinking, both in size and significance. This isn’t a case of…

Online Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself and Recover Lost Money

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Editor

Phishing, UPI Fraud, and Fake Investments: How to Avoid Online Scams in India By: Javid Amin In recent years, India has been witnessing rapid digital growth, with everything from banking to shopping now being conducted online. This shift has brought unparalleled convenience, but it has also led to a significant increase in online scams. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, employing new techniques to defraud individuals. The incidence of these scams is rising, with victims losing thousands to crores of rupees to faceless fraudsters. From work-from-home scams to fake reviews and…

Defending Honor: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Denounces Encroachment FIR as Defamation

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Editor

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is among seven people booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly encroaching on evacuee land here, a charge denied by the separatist leader. “These are false claims and it is an attempt to malign and harass me,” Mirwaiz said in his statement. Officials said the ACB has filed an FIR and handed over the investigation to a DSP-rank officer. The FIR was filed after the ACB conducted a preliminary inquiry which revealed that a woman named Dil Rafiqa was unlawfully granted…

Historic Alliance, Historic Repeal: Abdullah Connects Dots to Article 370

May 23, 2024 Editor

Former CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the PDP-BJP alliance led to the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5. Addressing a rally at Pahalgam, Omar said since the alliance between the PDP-BJP was stitched on March 1, 2015, Union Minister Rajnath Singh was talking about the “final solution” for Kashmir. He said, “I remember the then Home Minister Rajnath Singh would sit in a press conference with the PDP and talk about the final settlement of Kashmir. We would ask what this final solution was but he wouldn’t respond.”…