Year: 2024

Tragedy on Kashmir Roads: Soldier Killed, Eight Injured in Vehicle Crash

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Tragedy on Kashmir Roads: Soldier Killed, Eight Injured in Vehicle Crash

An Armyman was killed and eight others were injured on Saturday when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell in a gorge in Anantnag, officials said. The accident occurred in the Verinag area of the south Kashmir district. Nine army personnel were injured and rushed to the hospital, they said. Of the nine injured, one jawan succumbed to his injuries, they said. According to the official, an Army vehicle of 19 Rashtriya Rifles went out of the driver’s control at Batagund village in Verinag area of Anantnag district and…

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Farooq Abdullah Accuses PM Modi of Spreading Fear and Hate Among Hindus to Regain Power

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Farooq Abdullah Accuses PM Modi of Spreading Fear and Hate Among Hindus to Regain Power

Most National Conference party leaders have made the BJP and its anti-Muslim narrative central to their election campaign in the Kashmir Valley Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spreading hate and infusing fear psychosis among Hindus to return to power in the country. Speaking at an election rally in Srinagar’s Khanyar area, Dr. Abdullah referred to the speeches made by Mr. Modi in elections rallies across the country. “Mr. Modi’s poll speeches are all about…

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Imran Khan’s Defiant Message from Prison: ‘All That Is Left for Pak Army Is to Murder Me, But I Would Prefer Death Over Slavery’

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Imran Khan's Defiant Message from Prison: 'All That Is Left for Pak Army Is to Murder Me, But I Would Prefer Death Over Slavery'

“I have stated publicly that if anything happens to me or my wife (Bushra Bibi), Gen. Asim Munir will be responsible. But I am not afraid because my faith is strong. I would prefer death over slavery,” he says. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in the country where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to “murder” him. In a column for the UK’s ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, penned from the…

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Potholes and Progress? Unfinished Smart City Works Plague Srinagar Commuters

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Potholes and Progress? Unfinished Smart City Works Plague Srinagar Commuters

As the smart city projects meant to give better infrastructure to Srinagar linger on, normal life in the city has been badly affected. Everyday issues such as traffic jams, accidents, and patients dying on roads have been making headlines. The commuters in Srinagar said that traffic jams due to pothole-ridden roads and dug-up roads have been a major issue. They said that during peak hours, the issues get worse as office goers and students rush towards their respective destinations. “I have been avoiding travelling in my four-wheeler and rely on…

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The Vanishing Crown: How Climate Change is Stealing Kashmir’s Water and Beauty

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The Vanishing Crown: How Climate Change is Stealing Kashmir's Water and Beauty

Vanishing Paradise: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Threatens Its Breathtaking Beauty By: Javid Amin The “Crown of India,” Kashmir, is losing its jewels. Climate change is rapidly altering the delicate water balance of this breathtaking region, leading to melting glaciers, receding rivers, and a growing water crisis. This crisis threatens not just Kashmir’s stunning landscapes but the very lifeblood of its people, their livelihoods, and their cultural identity. A Warming Threat: The Himalayas on the Brink The Himalayas, often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to their vast freshwater reserves stored…

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PDP Rebounds: Party Resurges Amid Loss of Senior Leadership

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PDP Rebounds: Party Resurges Amid Loss of Senior Leadership

Campaigning alone despite being part of the INDIA bloc, the PDP candidates especially the party chief Mufti and the Srinagar seat’s candidate Waheed ur Rehman Parra are attracting good crowds in their rallies and road shows The Peoples Democratic Party led by Mehbooba Mufti is on a revival mode after losing most of its senior leaders post the abrogation of Article 370– courtesy vigorous poll campaigning, symbolism and messaging of being left alone for Lok Sabha elections and also wooing of the youth, women and tribal voters with an appeal…

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Waheed Rehman Parra Alleges Altaf Bukhari as ‘Delhi’s Proxy in Kashmir’, Accuses Him of Arbitrary Detentions

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Waheed Rehman Parra Alleges Altaf Bukhari as 'Delhi's Proxy in Kashmir', Accuses Him of Arbitrary Detentions

People’s Democratic Party Youth President and Parliament Candidate for Srinagar constituency, Waheed Rehman Parra on Friday said that Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari is “Delhi’s man in Kashmir, who dances on the directives of his masters”. “His (Bukhari’s) job is to arbitrarily detain young boys, blacken their lives and release them the next day,” Parra alleged while addressing a public meeting in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “He daily harasses Jamaat-e-Islami workers, pressuring them for votes. This is the essence and existence of his politics and business. Where did he accumulate…

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Beyond the Ballot Box: Choosing Leaders Who Build, Not Just Promise

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Beyond the Ballot Box: Choosing Leaders Who Build, Not Just Promise

Leader vs. Seller: Unmasking the Traits That Define True Leadership By: Javid Amin Election season ignites a flurry of activity. Faces plastered on billboards, passionate speeches echoing through rallies, and a constant barrage of promises fill the air. But amidst this whirlwind, a crucial question often gets lost in the noise: How do we choose leaders who will truly serve our needs? This article goes beyond the soundbites and flashy campaigns. We delve into a deeper exploration of the qualities that define a strong leader, one who will build a…

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Local Leaders or Delhi’s Delegates: The Choice is Yours, Omar Abdullah Tells Voters

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Local Leaders or Delhi's Delegates: The Choice is Yours, Omar Abdullah Tells Voters

National Conference (NC) Vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the voters in Kashmir had to decide whether they wanted to send their representatives to Delhi or Delhi’s representatives to Delhi. Addressing a public rally at Prof Shoukat Ali Stadium after filing his nomination papers at the office of Returning Officer (RO) Baramulla, Abdullah said that in the Lok Sabha elections, NC was not in competition with an individual but it was fighting directly against the power of New Delhi, New Delhi’s government, and the Rashtriya…

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A Silent Storm: Understanding the Surge in Youth Suicides in Kashmir

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A Silent Storm: Understanding the Surge in Youth Suicides in Kashmir

Understanding the Rise in Youth Suicides in Kashmir: A Multifaceted Crisis By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a land known for its breathtaking beauty, is facing a growing crisis – a surge in suicides among its youth. This alarming trend has sent shockwaves through society, leaving families devastated and communities searching for answers. Over the past few months, these tragic incidents have become disturbingly frequent, prompting urgent calls to action. While the exact causes of this phenomenon remain complex, experts point to a confluence of factors that are pushing young people to…

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