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United Front: Religious Leaders and Activists Take on Drug Menace in Kashmir

January 14, 2025 Editor

Ulema, Scholars, and Activists Unite in Kashmir to Tackle Drug Addiction and Women’s Issues A significant seminar addressing the escalating menace of drug addiction and the multifaceted issues affecting women in Kashmir was recently held at the Community Center Kralgund in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. This pivotal event was organized by Abu Baseer Karwaan J&K and saw the convergence of Ulema, scholars, Imams, civil society activists, and students, all coming together with a shared resolve to confront these pressing social challenges head-on. In his powerful inaugural speech, Mufti Hilal articulated…

Strategic Connectivity Enhanced: PM Opens Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg

January 13, 2025 Editor

Prime minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to seven people, including labourers, who were killed in a terror attack in the area in October 2024. Speaking at the inauguration event of Jammu and Kashmir’s Z-Morh tunnel on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the union territory as India’s “crown,” and expressed his desire to see it as “beautiful and prosperous.” “Jammu and Kashmir is the crown of the country. I want this crown to be beautiful and prosperous,” he said. The prime minister also paid tribute to seven people, including labourers,…

Faith and Devotion: Mahakumbh 2025 Kicks Off with Record-Breaking Crowd

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Editor

2,751 CCTV cameras, including 328 AI-enabled ones, and advanced AI-powered analytics are deployed at key locations to improve surveillance. As the Maha Kumbh begins in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, with four crore devotees set to take a holy dip on January 13-14, a seven-ring security plan has turned the mela area into a fortress for pilgrim safety. The mela has begun, with authorities expecting around 1 crore devotees to visit the area on Paush Purnima (January 13) and an estimated 3 crore people to take a holy dip on Makar Sankranti…

Adventure Awaits: Chadar Trek on Zanskar River Kicks Off

January 13, 2025 Editor

Chadar trek on Zanskar river to begin today after delay; The much-anticipated Chadar trek on the frozen Zanskar river in Ladakh is set to commence on January 13, following a delay caused by the late formation of ice along the riverbanks. The much-anticipated Chadar trek on the frozen Zanskar river in Ladakh is set to commence on January 13, following a delay caused by the late formation of ice along the riverbanks. The trek, which attracts adventure enthusiasts from across the country every year, was initially scheduled to begin on…

How Mandatory Train Stops Could Derail Kashmir’s Growth

January 13, 2025 Editor

Katra Train Swap: Convenience or Concern? The Kashmir Rail Project Debate By: Javid Amin The Kashmir Rail Project, once heralded as a transformative infrastructural achievement, now finds itself at the center of controversy. The mandatory deboarding of train passengers at Katra has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, with concerns ranging from passenger inconvenience to its potential impact on logistics, business, and tourism. While government authorities cite security concerns as the rationale behind this decision, stakeholders question whether this move aligns with the original vision of seamless connectivity promised by…

Jammu Crackdown: Over a Dozen Houses Demolished in Anti-Encroachment Drive

January 12, 2025 Editor

Over dozen houses razed in Jammu amid crackdown on illegal structures A dozen illegally built houses and four plinths were demolished in a major encroachment drive here on Saturday, leading to retrieval of 10 kanals of the land belonging to the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), a senior government official said. The successful drive was conducted by the JDA in close coordination with the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Jammu district administration and police at Sidhra, Majeen and Rangoora areas, the official said. He said the areas with large-scale recent encroachments, including…

Direct Or Detour?: The Debate Over the Srinagar-Delhi Train’s Midway Stop at Katra

January 11, 2025 Editor

Srinagar-Delhi Train Service: Why Passengers Deserve a Seamless Journey Without Midway Disruptions By: Javid Amin The long-anticipated Srinagar-Delhi train service was envisioned as a transformative development for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, promising seamless travel between the capital city and the rest of India. However, reports that passengers will be required to deboard at Katra Railway Station, undergo security checks, and board another train have sparked widespread criticism. Political leaders, passenger groups, and citizens have raised concerns over this arrangement, labeling it inconvenient, unnecessary, and counterproductive to the purpose…

Srinagar Smart City Project Plagued by Corruption: Two Senior Officials Under Investigation

January 11, 2025 Editor

Corruption plagues Srinagar Smart City Project; The ACB action comes at a time when the city continues to grapple with delayed and substandard execution of key infrastructure projects under the Smart City initiative Srinagar, Jan 10: A massive corruption scandal has engulfed the much-hyped Srinagar Smart City Project, with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) launching a full-scale investigation into allegations of illicit wealth amassed by top officials of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) and registered cases against two senior officials besides carrying out raids at multiple places. The ACB action comes…

Sub-Zero Chill: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Pahalgam and Gulmarg Coldest

January 11, 2025 Editor

Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at multiple places The famous tourist resorts of Pahalgam and Gulmarg were the coldest places in Kashmir on Friday, recording minimum temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius and -8.1 degrees Celsius on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD’s local office predicted rain and snow at an isolated places on Saturday. Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at…

Omar Abdullah Calls for Clarity on INDIA Bloc, Farooq Abdullah Stresses National Unity

January 10, 2025 Editor

No clarity, wind up INDIA, says Omar; vital for nation’s unity, differs Farooq Hours after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc should be wound up if it was formed only for the parliamentary poll, his father and National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah said the alliance was meant to strengthen the country and was not limited to the elections. Answering a query from media persons in Jammu, Omar said it was unfortunate that no meeting of INDIA bloc had taken place. There was no clarity on the agenda…