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Don’t Be a Victim: Top Android Security Tips You Need to Know

January 7, 2025 Editor

How to Secure Your Android Phone from Hackers and Scammers By: Javid Amin In today’s hyper-connected world, smartphones are more than just communication tools—they’re our lifelines, housing everything from personal photos to sensitive financial information. Unfortunately, this makes them prime targets for hackers and scammers. If you’re an Android user, staying a step ahead of cybercriminals is essential. Here’s your comprehensive guide to securing your Android phone and safeguarding your digital life. Why Android Security Matters With Android being one of the most widely used operating systems globally, it’s no…

Tibet Trembles: 53 Lives Lost, Over 60 Injured in Devastating Quake

January 7, 2025 Editor

53 killed, over 60 injured as earthquake hits Tibet, many buildings collapsed; The earthquake occurred at 9.05 a.m. (0105 GMT), with its epicenter located in Tingri, a rural county that serves as the northern gateway to the Everest region. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s most revered cities on Tuesday. The quake resulted in at least 53 fatalities and caused buildings to shake across neighbouring countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and India. The earthquake occurred at 9.05 a.m. (0105 GMT), with its…

Direct Train to Kashmir Will Boost Jammu’s Trade and Tourism: Omar Abdullah

January 7, 2025 Editor

Train to Kashmir, new Railway Division to spur Jammu’s economy: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Jammu, Jan 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday, while allaying the apprehensions related to rail connectivity to Valley, asserted that train to Kashmir and the new Railway Division would spur Jammu’s economy and bolster tourism potential with increased footfall. He was addressing the gathering at the Jammu-Tawi Railway Station during the inauguration of the new Rail Division of Jammu, virtually by the Prime Minister from the union capital. “We extend gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Clear Skies Ahead: Srinagar Flights Resume as Weather Improves in Kashmir

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Editor

Weather improves in Valley, Srinagar flights resume After Sunday night’s snowfall, the weather in the Kashmir valley improved on Monday, leading to the resumption of flight operations at Srinagar International Airport, which had been suspended the day before due to poor visibility and foggy conditions. On Sunday, all flights to and from Srinagar were grounded because of the adverse weather conditions. The snowfall, which began in several parts of the Valley late Sunday afternoon, also affected Srinagar, where the city saw overnight snowfall. However, by Monday afternoon, the weather had…

From Fear to Freedom: Lessons from a Digital Arrest Scam Survivor

January 6, 2025 Editor

How a Digital Arrest Scam Trapped Influencer Ankush Bahuguna in a 40-Hour Ordeal By: Javid Amin In a world increasingly dependent on digital communication, online scams have become alarmingly sophisticated. Recently, YouTuber and social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna, with over 7 lakh YouTube subscribers and more than a million Instagram followers, became the target of a chilling 40-hour digital arrest scam. His ordeal sheds light on the psychological manipulation tactics scammers use and serves as a stark reminder to remain vigilant online. The Anatomy of the Scam It Began With…

Snowfall in Kashmir: From Gulmarg to Srinagar, the Valley is Covered

January 6, 2025 Editor

Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 5: Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday while the dense fog earlier in the day hit air traffic, leaving all flights at the Srinagar International Airport cancelled. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted scattered snowfall until Monday afternoon.Jammu and Kashmir tourism In addition to the higher reaches of Kashmir, snowfall was experienced in Gulmarg, Kokernag, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Sonamarg, and some other areas. The MeT officials here said that Gulmarg ski resort received 21 cm of snow, Kokernag 0.3 cm, Pahalgam 1.4 cm, Kupwara…

Tragic Accident: 4 Dead, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into Kishtwar Rivulet

January 6, 2025 Editor

Four persons were killed and two others are still missing after a vehicle fell into a rivulet in Sanyas area of mountainous Kishtwar district of Jammu division Four persons were killed and two others are still missing after a vehicle fell into a rivulet in Sanyas area of mountainous Kishtwar district of Jammu division. Among the missing is the driver of the vehicle who was not located till Sunday evening even as the rescue operations by police and locals continues in the area. The accident took place in Paddar area…

Banihal Bypass Completed: 4-Lane Traffic to Open Within 15 Days

January 5, 2025 Editor

Banihal Bypass completed, to open for 4-lane traffic within 15 days: Nitin Gadkari Srinagar, Jan 5: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced that the newly constructed 4-lane, 2.35 km bypass to Banihal town on the Ramban–Banihal section of the National Highway will be fully operational for 4-lane traffic within 15 days. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari said: “In Jammu & Kashmir, we have successfully completed a 4-lane, 2.35 km bypass to Banihal town at an cost of ₹224.44 crore. Strategically located on…

Bandipora Tragedy: Army Vehicle Plunges into Gorge, Claims Lives of 3 Soldiers

January 4, 2025 Editor

Army vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Bandipora, 3 soldiers dead At least three soldiers died and two others were injured after an Army vehicle skidded off the road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district and fell into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint on Saturday. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps said that the accident took place due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions. “Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succor,”…

BOSE Guidelines Ignored: Private Schools Force Parents to Buy Specific Textbooks

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 Editor

Private schools forcing to buy textbooks other than prescribed by BOSE: Parents Parents in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have raised concerns over alleged exploitation by private schools, which are reportedly forcing students to purchase textbooks other than prescribed by Board of School Education Department. Several parents have voiced frustration, claiming the schools are disregarding official regulations and imposing arbitrary book prices that range from two to three thousand rupees per set. Parents said that they were being directed to specific bookstores, with no alternatives offered, and that…