‘Darkness by Design?’: Mirwaiz Accuses Administration of Power Play in Kashmir

'Darkness by Design?': Mirwaiz Accuses Administration of Power Play in Kashmir

Despite having huge water resources and generation capacity, electricity produced by J&K is exported outside, and we, who have the first right to it, are living in darkness. —Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman, Hurriyat Conference As the Kashmir Valley faces acute shortage of electricity, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today accused the J&K administration of forcing people to live in darkness. “People from all over the Valley have been calling on me and expressing their deep concern about the lack of electricity. It is the fundamental duty of the ruling dispensation to provide…

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Level Up Your Coding: A Deep Dive into Top AI Assistants for New Developers

Level Up Your Coding: A Deep Dive into Top AI Assistants for New Developers

Mastering the Art of Code: Beyond the Top 5 – Unveiling Hidden Gems and Advanced Techniques By: Javid Amin The world of programming can be a thrilling adventure, but it’s not without its challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned coder or just starting your journey, getting stuck on a bug or spending hours writing repetitive code can slow you down. Thankfully, the rise of AI coding assistants is injecting a potent dose of innovation into the development process. These intelligent tools, powered by machine learning, are more than just fancy autocorrect.…

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Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict Today on EVM-VVPAT Case, Pleas Seek 100% Verification

Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict Today on EVM-VVPAT Case, Pleas Seek 100% Verification

On Wednesday, Supreme Court said it could not “control the elections” or issue any directions solely based on doubts about reliability of EVMs. The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on a series of petitions seeking a comprehensive cross-verification of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The Supreme Court decision is expected to be announced by a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it could not “control the elections” or issue any…

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Emergency! Landslide Triggers Road Cave-in near Ramban, Traffic Disrupted

Emergency! Landslide Triggers Road Cave-in near Ramban, Traffic Disrupted

500-m link road damaged by landslide in Ramban district, causing traffic halt and power supply disruption. Residents evacuated to safety. Ramban: A 500-m stretch of a link road was on Thursday damaged after a landslide in Ramban district around. The incident, which took place around 7.45 pm near Pernote village, also resulted in several electricity poles being uprooted. The movement of traffic was stopped and residents of Pernote were rushed to safety. Ramban deputy magistrate Baseer-up-Haq Chaudhary took to ‘X’ to relay the information. “Massive subsidence/sinking at km 5 on Ramban-Gool…

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Mehbooba Mufti Decries Current Kashmir Atmosphere as ‘Far Worse Than Past Gun Culture’

Mehbooba Mufti Decries Current Kashmir Atmosphere as 'Far Worse Than Past Gun Culture'

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the current atmosphere of uncertainty far surpasses the tumult of past gun culture. Mehbooba as per the statement said that since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019 people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured suffocation and widespread fear, likening the prevailing silence to that of a graveyard. Despite the imposed silence, the PDP President declared her unwavering defiance, highlighting the consequences her family has faced…

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Sajad Lone Brands Omar Abdullah as an Alien Figure for North Kashmir Residents

Sajad Lone Brands Omar Abdullah as an Alien Figure for North Kashmir Residents

Srinagar: Chairman Peoples Conference (PC) Sajad Gani Lone Tuesday said that his rival in Baramulla Lok Sabha seat and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah is an alien creature for the people of north Kashmir. “Omar Abdullah is a tourist in the valley. Me and you have common things in nature as Kashmiris, but he can’t sit with Kashmiris like us. He is a tourist rather an alien creature for the people of north Kashmir,” Lone said while replying to a query during a news conference. Asked about seeking support…

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Navigating Nightmare: Srinagar’s Dilapidated Roads Lead to Traffic Chaos

Navigating Nightmare: Srinagar's Dilapidated Roads Lead to Traffic Chaos

Srinagar Gridlock: Is There an End in Sight for Traffic Jams? Srinagar: Massive traffic jams in the summer capital are taking toll on commuters, even as dilapidated roads are blamed as a major cause of gridlocks. The traders in Srinagar have decried traffic jams saying these have been taking a toll on their trade. They said that owing to continuous traffic jams in peak hours, the shops in city markets have been keeping the shoppers away, inflicting losses on the trade community. The trade bodies appealed to the Srinagar administration…

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From Sci-Fi to Selfies: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Daily Life

From Sci-Fi to Selfies: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Daily Life

Decoding Artificial Intelligence: Unveiling Its Evolution, Impact, and Ethical Landscape By: Javid Amin In the realm of modern technology, one term stands out as both ubiquitous and enigmatic: artificial intelligence (AI). Once relegated to the realm of science fiction, AI has transcended its fictional origins to become an integral part of our daily lives. From virtual assistants to personalized recommendations, the influence of AI is undeniable. Yet, despite its pervasiveness, AI remains a complex and often misunderstood concept. This article endeavors to demystify AI, offering a comprehensive exploration of its…

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Shocking Bills Spark Outrage: Downtown Kashmir Challenges Inflated Electricity Bills

Shocking Bills Spark Outrage: Downtown Kashmir Challenges Inflated Electricity Bills

Amid growing power crisis in the summer capital, scores of residents from various area of Downtown today staged protest against inflated electricity bills amid unscheduled power cuts. Locals from various areas of Downtown assembled at Nawa Kadal to register their protest against KPDCL. The residents said that scores of localities in Downtown have again received inflated bills that the poor locality cannot afford. They said that although the power supply has been reduced to a few hours only, they had received inflated bills multiple times over the past few months. The…

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Omar Abdullah Slams PM’s ‘Wealth Redistribution’ Remark as Attempt to Divide Country

Omar Abdullah Slams PM's 'Wealth Redistribution' Remark as Attempt to Divide Country

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Monday said attempts are being made to divide the country along communal lines and the INDIA bloc is fighting against those trying to spread hatred and fear. “The country is being told that Hindus are in danger,” he said, apparently referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “redistribution of wealth” attack against the Congress. “Attempts are being made to create tension… Hindus constitute 80 per cent of the population, while the Muslims constitute about 14 per cent. How can 14 per cent of the population…

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