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SSP Traffic warns of vehicle impoundment for 7,366 pending e-challans

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Editor

The traffic police authorities have urged 7,366 vehicle owners to dispose of their pending e-challans by August 09 failing which their vehicles will be impounded. SSP traffic Srinagar, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah issued a public notice quoting a court order. “This office is in receipt of a court order dated 28.07.2023 issued by the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic) Srinagar annexed with a list of 7366 vehicles with Pending E-Court Challans shown against each, with the directions that the owners of these vehicles be informed for disposal of the challans…

Cyber Scam Alert: Woman Loses ₹88 Lakh after being Scammed by Facebook Friend

August 2, 2023 Editor

Accepting a friend request from a stranger on Facebook proved costly for a 43-year old-woman. The woman was befriended by a man claiming to be a pilot from the UK. The fraudster on the pretext of sending gifts to the victim, induced her to pay over Rs 88 lakh in over 20 transactions. According to the police, the victim is a resident of Mulund. On May 08, the victim had received a friend request from a person who claimed to be a pilot and staying in London. The two initially…

Crime Rates on the Rise: Concerns Over Public Safety

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 Editor

The Escalating Menace of Crime: A Wake-Up Call for Society By: Javid Amin The recent incident of a mother being stabbed by her own son is a horrifying wake-up call for society. Such shameful incidents are becoming all too common, painting a grim picture of a diseased society. Rape, murder, burglary, physical assaults, and verbal abuse have stained the sacred fabric of Kashmir’s social landscape. The surge in criminal acts demands immediate attention. The impact of crime is not limited to the tragedy and trauma faced by the victims; it…

Horrific Incident: On-Duty Constable Shoots Dead Colleague and Targets Muslims on Train in Apparent Terror Attack

August 1, 2023 Editor

In the video Chetan Chaudhary after killing Muslims can be heard saying, ‘all Muslims are controlled by Pakistan’, ‘for India there is only Yogi, and Modi’ An Indian railway security guard has been arrested after he allegedly shot dead a colleague and three passengers on board a train. The suspect was identified by police as Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, 33, who hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, after the shooting on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central…

Skyrocketing Vegetable Prices Cause Financial Strain for Consumers

July 31, 2023 Editor

Consumers in Kashmir are already feeling the pinch from rising costs, and now surging vegetable prices are burning a hole in their wallets. Staple vegetables, which are utilised in every home, have seen a significant spike in price, with rainfall lashing Kashmir for the past two weeks also affecting local output, fueling further price increases. Collard green is marketed at Rs 70-80 per kilogramme, gourd is priced at Rs 70, bitter gourd is priced at Rs 120 per kilogramme, peas are priced at Rs 120/kg, and brinjal is priced at…

Alarming Increase in Suicide Cases: A Growing Concern for Society

July 31, 2023 Editor

Rising Suicide Rates Among Youth: Causes and Solutions By | Javid Amin The alarming increase in suicide and suicide attempt cases among young people has become a major cause for concern. Reports from different regions continue to highlight the distressing trend of youth taking their own lives or attempting to do so. Urgent and effective actions are needed to ensure that our invaluable youth are protected from such fatal tendencies. Both society and government departments must come together to address the root causes of these suicides and implement the expert-provided…

Juice Jacking: A Hidden Cyber Threat Lurking in Public Charging Stations

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Editor

In today’s fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. However, the increasing reliance on these devices also makes us susceptible to various cyber threats. One such emerging threat is “juice jacking.” This article will delve into what juice jacking is, how it works, and essential tips to avoid falling into this trap. What is Juice Jacking? Juice jacking is a cyber attack where malicious actors exploit the vulnerabilities in public charging stations to steal data or install malware on unsuspecting users’ smartphones or other electronic…

Alarming: Close to 10,000 Women Reported Missing in Jammu and Kashmir Since 2019

July 28, 2023 Editor

Nearly ten thousand women have gone missing from Jammu Kashmir since 2019, Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra told Rajya Sabha. The Indian Parliament was informed that 9765 women the categories above and below 18 have gone missing from their homes in Jammu Kashmir since 2019. This information was revealed by Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The figures from the report state from 2019 to 2021 are disturbing for Jammu Kashmir. In these three years,…

Mumbai Man duped out of ₹7 Lakh after responding to Fake Power bill message

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Editor

Little did a 24-year-old man know that responding to a message informing about an unpaid electricity bill would cost his family over Rs 7 lakh. The victim’s mother had received a text message on her phone, informing about the unpaid electricity bill. She asked the victim to check the message, after which he called the ‘electricity officer,’ whose number was mentioned in the message. The ‘electricity officer’ induced the victim to download a remote access app on his phone and convinced him to make a transaction of Rs 140. Within…