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Shia Leader Imran Ansari walks out of Meeting, Accusing J&K Govt of Bias towards Amarnath Yatra

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and his top officers on Monday faced uncomfortable questions over the government’s alleged bias for Amarnath Yatra at the expense of Muharram, triggering a heated argument at a high-profile meeting and prompting a senior Shia leader to walk out over purported humiliation. Shia leader and former minister Imran Ansari said he walked out of the meeting headed by Sinha after chief secretary Arun Kumar accused him of airing sectarian views and the LG “dictated” him to sit down. According to local belief, since…

Demand for Kashmir vegetables soars as floods submerge mainland India

July 24, 2023 Editor

In the famous market for fresh vegetables in City’s Amira Kadal, sellers are calculating bills of the groceries exported to outside, while those kept for locals have been barely purchased. Usually the market would be sold out by late evening, but sellers, fearing perishing of vegetables, are seen waiting for local customers till late night. This comes as floods submerge northern India resulting in an increased demand for Kashmir vegetables outside the union territory and consequently soaring prices in the local market, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal said. “Out of…

Nagpur Businessman Loses ₹58 Crore in Online Gaming Scam, Falls victim to Fraudulent Scheme

July 23, 2023 Editor

A businessman from Nagpur lost a staggering ₹58 crore in online gambling and the investigation led to the recovery of ₹17 crore in cash besides 14 kg of gold from the house of the person who allegedly duped him, police said here on Saturday. Anant alias Sontu Navratan Jain, the alleged `bookie’ who had created the online gaming platform, is suspected to have fled to Dubai a day before the raid at his residence in Gondia city, 160 km from Nagpur. “Jain apparently convinced the complainant — a businessman —…

Waterlogging Woes in Srinagar: Defunct Drainage System Blamed for Flooding in Several Areas

July 23, 2023 Editor

Residents of the summer capital are aghast as waterlogging impedes normal life in several areas, courtesy defunct drainage system. People are raising questions on the Srinagar Municipal Corporation’s Smart City Project amid waterlogging. On Saturday afternoon, the internet was flooded with visuals of inundated roads including the vital Airport road, city’s commercial hub Lal Chowk, tourist hotspot Boulevard Road and several other parts including those of Downtown. “No need to visit Dal Lake, one can have a shikara ride on Srinagar roads as well,” commented one netizen on a video of vehicles…

Four Tihar Jail officers sacked for taking Yasin Malik to Supreme Court without permission

July 23, 2023 Editor

Tihar Jail administration has suspended four officers including one Deputy Superintendent, and two Assistant Superintendents, according to prison officials. Malik is currently serving a life sentence a terror funding case. Tihar Jail administration suspends four officers in Yasin Malik case including one Deputy Superintendent, and two Assistant Superintendents: Prison officials On Friday, Malik walked into the court room after being escorted by armed security personnel without the court’s permission. Voicing surprise at his presence, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta that there…

Srinagar Implements Ban on Sharp-Edged Weapons for Public Safety

July 22, 2023 Editor

Srinagar authorities on Friday banned the sale, purchase, and carrying of ‘sharp-edged weapons’ in public places in view of several stabbing incidents in the city. The ban was announced by Srinagar District Magistrate Mohammad Aijaz Asad, an official spokesman said. The decision was taken apparently as a result of several recent incidents of stabbings reported from Qamarwari, Bemina, Kralpora, Batmaloo, Nowhatta, Kothibagh, Rambagh, among other places, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police. The order said that the safety and security of the public is of paramount importance and…

Honey Trap Gang Busted in Srinagar: Four Members Arrested

July 22, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday said that it has arrested four members of honey trap gang in summer capital Srinagar. Srinagar police in a tweet said “4 members of a honey trap gang arrested 1.Firdous Ahmed Mir of Rainawari (fake SP) 2.Mohd Tariq Mir of lal bazar( Fake reporter) 3.Ashiya of Bemina (pseudo honey trap girl) 4.Masrat Mir of Habba kadal (fake crime branch officer).They use to lure gullible people & extort money.” “The Girl used to set up meeting with the gullible person. The other members of gang…

Appeal from 11-Year-Old Daughter of Prominent Kashmiri Rebel Leader: A Rare Plea to Visit Her Father Jailed in India

July 21, 2023 Editor

The eleven-year-old daughter of a prominent Kashmiri rebel leader who was sentenced to life in prison in neighboring India issued an emotional appeal on Thursday, urging New Delhi to allow her to meet her ailing father. Razia Sultan, the daughter of Mohammed Yasin Malik, 57, made this emotional demand after she was allowed to address the regional legislative assembly in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. “I was only two years old when I met my father. I have now turned 11,” she said in a televised speech. “I miss…

Traffic Movement in Srinagar Hindered by Prolonged Construction Works

July 17, 2023 Editor

Construction works at many places in city have overburdened several roads resulting in traffic gridlocks during peak hours. Among the burdened roads is MA Road. Due to construction of a bridge near Badyari Dalgate, MA Road is witnessing heavy rush of vehicles “more than its capacity.” “Dalgate bound vehicles coming from Downtown take the Sangarmall route instead of Badyari Crossing, overburdening the already overburdened MA road,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic (City) Muzaffar Ahmad Shah. The SSP said there are 18,000 students studying in different schools in Lal Chowk.…

Highway closures leave perishable foods in Kashmir at risk of contamination

July 17, 2023 Editor

The recent series of the Srinagar-Jammu highway closures has led to a growing apprehension among the consumers in Kashmir regarding the safety and quality of perishable food items, particularly meat products. With truckloads of edibles being stranded during transportation, concerns have arisen over the freshness and hygiene of these essential commodities. J&K consumes a high quantity of meat products, especially chicken. Much of this poultry is transported from other states, 50,000 birds per day as per reports. In addition, dressed chicken is also supplied to Kashmir, and sold mostly to Food…