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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…

Tale of Deception: A Woman, 27 Grooms, and a Trail of Broken Hearts

July 15, 2023 Editor

A woman in Jammu and Kashmir managed to marry and cheat 27 grooms, robbing them off their jewellery and cash. The astonishing saga finally came to a dramatic end when unsuspecting grooms, bound together by their shared misfortune, converged on a local police station, only to discover that they had fallen victim to the same woman. “A local middleman approached me, saying I will have to pay Rs 2 lakh to a woman in order to marry her,” said Altaf Mir from Budgam. After paying Rs 2 lakh as ‘meher’,…

Exploring the Multifaceted Dimensions of Drug Abuse

July 14, 2023July 21, 2023 Editor

By : Prof. Geer Mohammad Ishaq Drug abuse, that is more appropriately termed as ‘Substance-Use-Disorder’ owing its derivation to the rising trend of abuse of multiple substances and volatile solvents apart from opioids and prescription drugs, is more of a bio-psycho-social disease or disorder than a self-inflicted affliction, with definite socio-politico-economic and medico-legal dimensions. Etiological or causative factors of this disease, that has of late assumed shape of a dreadful monster ready to swallow and engulf our budding youth and developing nation, too are a lot more complex and diverse…

Loneliness: The Modern-Day Pandemic Taking a Toll on Society

July 14, 2023 Editor

By : Bhushan Lal Razdan Some years age I chanced to read a short story titled “So Close, Yet So Far” in which a guy and a girl lived in the same apartment building for many years; they would start their day every morning riding the elevator together – however, they had never actually seen each other, nor had they met before, because they were always on their phones. Something similar is happening to us and our neighbours. Worse, the pandemic has hit our families where each member is seen…

Srinagar traffic snarls: Mismanagement to blame

July 12, 2023 Editor

Srinagar is witnessing a significant surge in vehicular traffic clogging the streets with long queues of vehicles. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), many residents complained about lack of traffic management in Srinagar causing frequent traffic jams on roads. They pointed out Dalgate to Khanyar saying the road faces chronic traffic jams on a daily basis. Similarly, long lines of stranded vehicles are seen on weekends on busy Boulevard road along Dal Lake. “Despite the introduction of new vehicles by the traffic department, the traffic situation in Srinagar city remains a…

Haj pilgrims in Madina allege mistreatment by Haj Committee of India

July 12, 2023 Editor

Kashmiri Haj pilgrims who have proceeded through the State Haj Committees are having a tough time in the holy city of Madina. They have been accusing Haj Committee of India of cheat and fraud claiming that they have been huddled in those dinghy hotels rejected by Saudi Government. Some of the pilgrims informed the news agency Kashmir News Trust that Haj Committee of India has provided them worst kind of accommodation in Madina. They said over 600 pilgrims have been huddled in a building, lacking lavatory facilities. In most buildings,…

J&K Powercom Urges Public to Exercise Prudent Electricity Usage

July 11, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) has appealed the people to cooperate with department and use power judiciously in view of low power generation due to incessant rainfall in the region. “It is for the information of general public of Jammu and Kashmir that due to the incessant rainfall experienced in Northern region over the past few days, the water level in Chenab River has risen above the reservoir level. This has caused heavy silt deposition in hydro power plants both under state and central sectors. These power…

Smartphones: The Mother of All Evils?

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin In today’s hyper-connected world, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. These powerful devices offer convenience, connectivity, and a plethora of possibilities at our fingertips. However, an increasing body of evidence suggests that smartphones may also be the catalyst for a multitude of societal evils. From addiction and mental health issues to social disconnection and unethical behaviors, smartphones have garnered a reputation as the “mother of all evils.” In this article, we delve into the concerning aspects of smartphone usage and explore their potential…