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Restrictions imposed on over 40 food items at Amarnath Yatra, Pilgrims advised to prioritize physical fitness

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Editor

More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday. The banned food items include drinks, fried and fast food items. The health advisory also called upon devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine located in south Kashmir for achieving physical fitness and asked them to start a preparatory morning and evening walk, about 4…

Experts express concern over rising number of Earthquakes across Jammu & Kashmir

June 15, 2023 Editor

The earthquake of magnitude 5.4 that hit Jammu Kashmir on Tuesday with its epicenter in Doda and a depth of six kilometers inside the earth has refreshed the concerns of a major environmental disaster among experts. The earthquake was felt in the neighboring regions including Punjab. It has led to many speculations and confusion around the seismic activity in the region and many wondering if we are heading to a major catastrophe. Five earthquakes have been recorded following yesterday’s event, which are likely the aftershocks of the Tuesday earthquake. An…

Smartphone Misuse and Substance Abuse: A Growing Threat to Youth in Kashmir

June 13, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin In recent years, the widespread availability and usage of smartphones have revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and interact with the world around us. While smartphones have undoubtedly brought numerous benefits and conveniences, there is a darker side to their extensive usage, particularly among the youth in Kashmir. The misuse of smartphones, coupled with the alarming rise in drug addiction and substance abuse, has emerged as a significant threat to the well-being and future of the young generation. Smartphones, with their plethora of features and applications,…

Upsurge in crimes against Children observed across Kashmir Valley

June 13, 2023 Editor

There is no let up in child abuse and exploitation crimes in Kashmir that can have long-lasting impacts on the victims with south Kashmir’s Anantnag district topping the list while north Kashmir’s Kupwara district recording a low rate. “In Kashmir, Anantnag tops the list of child abuse and exploitation during last year,” a senior Police officer told KIF. “Kupwara district recorded a low rate.” Giving the breakup, he said 87 cases of child abuse and exploitation were reported in Anantnag, 77 in Srinagar, Budgam 53, Baramulla 47, Kulgam 37, Ganderbal…

Neglecting Elderly Parents: A Growing Concern in Society

June 13, 2023 Editor

The Alarming Trend of Abandoning Parents: A Cry for Respect and Love By: Javid Amin In recent years, there has been a distressing rise in the phenomenon of children abandoning their aging parents. It is a bitter truth of life that youthfulness fades with time, and old age renders people helpless and dependent. As the body becomes feeble and wrinkles appear on the face, parents enter a phase of life where they are in need of care and support. Parents hold a significant place in our lives, and they are…

Rescue Operation saves Non-Local Children forced into begging in Srinagar

June 12, 2023 Editor

Several local and non-local children, who were forced into begging, were rescued on Monday in Parimpora area of Srinagar, officials said here. An official told that Child Protection Welfare Team raided Parimpora area today and rescued several non-local and local children. He said these children were forced into begging by some brokers. Meanwhile, a senior police official told that Juvenile justice board and Srinagar police jointly carried out the rescue operation. He said 3 children from Parimpora and many from other areas were also rescued.

Army in Bandipora claims AFSPA protection for cutting trees on rented property

June 12, 2023 Editor

A court in Kashmir’s Bandipora district rejected the union government’s argument that the landowner was required to first seek sanction under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) before filing the recovery suit in a dispute involving the felling of trees on a land taken over by the Army on rent from a civilian. As per Live Law, Principal District Judge Amit Sharma ruled that the status of defendants, which include Union of India and the Army, is not more than a tenant and they were “not supposed to make…

Unemployment Hits Kashmir, Leaving Migrant Workers Struggling

June 12, 2023 Editor

Jobs are drying up in Kashmir with CMIE reporting 23 per cent unemployment for April, even as the data was disputed by the government officials. A large number of workers — mostly from Bihar, Punjab, West Bengal, and Jharkhand — flocking to the valley to earn a good livelihood for decades are reporting finding little to now work as compared to pre-COVID levels. Naba Paswan, a daily wage labourer from Bihar, has been coming to Hawal Chowk every morning in the hope of getting some work. “Before COVID, work was…

Electricity Schedule in Kashmir remains Uncertain: No fresh announcement made by PDD Officials

June 11, 2023 Editor

Stating that no power curtailment schedule has been announced in the Valley, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday said that the electricity is being supplied as per the availability. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar said that there has been no circular with regard to the power curtailment in Kashmir. “The KPDCL has not announced any power curtailment,” he said when asked about the reports regarding two-hour power curtailment in morning and evening. However, he said that the KPDCL…

Kashmiri authorities scramble to contain stray dog menace after two deaths

June 10, 2023 Editor

Dog terror has returned to haunt Kashmir. Latest victim being a 10-year-old boy. Ahmad Bin Javaid of Baran Pathar, Batamaloo passed away on Thursday afternoon. Ahmad was admitted to the hospital on May 28 after he was rescued from a drain in the locality. Ahmad along with other kids was chased by the stray dogs when he fell into the drain. Ahmad lost his battle with life after 13 days at Children’s Hospital here in Bemina. Last month, a seven-year-old girl was mauled by a pack of dogs in Kulgam.…