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Mian Altaf Demands Rectification of BJP’s Injustices in J&K

August 4, 2024 Editor

Grave Injustices in J&K: Mian Altaf’s Bold Stand Against BJP Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, said that the PM’s phrase “Dil ki Doori and Dilli Ki Doori” contradicts the injustices faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In his address during the motion of thanks on the President’s speech in Parliament, Mian Altaf said that the achievements outlined in the speech regarding J&K contradict the increasing issues faced by the people of the region. He expressed concern that the…

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Appeals to Amit Shah for Release of Kashmiri Youth

August 4, 2024 Editor

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, the Srinagar MP, said the relatives of these prisoners found it tough physically and financially to meet them in different parts of the country National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding immediate release of Kashmiri youth held in jails outside Jammu and Kashmir. “As the representative of people of Jammu and Kashmir, I would like to bring to your notice that several of our people have been incarcerated from different regions…

Jammu Under Siege: Valley Sees Decline in Militancy

August 3, 2024 Editor

Five Years On: Kashmir Valley Stabilizes, Jammu Faces Terror Onslaught Five years after the abrogation of the special status, the security apparatus was confident about the decline in militancy in the Valley, but now it looks like terror has a new address — Jammu. Militants have shifted the battleground from the Valley to the mountainous forests of Jammu, triggering a spike in deadly strikes and forcing the security forces to rush to the drawing board. From 2023 to mid-July this year, over 40 security personnel have been killed in J&K.…

Election Commission Prepares Ground for J&K Assembly Elections

August 2, 2024 Editor

In June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Srinagar had said not only assembly polls will be held in the UT but also statehood will be restored. Last year while hearing Article 370 case, the Supreme Court had directed the ECI to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. In a fresh indication that assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are imminent, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the union territory administration to transfer out officers posted in their home districts, an exercise it holds ahead of…

Crisis Alert: Farooq Abdullah Warns of War Amid J&K Militancy Spike

August 1, 2024 Editor

National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed concerns about escalating militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, hinting at the potential involvement of Pakistani commandos, given the sophistication of the recent attacks. He apprehended that the situation could lead to war if the situation didn’t improve in Jammu. During a press interaction, Abdullah acknowledged the troubling increase in terrorism and the lack of progress in ongoing operations to apprehend the infiltrators. “There is no doubt that terrorism is growing and highly trained people are coming. We…

Jammu Terror in Crosshairs: MHA’s Multi-Pronged Approach

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 Editor

According to the data shared by the Home Ministry in the Lok Sabha, 14 security personnel and 14 civilians were killed in 11 terror related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir this year The Centre on Tuesday listed out a slew of measures it is taking to contain terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, including identifying the strategic supporters of terrorists, crackdown on terror financing and enhancing the counter insurgency grid. Twenty-eight people were killed in 11 terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this year. Responding to a question in the…

Srinagar Beats Jammu’s Heat, But Relief is Coming Soon

July 28, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, July 27: The ongoing heatwave continues to grip Kashmir with Srinagar registering temperatures higher than Jammu on Saturday. The mercury soared to 35.7 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, surpassing Jammu’s temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius. This marks the third instance this month when Srinagar recorded such a high temperature, with the previous occurrence on July 4. The intense heatwave has impacted most areas of Kashmir. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures in Qazigund reached 32.6 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam recorded 30.1 degrees Celsius, Kokernag hit 32.2 degrees Celsius, and Gulmarg, known…

Altaf Criticizes Budget, Demands Focus on J&K Tourism

July 26, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, July 25: National Conference leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency Mian Altaf Ahmad on Thursday raised several issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing Parliament budget session 2024-25. While speaking on the discussion on the budget session presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, Mian Altaf Ahmad expressed disappointment over the budget and alleged it has nothing for the Jammu and Kashmir. Participating in the debate on the Union Budget, he said before presenting the budget for Jammu and Kashmir…

KPDCL Denies Tariff Hike, Confirms Load Revision for Non-Metered Areas

July 25, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, July 24: The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has addressed recent media reports about alleged electricity tariff hikes, stating that no such increase had been implemented for non-metered consumers in the current financial year. Addressing a news conference here today, the Managing Director of KPDCL, Mussarat ul Islam emphasised that only the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was authorised to revise electricity tariffs. He addressed several critical issues facing Kashmir’s power sector. The MD KPDCL emphasised that providing 24×7 electricity was currently impossible…

Boosting Your Take-Home Pay: Understanding the Latest Tax Changes

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 Editor

Union Budget 2024: Finance Nirmala Sitharaman, in a major relief to the taxpayers, tweaked the tax slabs for the New Tax Regime. The FM also announced an increase in the standard deduction to Rs 75,000 from the previous Rs 50,000, which can be availed by taxpayers opting for the New Tax Regime. The Old Tax Regime has been kept untouched. The Finance Minister in her Budget speech said: “I have two announcements to make for those opting for the new tax regime. First, the standard deduction for salaried employees is…