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Kashmir Braces for Travel Disruptions as Heavy Snowfall Triggers Highway Shutdowns

November 11, 2023 Editor

Heavy snowfall closes Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road. Landslides and shooting stones make the Jammu-Srinagar highway non-motorable, say officials. Fresh snowfall at Zoji La triggers road closure. Police urge commuters to confirm roads’ status before beginning journey. Hill stations, including the ski resort of Gulmarg and the Sonamarg hill station, witness a fresh layer of snowfall. Heavy snow on higher reaches and rain in plains of J&K and Ladakh resulted in the closure of the all major roads and highways. Power outage was witnessed in many parts of Jammu…

Ex-PDP Leader Baig’s Meeting with Mehbooba Mufti Ignites Comeback Rumors

November 9, 2023 Editor

Accompanied by his wife, Baramulla district development council (DDC) chairperson Safeena Baig, he visited Mehbooba’s residence at Nowgam and stayed there for around three hours In what is being seen as a “big political development” in Kashmir politics, former J&K deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig visited Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti’s house on Wednesday, setting off speculations that he might be looking to return to the party fold. Accompanied by his wife, Baramulla district development council (DDC) chairperson Safeena Baig, he visited Mehbooba’s residence at Nowgam and…

Srinagar Grapples with Uncontrolled Stray Dog Problem

November 9, 2023 Editor

Srinagar Faces Mounting Pressure to Address Uncontrolled Stray Dog Population Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is grappling with a growing stray dog menace that has cast a shadow over the city’s livability and safety. The unchecked proliferation of stray dogs has become a major source of concern for residents, particularly pedestrians, who face constant threats of dog bites and attacks. The failure of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to effectively manage the stray dog population has exacerbated the situation. The SMC’s…

Kashmiris Continue to Suffer as Power Outages Persist

November 8, 2023 Editor

The people in Kashmir continue to face the brunt of frequent power cuts, despite the Power Development Department (PDD) purchasing 500 megawatt electricity from Uttar Pradesh government to meet the increasing demand of consumers with the onset of winter season. The erratic power supply has also evoked sharp criticism from Valley’s trade association, businessmen, industrialists, besides major regional political parties. According to reports, most parts of the Valley are experiencing erratic power supply and unscheduled power cuts at a time when mercury has started falling gradually with changing weather. The…

PDP Calls Road Connectivity to Amarnath Cave Shrine ‘Biggest Crime’

November 7, 2023 Editor

The widening of the road from Dumail to the Amarnath cave via Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir has been completed. Marking a significant milestone, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has expanded the road connectivity to the holy shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir, making the holy cave been accessible by motorable road. In a move expected to make the pilgrimage more comfortable and accessible for devotees, the widening of the road from Dumail to the Amarnath cave via Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district of…

GoI’s order on employee protests sparks outrage from Opposition

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Editor

The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations Multiple political parties have termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s order restricting government employees from participating in demonstrations and strikes as brazen and outrageous. The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations. “LG admin’s blanket ban on peaceful protests by government employees reeks of a dictatorial mindset. Stifling voices of reason in a democracy…

J&K Police Introduces GPS Anklets for Monitoring Terror Accused Granted Bail

November 5, 2023 Editor

Officials said the Jammu and Kashmir Police is the first police department in the country to introduce such a device. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has introduced GPS tracker anklets for monitoring the terror accused out on bail, becoming the first police force in the country to do so, officials said on Saturday. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to be monitored and tracks their movement. The device is already being used in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom,…

India must act to help Gazans facing shortage of essential supplies, says Farooq Abdullah

November 4, 2023 Editor

“Look at the condition of hospitals, there are no medicines, there is no electricity, water. I feel people across the country should stand up against this (the situation in Gaza),” the NC patron said. National Conference (NC) patriarch and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Farooq Abdullah, called on fellow countrymen to rise against the sorry state of Gaza amid Israel’s raging offensive against terrorist group Hamas. Addressing a press conference after chairing a meeting of the political leaders, on Friday, the NC stalwart also pointed to alleged concerns over…

J&K Govt Warns Employees Against Strikes, Threatens Disciplinary Action

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 Editor

In recent weeks and months, aggrieved employees have been hitting the streets across Jammu and Kashmir to seek the attention of the government in addressing their employment matters. Warning “strict disciplinary action”, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the employees to stay away from strikes and demonstrations. A circular issued by J&K’s General Administration Department (GAD), which is headed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday, November 3, noted that “some employees are resorting to demonstrations and strikes in favour of certain demands”. Ponting to Rule 20 (ii) of…

Ramban Viaduct on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Opens to Traffic

November 3, 2023 Editor

“Jammu and Kashmir, we have successfully completed the Ramban viaduct, a remarkable feat spanning a length of 1.08 km with 4 lanes. This project, built at a cost of ₹328 crore, is situated on the Udhampur-Ramban section of the national Highway-44,” Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari wrote on X. The completion of 1.08-km-long four lane viaduct meandering along the Chenab river in Ramban district completed at a cost of ₹328 crore will play an indispensable role in smooth flow of traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway…