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Endless & Empty: Kashmir’s ‘Smart City’ Project Leaves Businesses in the Dark

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Endless & Empty: Kashmir's 'Smart City' Project Leaves Businesses in the Dark

Stalling Progress? Kashmir Markets Buried Under Construction Debris Srinagar: In a landscape dotted with ongoing construction, Kashmir’s business community is raising alarm over the snail’s pace of developmental works, particularly the Smart City projects in Srinagar. The slow progress has sparked widespread frustration, with local businesses bearing the brunt of the prolonged disruption. President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Javed Tenga voiced the community’s concerns: “It is concerning that the pace of work on developmental projects is not up to the mark, as a result of which the business community…

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Powerless Nights in Paradise: Kashmir’s Enduring Electricity Struggle

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Powerless Nights in Paradise: Kashmir's Enduring Electricity Struggle

Unplugged Paradise: Fixing J&K’s Electricity Woes for a Sustainable Future By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a crown jewel of India, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and resilient people. Yet, beneath the picturesque facade lies a persistent challenge that casts a shadow over daily life: an unreliable electricity supply. This summer, much like the ones before, residents across the region are enduring a frustrating saga of power cuts, despite significant hikes in electricity tariffs over the past decade. A Tale of Two Seasons: Broken Promises and Rising Frustration…

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Former J&K High Court Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom Arrested in Advocate’s Murder Case

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Former J&K High Court Bar Association President Mian Abdul Qayoom Arrested in Advocate’s Murder Case

In September 2020, Qadri, a lawyer at Srinagar High Court and a vocal critic of the High Court Bar Association, was killed inside his house at Lalbazar in Srinagar. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) arrested lawyer and former president of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom, in Srinagar on Tuesday in connection with the murder of advocate Babar Qadri in 2020. “He (Qayoom) has been arrested today morning. He was summoned to the SIA office at Humhama in Srinagar and detained there,” a police source said…

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Power Play Pains Kashmir: Unmetered Consumers Face the Brunt of Tariff Hike

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Power Play Pains Kashmir - Unmetered Consumers Face the Brunt of Tariff Hike

Mounting Power Crisis in Kashmir: Unmetered Consumers Bear the Brunt of Tariff Hike Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is grappling with a significant power crisis, as a recent surge in electricity tariffs disproportionately impacts households in unmetered areas. This development has ignited widespread discontent and calls for a more equitable billing system. Unmetered Consumers Face Steeper Increases The Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) implemented a substantial hike in electricity tariffs, particularly affecting unmetered consumers. The KPDCL justifies this move by citing higher average consumption patterns observed in unmetered areas and…

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Eid Gaiety in Kashmir Amid Prayer Restrictions: Jamia Masjid & EidGah Silent

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Eid Gaiety in Kashmir Amid Prayer Restrictions: Jamia Masjid & EidGah Silent

Eid al-Adha celebrated peacefully in Kashmir, but prayers at historic sites restricted. Leaders like Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest. Festivities at Dargah Hazratbal. Eid al-Adha was celebrated peacefully across Kashmir on Monday, but the administration did not allow prayers at the Jamia Masjid and Eidgah in the Old City. Hurriyat chairperson and chief cleric of Jamia Masjid Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest from Sunday evening. “Sixth Consecutive Year: Authorities disallow Eid Prayers at Historic Eid gah, Jama Masjid Srinagar: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir put under house arrest, barred from…

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Protests Escalate at GMC Srinagar Over Blasphemous Social Media Post

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Protests Escalate at GMC Srinagar Over Blasphemous Social Media Post

Srinagar: Authorities at the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar on Wednesday said they have suspended a student who reportedly shared an objectionable post on an online messaging app. “Apropos certain reports from GMC Srinagar ,it is to inform that immediate cognisance of the matter was taken by GMC Srinagar administration. Pending enquiry the concerned individual has been suspended with immediate effect,” said the GMC, in a post on X. “An enquiry comprising 13 HOD’s/HOU’s has been initiated for necessary action under rules. All concerned are requested to maintain peace and…

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Engineer Rashid Triumphs: A Clear Message to Delhi on Kashmiri Sentiment

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Engineer Rashid Triumphs: A Clear Message to Delhi on Kashmiri Sentiment

Ladakh rejects BJP amid 6th schedule demand Rejecting the Congress and BJP candidates, voters have elected NC rebel and Independent candidate Haji Hanifa Jan from the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat Hanifa, who was vocal for implementation of the Sixth Schedule in Ladakh, won from the seat in the first ever Lok Sabha election held here after the region became a separate UT in 2019 Sajjad Kargili, a member of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, said: “Ladakhis have voted against the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of J&K.” As the…

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Canine Conundrum in Srinagar: Stray Dog Attacks Spark Community Concerns

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Canine Conundrum in Srinagar: Stray Dog Attacks Spark Community Concerns

A Delicate Dance: Balancing Public Safety and Animal Welfare in Nawa Kadal Srinagar: The narrow, winding streets of Khanqah-e-Sokhta in Nawa Kadal, Srinagar, have always pulsed with life. Children’s laughter mingles with the rhythmic calls of vendors, creating a symphony of everyday life in the heart of the Old City. However, a recent event has disrupted this harmony, casting a shadow of fear and apprehension over the close-knit community. A stray dog, fiercely protective of her newborn puppies, has attacked six residents, sending shockwaves through this peaceful neighborhood. What began…

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Tragedy Strikes: Elderly Man Fatally Hit by Police Vehicle in Hawal

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Police Armored Vehicle Runs Over Elderly Man In Hawal Srinagar: A 75 year-old man lost his life after allegedly being run over by a police armored vehicle in Hawal area of the city here Friday afternoon. The incident sparked protests in the area, with demonstrators demanding legal action against the driver they accused of negligent driving.” The deceased, whom they identified as Abdul Salam, a native of Hawal, was crossing the road, when an armored vehicle of Jammu and Kashmir police struck him near Firdous Cinema, leaving him critically injured. No…

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Kashmir’s Power and Water Woes: Crisis Deepens Amidst Rising Temperatures

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Kashmir’s Power and Water Woes: Crisis Deepens Amidst Rising Temperatures

Kashmir facing unprecedented electricity, water crisis: National Conference Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Saturday expressed concern over the “deepening power and water crisis” across the Kashmir region during the ongoing summer sizzle, underscoring the urgency to enhance utility services to mitigate public inconvenience. In a statement issued here, Tanvir said that in the absence of any proactive measures to tackle the public inconvenience due to water shortage and pesky power supply, the situation has taken a dire turn due to the spike in…

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