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Soaring Rice Prices in Kashmir Put a Strain on Households

August 17, 2023 Editor

The price of rice, Kashmir’s most popular food grain, has virtually doubled since the government reduced its ration allocation limit, prompting Kashmiris to endure an unprecedented rise in its pricing that is putting pressure on the consumers. A popular brand of rice used in Kashmir that was formerly sold for Rs 2500 per quintal is now marketed at Rs 4500 per quintal, the price of rice in the open market during the past five months. Similar to how locally produced rice used to cost between Rs 2500 and Rs 3000…

Tattoo Ground: 139 Acres of defence land in Kashmir to be developed for tourism

August 1, 2023 Editor

Around 139.04 acres of defence land at Tattoo Ground in Batamaloo here to be developed for tourism and other related activities, according to a Jammu and Kashmir’s Raj Bhawan press release. The Ministry of Defence signed an MoU in this regard with the Ministry of Home Affairs today. “Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Government of UT of J&K for the transfer of Defence land measuring 139.04 acres situated at Tattoo ground to Ministry of Home Affairs for the…

G20 Showcased Polo View Market in Srinagar Grapples with Persistent Flooding Woes

July 26, 2023 Editor

Fresh showers on Tuesday inundated shops in the newly-revamped Poloview market that served as a showcase for Group of 20 delegates during their Kashmir visit in May, eliciting sharp criticism. Established in 1952, the Poloview market was revamped recently under the Smart City project and inaugurated in May, making it the first pedestrian and wire-free market with underground drainage, electricity and communication system in Srinagar. Some of the shop owners selling Kashmir shawls, suits with handicraft, shoes and jewellery in the market were in for an unpleasant surprise when they…

SDA takes action against illegal encroachments at Batamaloo bus stand

July 18, 2023 Editor

The Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) conducted a demolition drive on Monday at old bus stand Batamaloo. Shopkeepers at the site were taken by surprise as some of their shops were razed to ground “without any prior notice or warning.” “We don’t understand why our shops were demolished; we have proper documents and pay bills regularly,” said one of the affected shopkeepers. Another shopkeeper said, “We had no idea about demolition today. There was no communication or warning given to us, and now our businesses are in jeopardy.” The shopkeepers claimed that…

After Police, Army, now CRPF seek details of house owners, family in Kashmir

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Editor

After police and army now the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have started collecting family details of house owners in different parts of Kashmir Valley. The officials are tight-lipped over the new survey, however, the CRPF personnel who are collecting details from house owners claim that these details are being collected on the instructions of the Home ministry. “We have been doing this survey from the past one month on the instructions of the Home ministry,” said an officer, who was a part of this survey in north Kashmir’s Baramulla…

Water Recedes in Jhelum River; A Respite for Kashmir Valley

July 10, 2023 Editor

People living in the low-lying areas of Kashmir, including Srinagar city, heaved a sigh of relief on Sunday as a flood threat eased due to a dip in the water level in the Jhelum river following improvement in weather conditions, officials said here. ”The weather is improving and the water level will drop, but those living in low-lying areas should take precautionary measures at least for Sunday. Rains are expected in south Kashmir over the next 24 hours but not of the same intensity as on Saturday. The danger of…

People bear the Brunt of Slow pace of Smart City Projects

July 8, 2023 Editor

The Srinagar Smart City project is progressing at an alarmingly slow pace causing inconvenience to people. Most of the roads in the city have been left in a dilapidated condition, with some being dug up for the project. This has resulted in a multitude of issues, particularly in the Downtown areas and the stretch leading from Lal Chowk to Downtown. The condition of these roads has caused great inconvenience to the citizens, with dug-up drains, potholes, and manholes posing threats to their safety. The lack of progress is evident in various…

KPDCL Asserts: Protests Ineffective in Halting Smart Metering, No Alternatives to Smart Meters

July 7, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Thursday said that there was no alternative to the installation of smart meters and that the meters will be installed across Kashmir. The statement comes amid the protests by the consumers against the installation of smart meters in their respective areas. Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the ongoing project of smart meters installation in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir will not be in vain. “Smart meters have to be installed today, as well as in the future,” he said.…

Srinagar Sizzles as Temperature Soars to 35°C, Hottest June Day in 18 Years

June 24, 2023 Editor

Amid the ongoing heat wave in Kashmir, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded hottest June day after 18 years at 35.0 degree Celsius on Friday while Qazigund and Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded second hottest June day in the last 33 and 15 years respectively. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mercury settled at 35.0 degree Celsius today, which is the equal warmer June day recorded on June, 03 2018. The all-time highest June day was…

Record-breaking Heatwave Hits Kashmir: Season’s Hottest Day Recorded, MeT Predicts Hot and Humid Weather Ahead

June 21, 2023 Editor

Srinagar and other places in Kashmir Valley recorded its hottest day of the season so far with the mercury touching 33.3°C in the summer capital of J-K on Tuesday. The maximum temperature in Srinagar was 4.1°C above normal for the season, and surpassed the previous highest of 31.8°C recorded on June 18, a meteorological department official said. Other places including Pahalgam (27.8°C), Qazigund (32.6°C), Kokernag (31.4°C), Kupwara (32.1°C ) and Gulmarg (23.4°C) also recorded the hottest day of the season. Also, minimum (night) temperature recorded an increase at most places…