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Maisuma, Batamaloo, Pantha Chowk, Hari Parbat among pockets of densely populated land in Kashmir on the defence ministry’s radar

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Editor

The defense ministry claims to own the land under an agreement dating back to 1956. But revenue officials say it was under the state government until now. Four prime locations in Srinagar are among the six pockets of land in Kashmir that defense ministry officials visited this year as part of their effort to survey and demarcate plot boundaries, official correspondence accessed shows. The defence ministry has long claimed ownership over this land which measures over 190 acres, roughly the size of 50 cricket fields. It is described in the…

What does GoI want to do in Kashmir?

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Editor

Behzad Taimur Kashmir has once again been in the news. On June 23rd, last week, Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, held a “surprise” meeting with 14 political leaders from Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJK). This meeting has come to be seen as a “breaking of ice” moment following the illegal actions of the Modi government on August 5th, 2019, and thereafter. It is supposed to have begun a “political process” between New Delhi and IOJK. It is being said that this “political process” would lead to the lifting…

Ahead of Modi’s meet, Alert sounded across Kashmir Valley

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Editor

The Centre sees the Delhi talks, the first since the stripping of the special status of J&K and its bifurcation into two Union Territories in 2019, as a crucial step towards the return of elected representatives and the holding of Assembly elections. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are on high alert as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting leaders of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a coalition of mainstream parties in J&K, in New Delhi today. The Centre sees the Delhi talks, the first since the…

Petrol crosses Rs 100 mark in Kashmir

June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 Editor

Petrol prices went above Rs 100 a litre in Kashmir today. The oil marketing companies hiked the oil prices by over 20 paise per litre. With this hike the petrol price went to Rs 100.04 per litre in Kashmir division. As per the price list, the diesel on Friday was priced at 91.38 per litre, extra-mileage petrol which is also known as power product at 103.71 a litre. Earlier on Monday, the price of petrol in UT of Ladakh also touched Rs 100. Petrol and diesel rates in the country…

Despite dip in coronavirus cases, no relaxation in lockdown in Srinagar

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Editor

Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Aijaz Asad on Tuesday ruled out any relaxation in the curfew in the city even though there was a decline in the daily Covid-19 cases. The official said that the Covid-19 situation in the district was in a decisive phase during which they can’t take any chances. “The Covid cases are coming down daily. The caseload is reducing but now we need to remain more alert. It can turn much better or even worsen. We still have 6,000 active cases in Srinagar. So there is no option…

Soaring prices of essential items take a toll on people across Kashmir Valley

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Editor

At a time when the pandemic is giving a hard time to the people, soaring prices of essential items in the summer capital have multiplied their woes by burning a hole in their pockets. Even though the authorities claim that they are keeping a strict vigil to prevent profiteering by the traders, the people allege little is being done on the ground as they are forced to purchase commodities at exorbitant prices. “It seems there is no administration in Srinagar. We are being forced to purchase commodities at whatever prices…

Strict restrictions continue on 20th day in Kashmir, 157 Arrested, 869 fined for lockdown violations

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Editor

The authorities continue strict Corona restrictions in Kashmir to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Police have registered several FIRs for violation and seized vehicles. “The restrictions were tightened on Tuesday in view of yesterday’s increased traffic as traffic jams were witnessed at several places in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir,” a senior police officer told Kashmir Post. “We are making fervent appeal to people to stay indoors and cooperate.” On Tuesday, streets wore a deserted look as shops and business establishments were closed and traffic was off the roads…

Was it a EID Shopping or an open invitation to disaster

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Editor

Are we waiting for Eid, an occasion of joy, or we are preparing for a huge mourning that is to befall us if we don’t take heed. For the last couple of days a disturbing trend is being seen. People are moving out in good numbers and doing shopping for the Eid day. One wonders how people leave the enormity of this crisis behind and become a part of crowd in the markets. This is plainly suicidal. Not just suicidal, but amounts to mass murder. Those who go out and…

Showcasing GOI’s normalcy canvas, now Kashmir is paying for hosting tourists

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 Editor

Voluntary agencies in Srinagar have stepped in to help cope with the sudden surge of Covid cases in the Valley. The abrupt rise is attributed to the administration’s decision to keep tourist spots open without enforcing any Covid protocol. ‘The Government was keen to project a picture of normalcy and people, tired and impoverished, also threw caution to the wind,’ explained a health worker. But while there is evidence to suggest that government agencies fell short, NGOs stepped up to fill the breach. Mohammad Adnan, who was frantically looking for…

As COVID lockdown continues across Kashmir, 43 arrested, 12 FIRs lodged for violating norms

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 Editor

For the 10th consecutive day on Saturday, strict Corona curfew restrictions remained imposed across Kashmir to contain unabated rise in COVID-19 related cases and deaths. On Friday, J&K hit another grim milestone with a record single-day spike of 5443 COVID-19 infections and 50 deaths. The Jammu and Kashmir administration earlier this week extended the ongoing ‘corona curfew’ for the third successive time since April 29 in four districts, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam and Jammu till May 10. Barring Shopian, the lockdown was extended by the respective Deputy Commissioners of other…