Today Archives | Page 7 of 66

Direct Or Detour?: The Debate Over the Srinagar-Delhi Train’s Midway Stop at Katra

January 11, 2025 Editor

Srinagar-Delhi Train Service: Why Passengers Deserve a Seamless Journey Without Midway Disruptions By: Javid Amin The long-anticipated Srinagar-Delhi train service was envisioned as a transformative development for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, promising seamless travel between the capital city and the rest of India. However, reports that passengers will be required to deboard at Katra Railway Station, undergo security checks, and board another train have sparked widespread criticism. Political leaders, passenger groups, and citizens have raised concerns over this arrangement, labeling it inconvenient, unnecessary, and counterproductive to the purpose…

Kashmir Awaits: Decades of Patience and a Ride Full of Expectations

January 10, 2025 Editor

Three decades of wait, plus a few fears, ride on the train to Kashmir Five years after it claimed to have bridged the historical gap between Kashmir and the rest of the country with the abrogation of Article 370, the Narendra Modi government is looking at a geographical triumph with the inauguration of the last link connecting Kashmir to the country’s railway network. The project was promised first in 1994, and seemed a remote possibility, with Kashmir in the grip of militancy at the time. For close to a decade,…

Centre Should Restore Statehood Before Court Intervention : Omar Abdullah

January 3, 2025 Editor

Hope UT status temporary, dual power centres of no good; Says before moving court, Centre must be given chance to restore statehood Hoping that Jammu and Kashmir’s status as a Union Territory is a “temporary phase”, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Centre should be given the first opportunity to restore statehood rather than immediately approaching the court. In his first detailed media interaction in Srinagar since assuming office two months ago, Omar emphasised that dual centres of power were “not to anyone’s advantage”. Responding to a question…

Electricity Crisis in Kashmir: Battling Darkness in the Harsh Winter

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Editor

The Winter Struggle: How Power Cuts Are Affecting Life in Kashmir Srinagar, December 19, 2024 – As snow blankets the valleys of Kashmir, the region plunges into an all-too-familiar struggle with prolonged and frequent electricity cuts. Residents across metered and non-metered areas are enduring outages that range from 50% to 60%, throwing their daily lives into disarray during one of the most challenging times of the year. From students struggling to study by candlelight to patients relying on life-saving devices, the electricity crisis has wide-reaching consequences. As promises of improvement…

Omar Abdullah’s Bold Statement: Rectifying BJP’s Wrongs in Jammu and Kashmir

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Editor

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Vows to Rectify Wrongs Done by BJP Government Srinagar, December 13, 2024 – In a bold statement, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has vowed to rectify the wrongs done by the previous BJP government. Addressing the media outside the Chamber House following a meeting, Abdullah emphasized his commitment to addressing the issues and challenges faced by the region under the BJP’s rule. Key Points from CM Omar Abdullah’s Statement: Restoration of Statehood: Abdullah reiterated his government’s dedication to restoring the full statehood of Jammu…

BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Slams Iltija Mufti for Calling Hindutva a ‘Disease’

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Editor

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Hindutva conveys a message of bringing all sections of society together and progressing with inclusive thinking. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday slammed People’s Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti for calling Hindutva a “disease.” He said that those unfamiliar with the country’s “sanskriti and sanskar” should be gently reminded of the importance of “Sanatan culture.” “Hindutva is desh ki ‘sanskriti’ hai, ‘sanskar’ hai and those who are unaware of the ‘sanskriti and sanskar’ of this country definitely need to…

Jobless Rate Soars: J&K Tops Nation’s Unemployment Charts

November 22, 2024 Editor

J&K tops country’s jobless charts; The report paints a stark picture of the employment landscape, highlighting that J&K has recorded the highest unemployment rate of 32 percent among job seekers in the 15-29 age group in urban areas Srinagar, Nov 21: In a shocking revelation that exposes Jammu and Kashmir’s economic underbelly, the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey has revealed that J&K has a 32 percent unemployment rate among youth and a heart-stopping 53.6 percent joblessness among females – both unemployment rates are the highest in India. A recently released…

Challenges Ahead: Omar Abdullah Struggles to Define Turf in J&K Amidst Rule Absence

November 20, 2024 Editor

In the absence of business rules, Omar Abdullah faces an uphill battle to define turf in J&K As the elected government completed one month in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s battle to define his turf in the Union Territory (UT) remains a tough task. Multiple back-and-forth meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee and senior bureaucrats are yet to finalise the business rules of at least eight departments, top official sources said. An elected government took over reins in J&K on October 16 after a gap of ten years. Official…

Tariq Hameed Karra: Congress Supports Statehood, Land Rights, and Job Guarantees

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Editor

Congress supported Assembly statehood resolution over land rights, jobs: Tariq Hameed Karra Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday said his party supports the recent resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly advocating for statehood along with locals’ rights over land, jobs and natural resources. Karra emphasised that after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the abrogation of Article 370, the demand for statehood remains the only practical option. Addressing the debate sparked by his and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s comments on Article 370, Karra said that he backs…

National Conference Hails ‘Significant Progress’ as Omar Abdullah Govt Completes First Month

November 17, 2024 Editor

Omar Abdullah govt completes one month in office, National Conference says ‘significant progress’ already made Lists govt’s four achievements “The government has already taken big strides towards development and dignity for every single resident of J&K,” National Conference wrote on X NC mentioned the four achievements of Omar Abdullah government with the first being special status resolution in the J&K Legislative Assembly The second achievement in the list is the statehood resolution passed in the Cabinet. The third achievement listed is restoration of October – November academic calendar in UT…