Will Kashmir Valley See Fewer Power Cuts During Ramazan? Srinagar 12 Feb: The Power Development Department (PDD) is likely to take a call on modification of power curtailment schedule a week before the commencement of the holy month of Ramazan. Sources in the department informed that it may consider a slight modification in the ongoing power curtailment schedule a week prior commencement of the Ramzan. “As of now PDD has not taken any call for revising the power curtailment schedule. But if there will be any proposal of modification in the…
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Hindu Temple Management in Mangaluru Refuses Permission to Muslim Vendors
The Muslim traders have been allegedly prohibited from installing their business stalls at a temple fair in Karnataka’s Mangaluru. The Street Vendors Association expressed their discontent over the situation and asked the government and district administration to look into the allegations made by Muslim vendors. The religious fair, called ‘Shahsthi Mahotsava’ is scheduled between December 14 and 19 at the Kudupu Sri Anantha Padmanabha temple in Mangaluru city of Dakshina Kannada district. The temple is under the Muzrai department of the Karnataka government, which handles the accounts of the temples.…
Read MoreThe Erasure of Jawahar Nagar: A Tale of Changing Landscapes in Smart Srinagar City
Jawahar Nagar’s Unexplained Exclusion from Smart Srinagar: A Call for Transparency and Inclusion By: Javid Amin In the ever-evolving tapestry of urban development, cities grow, change, and transform. This metamorphosis often comes as part of a grand vision, promising improved infrastructure and a better quality of life for the residents. However, change can be a double-edged sword. It can bring progress and, simultaneously, erase the historical and cultural significance of certain areas. A recent transformation in Srinagar, one of the jewels of the picturesque Kashmir Valley, has sparked debates and…
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