Man Shot Dead in Srinagar, Another Injured, in Apparent Terrorist Attack

Man Shot Dead in Srinagar, Another Injured, in Apparent Terrorist Attack

The deceased has been identified as Amritpal Singh from Amritsar Terrorists shot dead a worker from Punjab while another sustained injuries in the Habba Kadal area of the city on Wednesday, officials said here. Amritpal Singh, a resident of Amritsar, was shot by the terrorists from point blank range with an AK rifle at Shalla Kadal locality in Habba Kadal around 7 pm, the officials said. They said Singh died on the spot while another non-local worker identified as Rohit, aged 25, sustained injuries in the incident. Rohit also hails…

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Collateral Seizures and Loan Recovery Tactics Spar Tensions: J&K Industries Seek Chief Secretary’s Help

Collateral Seizures and Loan Recovery Tactics Spar Tensions: J&K Industries Seek Chief Secretary's Help

The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has urgently requested Chief Secretary Atal Duloo’s intervention, stating, “We seek to curb the perceived oppressive and draconian measures taken by Jammu and Kashmir Bank authorities against defaulting businesses, including MSMEs, and restore the trust and confidence of the business community.” In strong condemnation, FCIK voiced their disapproval, stating, “We condemn the decision of the Bank authorities to employ third-party agents for loan recovery and the seizure of property provided as collateral by business enterprises. Such actions may lead to potential misunderstandings…

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PDP Raises Red Flag on BJP’s J&K Move, Highlighting Concerns about Power and Benefits.

PDP Raises Red Flag on BJP's J&K Move, Highlighting Concerns about Power and Benefits.

The PDP said Kashmir is grieving after the verdict of the Supreme Court on abrogation of Article 370 The BJP divided the land and resources of Jammu and Kashmir for the benefit of its “cronies” and used brute majority in Parliament to pass laws that disempower the region’s people, the Peoples Democratic Party said in its periodical. “Other than dividing up our land and resources for their cronies and using their brute majority in the Parliament to airdrop laws to disempower our people, what has BJP done for us?” the PDP…

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J&K Plunged into Darkness: Power Deficit Cripples Kashmir

J&K Plunged into Darkness: Power Deficit Cripples Kashmir

J&K’s Power Woes Deepen as Hydropower Projects Falter: A Closer Look The lights are dimming in Kashmir, and the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) is sounding the alarm. While the J&K government boasts impressive hydropower capacity through its Power Development Corporation (JKPDC), recent observations paint a troubling picture of declining generation, adding a layer of complexity to the region’s already strained electricity supply. The Numbers Tell a Story: JKPDC manages a total of 1211.96 megawatts (MW) of hydropower capacity, spread across projects like Baghilar-1, Baghilar-2, and USHP-11 Kangan. Yet, JERC’s…

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