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Fatal accident in Ramban claims three lives

September 19, 2023 Editor

Three persons died after a tipper lorry (dumper), in which they were travelling, plunged into a deep gorge along a link road in the Tangar area of Ramban late Monday evening. Police said, “The driver of a dumper, enroute Tangar from Sawalakote, lost control over it and the vehicle plunged into a deep gorge near Tanger, resulting in the death of two persons on the spot whereas one person sustained critical injuries.” They said that on getting information about the accident, locals and police rushed to the spot and retrieved…

Unidentified persons fire at CRPF vehicle in Khanyar, no casulty reported

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 Editor

In a recent incident, an unidentified gunman made an attempt on a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) vehicle in the Khanyar area of old Srinagar. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. According to the police, the assailant opened fire at the bullet-proof CRPF vehicle and swiftly fled the scene. This lone militant discharged his pistol at the CRPF vehicle, specifically at the Khwaja Bazaar chowk, around 7:00 pm. The incident was addressed promptly by alert CRPF personnel who demonstrated great restraint to prevent potential collateral damage. They effectively repelled…

India will give a strong response if Pakistan does not stop harming Kashmir: Ravinder Raina

September 17, 2023 Editor

Ravinder Raina, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), J&K said that if Pakistan does not shun wounding Kashmir onwards, India has no option left except to respond heavily while penetrating in their territory. “Whenever Kashmiris start to live a peaceful and untroubled life and continue their affairs brotherly with each other, Pakistan intervenes with violent activities like Anantnag and Rajouri encounters. Pakistan wants to turn Kashmir into a graveyard. It has paid a heavy price in the past for such actions, and if the neighboring country will not mend its behavior…

Kashmiri students demand action against police officers accused of brutality

September 17, 2023 Editor

A disturbing and shocking video went viral on social video, Kashmiri muslim students of Desh Bhagat University (DBU) in Punjab were reportedly beaten by university staff, police and local goons allegedly hired by the staff after students, raised concerns over the university’s admission practices. Scores of Kashmiri students pursuing nursing degrees at Desh Bhagat University have found themselves embroiled in a contentious admission debacle. Nursing students had been protesting for the past one month against the university for admitting more students in the course than the number allowed by the…

Kashmir’s walnut and apple growers face tough competition from cheaper imports

September 17, 2023 Editor

While cheaper imported walnuts from countries such as China, Turkey and the US are causing alarm among the growers, the apple industry, which is the economic lifeline of Kashmir, is also being adversely affected by foreign imports By : Riaz Wani Cheaper imported walnuts from countries such as China, Turkey, and the United States are threatening the produce in Kashmir and causing alarm among traders who want the government to step in. Walnuts cultivated in Kashmir are more expensive to produce due to various factors, such as the high cost…

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s house arrest: High Court issues notice to J&K administration

September 17, 2023 Editor

Court gives four weeks’ time to the administration to file its response The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Manoj Sinha led administration seeking its response on a petition filed by Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq over his house arrest since August 2019. Mirwaiz’s lawyer, Nazir Ahmad Ronga said the court has given four weeks’ time to the administration to file its response, PTI reported. The Hurriyat leader filed a writ petition in the high court “seeking an order, or direction upon the…

Kashmirites to get all-weather train service from November

September 17, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s all-weather train, known as Vistadome coach, is all set to chug this November, which would give a further boost to the tourism industry here, officials said. An official from Northern Railways told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Ministry of Railways has greenlit the deployment of the Vistadome coach train on the Baramulla to Banihal railway track. “The announcement follows a successful trial run of the Vistadome coach, which has solidified its readiness for service,” the official said. He said the Vistadome coach (train) is expected to start…

Climate change to bring more extreme weather events to Kashmir, including September heatwaves

September 17, 2023 Editor

By: Wahid Bhat Kashmir is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave in September, shattering long-standing temperature records due to an ongoing dry spell that has persisted for the last 45 days. Srinagar, on September 12th, recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 34.2°C, a staggering 6.0°C above the normal seasonal average. This marks the second-highest maximum temperature ever recorded in September since the establishment of the weather observatory in 1891. The previous record of 33.8°C dated back to September 1, 1970, with an all-time high of 35.0°C set on September 18, 1934.…

Kashmir Heat Wave Worsens, Leaves Locals and Tourists Struggling

September 16, 2023 Editor

Kashmir is reeling from a heat wave after the valley earlier this week witnessed the second-hottest September day in recorded history, causing hardships to locals and tourists alike. On Tuesday, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2 degrees Celsius, six degrees above normal, the met office (Srinagar) deputy director Mukhtar Ahmed told PTI. He said it was the second-highest maximum temperature ever recorded in September since 1891, when the weather observatory was established. Ahmed said it broke a 53-year-old record of 33.8 degrees Celsius, recorded on September 1, 1970. The…

GoI’s move to cut extra duties on US imports will be a death knell for Kashmir’s Agro Industry: KCCI

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Editor

GoI's move to cut extra duties on US imports will be a death knell for Kashmir's Industry: KCCI

Kashmiri leaders slam Centre’s decision to cut import duty on US apples, walnuts As the Government of India has announced its decision to eliminate the additional import duty on apples, walnuts, and almonds imported from the United States, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has sought the order to be reconsidered as it affects the Kahmir’s apply industry badly. This untimely decision is raising alarms, as it is expected to have far-reaching consequences on the livelihoods of nearly seven lakh apple grower families in the Kashmir region, KCCI said.…