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Harissa: The perfect winter dish to beat the cold in Kashmir

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 Editor

Harissa: A Hearty Kashmiri Delight to Warm Your Soul Kashmir, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers not just scenic beauty but also a culinary treasure chest. Among its many culinary delights, one dish stands out, especially during the winter months, as the perfect comfort food to ward off the cold – Harissa. This hearty and flavorful stew, made from mutton, rice, and spices, has a rich history that dates back centuries. In this article, we’ll delve into the origins of Harissa, how it’s traditionally prepared, and…

Kashmir experiences first major rains of autumn season

October 10, 2023 Editor

The weather turned cloudy in the afternoon with mild to heavy rains in the evening, particularly in central and north Kashmir areas The first major rains of the autumn season lashed parts of Kashmir on Monday as a Western Disturbance hit the region, bringing down the temperatures. The weather turned cloudy in the afternoon with mild to heavy rains in the evening, particularly in central and north Kashmir areas. The region witnessed dusty winds after weeks of mostly dry weather. “The rainfall has started across Kashmir and a few parts…

Omar Abdullah asks EC to explain delay in J&K polls, calls it ‘Denial of Democratic Rights’

October 10, 2023 Editor

National Conference’s victory in the Kargil hill council polls would only ‘further delay elections’, Omar Abdullah predicts The National Conference (NC) on Monday questioned the Election Commission (EC) decision to delay elections in J&K, as the party described the Kargil hill council results as “a verdict against the Centre’s move made on August 5, 2019 to bifurcate J&K”. “The ECI, when questioned about J&K elections, suggested it was “considering all factors”. What are the factors? It’s the fear factor of the BJP. It’s unfortunate, the ECI, which is a free…

Fratricide incident at LoC: Major fires on fellow officers, 3 injured

October 6, 2023 Editor

The rare incident involves the army’s 48 Rashtriya Rifles unit and took place in Rajouri’s Thanamandi area. An army Major opened fire and lobbed grenades at his fellow soldiers at a forward base near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, resulting in injuries to a few of them, four officials aware of the matter said. The rare incident involves the Indian Army’s 48 Rashtriya Rifles unit and took place in Rajouri’s Thanamandi area. There are no reports of casualties and the Major has been apprehended,…

Govt cracks down on parent-child begging nexus in Kashmir, rescues 14 children

October 5, 2023 Editor

32 rescued in 3 months; All rescued minors non-J&K residents from Punjab, Bihar, UP; will handover them to CWC’s of their respective districts, herculean task to stop child begging in Sgr, drive to continue in city parts in days ahead: CWC head Dr Khair-un-Nisa Acting swiftly after receiving repeated complaints about child begging in the capital city of Srinagar, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of the district Wednesday swung into action and conducted a “surprise raid” in the city centre Lal Chowk where 14 child beggars were rescued and taken for…

Overwhelmed with Support: Mirwaiz Welcomes Visitors After 4 Years of House Arrest

October 3, 2023 Editor

Every day there is a beeline of visitors outside the gate of Mirwaiz’s house in Nigeen – men, women, children, clerics, youth, elderly, neighbours, traders and the Mirwaiz family’s supporters. Some arrive from various parts of the city while others are from the countryside – south as well as north Kashmir. Mirwaiz was overwhelmed with the response of the people. Guests throng the residence of chief cleric and Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq even after 10 days, after he was released from his house detention of over four years on…

Mehbooba accuses Army of Forced Labour in South Kashmir Village, Army Denies Charge

October 1, 2023 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti, in a post on X, said the residents of Kanslo Kanda area in Kulgam were being summoned and harassed by a camp of Army’s 9 Rashtriya Rifles Former J&K chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the army of forcing young men to do labour without payment in a south Kashmir village in Kulgam. However, the army has denied the allegations. Mehbooba Mufti, in a post on X, said the residents of Kanslo Kanda area in Kulgam were being summoned and harassed…

Omar accuses government of “Insensitivity” for declaring Eid Holiday a day early

September 30, 2023 Editor

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has criticised the decision of the J&K government to “declare Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday a day earlier than the actual date”. Speaking after offering Friday congregational prayers at the Hazratbal shrine, which holds the relics of Prophet Muhammad, Omar expressed his disappointment with this decision. Eid Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Omar took the opportunity to extend his greetings to the people on this occasion. However, he questioned the government’s rationale behind declaring a holiday a day in advance when it was widely known…

Kashmir Grapples with heavy Load Shedding, Residents Demand Relief

September 30, 2023 Editor

Kashmir is currently grappling with a significant electricity crisis as it faces persistent load shedding, resulting from a substantial gap between the demand and supply of electricity, amounting to a staggering 300 Megawatts (MW). Officials of Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) have cited two primary factors exacerbating this situation: a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir leading to reduced water discharges in River Jhelum and River Chenab, affecting hydropower generation, and decreased purchases of power from outside power generation companies (Gencos) by the government. According to a senior KPDCL…

Load Shedding ON: Kashmir Power Supply Disrupted as Dry Spell Reduces Water Levels in Reservoirs

September 29, 2023 Editor

Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Leads to Electricity Woes The picturesque region of Kashmir is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with its abundant water bodies, lush green valleys, and towering Himalayan peaks. However, the past few months have brought about an unexpected challenge for the people of Kashmir – a prolonged dry spell that has significantly reduced the water levels in the region’s vital water bodies. This has led to a domino effect, impacting the generation of electricity and, consequently, causing power curtailment that’s affecting the daily lives of…