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Kashmir Faces Power Shortage as Dry Spell Reduces Hydropower Output

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Kashmir Faces Power Shortage as Dry Spell Reduces Hydropower Output

With prolonged dry spell leading to the reduction in water level in most of the water bodies across the Valley, the Kashmir-based power houses are generating less electricity, prompting the government to go ahead with power curtailment, causing immense hardships to the people. Pertinently, August and September—2023 has recorded deficient rainfall while the hot and humid weather conditions continued for weeks together, breaking the decades old record in the month of September. The hot and humid weather conditions resulted in reduction in water level in the famous water bodies including…

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The Loan Culture in Kashmir: Navigating Necessity and Luxury with Islamic Insights

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The Loan Culture in Kashmir: Navigating Necessity and Luxury with Islamic Insights

The rise of the loan culture in Kashmir & What Islam speaks about loans By: Javid Amin Kashmir, with its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, has a history deeply intertwined with borrowing and loans. Traditionally, these loans were sought for fundamentally crucial life events such as marriages, education, and urgent medical needs. However, in recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the loan landscape. Loans are now increasingly being acquired for non-essential, often luxurious, purposes, marking a significant departure from tradition. Several factors contribute to this evolving trend, and…

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Kashmir’s Silent Plague: Battling the Scourge of Drug Addiction

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Kashmir's Silent Plague: Battling the Scourge of Drug Addiction

By: Mudasir Wani Kashmir valley, renowned for its beauty and culture, has recently been cast into the shadows by a growing epidemic – drug addiction. This ominous presence is unraveling the social fabric and dragging the valley into a bleak abyss. The Pandora’s box of this crisis is wide open. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently revealed in the Lok Sabha that nearly 10 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir are entangled in the clutches of drug addiction. To put this into perspective, the population of Jammu and…

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Granted More Time to Complete On-Boarding Process with NSDL

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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Granted More Time to Complete On-Boarding Process with NSDL

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has been granted more time to complete the on-boarding process with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This comes after the KCCI was de-listed as an authorized chamber for issuing certificates of origin for its failure to on-board on e-CoO on the Common Digital Platform. The KCCI has expressed its gratitude to the DGFT for taking a serious note of its representation and taking immediate action upon it. The chamber has also thanked its…

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Unmasking the Stark Reality of Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Call to Conscience

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Unmasking the Stark Reality of Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Call to Conscience

Food Wastage in Kashmir: A Stark Reality and a Call to Conscience By: Javid Amin In the serene valleys and picturesque landscapes of Kashmir, a silent yet profound crisis looms large, one that has far-reaching consequences for society, the environment, and our collective morality. The menace of food wastage, once relegated to the shadows, has taken center stage, demanding our urgent attention. Daily Squander: A Conundrum Close to Home In the quaint towns and bustling cities of Kashmir, food wastage has surreptitiously embedded itself in our day-to-day lives. As we…

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Garcetti: Kashmir Issue Must Be Resolved by India and Pakistan, Not Third Party

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Garcetti: Kashmir Issue Must Be Resolved by India and Pakistan, Not Third Party

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti was responding to questions on US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome’s multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan Days after the US envoy to Pakistan made a low-profile visit to Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Tuesday that the Kashmir issue can only be resolved by New Delhi and Islamabad. Donald Blome, the US ambassador to Pakistan, made a multi-day visit to Gilgit-Baltistan that concluded on Sunday. He toured different parts of the strategic region and met several officials,…

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J&K Police to use social media monitoring tool to track anti-national elements

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J&K Police to use social media monitoring tool to track anti-national elements

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for anti-India and anti-national activities. Sources within the police department have confirmed that they are actively tracking the IP addresses of individuals involved in such activities. What sets this initiative apart is the direct cooperation the Jammu and Kashmir Police have secured from social media giants, including WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat, Instagram, Telegram, and TiTok etc…. This collaboration has granted the authorities access to information concerning those who exploit these…

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Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg Receives First Snowfall of the Season

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Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg Receives First Snowfall of the Season

Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season as well as the season of Lupine flowers. World-famous tourist destination Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, is now witnessing the first snowfall of the season as the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas located here adorns itself with the fresh snowfall. Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season as well as the season of Lupine flowers, which usually begins from mid-June…

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Pahalgam’s tourism carrying capacity exceeded, leading to environmental degradation and social disruption

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Pahalgam's tourism carrying capacity exceeded, leading to environmental degradation and social disruption

Pahalgam’s environment and culture under threat from tourism By : Javid Amin Pahalgam, nestled in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, has long been renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. Its lush mountains, meandering rivers, and verdant forests have made it a favored tourist destination. However, in recent years, Pahalgam has encountered a host of challenges, primarily centered around environmental degradation and the growing issue of overtourism. Foremost among these challenges is environmental degradation, stemming from several interconnected factors. Deforestation, driven by logging and land clearance, poses a…

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Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

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Airfare from Kashmir to Increase as Airport Development Fee Hikes

Travelers flying from Srinagar can expect higher costs from next month as the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has given the green light for a phased increase in aeronautical charges and User Development Fees (UDF). AERA is a regulatory agency under the Government of India (GoI) that regulates tariffs and other expenditures and fees for major airports. It is a statutory body constituted under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The Airport Authority of India proposed an increase in UDF but after taking various opinions under consideration, AERA…

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