Beyond Likes and Shares: Embracing Responsible Tech for a Meaningful Digital Life By: Javid Amin In today’s interconnected world, navigating the online landscape can feel like venturing into a dense jungle. From lurking predators to hidden pitfalls, the need for digital vigilance is stronger than ever. But just like a trusty machete clears the path, Apple’s iPhones come equipped with powerful features designed to empower you and your loved ones to explore the internet safely and securely. As we celebrate Safer Internet Day, let’s embark on a detailed exploration of…
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Valley returning to normalcy post three days Shutdown, Restrictions
Normalcy returned in Kashmir valley today after three days of restrictions and strike in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Bhat in an encounter with security forces. There were no restrictions anywhere in Kashmir, officials said, adding life was going on normally across the valley. Shops, offices, fuel stations and other business establishments opened here this morning, while public transport resumed after three days, the officials said. They said similar reports of restoration of normalcy were received from other districts of the valley. However, the officials said…
Read MoreRestrictions, Shutdown cripple life in Kashmir for 2nd consecutive day
Protests, clashes at some places Curbs to continue today in view of Tral Chalo: DGP Schools, college to remain closed: Div Com Train services, mobile internet remains suspended KU, IUST postpone exams The restrictions imposed by authorities and shutdown called by separatists to protest the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Bhat and his associate paralysed life in Valley for the second consecutive day on Monday. The curfew-like restrictions remained in force for second day in areas falling under Khanyar, Nowhatta, Safakadal, MR Gunj, Rainawari, Maisuma and Kral Khud police…
Read MoreCurfew, Restrictions, Shutdown continue across Kashmir
Curfew and restrictions continued in Srinagar and other places in the Kashmir Valley on Monday as authorities said “these were necessary to maintain law and order”. “Curfew will continue in seven police station areas of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj, Safa Kadal, Kralkhud and Maisuma”, Farooq Ahmad Lone, District Magistrate Srinagar said. Syed Abid Rashid, District Magistrate, Anantnag also imposed restrictions in Anantnag town to maintain calm. Similar preventive restrictions have been imposed in Shopian, Kulgam, Pulwama, Badgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kupwara and Baramulla districts. The Kashmir Valley has been on…
Read MoreAristocracy, Ransacking, Raids, Arrests continues amid clashes across Kashmir
All roads leading to Soibugh village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district were sealed by the government forces to prevent a pro-freedom march called by the resistance leadership on Wednesday morning. Reports and witnesses said that all the entry points to the village have been sealed with army manning the barricades. Resistance leadership has, in its weekly protest calendar, called people from adjacent areas to march to Soibugh today. Meanwhile, Thousands of people Wednesday attended a “freedom rally” at Soibugh area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Authorities had deployed heavy contingent…
Read More49th Straight day of Curfew, Restrictions, Shutdown
Curfew was on Friday extended to several areas of Kashmir to foil a planned march by separatists to Eidgah in old city area as normal life continued to remain paralysed for the 49th consecutive day in the Valley. The curfew was put into effect in the wake of protests following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani in July. Official sources said that curfew has been extended to entire Srinagar district, Pulwama district and south Kashmir towns of Shopian and Anantnag. They said north Kashmir towns of Baramulla, Pattan…
Read More33rd day of Curfew, Restrictions, Shutdown paralyzes life across Kashmir
Azad initiates debate on Kashmir in Rajya Sabha Authorities continued curfew and restrictions in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday for the 33rd consecutive days. “Curfew will remain in force in Anantnag town while restrictions shall continue in Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama towns,” a senior police official said here. The official said restrictions shall also continue in old city and uptown Batmaloo area of Srinagar city. “Similar restrictions shall remain in force in Sopore, Kupwara, Handwara and Baramulla towns. “Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPc (Criminal Procedure Code) are in place in…
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