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OTP, KYC & AI Scams Surge in Kashmir Cybercrime Tightens Grip as Awareness Gap Widens

April 12, 2026 Editor

OTP, KYC & AI Scams Rise in Kashmir 2026 | Cybercrime Alert Srinagar By: Javid Amin | 12 April 2026 Cybercrime in Kashmir Enters a Dangerous New Phase Cybercrime in Kashmir is no longer a distant digital threat—it is now a daily reality affecting ordinary citizens across age groups. Authorities in Srinagar are witnessing a sharp spike in fraud cases involving OTP theft, fake KYC updates, and increasingly sophisticated AI-driven scams. According to officials from the Crime Branch, more than ₹22 lakh has been recovered in just the last three…

KPDCL Power Shutdown April 2026 in Srinagar, Budgam, Gulmarg: Full Schedule, Areas Affected & Advisory

April 7, 2026 Editor

KPDCL Power Shutdown Schedule April 2026: What Residents, Tourists & Businesses Must Know Across Srinagar, Gulmarg, Budgam & Ganderbal By: Javid Amin | 06 April 2026 Kashmir Braces for Scheduled Power Shutdowns: A Necessary Disruption or Growing Concern? In April 2026, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited announced a series of planned power shutdowns across key districts of Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, Budgam, Gulmarg, Tangmarg, and Ganderbal. While authorities describe these outages as routine maintenance aimed at strengthening infrastructure, the announcement has sparked concern among residents, tourism stakeholders, and small…

Schools Across Kashmir Valley Closed Till March 7 After Khamenei Killing Protests

March 3, 2026 Editor

Schools Across Kashmir Valley to Remain Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 All schools, colleges, and universities across the Kashmir Valley will remain closed until March 7, 2026, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, extending the earlier two-day shutdown imposed amid protests triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The decision applies to the entire Kashmir Division and has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing security situation. Education Minister Confirms Extension Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo…

14 Injured in Kashmir Protests Over Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader; Lal Chowk Barricaded, Restrictions Continue

March 3, 2026 Editor

14 Injured in Kashmir Protests Over Khamenei Killing | Lal Chowk Barricaded, Restrictions Continue Across J&K By: Javid Amin | 02 March 2026 14 Injured as Protests Rock Kashmir After Reports of Khamenei’s Killing At least 14 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces across parts of Kashmir on Sunday following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations intensified in Srinagar, particularly around the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk, which was swiftly barricaded by authorities to prevent mass gatherings. Restrictions on movement…