A Deeper Dive: Unveiling KYC Updation Scams and Building a Secure Future By: Javid Amin In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transactions, the importance of robust financial security measures has become paramount. However, amidst this environment, a concerning trend has emerged – the rise of KYC (Know Your Customer) updation frauds. These deceptive schemes exploit the legitimate need for KYC compliance to lure unsuspecting individuals into compromising their financial information and privacy. This article delves into the modus operandi of these frauds, empowering the public with the knowledge and awareness…
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Boat Capsize in Vadodara: Six Schoolchildren Dead, Search Ongoing for Others
A boat carrying school students overturned in Harni Lake in Vadodara. With 27 people, the boat was loaded much beyond its capacity when the mishap took place. At least six school children died on Thursday as the boat they were on overturned in the Harni Lake on the outskirts of Vadodara in Gujarat. The boat was carrying 27 students accompanied by their teachers who came to the outskirts for a picnic. A search operation has been launched to trace the missing students and 10 were rescued. Gujarat education minister Kuber…
Read MoreNo Respite From Winter’s Grip: Temperatures Dip, Valley Braces for More Cold Days
The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday The surface of Dal Lake froze at various places in the interiors on Monday as the night temperatures continued to plunge below zero across the Valley. The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Though there was improvement in foggy conditions, the residents said that the…
Read More7.6-Magnitude Quake Jolts Japan: Tsunami Watch in Effect for Coastal Regions
Japan earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. Reports of damage were not immediately available. Japan earthquake updates: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit north central Japan on Monday, media reports claimed. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures after a series of strong quakes shook western areas, the reports claimed. Hokuriku Electric Power said it is checking for any irregularities at its nuclear power plants, Japanese public broadcaster…
Read MoreJ&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse
In a deeply troubling revelation, Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe drug addiction crisis and as per the recent government data approximately 14 lakh individuals are ensnared by substance abuse, posing a significant threat to public health and societal well-being. National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi raised the concern during the Parliament session, inquiring whether there were nearly 10 lakh drug addicts in J&K. In response, the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, cited the…
Read MoreJ&K Plunged into Darkness: Power Deficit Cripples Kashmir
J&K’s Power Woes Deepen as Hydropower Projects Falter: A Closer Look The lights are dimming in Kashmir, and the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) is sounding the alarm. While the J&K government boasts impressive hydropower capacity through its Power Development Corporation (JKPDC), recent observations paint a troubling picture of declining generation, adding a layer of complexity to the region’s already strained electricity supply. The Numbers Tell a Story: JKPDC manages a total of 1211.96 megawatts (MW) of hydropower capacity, spread across projects like Baghilar-1, Baghilar-2, and USHP-11 Kangan. Yet, JERC’s…
Read MoreDrug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb
A Growing Concern: HIV Among Drug Addicts in Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin A concerning development has recently come to light that should raise alarm bells in the tranquil landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. Five individuals who battled drug addiction have, regrettably, tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the region this year. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the looming threat that drug abuse poses not only to individual lives but also to public health in Kashmir. Unveiling Disturbing Numbers The data from the Health…
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