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Kashmir based parties indulge in political tug-of-war, people disillusioned | | |
Srinagar, Nov 24: Kashmir-based political parties have shifted their focus from addressing the immediate concerns of the common man to engaging in a power play, each claiming to be the sole viable option for the people.
An analyst while talking to Early Times said, “ A different kind of battle is unfolding in Kashmir, one that is less about the everyday struggles of the people and more about political supremacy. Traditional parties, such as National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others are vying for attention by emphasizing their historical significance and claiming to be the only remedy for the region’s challenges.”
“The rhetoric has taken a turn away from the pressing issues that touch the lives of the common man. Instead of addressing issues of a common man, political leaders are choosing to raise the pitch on the importance of their return to power. This shift in focus seems to be a strategic move to divert attention from their failure to deliver on promises made in the past,” he added.
“Former J&K chief minister and National Conference vice-presiden... | |
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Shame: UP Minister shamelessly pursues photo-ops before martyr’s mother | | |
Jammu, Nov 24: The insensitive and inhuman face of a BJP minister in Uttar Pradesh was exposed when he handed over a cheque to the mother of martyr Captain Shubham Gupta.
The BJP minister was shamelessly indulged in photo ops in front of the mother of Captain Shubham Gupta who was wailing over the death of his young son.
In the video, which has gone viral on social media, martyr Shubham Gupta's mother can be seen requesting the minister and his convoy to “not put up a show,” but they disre... | |
| | Pak making attempts to push foreign terrorists into J&K: Northern Army Commander | | |
JAMMU, Nov 24: Pakistan is making attempts to push foreign terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday, and highlighted that there is a presence of retired soldiers of that country in militant ranks.
He made the remarks after paying his last respects to the five army personnel, including two captains, martyred in gunfights with terrorists during an encounter in the Bajimaal area of Rajouri district’s Dharmsal belt on Wednesday and Thursday.
Two terrorists, including a Pakistan-based top LeT commander Quari trained in Afghanistan, were killed by security forces during the encounter.
Talking to reporters, the Lt General sai... | |
| | Respond to problems of common people promptly: Prez Murmu | | |
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NEW DELHI, Nov 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said it is the duty of civil servants to respond promptly to the grievances of the people besides adopting innovative measures beneficial for citizens.
Addressing a group of officer trainees who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said the feedback of the public on various Government schemes and projects is now considered very important for an efficient and accountable administration.
At a time when people can post their grievances instantly on social media, the need to use updated governance tools and advanced technology for service delivery to people has increased manifold, she said.
“As ene... | |
| | Serving in Army is in our blood, says uncle of martyred soldier | | |
Ajote (Poonch), Nov 24: The uncle of Havaldar Abdul Majid who was killed in an encounter with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district said he feels proud of his nephew’s martyrdom. Majid, a para commando, was among four army personnel killed in the operation against the terrorists in the Dharmsal belt’s Bajimaal area on Wednesday.
“We are proud of his martyrdom while fighting terrorists in the Kalakote area. His brother, a soldier of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI)... | |
| | Govt will assist citizens to file FIR against social media firms for violations | | |
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New Delhi, Nov 24: The Government will assist citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violation of IT rules in case they are aggrieved from objectionable content like deep fakes.
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will develop a platform on which users can notify about IT rule violation by social media platforms.
“Meity will assist users to very easily notify it about violation of IT rules and assist them in filing FIRs,” the minister said.
He was speaking to the media after a meeting with social media platforms. “From today onwards there is zero tolerance for vi... | |
| | Governors cannot keep bills pending indefinitely: Supreme Court | | |
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NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Governors cannot be at liberty to keep bills pending indefinitely without any action, the Supreme Court has said while emphasising that the unelected Head of the State is entrusted with constitutional powers but that cannot be used to thwart the normal course of lawmaking by state legislatures.
Observing that unbridled discretion to the Governor would “virtually veto the functioning of the legislative domain by a duly elected legislature, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra said such a course of action would be contrary to fundamental principles of a constitutional democracy based on a... | |
| | Cold wave prevails in Kashmir, Srinagar records 0.9 C | | | Srinagar, Nov 24: The mercury rose above freezing point at most places in Kashmir last night as residents got respite from cold and fog, officials said on Friday.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of 0.9 degrees Celsius, the officials said.
They said the minimum temperature stayed above freezing point in the city for the first time in five days.
Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kokernag, Kulgam and Kupwara also recorded minimum temperatures between zero degrees Celsius and 1.7 degrees Celsius.
Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir Anantnag district was the coldest recorded place in the valley at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Sh... | |
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