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Tale of Jonah’s people

History bears witness that people find it hard to believe until some affliction strikes them. As and when affliction strikes them in one form or...

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Power woes

In view of the emerging grim power scenario there is a need to generate more power in Kashmir to meet the increasing demand. Reports say that no...

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Flash floods, landslides, hailstorm

The incessant rains wreaked havoc in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Flash floods, landslides and lightning occurred, and a number of houses...

30.04.2024 7

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No threat of floods though

Heavy rains for last some days in Kashmir have caused flash floods and flood like situation in several areas. This has also triggered landslides. The...

29.04.2024 10

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Alternate power transmission line

The land sinking in some areas of Ramban district caused massive devastation there. Following the incident, all the three power transmission lines...

28.04.2024 8

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The realm of the unseen

It is ordained that the realm of unseen belongs to Allah; man cannot but wait for the events to unfold in due course of time. Instead of waiting for...

25.04.2024 8

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The Tulip Garden

A record, over four lakh visitors visited the Tulip Garden in Srinagar this time. Thrown open on March 23 it was closed for general public on April...

24.04.2024 8

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Power crisis, again

The power crisis has deepened further. Subsequently, the frequency of scheduled and unscheduled power cuts has increased, causing lot of inconvenience...

23.04.2024 10

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Shortage of textbooks

Shortage of textbooks is affecting the students in government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir. The books are being supplied by Board of...

22.04.2024 7

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Incomplete Gandbal Footbridge

The construction work on the incomplete footbridge on river Jhelum between Gandbal and Batwara must be completed at the earliest. The concerned...

21.04.2024 9

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Unity by free will & choice

18.04.2024 7

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No compromise on safety

After the boat capsizing tragedy the concerned authorities came under severe criticism for the inordinate delay in the completion of...

17.04.2024 8

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Boat capsizing: Some serious questions float

Tragedy struck in Gandbal area in Srinagar, on Tuesday morning as a boat capsized in river Jhelum. The incident sent shockwaves all around, as some...

16.04.2024 7

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Inadequate space in govt schools

A number of government schools are without proper buildings. The lack of space does affect the normal functioning of such schools. Some schools have...

15.04.2024 5

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Doda accident

Major fatal road accidents continue to occur in Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and Udhampur districts. While the accidents take place in other parts of Jammu...

14.04.2024 7

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Spirit of Ramadhan

During the holy month of Ramadhan those fasting strive hard to attain good by avoiding bad deeds. They prefer doing good deeds – being truthful,...

09.04.2024 9

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Human-wildlife conflict

Several persons were injured in leopard attacks in Ganderbal and Shopian districts a few days back. Earlier, a child was mauled to death in a similar...

08.04.2024 6

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Intensify market checking

Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr the prices of essentials have sky rocketed creating more problems for the common consumers. Mutton, chicken, vegetables, fruits...

07.04.2024 6

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Right things couple for right results

Allah (SwT) governs all things, in His scheme of governance right things couple for right results just as right people associate for right causes. It...

04.04.2024 9

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Emerging water crisis

Several areas are facing drinking water shortage presently. According to reports residents of these areas have demanded adequate and safe drinking...

03.04.2024 9

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Put a check on prices

Even during this holy month of Ramadhan the prices of essential items shot up in several markets. While the prices should be stable and no...

02.04.2024 7

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Prevent road accidents

There is no end to the road accidents. People keep on getting injured, even losing lives, in such mishaps. Recently 10 persons died in an accident...

01.04.2024 7

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The perennial problem of drainage

Roads in several areas of Srinagar city, particularly in Downtown, were inundated on Saturday morning after rains lashed the city. The commuters faced...

31.03.2024 5

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Belief & Relationship

The believers are ordained that belief should prevail over any other consideration, even if it involves blood bonds or valued possessions: O you who...

28.03.2024 8

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Skyrocketing of air fares

This is happening every year now, and this has happened again this time of the year. The airfares to Srinagar have skyrocketed. This at a time when...

27.03.2024 10

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Frequent fire incidents

Fire incidents have been occurring frequently not only in Srinagar city but some other parts of Kashmir also. Residential houses and other structures...

26.03.2024 7

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Delay in textbooks’ distribution

After the completion of their annual examinations the students of government and private schools need new textbooks in their next classes. The new...

25.03.2024 8

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Address problem of water shortage

On March 22, the World Water Day was observed in Kashmir as well. Kashmir, despite having rich water resources sometimes witnesses drinking water...

24.03.2024 6

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EVIL: Metaphor Of Wrongdoers

The lot, which rejects Allah’s signs and wrong themselves, fall into a state of evil; it becomes their metaphor, as enshrined: ‘’Evil is the...

21.03.2024 9

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A choked lifeline

The Srinagar – Jammu National Highway has remained closed for nearly seven months at different times in last five years due to frequent landslides,...

20.03.2024 5

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Dilapidated roads

A number of roads in Srinagar city are in a dilapidated condition. The vehicular and pedestrian movement is affected adversely on these roads. The...

19.03.2024 6

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Forest fires

Fire broke out at Zabarwan forest range on Sunday evening. Similar incidents have been occurring in various forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir. In the...

18.03.2024 4

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Provide adequate power supply

After the beginning of the Ramadhan there is a demand from people in various areas for adequate power supply, particularly during the Sehri and Iftaar...

17.03.2024 5

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Faith ensures security

The Prophetic trail from Syedena Ibrahim (A.S)/Abraham to Hazrat Issa (A.S)/Jesus Christ holds a lesson that belief and faith ensure security and the...

14.03.2024 6

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Traffic jamming

After the reopening of schools more traffic jamming is being witnessed on the roads in Srinagar city during the peak hours of morning and evening. The...

13.03.2024 6

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Human-wildlife conflict

A nine year old girl was mauled to death by a leopard at Samsan area of Budgam district on Monday evening. The local residents told media that the...

12.03.2024 5

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Crime against women

Once considered as totally safe for women, Jammu and Kashmir is now witnessing a rise in the incidents of crime against women. This is a cause of...

11.03.2024 8

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Lack of cab service

The lack of cab service during peak hours, particularly mornings, on various routes in Srinagar city irks the commuters. The commuters say that a...

10.03.2024 5

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Believers are guided

Guidance from Allah (SwT) is integral to belief, while disbelievers remain devoid of guidance. In other words, you have to believe and guidance would...

07.03.2024 7

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Snowbound roads in remote areas

Roads in several remote and far flung areas continue to be snowbound and no effort has been made to clear snow from some of these roads. Subsequently,...

06.03.2024 6

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Permit conditions for school buses

Prescribing of permit conditions by transport department for school buses and other cabs, being hired by schools, is a welcome step. This is...

05.03.2024 7

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Ramban road accident

Four persons were killed and three others injured in a road accident at Maligam area of Pogal in Ukhrall tehsil of Ramban district. Reports said that...

04.03.2024 5

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Rains, gusty winds related mishaps

In a tragic incident a woman and her three minor children died when their ” kutcha” house collapsed due to heavy rains in  Reasi district.  Two...

03.03.2024 5

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Spend in the cause of Allah

Due care has to be taken of what Allah (SwT) provides in ‘His Unbounded Bounty’. Out of what is provided, one neither could afford to be stingy...

29.02.2024 8

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Reopening of schools

Government and private schools are re-opening now after winter vacations. After the reopening, the annual examinations will be held and the students...

28.02.2024 7

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Provide dedicated stops

Introduction of e-buses in Srinagar city and on some other routes beyond Srinagar, has been widely hailed. Subsequently, the service became very...

27.02.2024 4

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Meet the deadlines

Work is in progress on a number of developmental projects in Srinagar city presently. The work is mainly being done under the Smart City Project. Work...

27.02.2024 5

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Power crisis in Kashmir

Kashmir is in the grip of power crisis again. Reports say that the present crisis is mainly because of the decreased power purchase from outside....

25.02.2024 7

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Amazing Machinery of Universe

The amazing machine of universe works with breath-taking regularity and in it are signs for people who understand, as stands noted in flowing words of...

22.02.2024 6

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Improve power scenario

The present power scenario must be improved. After the fresh snowfall in Kashmir, the power generation through hydroelectric power projects is...

21.02.2024 8

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