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Pleasant surprise for tourists as Kashmir witness early snowfall

editor November 11, 2023

SRINAGAR: Early snowfall in Gulmarg and other areas of Kashmir has boosted the tourism industry, with visitors flocking to the valley to take in the scenery. Several tourists who had come to see the magic of the crimson Chinar leaves falling in Autumn here were pleasantly surprised when they were able to catch the white Gulmarg due to early snowfall on Thursday and Friday. "We were in Srinagar when we heard the weather was changing. So we came here to see the valley's scenic beauty. It's not wrong to say that if you want to see heaven, go to Kashmir, to Gulmarg...we're feeling great," Manzar Khan, a Delhi tourist, said."We enjoyed ourselves after coming here," Asim Kumar Raut from Odisha said. We were expecting snow, but not snowfall, which we witnessed for the first time." Tourists who rushed to Gulmarg after the snowfall were seen building snow structures. They had a great time sliding, skating, and taking pictures of the snow-covered mountains. "I'm visiting Kashmir for the first time. It's called heaven on Earth, and I saw it for myself today. We visited Pahalgam and Sonmarg before arriving in Gulmarg today. It's a lovely valley. "I'm seeing snow for the first time here," Suhail Ahmad of West Bengal said.Pravidha, a Pune resident, praised Kashmir's hospitality and encouraged everyone to visit the valley to experience its allure. "This is my first visit to Kashmir, and I hope to return soon." I saw snow for the first time in my life here, and it's something you can't get from photos or videos; you have to come here. The locals are also very nice. "The staff, the cab drivers are all very nice and helpful, and I believe the Kashmiri food is also very good," she said. "Kashmir is a hundred times better than what we had imagined, it's like we have come to heaven, and the people here are amazing, they are very cooperative also," said a visitor from Gujarat. Locals in the tourism industry anticipate increased business this winter as early snowfall has generated positive "word of mouth" publicity for Kashmir as a destination. "The festival holidays have become a popular time for tourists to visit." "The feedback we've received from our guests gives us hope for a better winter season," said Shoaib Ali, a tour operator. [caption id="attachment_5423" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pleasant surprise for tourists as Kashmir witness early snowfall[/caption]…

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PM Has Stopped Infiltrators, Abrogated Article 370 In J&K : Shah

editor November 11, 2023

Dhar (MP), Nov 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has the courage to stop infiltrators in the country, which the Congress and leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA cannot do. Modi ji has completed the task of preventing infiltrators from entering the country, which Congress and INDIA bloc leaders cannot do. Whether infiltrators should be stopped or not, he asked during a public meeting in Manawar, Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, ahead of the November 17 assembly elections. Despite Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claims that it would result in a bloodbath, the Modi government repealed Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Shah. The home minister slammed the Congress for destroying the country's culture, claiming that the Modi government fostered and prevented it. Shah also blamed the state Congress for halting several welfare schemes, including the Teerth Darshan Yojna', while it was in power for 15 months following the 2018 elections.He urged people to vote for the BJP, saying that this year they will celebrate three Diwalis: the first on Sunday, the second on December 3, when the results of the assembly elections will be announced, and the third on January 22, when Lord Ram will be consecrated in Ayodhya. [caption id="attachment_5420" align="alignnone" width="300"] PM Has Stopped Infiltrators, Abrogated Article 370 In J&K : Shah[/caption]

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Time to usher back era of people-centric governance across India: Rahul

editor November 11, 2023

NEW DELHI : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that it is time to return to an era of people-centered governance in India, claiming that the BRS government is "incapable" of meeting the needs of the people of Telangana. Gandhi also posted a video on his YouTube channel from a recent visit to the home of the family of a farmer who committed suicide in Telangana in 2020. The former Congress chief emphasised the party's guarantees in Telangana in his post, saying they are intended to provide a minimum floor to the people of the state. "As Mahatma Gandhi once said, the most important voice is the last one in queue." Kummari Chandrayya's voice was one such example.And the 'Dorala' BRS government let him down. He was a Telangana small farmer struggling to make ends meet and burdened by debt. "He died by suicide, leaving behind his loving family," Gandhi said, sharing a video of his visit to the farmer's family. "Had he received government assistance at the appropriate time, he would still be alive and among his loved ones." "A 'Dorala' government, such as that of the BRS and the BJP, is incapable of meeting the needs of the people of Telangana," the Congress leader claimed. "Would a Congress administration make a difference?" Yes, absolutely!" Gandhi stated.He claimed that the Congress guarantees are a manifestation of the aspirations of crores of such last-in-line voices. "Our Guarantees are intended to provide a bare minimum for our people in Telangana." Kummari Tirupathamma told me that her family is still struggling under the weight of debt. "This will soon change," he predicted. The Congress' 'Prajala government' will give women Mahalakshmi, Rs 2,500 per month, free bus travel and petrol cylinders for Rs 500. According to Rythu Bharosa, the party has also promised farmers Rs 15,000 per year and agri labourers Rs 12,000 per year. "Our current battle is to ensure Nyay, Justice for all of our people." "It is time to usher in a new era of people-centered governance in India," Gandhi declared. Gandhi is seen in the video listening to the family's problems and instructing a local Congress leader to ensure that the soil of the family's infertile land is tested and ownership is transferred to the widow of the deceased farmer who committed suicide. The Congress is attempting to depose the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government of K Chandrashekhar Rao in Telangana. [caption id="attachment_5417" align="alignnone" width="300"] Time to usher back era of people-centric…

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Iceland declares state of emergency after 800 earthquakes in 14 hrs hit nation

editor November 11, 2023

NOV 11, 2023 : Iceland declared a'state of emergency' on Friday after a series of small and medium-sized earthquakes jolted the country's southwest Reykjanes peninsula. Iceland's authorities warned in an official statement that the seismic activity could lead to volcanic eruptions in the country. According to Iceland's Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, "the National police chief... declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik." "Earthquakes can become larger than those that have already occurred, and this series of events could lead to an eruption," the administration added in the statement. The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) stated that volcanic eruptions in Iceland could occur "in a matter of days."Around 4,000 small to medium intensity earthquakes struck the southwest Reykjanes peninsula on Friday. According to preliminary IMO data, the largest tremor had a magnitude of 5.2 and occurred north of Grindavik, a village on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula. According to the IMO, 24,000 tremors have been recorded on the peninsula since late October, with "a dense swarm" of nearly 800 quakes registered between midnight and 2 p.m. GMT Friday. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions, has been temporarily closed due to the possibility of eruptions. [caption id="attachment_5414" align="alignnone" width="300"] Iceland declares state of emergency after 800 earthquakes in 14 hrs hit nation[/caption]

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SC Refuses To Entertain Plea To Frame Guidelines For Regulation Of Trading Of Cryptocurrencies

editor November 11, 2023

NEW DELHI, Nov 11: The Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition asking the Centre and others to develop guidelines for regulating cryptocurrency trading and mining. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies based on blockchain technology that operate independently of a central bank. The main reliefs sought in the petition, according to a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, were more in the nature of a legislative direction. The bench, which also included Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, noted that while the petition was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, it was clear that the "real purpose is to seek bail in proceedings which are pending against the petitioner.""We cannot agree with this course of action." The petitioner would be free to petition the appropriate court for regular bail. "In terms of the main reliefs, they are more in the nature of a legislative direction, which the court cannot issue under Article 32 of the Constitution," the bench said in its Friday order. Article 32 addresses the right to constitutional remedies, and 32 (1) grants citizens the right to petition the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their rights. The bench noted that among the reliefs sought in the plea filed by the man from Uttar Pradesh was a direction to prosecute cases involving digital assets/cryptocurrencies."We accordingly dispose of the petition granting liberty to the petitioner to pursue his remedies in accordance with law," according to the statement. [caption id="attachment_5411" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Refuses To Entertain Plea To Frame Guidelines For Regulation Of Trading Of Cryptocurrencies[/caption]

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Bovine Smuggler Arrested Under PSA In Reasi

editor November 11, 2023

JAMMU, Nov 11: An alleged bovine smuggler was arrested on Saturday under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, according to police. According to a police spokesman, Mohd Azam, a resident of Kothian village in Pouni tehsil, is a notorious bovine smuggler. He was arrested and taken to Kot Bhalwal jail, he said. According to the source, Azam's dossier was prepared on the orders of Reasi Senior Superintendent of Police Amit Gupta and submitted to the district magistrate, who formally ordered his detention under the strict PSA.Azam was named in five FIRs filed in Rajouri, Reasi, and Jammu over the last three years under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, according to the spokesman. "In view of his continuous involvement in bovine smuggling and other variety of criminal cases and to safeguard the general public, it was necessary to book him under stringent law," the prosecutor said. [caption id="attachment_5408" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bovine Smuggler Arrested Under PSA In Reasi[/caption]

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Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife

editor November 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: After obtaining permission from a city court, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia arrived at his residence here on Saturday from Tihar Jail to see his ailing wife. Sisodia, who is being held in connection with the alleged liquor scam, was granted six hours in jail between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sisodia, accompanied by police officers, arrived at his home on Mathura Road around 10 a.m. in a prison van. The Delhi High Court also granted him permission to meet with his wife Seema, who has multiple sclerosis.He was unable to meet her because she was hospitalised due to a sudden deterioration in her condition. While allowing Sisodia to meet his wife, the court ordered him not to speak to the media or engage in any political activity. Before his arrest by the CBI in February, Sisodia was a senior AAP leader who served as deputy chief minister as well as holding various portfolios, including the Excise Department, in the Arvind Kejriwal government. After being arrested, he resigned as deputy CM and minister of various departments, but his family continued to live at his then-official residence on Mathura Road, which he shared with Education Minister Atishi. The Supreme Court recently denied Sisodia's bail application in the case. [caption id="attachment_5401" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife[/caption]

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Many houseboats gutted in fire in Srinagar’s Dal Lake

editor November 11, 2023

SRINAGAR: According to officials, several houseboats were destroyed after a massive fire broke out on a houseboat in Dal Lake on the outskirts of Srinagar district in Jammu and Kashmir. The fire started in one of the houseboats late Friday night and quickly spread to several others. The officials also stated that there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths as a result of the fire. "A massive fire on Dal Lake gutted several houseboats." "A fire broke out in one of the houseboats and spread to several others," they said. According to preliminary reports, the fire has damaged at least a half-dozen houseboats. More information is awaited. [caption id="attachment_5398" align="alignnone" width="300"] Many houseboats gutted in fire in Srinagar's Dal Lake[/caption]

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Bring perpetrators of 26/11 attack, Pathankot strike to justice: India, US

editor November 11, 2023

NEW DELHI: India and the United States reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot strike in a veiled message to Pakistan on Friday, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, New Delhi and Washington condemned terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the use of terrorist proxies and logistical, financial, and military support to terror groups. The American delegation was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The two sides also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country. India and the United States also urged the Taliban to respect all Afghans' human rights, including women, children, and members of minority groups, and to maintain freedom of movement. "India and the US reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot attack and called for bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice," the statement went on to say."The ministers also called for concerted action against all terrorists, including through designations of individuals affiliated with groups that are listed by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, such as Al-Qa'ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed," according to the statement. Terrorist groups based in Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 and Pathankot attacks in 2016. The ministers emphasised the importance of adhering to international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards, as recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in FATF and other multilateral forums."They expressed determination to counter new and emerging forms of terrorism and violent extremism and the use of emerging and evolving technologies such as unmanned aerial systems and the internet for terrorist purposes," the statement went on to say. The ministers agreed to hold the 20th meeting of the India-US joint working group on counter-terrorism and the fifth designations dialogue early next year at a mutually convenient time. "Both parties are looking forward to the 2024 edition of the Homeland Security Dialogue, where leaders will advance security cooperation through capacity building and other activities."The two sides also agreed on the importance of strengthening the security of critical networks and information infrastructure." The ministers also discussed Afghanistan's situation. "The ministers urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2593 (2021), which states that "Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or finance terrorist attacks." "They also emphasised unhindered access to deliver humanitarian assistance and recommitted to having consultations on Afghanistan to help facilitate an inclusive and peaceful future for all Afghans," the statement said. [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bring perpetrators of 26/11 attack, Pathankot strike to justice: India, US[/caption]

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ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect

editor November 11, 2023

Nov 10 : The ICC issued a statement announcing the suspension of Sri Lanka cricket's membership with immediate effect on November 10. The decision comes a day after Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023 campaign came to an end with a thrashing at the hands of New Zealand. In the nine games they played in the 2023 World Cup, the 1996 World Cup champions won only two. However, the problems confronting Sri Lankan cricket go beyond poor performance on the pitch. The Sri Lankan government fired the cricket board after it was accused of widespread corruption. Following a humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the World Cup 2023, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe fired the entire cricket board.Arjuna Ranatunga, the World Cup-winning captain in 1996, has been named chairman of the interim board, which includes three judges. This would be followed by a resolution passed unanimously by the Sri Lankan parliament on November 9 calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it. The ICC has now announced that it has suspended Sri Lanka's membership with immediate effect for breaching its obligations as a member. The ICC will determine the terms of the suspension in due course, but it is possible that Sri Lanka will miss the major ICC events, beginning with the 2024 World Cup."The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect." "The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka." "The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course," the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. [caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignnone" width="300"] ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect[/caption]

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