Month: November 2024

In a rare incident, a woman in the remote Machil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district gave birth on a snow-covered road in Chontiwari Payeen after being unable to reach the hospital due to uncleared roads post snowfall. Locals, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), alleged administrative negligence, stating that despite only few inches of snow, the roads remained non-motorable, leaving them to fend for themselves. “The administration, particularly the concerned department, failed to clear just few inches of snow,” said a local resident, adding that the situation reflects the stepmotherly treatment of far-off villages. In videos shared on social media, residents expressed anger and frustration. “Is there anyone listening? We are being left at God’s mercy,” l...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi after their significant win in the Maharashtra elections, reiterated that Article 370 would never be reinstated in Jammu Kashmir. PM Modi dismissed concerns raised by Congress and other political parties about the potential return of Article 370, stating firmly, "Let me make it clear—Article 370 will never come back." He also celebrated the BJP's victory in Maharashtra, crediting it to the party's commitment to development, good governance, and social justice. He added that the results were a rejection of deceit and falsehood, underscoring the nation’s desire for progress. Furthermore, Modi highlighted the BJP's strong showing in by-elections across states such as Uttar Pradesh, U...

Head and neck cancers are on the rise in Kashmir, with Srinagar and Anantnag districts showing the highest number of cases, according to experts. The World Health Organization’s Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN 2022) ranks head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) as the 7th most common cancer globally, mostly among men. In Kashmir, the incidence of these cancers has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, with thyroid cancer now ranking among the top ten cancers in the region. Unlike other Indian states, where oral cavity cancers are more common, Kashmir has seen a shift. There is a growing number of thyroid and laryngeal cancers, however, according to experts, most of these cancers are preventable by avoiding modifiable risk factors, and if detected early, 90 ...

A fire in Drabshalla that claimed the lives of Nazia Begum, 10-year-old Amna Banoo, and 5-year-old Rizwan Ahmed has been confirmed as a premeditated murder. Police revealed that Asma Begum, the co-wife of Nazia’s husband, Khursheed Ahmed, confessed to the crime, citing suspicions of black magic and domestic disputes as motives. “We are heartbroken and cannot comprehend how such cruelty could occur within a family. It's a nightmare for us,” a relative told Chenab Times. The fire, initially reported as an accident, broke out on November 11. Investigators found evidence of foul play, leading to Asma’s confession. She admitted to drugging Nazia with sedative-laced tea, spraying insecticide in the room where Nazia and her children were sleeping, and then setting the room on fire wit...

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Friday said that more CCTV cameras will be installed along the Kashmir highway to curb road accidents and enhance security. He said the recent Tengapora bypass road accident prompted the administration to adopt a more proactive approach to road safety. "These cameras are crucial not only for road safety but also from a security perspective," he said adding the administration will ensure that non-functional cameras are repaired and monitored regularly. The Divisional Commissioner as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust also stressed the need for a more holistic approach to addressing road accidents. "We need to think beyond law and order; it's an emotional and sensitive issue. We must impart moral education to prevent suc...