File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Friday to cast their votes in record numbers in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Asserting that their vote is their voice, Modi especially told the young voters and women voters to turn up at the polling booths in great numbers. “Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. “A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young vote ..read more

Representational Photo Setbacks are an unavoidable aspect of life’s journey. Whether they manifest as personal challenges, career setbacks, or unexpected obstacles, setbacks can leave us feeling disheartened and uncertain about our path forward. However, rather than viewing setbacks as roadblocks, we can choose to see them as valuable feedback that can guide us toward greater growth and success. In this article, we will discuss why setbacks should be embraced as feedback and explore how this perspective shift can empower us to overcome adversity with resilience and determination. Understanding ..read more

Ramban/Jammu- Several houses developed cracks and road connectivity between Gool and Ramban snapped on Thursday evening following the “sinking of land” in the Union Territory’s Ramban district. The Ramban-Gool road near Parnote started sinking in the evening and caused damage to more than 20 houses and other structures, authorities said. “Massive subsidence and sinking at kilometer-5 on Ramban-Gool road took place. The road was blocked, all vehicles halted,” Ramban Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary wrote on X. “Ramban-Gool road is currently blocked. Stay tuned for updates. Stay Safe ..read more

File Photo of Omar Abdullah Srinagar- National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Thursday said that our enemies will get a big jolt in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the plans engineered from the Central Government to Raj Bhawan will be dusted by people on polling days. Omar who was talking to reporters in Srinagar said the enemies of NC will be defeated in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Central Government, Raj Bhawan, BJP, their A, B and C teams are consistently drafting plans against us, but their designs will get a big jolt in the ong ..read more

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah’s sons, Zahir and Zamir, Thursday said they will campaign for their father who is contesting from north Kashmir’s Baramulla parliamentary constituency. Both the sons have been seen attending election campaign meetings of the party with their father across the length and breadth of the valley. “In Sha Allah (God willing), we both will go and campaign,” Zahir told reporters when asked if the brothers will campaign for their father. The two accompanied their father to the deputy commissioner’s office here where ..read more

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- A pall of despair hangs heavy over Gandbal, Srinagar. Ten agonizing days have passed since a boat tragedy on the Jhelum River claimed the lives of six and left three missing – a father and son duo, and another young boy.  Locals from the area continue to request the authorities to deploy deep divers and Navy’s marine commandos to search. An official present at the spot said that the ongoing rescue operation to retrieve the missing individuals, Showkat Ahmad, his son Haziq Showkat, another minor boy, and Farhan Parray, continued on the 10th day, with th ..read more

Jammu- Ahead of the voting in Jammu during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the security personnel are on high alert and are carrying out patrolling in vulnerable areas. The Special Operations Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police is patrolling in vulnerable areas to thwart any nefarious designs of adversaries. The J&K Police is using drones to monitor the area and special dogs are also being used to clear any IED threats ahead of the voting. Recently, a civilian named Mohammad Razaq was killed in a targeted attack by the terrorists in Shahdra Sharief area of Rajouri. In wake of t ..read more

KO photo by Abid Bhat Srinagar- National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Thursday that the INDIA bloc is fighting against Prime Narendra Modi’s attempts to “create a rift among people” and the opposition alliance will “undo the wrongdoings” committed during the BJP rule. “The Election Commission has to be changed and made independent. The judiciary has to be made independent as it is the place where people get justice if they do not get justice anywhere else,” he said. “Many things have to be set right. Those have to be made governors who can serve people and not Delhi. Many ..read more

KO File Photo: Abid Bhat Srinagar- An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said. “An encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD (police district) Sopore,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Kashmir Zone) said in a post on X. A civilian was injured during an ongoing encounter that broke out in Sopore village of north Kashmir on Thursday evening. Officials said that a civilian identified as Farooq Ahmed Dar received a bullet injury in his shoulder during an ongoing operation at Check Mohalla Nowpo ..read more

A pack of stray canines chasing away a student on his way home in Srinagar. KO File Photo, Abid Bhat Srinagar- A whopping 8,652 bite victims, mostly from dog bites, sought treatment at the Anti-Rabies Clinic at Srinagar’s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital in the past year, officials said. They said the prevalence of dogs across the valley has contributed to human-dog conflicts, leading to a rise in cases of dog bites in the region. An official from the Anti-Rabies Clinic SMHS said that from April 01, 2023, to March 31, 2024, a total of 8,652 bite cases were recorded, with the majority o ..read more