Author: Deshwale National Desk

Tourism in Kashmir has taken a big hit after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The attack, which killed 26 tourists and injured many, has shaken travellers and led to mass cancellations. Pahalgam Was Seeing a Tourism Boom Pahalgam, known for its peaceful meadows and green hills, had seen a sharp rise in tourists over the past few months. Tour operators were reporting full bookings, and hotels in the valley were seeing record numbers of visitors. Local businesses – from pony riders to tea sellers – were earning well again after years of struggle due to earlier unrest and the…

The deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam has sparked serious questions about security and intelligence in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite recent improvements in safety, this incident shows clear gaps in the system. How Did the Attackers Reach Baisaran? Baisaran is a hilltop meadow in Pahalgam, also called “Mini Switzerland.” It can only be reached by pony or foot, and it is a protected tourist zone. Experts are asking: how did armed men with guns reach this spot without being noticed? “There are regular patrols and check-posts. This should not have been possible,” said a retired army officer. No Prior Warning…

In a horrifying act of violence that has rocked the nation, at least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed when armed militants opened fire on a group of tourists in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. The massacre, one of the deadliest against civilians in the region in over a decade, has triggered nationwide outrage and prompted high-level security reviews at the centre. The Ambush: What Happened? At approximately 3:45 PM on Tuesday, a group of unidentified assailants stormed the popular tourist trail leading to Baisaran, also known as “Mini Switzerland”…

गर्मी की छुट्टियां अब बच्चों के लिए और भी मज़ेदार होने वाली हैं। मुंबई की पब्लिक लाइब्रेरियों में कक्षा 6 से 10 तक के बच्चों के लिए विशेष समर क्लासेस शुरू की जा रही हैं। बीएमसी की इस पहल का उद्देश्य बच्चों को पढ़ाई से आगे भी स्किल्स सिखाना है। दादर, बांद्रा, मुलुंड और चेंबूर की प्रमुख लाइब्रेरियों में ये क्लासेस आयोजित की जा रही हैं। क्या सिखाया जाएगा? इन क्लासेस में सिर्फ किताबें नहीं, बल्कि और भी बहुत कुछ सिखाया जाएगा, जैसे: कब और कैसे होंगे क्लासेस? ये समर क्लासेस अप्रैल के अंत से शुरू होकर मई तक चलेंगी।…

Imagine being 70 years old, sick, and having to travel 45 kilometres just to get a hospital bed. Sounds exhausting, right? Well, for many elderly folks in India, this is not just a nightmare scenario, it is their reality. A recent study published in ‘The Lancet’ has exposed the shocking distances India’s senior citizens cover to access basic inpatient care. And the findings are downright grim. The Hard Truth: 44–45km Journeys for Healthcare The study, which analysed health data from over 65,000 people, found that elderly patients in rural areas travel an average of 44–45 kilometres to reach a hospital.…

Big update for road travellers, the full stretch of the Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway is finally ready. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the last 76-kilometre section, which runs from Bhiwandi to Igatpuri, on 2 May. This marks the completion of the 701-kilometre high-speed corridor, also known as the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg. With this, the entire route between Mumbai and Nagpur becomes fully operational. What’s special about this final stretch? The last leg, especially the part between Igatpuri and Amne village in Bhiwandi, was no easy task. It cuts straight through the hilly Sahyadri region, making…

A severe heatwave is sweeping across Maharashtra. On Monday, Nagpur sizzled at 44°C, one of the highest temperatures recorded in the state this season. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued high temperatures across Vidarbha, Marathwada, and parts of Central Maharashtra over the next two days. Heatwave grips Vidarbha Nagpur is at the heart of the heatwave. With mercury levels soaring past 44°C, city authorities have introduced strict measures. To reduce heat-related accidents and stress, traffic signals at 33 key intersections will remain off from 1 PM to 4 PM. This decision comes in response to the increased…

मुंबई को जल्द ही उसकी पहली अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस मिलने वाली है। ये नई ट्रेन बिहार के सहरसा से चलकर मुंबई के लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनस (LTT) तक जाएगी। इससे मुंबई और पूर्वी भारत के बीच सीधी कनेक्टिविटी बनेगी। देशभर में यह तीसरी अमृत भारत ट्रेन होगी—पहली दरभंगा से आनंद विहार और दूसरी मालदा टाउन से बेंगलुरु के बीच चलाई गई थी। अब बात करें इसकी खासियत की तो ये ट्रेन खासतौर पर आम यात्रियों के लिए बनाई गई है। नॉन-एसी, सुपरफास्ट और लंबी दूरी (800 किलोमीटर से ज़्यादा) के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई इस ट्रेन में स्लीपर और जनरल कोच…

If you have ever been stuck in traffic near Sion or taken a train under that old bridge, here’s some big news: the 110-year-old Sion Road Overbridge is finally being dismantled After years of warnings and delays, the Central Railway has started taking it apart On Sunday, seven old girders were removed during a five-hour block between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Vidyavihar stations. Why now? Back in 2020, IIT Bombay conducted a structural audit and declared the bridge unsafe. They pointed out that the bridge’s lifespan had expired and that it posed a serious risk to trains passing…

If you have been dreaming of a trip to the US but your wallet’s been holding you back, here’s some news that will make you do a happy dance. Airfares from Mumbai to the US have taken a nosedive, reaching the lowest they have ever been in several summers. What’s the Buzz? As per a recent report, one way tickets from Mumbai to New York are now available for as low as ₹37,000. Return fares? Around ₹76,000, though that might involve a longer layover. If you are willing to spend a bit more, say ₹85,000, you can snag a ticket…