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At Least 18 Animals, 30 Poultry Birds Charred to Death in Poonch Ablaze

At Least 18 Animals, 30 Poultry Birds Charred to Death in Poonch Ablaze

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At least eighteen animals and thirty poultry birds were charred to death in a massive blaze that broke out in a cattle shed in Dabbi village of Balakote falling under the Mendhar subdivision of the Poonch district. Officials said that a cattle shed of Mohammad Anwar, son of Munshi Khan of Dabbi Balakote Poonch caught fire and got completely damaged. They said that sixteen goats, thirty poultry birds, one cow and one oxen were charred to death in the incident.buy abilify online buy abilify no prescription One oxen, one mule and one bull have received injuries in the incident and a team of Veterinary department has rushed to the spot, the officials further said—(KNO)
Covid 19- India Records Highest Number of Fatalities in a Day with 3,645 Deaths

Covid 19- India Records Highest Number of Fatalities in a Day with 3,645 Deaths

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India registered 379,257 fresh Covid-19 cases and 3,645 fatalities, the highest single-day spike in cases and deaths in 24 hours since the pandemic hit, according to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday morning. It was the second consecutive day when India recorded more than 3.5 lakh cases. The fresh addition took the COVID tally to 1,83,76,524, while the death toll rose to 2,04,832. The country has 30,84,814 active cases. On the vaccination front, total 15,00,20,648 people have been vaccinated across the country till now. The previous highest single-day spike in cases and deaths was reported on Wednesday when the country saw 3,60,960 cases and 3,293 deaths.
Police Rescue Girl Abducted in Kulgam- Accused Arrested

Police Rescue Girl Abducted in Kulgam- Accused Arrested

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The Jammu Kashmir Police rescued the girl who was kidnapped and arrested the person involved in committing the crime. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, the Police said that Police Station Manzgam on 25.04.2021 received a written complaint for assistance from a complainant stating that his daughter (name withheld) had been kidnapped by one person namely Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat,  a resident of ShatMuqam Drugmulla Kupwara. Acting promptly a Case with FIR No 23/2021 U/S 366, 109 IPC was registered in Police Station Manzgam and investigation was initiated. Accordingly, a team headed by SHO Manzgam Shalinder Singh under the supervision of SDPO DH Pora Shabir Ahmad was constituted to trace out the kidnapped girl and to nab the culprit. Utilizing all available means, with strenu...
Muslim Ambulance Driver Skips Roza to Ferry Dead Bodies of Covid Victims in UP

Muslim Ambulance Driver Skips Roza to Ferry Dead Bodies of Covid Victims in UP

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It is rare to find a devout Muslim skipping ‘roza’ during the month of Ramzan. But for this ambulance driver in Prayagraj, serving humanity during the pandemic is more important than fasting. Faizul, who drives an ambulance is providing free hearse car services to the poor and needy amid the pandemic, but he is also lending a helping hand to perform the last rites of orphans. The driver has been providing vehicles to ferry dead bodies of Covid-19 patients free of cost. A resident of Attarsuiya locality in Prayagraj, he has been working for the last 10 years to provide vehicles to ferry dead bodies of the poor for free, but during the difficult times of Covid-19, most of his time is spent in helping those in need. “These are difficult times. I move out as soon as I get a call. I...
‘Lavish Rituals and Trends’- Over 50,000 Girls cross Marriageable Age in Kashmir

‘Lavish Rituals and Trends’- Over 50,000 Girls cross Marriageable Age in Kashmir

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In a worrisome development, nearly 50,000 girls of Kashmir have crossed the age bar of getting married owing to the society made unnecessary trends and rituals. Among the total girls having crossed the marriageable age limit, more than 10,000 belong from district Srinagar. In a survey conducted by a non-profit organization Tehreek e Fala-Ul-Muslimeen, authorities informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that nearly 50,000 girls in Kashmir valley have crossed the age limit of getting married because of the unnecessary fashion and trend. Co-founder of Tehreek e Fala-Ul-Muslimeen, Abdul Rashid Naik said that in 2016 the NGO tried to reach out for a particular group of unmarried girls who were not able to get married because of the financial constraints but in ground they ...
‘My Sight is Weakening, I want to see him out of Jail Before I die’- The Wailing Wombs of Kashmir

‘My Sight is Weakening, I want to see him out of Jail Before I die’- The Wailing Wombs of Kashmir

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Muzammil Bashir/ Zafar Dar On the 5th day of August 2019, an announcement sent shockwaves across Jammu Kashmir that the Articles 370 and 35 A of the Indian constitution had been abrogated. The articles provided a semi-autonomous status to Jammu Kashmir. At the dark of the night around 1 am, on 6 August, the government forces, in huge numbers, knocked heavily at the door of a house in the Bolsu area of Kulgam district. "Can you accompany us to the next house?", the forces asked Tasleema Banoo's two sons. Nadeem, her elder son looked back at his mother and saw tears in her eyes. And it has been 20 months since then. Nadeem Ashraf (21), was busy scribbling on his notebook like any other day. He was preparing for the fourth paper of his B.A.1 exams, when heavy knocking was heard at th...
Complete Lockdown to be imposed in 11 districts of Jammu Kashmir from 7 PM Tomorrow

Complete Lockdown to be imposed in 11 districts of Jammu Kashmir from 7 PM Tomorrow

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Amid surge in Covid-19 Cases in Jammu and Kashmir,, the authorities on Wednesday decided to impose Corona curfew in eleven districts of Jammu and Kashmir to contain the further spread of Covid-19, sources said here. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Corona curfew will be imposed in 11 districts from Thursday 7pm to Monday 7am. They said that the districts include Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kulgam, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Jammu, Kathua, Reasi and Udhampur. They further said that detailed orders will be issued by the concerned deputy commissioners under Disaster Management Act, listing out the prohibitions as well as permissible activities. Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz in a Tweet confirmed that Srinagar district will ...
Kashmiri Shia Leaders Suspend all Major Congregational Prayers Scheduled for Ramdhan

Kashmiri Shia Leaders Suspend all Major Congregational Prayers Scheduled for Ramdhan

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Irshad Hussain As the second wave of deadly covid 19, continues to proves fatal, both the factions of Anjuman Sharie Shiayan decided to suspend upcoming major congregations like Shabe Qadar, and the procession of 21 Ramadhan which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS). Keeping in view the current condition of covid 19, both fractions of Anjuman Sharie Shiayan unanimously decide to suspend congregations which takes place under their banner. In a tweet, President of Anjuman Sharie Shiayan, Aga Syed Mohammed hadi said that people should follow covid protocols and guide lines of health experts to curb the spread of virus. "We also suspend the major religious procession of 21 Ramadhan, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS), " Aga Syed Mohammed hadi ad...
Khanqah of Dastgeer Sahab, Jamia Masjid in Srinagar Closed Amid Covid Spike

Khanqah of Dastgeer Sahab, Jamia Masjid in Srinagar Closed Amid Covid Spike

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Sajad Hameed The gates of the famous Sufi Khanqah shrine of Dastgeer Sahab in Khanyaar have been shut for devotees in Srinagar as covid cases continue to show an upward surge in the Kashmir valley. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that the gates of the Khanaqah were shut on Thursday by the authorities of the Sufi Khanqah. Meanwhile the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid on Wednesday said that it has decided to suspend all congregational prayers at the Masjid for the time being for the safety of Namazis. “In view of the rapid spread of COVID-19, although all SOPs were being strictly adhered to during prayers, Anjuman has decided to suspend all congregational prayers at the mosque for the time being for the safety of namazis,” the statement said
Essential Medicines Need to Be Availed Sooner and Free of Cost: DAK

Essential Medicines Need to Be Availed Sooner and Free of Cost: DAK

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Irshad Hussain As the covid positive cases are continuously increasing across Jammu Kashmir (J&K), in an exclusive interview of Doctors Association of Kashmir president, Dr. Nisar Ul Hassan, spoke to The Kashmiriyat and raised some key points regarding the second wave of covid 19. "Young people are reported to be covid positive in the second wave, it's not only infectious but lethal too," The DAK president told The Kashmiriyat. DAK president, Dr Nisar ul Hassan further said that the virus has changed now. It's mutating very significantly. About the mutant, he said that when genetic testing to the covid positive patients is done, the results can tell whether the new variant exists here or not. Mr. Nisar said that Kashmir is facing a shortage of essential drugs and the onus i...