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Youth slips into Jhelum in Pulwama, Feared dead

Youth slips into Jhelum in Pulwama, Feared dead

PULWAMA
A 24-year-old youth was feared dead after he slipped into river Jhelum in Kakapora area of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday morning. Official said that the youth identified as Manzoor Ahmad son of Mushtaq Ahmed Murad resident of Hayatpora area of Chadoora slipped into Jhelum while extracting sand. They said that after receiving the information search operation was launched to trace the youth—(KNO)

Amid Covid 19, Effective and Holistic Management by JK Admin Saved Lives: DAK

REGIONAL
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today in a statement said that timely and effective measures taken by JK administration against 2nd wave of Covid-19 Pandemic have saved a huge number of human lives. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, President DAK Dr. Mohammed Yousuf Tak said that the holistic approach adopted by the LG Led government in upgrading health infrastructure, decentralizing health care services, installing oxygen plants in rural hospitals have proved game-changer for JK. Dr Tak appealed to people who are eligible for vaccination to go for it as soon as possible, the sooner the better. The only way to get rid of this devastating pandemic and to resume a pre-covid normal life is mass vaccination, which has been proven very effective across the globe in decreasin...

Large Troop Movement in Jammu Kashmir: Report

REGIONAL
A massive number of paramilitary forces have arrived in Jammu Kashmir. As per a news report published by NDTV, Most of these paramilitary troopers have been deployed in north Kashmir and parts of the Jammu region. The massive troop build-up has raised speculations and apprehensions among the locals including politicians as this is the first time after August 05 that Kashmir is seeing a massive build-up of troopers. Though Officials have maintained that there is no truth in rumors of the troop movement as a prelude to some big development. The troops arriving in the Union Territory are those who went for election duty to West Bengal and other states, a senior police officer said. However similar statements ahead of 05 August 2019, have created massive trust deceit. https://twitt...

In UP, Muslim Man Assaulted for Refusing to Chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Nail Pierced into His Body

INDIA
A group of several Hindus thrashed a Muslim boy and also pierced a nail into his body after he refused to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram.buy Xenical generic buy Xenical generic ' According to reports the incident took place in the Bhojpur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district when a youth named  Zeeshan was returning from his aunt’s house in Tohri. ”They stopped and tore my clothes. They broke my bike and forced me to chant Jai Shree Ram, when I refused, they started beating me. They had a gun, hit me with an iron nail in his hand, and brutally hit me in the back. When the blood started flowing excessively, they ran away saying, let him die now,” Zeeshan said, as per news reports. Zeeshan also alleged that police asked him to retract the ‘Jai Shree Ram’ part from his complaint. Ghazi...

At Least 30 Killed in Train Collision in Sindh Pakistan

INTERNATIONAL
At least 30 people died and several sustained injuries in the Ghotki district of Pakistan's Sindh province after two trains collided with each other. Sir Syed Express train rammed into Millat Express between Reti and Daharki railway stations in Ghotki, ARY News reported on Monday. The accident occurred when a Sargodha-bound Syed Express collided with a Millat Express that was already present at the track after the derailment, according to the railways' officials. According to the local police officials, several people are still trapped in the bogies of both trains. Moreover, the police and rescue teams reached the spot for the rescue operation as the up and down railway traffic has been suspended. Heavy machinery and cutters are required for the operation, said Deputy Commissio...

House Damaged During Fire Incident in Anantnag Area

ISLAMABAD
Sheikh Nadeem A single-storey residential house was gutted in a fire incident at the Palpora area of South Kashmir's Anantnag district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that a massive fire broke out around 2 am during the night in the residential house of Mohammad Assadullah Bhat son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat at Palpora Dailgam area of Anantnag. Later on, locals rushed towards to the spot and with the help of fire tenders tried to douse the flames but could not save the house. In this mishap, the one-storey house was completely damaged, however, nobody was injured in the incident, the official said. The cause of the fire was not known immediately known.

Twitter Takes Away Blue Tick Badges of the Vice President and 5 Senior RSS Members

INDIA
Like Venkiah Naidu, 5 senior functionaries of RSS have now lost their blue tick verification badges on Twitter. RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat, his colleagues Suresh Soni, Arun Kumar, Suresh Joshi, and Krishna Kumar were among the accounts that lost the verification badges, according to sources in the right-wing volunteer organization. The blue tick removal has further deteriorated the ties between the government and Twitter, who have been in an escalating standoff since the social media company classified certain posts by a few BJP leaders targeting the opposition Congress as "manipulated." Reportedly when the Vice President's office raised objections, Mr. Naidu's blue tick was restored within a few hours. The Ministry of Electronics and IT is expected to issue notice to Twitter asking...

Covid-19 Lockdown violations: 2543 violators fined, 187 persons arrested & 97 FIRs registered

REGIONAL
Continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police have enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. During the last 24hrs, Police have arrested 187 persons, lodged 97 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 3,09,140/- from 2543 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines/rules/SOPs regarding Covid-19. The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic. Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guide...

“For Publicity”, High Court Dismisses Juhi Chawla’s Lawsuit Against 5G

INDIA
Actress Juhi Chawla's 5G case was dismissed on Friday by the Delhi High Court, which said that the lawsuit was evidently "for publicity". "The suit is dismissed. Plaintiffs abused the process of law. Costs of ₹ 20 lakh is imposed on plaintiffs," the court said, ditecting Juhi Chawla and others to deposit legal fees. The court also ordered action against people who interrupted a virtual hearing on Wednesday using a link the actor had shared on her social media and sang songs from her films. "It appears the suit was for publicity. Juhi Chawla circulated a link of the hearing on social media," the High Court said, asking the Delhi Police to identify and take action against the trickster singers. When Juhi Chawla's lawyer Deepak Khosla asked for the order to be hold up, arguing tha...

World Environment Day: Need to restore classical Kashmir of 1970s, 80s, says Admin

REGIONAL
On the eve of World Environment Day, the administration on Saturday said that there was a need to restore the classical Kashmir of the era of 1970s and 80s. A special event of restoration of pristine glory of Water bodies and Water transport, Khushalsar and Gilsar was organized at Khushalsar on World Environment Day. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole made a special visit in Shikara from Pokhribal towards Nallah Amir Khan, Gilsar, Khushalsar upto Saidapora. As per the news agency, Pole while talking to the reporters said, that “it is a fact that we have damaged the environment and our existence will be endangered in case we damage it further.” He said that Civil Society as well as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner, V...