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Month: January 2022

Srinagar records minus 1.6; Weatherman predicts snow in Kashmir parts on Feb 3

Srinagar records minus 1.6; Weatherman predicts snow in Kashmir parts on Feb 3

REGIONAL
Amid the forecast for light rains and snowfall, night temperatures recorded a rise in the Kashmir valley on Monday. Quoting a meteorological department official, news agency GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against last night’s minus 2.3°C on the previous night. Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 6.6°C against minus 7.4°C on the previous night, he said. The temperature is 1.0°C above normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 4.8°C against minus 7.0°C on the last night, he said. Jammu recorded a low of 7.7°C against the previous night’s 6.6°C. The temperature was 0.7°C below normal for the J&K’s winter capital during this time of the year, h...
WHO shows Jammu Kashmir as a part of Pakistan, China

WHO shows Jammu Kashmir as a part of Pakistan, China

INTERNATIONAL
Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir being shown as a part of China Pakistan on the site of the World Health Organisation (WHO). "On the site of 'WHO COVID-19,' there are two different colours on Jammu and Kashmir...When I clicked over the differently coloured portion given to Jammu and Kashmir, it was showing the data of Pakistan and China," reads the letter. He also claimed in the letter that the portion of Arunachal Pradesh was also demarcated differently. Terming it an "international issue," Sen said in the letter that the government should be more vigilant and the issue should have been taken before. He demanded that in his letter that the government should immediately take up the issue for ...
Anantnag police arrests two drug peddlers, contraband seized

Anantnag police arrests two drug peddlers, contraband seized

REGIONAL
Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police patry from Police Station Mattan headed by SHO Mattan laid down a naka at Bumzu Mattan and intercepted two persons namely Fayaz Ahmad Wani S/O Gh Nabi Wani resident of Khanwadi Mattan and Wajid Ahmad Paddar S/O Bashir Ahmed Paddar resident of Bumzu Mattan. During their search 16 Codeine phaophate bottles and 75 strips (750tablets) of Spasmoproxivan tablets were recovered from their possession. Both the accused were arrested and case registered. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighbourhood and Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law.
‘Being forced to migrate by RSS Men’- Wall fencing over Dargah raises dispute in Gujrat’s Pirana

‘Being forced to migrate by RSS Men’- Wall fencing over Dargah raises dispute in Gujrat’s Pirana

INDIA
In yet another shocking incident, Muslims from Pirana village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat were allegedly forced to leave their houses by RSS workers. The distressed Muslim villagers claimed that their houses were attacked by the RSS workers and that a Dargah was attacked as well. In a video that surfaced on the internet, Muslim men and women could be seen walking on the road who were apparently walking towards the Collector's office to seek his intervention in this matter. Men, women and children can be seen on the road protesting against the RSS goons. https://twitter.com/darab_farooqui/status/1487799203346927617?t=BzBX7rZFfXOoWu8pG9kbzw&s=19 “Around 300-400 goons from RSS have attacked our village and we have left our homes and are on roads. We appeal to all the Muslims of Guj...
NC decries disallowing of Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

NC decries disallowing of Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

REGIONAL
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday decried continued disallowing of Friday congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid, Nawhatta, Srinagar. In a statement to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Party Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that disallowing Friday congregational prayers at the historic and central Jamia Masjid Nowhatta for the 26th consecutive week since 6 August, 2021 is violative of fundamental right to freedom to freely profess, and practice religious practice guaranteed in the Constitution of India. "Jamie Masjid is the central mosque and an epicenter of faith of millions across Jammu and Kashmir. Having this great mosque out of bounds for Muslims for consecutive 26th week is highly deplorable. Every Friday men, women, and elderly flock to this historic ...
Weekend lockdown reduced to 57-hours, no physical classes for coaching centres, others

Weekend lockdown reduced to 57-hours, no physical classes for coaching centres, others

REGIONAL
Authorities on Monday reduced weekly lockdown duration to 57-hours while as education institutions including coaching centres shall continue to be closed for in-person teaching. “There shall also be complete restriction on non-essential movement in the entire J&K from every Friday 9.00 PM to Monday 6.00AM,” reads the order issued by here by State Executive Committee headed by Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta. Earlier the lockdown would start from 2p.m. on Friday and now it will be from 9.00 p.m. Night Curfew shall continue to remain in force in all districts from 9 pm to 6 am with complete restriction on non-essential movement. As regards the education institutions, the SEC ordered that all Colleges, Schools, Polytechnics, ITIs, Coaching Centres for Civil Services and Engin...
Both way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway tomorrow

Both way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway tomorrow

REGIONAL
Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, shall remain open for both way traffic on Monday, officials said. “On 31-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs(passenger)/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic,” a traffic department official said in a statement to GNS. He said Traffic Control Unit Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic, he said. He said cut off for LMVs/private cars from Nagrota (Jammu) will be at 0700 hours to 1200 hours, from Jakheni (Udhampur) at 0800 hours to 1300 hours and from Navyug Tunnel (Qazigund side...
JK Reports 4615 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

JK Reports 4615 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

REGIONAL
Jammu and Kashmir reported 4615 new covid-19 cases while seven persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said 1401 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 3214 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 432875. Regarding the fatalities, the officials told GNS that four among them were reported from Jammu division and three from Kashmir valley. So far 4659 people have died due to the virus—2275 in Jammu and 2384 in Kashmir Valley. Giving district wise details, he said, Srinagar reported 889 cases, Baramulla 479, Budgam 663, Pulwama 69, Kupwara 613, Anantnag 244, Bandipora 21, Ganderbal 46, Kulgam 159, Shopian 31, Jammu 826, Udhampur 151, Rajouri 45, Doda 133, Kathua 40, Samba 46, Kishtwar 59, Poonch 35, Ramban 48 and R...
Police arrests a fraudster in Srinagar

Police arrests a fraudster in Srinagar

REGIONAL
The Jammu Kashmir Police in Srinagar claimed to have arrested a fraudster for fleecing people on the pretext of providing jobs in airlines at Srinagar airport. On 29/01/2022, Police Station Shergarhi received a complaint from Umar Ali resident of Shalpora Allochibagh alleging that he has been cheated by Mushtaq Ahmad son of Mohd Ashraf Janjoo resident of Frestwar Khansahab Budgam on pretext of providing a job in airlines at Srinagar Airport. He further alleged that he had paid an amount of ₹93,900/- to the said tout. Subsequently, a case vide FIR No. 16/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was initiated. During the course of investigation, the accused was arrested and with the assistance of technical support of Cyber Police an amount of ₹58,800/- ha...
Tourist vehicle hit by shooting stone in Ramban; one dead, several injured

Tourist vehicle hit by shooting stone in Ramban; one dead, several injured

REGIONAL
A major accident took place in the Ramban district in which a tourist died while others were injured.buy zydena online https://myhst.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/zydena.html no prescription Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a tourist tempo traveler was hit by a shooting stone near Cafeteria Morh in the Ramban district. Tourists were injured in this accident. The injured tourists were rushed to the hospital where one tourist succumbed to his injuries while the condition of the other is stated to be critical.buy premarin online https://myhst.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/premarin.html no prescription The injured tourist has been shifted to Jammu hospital for further treatment. More details awaited.