April 2022 - Page 6 of 46 - The Kashmiriyat

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Minor drowns to death in Bandipora village

REGIONAL

A 3-year-old drowned to death after he accidentally slipped into Hyebal Nallah in Saderkoot Bala village of north Kashmir's Bandipora district. Reports reaching GNS said that a minor boy identified as Ravaan Younis, son of Mohammad Younis Sheikh of SK Bala, drowned after being slipped into Nallah Hybal leading into his death. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been retrieved. (GNS)

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Driver killed as snow avalanche hits vehicle at Shaitan nallah

REGIONAL

A driver was killed a vehicle he was driving was hit by a snow avalanche at Shaitan nallah. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), officials said that a Tata mobile bearing number JK01Q-5635, was hit by a snow avalanche at Shaitan Nallah and the vehicle fell into the gorge. The driver identified as Sajjad Ahmed Bangroo, son of Ghulam Hassan Bangroo of Batmaloo Srinagar, was shifted to Army medical facility Gumri, where doctors declared him dead—(KNO)

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Thousands of precious trees axed for ‘Ring road project’ in Kashmir, Farmers lose agricultural lands

REGIONAL

For two ring road projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) uprooted and felled thousands of trees from orchards. Farmers have stated that they have not been reimbursed according to current rates for the 600 acres of agricultural land being purchased for a 62-kilometer roadway connecting Pulwama with Ganderbal via Budgam as part of the Srinagar Ring Road project, according to a news report by DowntoEarth. Kashmir's precious fruit trees, such as plum, apple, pears, and peach trees, are among the thousands of trees uprooted in the last six months. According to the report, some 600 apple trees were cut down in the Gudsathoo district of Budgam in October, and the farmers were given rates based on the 1996 prices. In the month of March, the NHAI and NKC Projects Pvt ...

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

After four-month closure, Mughal road thrown open for traffic

REGIONAL

After four-month long closure, a hue and cry by locals in the last one week who were demanding the opening of road after completion of snow clearance operation, the Mughal Road connecting Poonch district with Shopian has finally been opened for movement of vehicles as the administration made an announcement in this regard. This vital road which connects Surankote subdivision of Poonch district with Hirpora area of Shopian passes through Pir Ki Gali mountain range and got closed in second last week of December last year due to snowfall and was lying close since then. District Magistrate Poonch informed that Mughal Road shall be open for regular traffic from April 27 onwards. Kindly follow the Traffic Advisories issued by Traffic Police Authorities from time to time for smooth movemen...

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Module involved in Panch’s killing busted: SSP Kulgam

KULGAM

Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a militant module involved in the killing of a Panchayat member in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on March 02, 2022. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulgam, Dr. G V Sundeep Chakravarthy while talking to the media persons said that three militant associates involved in the killing of a Panch on March 22 have been arrested. A Panch namely Muhamamd Yaqoob Dar, son of Ghulam Muhammad Dar of Kulpora Kulgam was killed on March 02, 2022. In this regard, a case under FIR number 27/2022 under relevant sections of law at Police Station Kulgam was registered and investigation got conducted through a special investigation team. “During the investigation, it came to the fore that Hizb’s District Commander from Kulgam Farooq Nali...

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Two people injured in accidental fire in Shopian

REGIONAL

Two civilians sustained injuries in an accidental fire in Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 2 persons suffered injuries after 12 bore rifle of J&K Bank guard went-off accidentally at J&K Main Branch shopian. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment while their identity is being ascertained, officials said—(KNO)

Apr272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Palestinian shot dead in West Bank area

INTERNATIONAL

A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces during an overnight raid at the Aqbat refugee camp in the West Bank area. According to news reports, Ahmad Oweidat, was shot in the head. Israel said that the troops opened fire after dozens of Palestinians threw rocks and firebombs at soldiers. In a separate statement, the army said 11 Palestinians suspected of militant activity were arrested in the West Bank. The shooting came after days of rising tensions between Israel and the Palestinians following a deadly attack inside Israel, arrest raids in the West Bank, clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, and the heaviest fighting along the Gaza frontier since a war last year.

Apr262022 by News DeskNo Comments

Property worth 3500 Lakh destroyed during 660 fire incidents so far in 2022, 10 Killed

FEATURED

At least ten people were killed while 660 fire incidents have been reported across the Valley in the first three months of the ongoing year—2022, The official data prepared by the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department revealed that property worth Rs 3572.26 lakh have got damaged and also the belongings worth over Rs 31306. 38 lakh are involved in these incidents. According to the figure prepared by Joint Director, Fire & Emergency Services, Kashmir Range, the highest number of fire incidents have been reported in Srinagar where from the department in the first three months have received 143 fire calls, causing damage to the property worth Rs 1704.58 lakh and involving the belongings worth Rs 20374.94 lakh. The second highest fire calls in these months have been rep...

Apr262022 by News DeskNo Comments

Massive fire breaks out in Kani Mazar Srinagar

REGIONAL

A massive fire broke out at Kani Mazar area of Nawa Kadal on Tuesday evening, officials said. They told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out from a residential house this evening and has quickly spread to other structures as well. Locals said that the gas cylinder explosion has also taken place. Meanwhile, the fire tenders have rushed to the spot while the efforts are on to douse the flames—(KNO) More details awaited

Apr262022 by News DeskNo Comments

Muslim neighbours help perform last rites of Pandit woman in Lolab

REGIONAL

In yet another instance of displaying communal harmony, the Muslims in Lolab valley of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district Monday performed the last rites of an elderly deceased Pandit woman. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has learnt that Rita Kumari (70), a Kashmiri Pandit lady of Lalpora area of Lolab died on Monday. Soon after the news about her death spread, the local Muslims started reaching her home to help the family in performing the last rites. The local Muslims organized and performed her last rites and mourned her death as one of their own. “We have shared joys and sorrows with her and we feel like our own family member has passed today,” Ghulam Mohammad, a local resident said, adding that they arranged everything needed for the cremation. Meanwhile, Kas...