July 2022 - The Kashmiriyat

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Minor Killed in Suspected Leopard Attack in Handwara

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A 4-year-old boy was killed in a suspected leopard attack in Monabal area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official told GNS that a child was lifted by some animal, presumed to be the family a leopard, while he was outside his home at Londa Monabal this evening. “On hearing the cries, the family alongside locals chased the animal, which left the child lifeless before escaping the scene”, the official said. The official identified the victim as Saqib Bhadana son of Bhaya Badhana. (GNS)

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24-year-young Kashmiri girl writes her 3rd book, a collection of stories ‘Fail Fall Fly’

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Sheikh Nadeem Bisma Ayoub is a 24-year-old woman from Srinagar, Kashmir who is also an award-winning author. She has, previously with her mesmerising words and poetry, received huge appreciation and name in the valley. With her first book, Ayoub made an entry in India Book Of Records, India’s World Record, Profile of International Talents and Intellectuals and India’s Top 100 Authors etc. Bisma Ayoub started her writing journey in the year 2013 and never looked back. She explored herself and says that she believes in learning. Her books 'The Creative Minds' and 'Mukhtasar (A short journey of pain)' received much love and appreciation. She is also the founder of an NGO, Sha’Ma (from darkness to light), where she worked for the welfare of needy families, mostly during the times o...

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Four years on, Officials fail to complete Tailwani Bridge in Anantnag

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Sheikh Nadeem Despite four years having passed, the authorities concerned have failed to complete an under-construction bridge in Tailwani area of Achabal in the Anantnag district, thus leaving the commuters to lurch at large. Pertinently, the construction of the bridge over the Nallah began in the year 2018. The local residents speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that the bridge is still under construction even after elapsing years. Inhabitants of Tailwani Achabal said that they approached the concerned authorities several times in the past for the completion of the work on the bridge, however, the work is completely suspended at the moment. The locals said that the construction work was going on at a snail’s pace, following which the construction came to a grinding halt for u...

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Let’s take a pledge this Muharram to stand against Drug Abuse: Aga Syed Hassan

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Jammu Kashmir Anjuman-E-Sharie Shian launches campaign against drugs under Anjuman De Addiction Chapter. In a statement Spokesman of Anjuman sharie said that recent data gave grim picture of how the problem of drug menace has taken roots in our society. In this situation, Anjuman-E-Sharie Shian President Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi decided to launch Anjuman De Addiction Chapter which will start campaigning against the menace. Aga Hassan has urged Ulemas and Zakreens to highlight drug issues in Majalis during Muharram days so that we are able to make awareness in society.

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Indian Army thanks dog ‘Axel’ for services to country

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Army personnel on Sunday thanked ‘Axel’ — an army dog who died during an anti-militancy operation in Baramulla district — for his services as they bid adieu to their canine friend. “Thank you for your Service Axel”, Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted alongside a file photo of the Army Dog. ChinarCorps salutes the valour & sacrifice of Army Dog No 74B7 AXEL (Aslt Canine) who laid down his life in the line of duty in Op Wanigambala, #Baramulla on 30 Jul 22,” the army said in a tweet. A wreath laying ceremony was held on Sunday for the fallen canine who was part of the 26 Army Dog Unit and carried the number ’74B7’during its service. Besides Axel, an unidentified militant was killed in the encounter at Wanigam Bala in Kreeri on Saturday in which two security personnel also sust...

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Many areas in JK cleared off militancy, its ecosystem: LG Manoj Sinha

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Jammu Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said that many areas in the UT have been cleared off the militancy and its eco-system stands fully damaged while efforts are on to root-out militancy from the entire region. He, however, said narco-terrorism, if not handled in time, will emerge as a cancer. Addressing the passing out-cum attestation parade of 538 new recruits at Police Training Centre (PTC) Manigam, Ganderbal, the LG, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that police along with other security forces through its human and technical intelligence have been able to clear off many areas in J&K from the menace of militancy and its ecosystem. “But more needs to be done to root out the terrorism completely from J&K. Narco-terrorism is fast emerging as...

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In Kathua, Two children dead as house collapses, Three men washed away in flash floods

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Three people were washed away in a flash flood amid heavy rainfall in Jammu Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday, officials said. The three were washed away in the district’s Tarnah nallah, they said, adding that rescue operations have been started. The three people have been identified as Dev Raj (50), Bablu (48) and Kamal Singh (60) – all residents of Sallan, they said. Meanwhile, a house collapsed following heavy rains in Kathua district on Sunday, leaving two children dead.

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Narco-terrorism the biggest challenge in JK: DGP Dilbagh Singh

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Jammu Kashmir’s police chief Dilbagh Singh Sunday said that “narco-terrorism” was the biggest challenges for police force as the neighbouring country wants to destroy the new generation on one hand and pump the money earned out of narco-sale to fuel militancy. Addressing the passing-out-cum attestation parade of new recruits at Police Training Centre (PTC) Manigam in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district here, the DGP, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that narco-terrorism of late, is a biggest challenge for the police. “Even though police is facing it effectively by busting all modules involved in narco-trade but a lot more needs to be done on this front,” the DGP Singh said, adding that “our neighbor (Pakistan) is not happy with the peaceful atmosphere prevailing ...

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Amarnath Yatri suffers heart attack before boarding a flight at Srinagar Airport

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A pilgrim from Bihar before boarding a flight at Srinagar Airport suffered a heart attack and died in the hospital subsequently. Police source told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a 47-year-old yatri was about to board a flight at Srinagar Airport after performing Amarnath pilgrimage. He suddenly fell unconscious and was taken to Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital for treatment. The said pilgrim died in the hospital. Hospital sources identified him as Prasad Jitendra son of Ram Nandan Mehta of Indian state Bihar. (KNT)

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LeT Hybrid militant arrested in Bandipora, 01 pistol recovered: Police

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Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a Hybrid militant of the Lashkar-i-Toiba outfit in the Ashtingo area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. A top police officer told GNS that a hybrid LeT militant was apprehended by a joint team of Police and the army's 26 Assam Rifles. The arrested militant has been identified as Faisal Gulzar son of Gulzar Ahmad Najar resident of Hillar Arhama Anantnag, the officer said. He was missing since 17th July of this year, during questioning one pistol was also recovered from his house, the officer added.(GNS) A top police officer told GNS that a hybrid LeT militant was apprehended by a joint team of Police and the army's 26 Assam Rifles. The arrested militant has been identified as Faisal Gulzar son of Gulzar Ahmad Najar resident of Hil...