November 2022 - Page 27 of 40

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Over 25 injured in bus accident in Jammu’s Akhnoor

REGIONAL

Over 25 persons were injured in a road accident that took place in Rameen Makhian area of Akhnoor in Jammu district on Saturday, reports said. Reports reaching to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the accident took place when a bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Rameen Makhian Morh. They said that over 25 passengers were injured in the incident and they were being evacuated to a nearby hospital—(KNO)

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Four minors arrested in Karnataka for celebrating Pakistan’s victory in T20 World cup

INDIA

Police in Karnataka have detained four minors in Chikkamagalur area for celebrating the victory of Pakistan in cricket’s T-20 World Cup. The incident had taken place at N R Pura near Balehonnur on 9 November. According to local media reports, the minors had come out in celebration after Pakistan beat New Zealand, and started shouting Pakistan Zindabad slogans. Reports suggest the locals witnessing the Pakistan Zindabad slogans complained to the farm manager where the boys worked. Investigation revealed that the accused minors were employed in a local coffee farm by claiming that they are from Assam. The farm manager later gave a statement, suspecting that the minor boys were illegal immigrants. Following the complaint, police detained the accused and are conducting investigations....

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Ganderbal admin imposes ‘blanket ban’ on heating appliances in winter

REGIONAL

The district administration Ganderbal on Saturday ordered blanket ban’ on heating appliances in winter. An order issued by district magistrate Ganderbal reads that in view of the fast approaching winter season and to avoid any collateral damages to Electric supply (Transmission Lines/ Transformers) due to heavy load on the transmission system by use of heavy heating appliances which are not permissible. “It has been apprehended that non-judicious use of Electric Appliances such as Blowers Heaters, Radiators etc may cause damages to transmission lines due to heavy load resulting in disturbance in the hassle-free power supply,” reads an official order copy. “Whereas by using the above mentioned electric appliances, there is every apprehension of short circuits which ultimately resul...

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Palestine welcomes UN resolution against Israeli settlements

INTERNATIONAL

Palestine has welcomed the UN General Assembly’s adoption of four resolutions in favour of Palestine, including one deeming the Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories illegal. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki on Friday said in a press statement that Palestine welcomed the UN vote in favour of the resolution and the international support in this regard, Xinhua news agency reported. The positive results “came in light of Israel’s systematic violations against our people’s rights and its lack of commitment to international law,” he added. Al-Maliki said that “these decisions affirm the legitimate rights of our Palestinian people, foremost of which is the right to self-determination and the right of Palestinian (refugees) to return to their homes.” On Friday...

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Joinery mill gutted in massive blaze in Baramulla’s Delina

REGIONAL

A joinery mill was gutted in a massive blaze in Delina area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a massive fire broke out in the joinery mill in Delina area today evening. He said that in the incident joinery mill was completely gutted, however, timely action of the fire and emergency department prevented the fire from spreading further. The official added that cause of fire was immediately not known and further investigation has been taken up—(KNO)

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Govt attaches Principal GDC Pattan, initiates inquiry

REGIONAL

The JK Higher Education Department has attached the in-charge Principal Government Degree College (GDC) Pattan over serious allegations levelled against him for his misbehaviour at Cluster University Srinagar (CUS). The attachment order was issued by the Principal Secretary Higher Education Department (HED) Rohit Kansal after a written complaint was submitted by the Cluster University Srinagar (CUS). “With reference to the communications received from CUS, it is hereby ordered that Prof. Tariq Ashai in-charge Principal GDC Pattan is attached with the Administrative Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu, till outcome of the inquiry,” the order reads. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Prof. Ashai was attached for physically assaulting Registrar CUS ov...

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BSNL services defunct in Uri from last 5 days: Locals

REGIONAL

Subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in Uri town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district are having a tough and according to them, the telephony and other services of the company are completely shut from last five days. “It is has been five days and all the BSNL services, be it mobile phone connectivity, landline, broadband, fiber, lease line internet services, are shut here from last five days,” said Yasir Ahmad, a local. An employee posted in a government office here told GNS that they have the facility of leased line internet in their office. "For the last five days, it has been defunct and people who come to our offices suffer," he said. Another local Zubair Ahmad also expressed regret that complaints raised by them often go “unattended”. “Despite complaints, no...

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MeT forecasts ‘scattered to fairly widespread’ rain, snow on Nov 13, 14 in JK

REGIONAL

Weatherman on Saturday forecast mainly dry weather in next 24 hours and scattered to fairly widespread light rain and snow (over higher reaches) on November 13 and 14 in Jammu Kashmir. Also, the minimum temperature recorded a drop and most places with world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg recording a low of minus 4.0°C. “Mainly dry weather is expected over Jammu Kashmir divisions during the next 24 hours while there is possibility of scattered to fairly widespread light rain/TS/SN on subsequent two days (read November 13 and 14),” a meteorological department official said here. Regarding the temperature, the official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.2°C against 3.6°C on the previous night. The temperature is normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he ...

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Paramilitary trooper shoots himself dead in Ganderbal

REGIONAL

A paramilitary trooper on Friday shot himself dead with his service rifle in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel shot himself with his service rifle in the Dignibal area of Ganderbal today evening, resulting in his spot death. He said that the reason for his taking this extreme step was not immediately known. The official added that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation has been taken up—(KNO)

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DC Kulgam visits Aadigatnoo Forest area

KULGAM

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat today visited Aadigatnoo forest area. According to a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, The DC Kulgam gave on spot instructions to the concerned for exploring the feasibility for development of the area as Biodiversity Park besides having Nature Interpretation Centre which will generate eco-awareness among the students and public. The Biodiversity park will be an ideal instrument for promoting conservation education that ultimately will have positive impacts on environmental quality and conservation ethics. The DC was accompanied by ACR Kulgam and DFO Kulgam besides other officers.