January 2023 - Page 3 of 43

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KU, CUS postpone exams scheduled tomorrow

EDUCATION

Kashmir University and Cluster University Srinagar on Monday postponed all examinations scheduled for tomorrow in view of inclement weather conditions. “In view of continuous snowfall reported across Kashmir, all examinations of the University of Kashmir, scheduled to be held on Tuesday (January 31, 2023) are postponed,” Controller Examinations KU Dr Majid Zaman said in a statement to GNS, adding, “Fresh dates for the deferred Examinations will be notified separately later.” Meanwhile all the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled tomorrow have been postponed due to inclement weather, the varsity said in a notice. “Fresh dates for postponed papers shall be notified separately,” Controller of Examinations Cluster University Srinagar added. These varsities also postponed...

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MeT predicts more snowfall for next 12 hours

REGIONAL

Kashmir Valley including Srinagar has been covered in a blanket of snow on Monday and the weatherman has forecast more in the next 12 hours and a gradual decrease from tonight. A meteorological department official told news agency GNS that widespread moderate to heavy snowfall has been reported in Kashmir and hilly areas of Jammu. Also, moderate rain with thunderstorms were reported in most places of Jammu. “Snowfall and rain is very likely to continue for the next 12 hours. Expect a gradual decrease in precipitation from later tonight,” he said. On January 31, he said, cloudy weather with light snow and rain was expected in isolated to scattered places. Meanwhile, he said, in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Srinagar received 12.5 cms of snow, Qazigund 13.0cm, Pahalgam 22.1c...

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Army trooper dies while on duty in North Kashmir’s Kupwara

REGIONAL

An army trooper died at his camp in North Kashmir’s Kupwara after falling unconscious during his duty. Official sources said that Subedar Jitendra Kumar from 17 Gharwal in Chowkibal Kupwara fell unconscious at his Unit and was taken to the military hospital Drugmulla, where doctors declared him dead. The victim was a native of Uttarakhand. Police Post Drugmulla have started proceedings under section 174 Cr.PC in this regard. [KNT]

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At least 17 killed, 80 injured in suicide bomb blast at Pakistan mosque

INTERNATIONAL

A powerful suicide blast inside a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines area on Monday martyred two policemen while more than 90 others were injured, security and health officials told Geo News. According to security officials, the suicide attacker was present in the front row during the prayers when he exploded himself, injuring dozens of faithful offering Zohr prayers. The injured were shifted to the Lady Reading Hospital of Peshawar. A spokesperson of the hospital said that two policemen have been martyred in the blast and 90 injured have been brought to the facility. More than 10 injured were in critical condition, doctors said. The hospital has appealed citizens to donate blood for the victims. Eyewitness account An eyewitness told the media that he was going to the mosque...

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Leh Apex Body calls for mass rally, Sonam Wangchok hunger strikes to demand special status for Ladakh

REGIONAL

Eminent educationist and reformist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchok is observing a hunger strike to protect the environment of Ladakh and demanding the fulfillment of the four-point agenda of Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance which also includes the implementation of 6th Scheduled for Ladakh. Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance are up in arms against the BJP-led Central Government demanding the protection of jobs and land in Ladakh region. In his address to the media, Sonam Wangchok appealed to the prime minister and home minister to initiate dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh personally for resolving the demands of the Ladakhi people. Both the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have welcomed the statement of Sonam Wangchok and have called for a mass r...

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Jammu Srinagar highway remains shut as snowfall continues across Kashmir

REGIONAL

Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been blocked since early morning, mainly due to shooting stones and mudslides at several places between Chanderkot and Banihal, officials said. “People are advised not to travel on highway without confirmation from traffic control rooms,” an official told GNS. (GNS)

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Poor fruit vendor dies in Anantnag after chemist allegedly gives ‘High dosage’ injection, police launch probe

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar The family of a poor street vendor from Anantnag town has accused a medical shopkeeper of the death of their kin by injecting a high dosage injection. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the family member of 32-year-old Irfan Ahmed Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat, a resident of Kha Bazar at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag said that Irfan approached a local medical shop after he complained of health issues on 27 January 2023. "He was complaining of throat irritation, after which he approached one Medical shop (Rehmani Medical Store) located at Jangaltmandi, where the medical shopkeeper injected him high dose injection without a test dose, due to the high dose injection he fell unconscious," his family members said. They said that the accused brought him to a hospital, where doctors d...

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Militant hideout busted, destroyed, 4 militants associates held in Awantipora

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir police on Monday said it busted a militant hideout and also arrested four militant associates in Hafoo Nageenpora village of Awantipora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. Kashmir zone police in a Tweet, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said a militant hideout was busted and destroyed in Hafoo Nageenpora forest area. Police said four militant associates of LeT outfit were also arrested. "Police along with security forces busted & destroyed terrorist hideout in Hafoo Nageenpora forests of #Awantipora. 04 terrorist associates linked with terror outfit LeT arrested. Incriminating materials & other items were recovered. Case registered, investigation in progress," police tweeted—(KNO)

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Waqf board issues fresh guidelines for Public Address System at Kashmir Khanqahs

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir Waqf board has issued fresh instructions regarding the usage of public address systems which is likely to hit the centuries-long tradition of Manqabat recitals across Kashmir Khanqahs that fall under the board's control. In a notice accessed by The Kashmiriyat, the Waqf administered by the centrally run BJP government, the Waqf board has said, The Public Address System of the Shrines/ Khanqahs/Mosques under direct Control & Management of J&K Waqf Board is being used unauthorisedly at certain places to raise sensitive issues and stir controversies, that has the potential to disturb peace and tranquillity at these revered religious places, read the notice. It is, as such, ordered that no person, other than the already designated Imams/Khateebs/Muazins, shal...

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Video: Jammu areas observe shutdown to protest state land ‘eviction’ drive

Video

Several areas of Jammu City Monday observed a shutdown to protest against the ongoing eviction drive over state land in the region. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that Sunjwan, Bathindi, and Malik Market and several other Muslim-populated areas in Jammu have shut down in protest against the eviction notices they have received from Jammu Kashmir admin. Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYHFDWGDpXg Amid rain, Shops and other business establishments in the areas have shut down in the area. Several locals in these areas have received eviction notice including one Abdul Rashid Malik, a local who has donated his personal property in Sunjwan for the PDP office. As per the locals, a massive crowd has gathered at Nawabad area of Sunjwan in Jammu to protest against th...