March 2023 - Page 7 of 32 - The Kashmiriyat

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Nadia Kahf becomes the first Hijab-wearing woman to take oath as judge in U.S

INTERNATIONAL

Nadia Kahf, a Wayne-based family law and immigration lawyer, finally got her chance to serve as a state Superior Court judge in Passaic County, United States (US), after waiting a year, reported Muslim Mirror. Kahf took an oath on Tuesday, March 21, by placing her hand on the Holy Quran she received from her grandmother after being nominated to her new post in New Jersey. “I am proud to represent the Muslim and Arab communities in New Jersey in the United States. I want the younger generation to see that they can practice their religion without fear and that they can be who they are. Diversity is our strength, it is not our weakness,” Kahf said during the oath-taking ceremony. When she was 2 years old, Nadia Kahf left Syria and moved to the US. She has a lengthy history of service...

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Shopping complex gutted in Anantnag fire incident

SOUTH KASHMIR

Sheikh Nadeem A shopping complex was damaged in a nocturnal blaze in the Wandevalgam area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, flames emerged from a shop inside a shopping complex which later spread to the nearby shops. As soon as the flames erupted, the locals and F&ES Department reached the spot to douse off the flames, however, six shops were damaged before the fire could be brought under control. The shopping complex belonged to Ghulam Hassan Sheikh son of Abdul Gaffar Sheikh, a resident of Kokernag in Anantnag district.

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Non-local girl allegedly commits suicide 20 days after her marriage in Sopore

REGIONAL

A non-local girl died by suicide just after 20 days of her marriage at a rented accommodation in Sopore areo of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said here in Sunday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the girl from Bangladesh was married to a Kupwara man around 20 days ago and last evening she hanged herself to death. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival, he said. He said she was living with her husband at a rented accommodation in Badam Bagh area of Sopore. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigation—(KNO)

Mar262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Israeli forces storm inside Al Aqsa, remove muslim worshippers from the mosque

INTERNATIONAL

The Israeli forces have stormed inside the al-Aqsa mosque and removed Palestinians who had barricaded themselves inside on Saturday night. According to reports at least two Palestinians were arrested from the spot on Sunday morning. https://twitter.com/HoyPalestina/status/1639744498514251777t=qZx3lHAz3jVt13CA79F8iA&s=19 A video from the scene showed Muslim men and women praying, chanting "Allahu Akbar" and shouting at Israeli forces as the officers removed Muslim worshippers from the building and the complex. Palestinians attempting to enter the complex were blocked from entering the gates of the Temple Mount, according to Palestinian reports. Footage from some of the gates showed Palestinians scuffling with Israeli forces who blocked the gates.

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Man gone with Tableeghi Jamaat found mysteriously dead in Srinagar locality, Family alleges murder, Seek investigation

REGIONAL

A 25-year-old man who had gone with 'Tableeghi Jamaat' was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Rambagh area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Saturday morning, with family alleging murder of their beloved. Reports reaching GNS said that a man identified as Salman Irshad Wani (25), son of Irshad Ahmad Wani and a resident of Rambagh was found mysteriously dead by the locals, following which they informed the police. As the body reached his home for last rites, a pall and gloom descended the area while the family alleging murder of their beloved. The family members told GNS, “We were waiting for him to return and have dinner with us. We called him several times, but he didn't respond. This morning, we received a call from the police saying that your son was found dea...

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

One person dies, 6 others injured in mysterious explosion inside factory in Samba

REGIONAL

One person died and six others were injured in a mysterious explosion inside a factory in Samba district on Saturday, officials said. A police official told GNS that investigations were underway to find the nature of the explosion even though he confirmed the death of one person and injuries to six others in the incident. “We are trying to find out whether the incident happened as a consequence of the boiler explosion or there was some other explosion,” the official said. He however confirmed the death of one person and identified him as Mohan Lal . He said six persons injured in the incident inside the factory namely “Subash Chandra and Sons” have been shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu. (GNS)

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Cowshed gutted in Shopian fire incident

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan A cowshed was gutted in a fire incident in the Zainapora area in south Kashmir's Shopian district. Confirming it, an official told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday afternoon, flames erupted from a cowshed in the shopian area after which fire tenders rushed to the spot. He said that the firefighters are on the job to douse the flames, however, as of now the fire has not been brought under control. The exact cause of the fire is being ascertained, he said.

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Two more Jammu Kashmir cricketers to feature in IPL

SPORTS

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad will have two more Jammu Kashmir players on board. The JKCA (Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association) has released a statement announcing that Sunrisers Hyderabad had contacted them to request the services of two players, Mohammad Tahir and Auqib Nabi, from Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association to join their team as net bowlers for the upcoming IPL edition. The Association has permitted both players to join the SRH team and has appreciated the franchise for showing confidence in JKCA players. He further added that such participation of JKCA players in this year’s IPL will certainly motivate players to perform and give better performance. With this, the total number of JKCA players playing in IPL 2023 will go upto 13

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Deposit 22 crore in 10 days’: Officials serve notice to Fair price medical shop in Shopian

REGIONAL

After assuming the charge, the Medical Superintendent District Hospital Shopian has issued a notice to Fair Price Medical Shop, asking the owner to deposit a pending amount to the tune of Rs 22 crores within 10 days. "You were allotted Fair Price Medical Shop on 12-09-2012 for being as the highest bidder for Rs. 51.01 Lacs for a period of five years, this office had issued Notice for recovery of balance amount to the tune of Rs. 21,96,000/- (Twenty One Lac and ninety six thousand) vide No, MS/DH- SPN/831-36, dated: 07-08-2017 and you preferred writ petition before the Hon'ble High Court of J&K against the said notice,” reads the notice, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). “The Hon'ble High Court of J&K passed stay order under OWP No. 1514/20...

Mar252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Dead body of a local found in Rambagh

REGIONAL

Locals found a dead body of a man in the Rambagh area of Srinagar uptown. Sources said that police were informed that shifted the dead body to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for post-mortem. Sources identified the deceased as Muhammad Salman, a resident of Rambagh. Police in this regard have registered a case under relevant sections of law. [KNT]