April 2023 - Page 9 of 30 - The Kashmiriyat

Apr242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Three jeeps seized, 7 juveniles being counselled after found doing hooliganism in Srinagar:Police

REGIONAL

Three keeps were seized while juveniles are being counselled after found doing hooliganism in Srinagar. Srinagar police in a tweet as per Kashmir Scroll said that three thar jeeps JK01AK-5001, JK01AQ-7183, and JK01AQ-3132 in which 7 young boys including juveniles were doing hooliganism on Dal axis, late in night were seized on Foreshore road. The juveniles will be counselled with families & adults will be bound down in front of magistrate, he said. "3 Thar Jeeps JK01AK-5001, JK01AQ-7183, and JK01AQ-3132 in which 7 young boys including juveniles were doing hooliganism on Dal axis, late in night were seized on Foreshore road. The juveniles will be counselled with families & adults will be bound down in front of magistrate." Srinagar police tweeted.—(KS)

Apr232023 by News DeskNo Comments

Muslim girl tops class 12th exams in Karnataka

EDUCATION

Tabasum Shaikh, who was a victim of Hijab controversy raised by right wing hindutva men in Karnataka has secured the second rank in the Karnataka PUC exam. Last year, Karnataka was marred by riots over the hijab after some students in rural Karnataka expressed concern over students wearing Hijab to the college. The Muslim students protested demanding that they should be allowed to wear Hijab to the classes. Later, the Karnataka High Court ruled that hijab and burqa are not required in educational institutions and the dress code of the educational institution is sufficient. Many female students protested in the streets wearing burqa and hijab. Tabassum also secured 100 out of 100 marks in Hindi, Psychology and Sociology.

Apr232023 by News DeskNo Comments

Waris Punjab De head Amritpal Singh arrested

INDIA

Amritpal Singh, who has been evading arrested since March 18 has been arrested by the police in the Moga district of Punjab. Confirming the arrest, Punjab Police asked people to maintain peace and not spread fake news. "Amritpal Singh arrested in Moga, Punjab. Further details will be shared by Punjab Police. Urge citizens to maintain peace and harmony, Don't share any fake news, always verify and share," police tweeted. Quoting sources, NDTV reported that 29-year-old surrendered at a gurudwara in Rode village in Moga district. Pictures of the Waris Punjab De head while being taken into custody have surfaced on social media. Amritpal Singh is being shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh, where eight of his aides are already being held under the National Security Act, which allows detentio...

Apr222023 by News DeskNo Comments

Authorities disallow prayers at Jamia Masjid of Srinagar

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir administration disallowed Eid congregational prayers at the historical Jamia Masjid of Srinagar. Police and paramilitary vehicles reportedly reached the grand mosque on Saturday mornin to close its gates and disallow people to gather at the mosque. Earlier authorities had barred prayers at Eidgah of Anantnag and Srinagar, citing law and order apprehensions. Quoting sources local news agency GNS reported that the administration had suggested particular timing for Eid prayers at Jamia which was not agreed to by the management of the grand mosque. “As such Eid prayers will now be disallowed at Jamia tomorrow,” they said. Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the managing body of the historic mosque, had announced that Eid-ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 9:00 a.m.

Apr212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Days after disclosure on Pulwama, Satyapal Malik summoned by CBI

OTHERS

The Wire has learnt that former Jammu and Kashmir governor and BJP-appointed governor for four other states Satya Pal Malik, who made many revelations about national security and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach to corruption in an explosive interview with Karan Thapar, has been called in by the country’s apex investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), “for questioning” on April 28. He will be going to the CBI’s office in New Delhi to answer questions. It is reliably learnt that the ‘questioning’ will be on the Reliance Insurance issue – the scheme that RSS and BJP leader Ram Madhav was allegedly pushing Malik to pass while he was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and which Malik cancelled. On April 14, Malik had given an explosive interview to Karan Tha...

Apr212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Massive protest in Rajouri to demand closure of liquor shop

REGIONAL

Expressing resentment over the proposed opening of liquor shop, people of Budhal staged a massive protest demonstration and demanded cancelation of the proposal. The protestors raised slogans in favour of their demand. The protesters said that the peaceful and most backward area Budhal should not be converted into town of alcohol. Speaking on the occasion, Farooq Inqlabi, Manzoor Naik, Shamim Akhter, Waqar Lone and Aijaz bhat in one voice said that instead of providing better medicare facility and upgraded education, Government is providing liquor shops without any demand. “We will not allow these shop to open as it will destroy our generation,” the protestors said adding that if their demand are not conceded then they will intensify their protest with support of women, childre...

Apr212023 by News DeskNo Comments

400 kanals of wetland encroached in Kashmir

REGIONAL

Wetlands comprising over 400 kanals have been encroached by land grabbers in Kashmir Valley. Despite sending scores of eviction notices, and registering police cases, the Wetlands Division of Wildlife Department Kashmir has miserably failed to retrieve the encroached land. The official data as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust presents a dismal picture with regard to the conservation of wetlands in Kashmir Valley. There are 8 wetlands under the administrative control of Wetlands Central Division Srinagar. They are Hokersar, Hygam, Shalbugh, Mirgund, Chatlum, Fashkoori, Kranchoo and Manibugh. Some of the famous wetlands across Kashmir Valley are Hokersar (Srinagar/Budgam), Hygam (Baramulla), Shallbugh (Ganderbal/Srinagar), Mirgund (Baramulla- Budgam), Manibugh, Kranchoo, Chat...

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Five tourists among six injured in Pahalgam road accident

REGIONAL

At least six tourists were injured in a road accident in the Pahalgam area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Friday afternoon. An official told Kashmir Scroll that an accident took place at Pahalgam when the vehicle of tourists got rolled down. In the incident six persons including five tourists were injured and were shifted to the hospital from where they have been referred to GMC associated hospital Anantnag, he said. The Injured persons have been identified as Sumati Brijesh Patil, Brijesh patil, MJ Balraj, Swaroop, Shilok Ashok and driver Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigation—(KS)

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NIA team visits Poonch after deadly militant attack

REGIONAL

A day after five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the spot here on Friday. According to the army, its vehicle caught fire while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch after being ambushed by militants amid inclement weather in the area. Five soldiers had died on the spot while one more was injured who was under treatment. Soon after the incident, army and police personnel rushed to the spot. Visuals showed semi-burnt bodies of the soldiers lying on the road beside the burning truck. Official sources told GNS that a team of NIA investigated at the spot even as a massive cordon-and-search operation continues in the area to track down the “attackers”. They said army has pressed drones and...

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Rains relent, Mercury drops below normal in J-K

REGIONAL

Amid decrease in precipitation and forecast for scattered to fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded a drop in Jammu and Kashmir below normal on Friday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that “mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain and thunderstorm” was expected during two subsequent days. While there was improvement in rainfall activity, in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning, Srinagar received 0.7mm of rain, Qazigund 14.6mm, Pahalgam 9.0mm, Kokernag 3.2mm, Gulmarg 8.6mm, Jammu 7.4mm, Banihal 5.0mm, Batote 6.2mm, Bhaderwah 8.4mm, Katra 13.0mm, and Kathua 1.6mm. Regarding temperature, the MeT official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 6.2°C against 7.9°C on the previous night and it was...