May 2023 - Page 10 of 32 - The Kashmiriyat

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Three residential houses damaged in fire incident in Chrar e Shareef

REGIONAL

Fire broke out in the Kandajan area of Chrar e Shareef in central Kashmir's Budgam district causing damage to residential houses. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday afternoon, a fire broke out at a residential house in the central Kashmir area which later spread to the nearby houses. "Locals along with fire tenders tried to control the fire and stop it from spreading further, however, before the fire could be brought under control three houses has been damaged," they said. Two residential houses were gutted and another house received partial damage during the fire incident, they said. Police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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Press enjoys ‘absolute freedom’ in Kashmir valley, says LG Manoj Sinha

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that press in Jammu Kashmir enjoys “absolute freedom”. Manoj Sinha was responding to a French Radio journalist who asked, a question over the report by Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) over the intimidation of journalists in Kashmir. "According to a report by an international organisation, seven journalists in Kashmir were arrested on terror charges and for disrupting social harmony, not for their reporting. The numbers are 10 to 20 times higher anywhere else in the world," he said. Sinha insisted there is an independent and active media in Jammu Kashmir. “More than 400 newspapers are published here,” he added. “CPJ calls on the Indian government to end its brutal crackdown on the media and immediately release the four arbitrarily deta...

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Abandoned newborn rescued alive near Nallah in Kupwara

REGIONAL

Peerzada Mumin A new born baby was found by locals of Kralpora in Kupwara near a local nallah this morning. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that as soon as they spotted the body, they immediately informed the police following which a police team reached the spot and rescued the kid in living condition. Police team of Police station Kralpora took the baby to SDH Kralpora for immediate treatment. As per the police the baby was found on Kralpora Meelyal road in a Paddy field were some locals spotted it and informed them. Immediately a team was constituted that reached the spot and rescued the abandoned child . People appreciated the efforts of police and Hospital staff for prompt action and coordination. However, they expressed anger over the immoral act and sought identifica...

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MeT predicts rains in Kashmir till May 26

REGIONAL

Rains lashed the plains overnight while the weather department forecast more precipitation in Jammu Kashmir till May 26. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 6.9mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 8.2mm, Pahalgam 22.5mm, Kupwara 10.6mm, Kokernag 10.5mm, Gulmarg 21.0mm, Jammu 8.1mm, Banihal 9.2mm, Batote 14.6mm, Katra 4.8mm and Bhaderwah 14.2mm. He said that there will be intermittent rain/thunderstorm and snowfall over higher reaches at most places. “Possibility of hailstorm and strong gusty winds at a few places can’t be ruled out.” On May 25-26, he said, the weather will be generally cloudy. “A brief spell of rain/thunderstorm may occur towards late afternoon/evening.” He said from May 27-30, the weather will be “partly to gen...

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G-20 delegates highly impressed by artwork of Kashmiri artisans

CULTURE

The Department of Handicraft organized a spectacular exhibition at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) Srinagar to coincide with the highly anticipated G-20 summit being hosted in the Valley for the first time. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that this initiative aims to provide local artisans and craftsmen with a unique opportunity to display their exceptional talent on the international stage. "Dozens of stalls have been meticulously set up on the lush lawns of SKICC, each offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the world of Kashmiri crafts," he said. "Visitors to the exhibition were captivated by a diverse range of exquisite creations, including the renowned Pashmina shawls, intricate silk carpets, masterful wood carvings, delicate ...

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Six persons dead, three injured in accident at Kishtwar hydroelectric project

REGIONAL

Six persons died and three were injured in an accident at a dam of Pakal Dul hydroelectric project in mountainous Kishtwar district on Wednesday. Senior Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Khalil Poswal told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that six persons died and three were injured in an accident at the site of Dangduru dam project in Kishtwar district. Reports reaching KNO said that a cruiser vehicle ferrying project workers fell into a deep gorge near the site of the dam project—(KNO)

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Cordon and search operation launched in Rafiabad area

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The Government forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Targpora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Official sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the Rafiabad area following input about militant presence in the area. He said that the search operation is going on in the area. The forces have sealed the entry and exit points of the area,

May232023 by News DeskNo Comments

Kulgam Veshaw embankments turn into dumping site, residents seeks admin attention

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Veshaw River, a major tributary of River Jhelum has been turned into a dumping site in the Pahloo area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district causing immense damage to the water body in particular and to the environment in general. Locals are openly dumping waste and garbage near the Phaloo bridge of river Veshaw in Brazloo Kulgam “Dogs are always seen in many areas as they keep searching for food in these dumping spots, posing a threat to locals particularly students,” locals said. Dr Suhail Ahmad, a local, said years ago Veshaw gushed with fresh water, and thousands of people would use it for drinking purposes. People would take a bath in it, now you can see that it has been reduced to a mere cesspool. He said there is no mechanism to dump the solid waste. “Pe...

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Municipal committee Handwara demolishes ‘illegal’ under-construction shopping complex

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Municipal Committee Handwara demolished an ‘illegal’ under-construction shopping complex, coming up within the township, on Tuesday, official sources said. They told GNS that an under-construction shopping complex on the land with Khasra numbers 1464, 65, 66, 67, and 71 were demolished by the Municipal Committee Handwara after people flagged concern over its alleged illegal construction within the Municipal limits. “Taking cognizance of the concern expressed by people, the Municipal Committee swung into action and razed the structure to ground today”, they said. The Municipal Committee concerned, the sources said, has dealt a stern warning to the public to refrain from involving themselves in any sort of construction without prior permission from the relevant offices. (GNS)...

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Minor boy dies after falling in dam in Shopian village

REGIONAL

A 6-year-old boy died after he fell in a dam behind his school in the Sedow area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy, who is mentally unsound, fell into the dam during lunchtime. He said that soon after the incident the boy was rescued by locals and was taken to PHC Sedow where he was declared dead on arrival. He has been identified as Farhan Muzaffar (06) son of Muzaffar Ahmad Lone of Sedow Heerpora. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident—(KNO)