May 2023 - Page 24 of 32 - The Kashmiriyat

May132023 by News DeskNo Comments

Congress’ Karnataka Win: BJP won’t have courage to hold JK polls, says Omar Abdullah

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As the Congress is headed for a thumping win in Karnataka, National Conference vice-president and former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah took a swipe at the BJP over holding of elections in JK. In a Tweet, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Omar Abdullah said that BJP won't have the courage to allow assembly elections to take place in Jammu and Kashmir. "Now there is no way BJP will have the courage to allow Assembly elections to take place in J&K any time soon," he tweeted. The Congress is leading in 138 seats, way ahead of the BJP, which is leading in just 63 seats in Karnataka with halfway mark being 113 in the 224 member assembly in the southern state—(KNO)

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Sopore woman’s body fished out from Jhelum after 20 days

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A body of a woman who had drowned in the river Jhelum in the Dokalbal Sopore area of North Kashmir on April 22 this year, was fished out after around 20 days, officials said on Saturday. An official told news agency— Kashmir Scroll that the woman had river into the river Jhelum at Dokalbal Sopore on 22 April. Efforts were made to retrieve her body shortly after the incident, but all in vain as authorities failed to retrieve the body. The official said her was retrieved by the locals of Baramulla today following which the body was taken to GMC Baramulla. After completion of all formalities, the body will be handed over to the family for the last rites, he said. Further investigation has been taken up—(KS)

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Muslims should not be allowed to reach higher Government positions: VHP chief

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Pravin Togadia, the leader of the International Hindu Council known for making controversial statements against Muslims, has expressed his determination to curb the Muslim population growth in India, Muslim Mirror reported. He stated that only Hindus should hold positions of power, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Magistrates, and Superintendents of Police. “Only individuals belonging to the Hindu faith will be permitted to occupy positions of authority in the nation, including the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Ministers, District Officers, Superintendents of Police (SP), and District Magistrates (DM),” he said. Parveen Togadia, attending an event called ‘Hindi Sahitya Sammilan’ in Harmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh, stated his intention to restrict th...

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Congress set for major victory in Karanataka polls

INDIA

With merely a few rounds of counting left in Karnataka, the Congress stays comfortably above the halfway mark. The BJP may end up with close to 75 seats. The JDS is faring badly in many of the regions. The Congress is winning/leading in more seats in the Kalyan Karnataka, Kittur Karnataka and South regions, reported Indian Express. The BJP is leading in Bangalore and coastal Karnataka regions. A party or a coalition needs to win 113 seats to secure a majority in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar won from Kanakapura seat after securing 70 per cent votes. Among those who are leading are Siddaramaiah in Varuna, Basavraj Bommai in Shiggaon. JD(S)’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy is leading from Ramanagara and IT Minister Dr. Ashwanth Siddharamiah a...

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Rains, thunderstorm in Kashmir for next 24 hours: MeT

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Amid forecast for rain and thunderstorm, night temperature recorded increase across Jammu and Kashmir but hovered below normal at several on Saturday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that rain, thunderstorm and lightning was expected at a few places of Kashmir and Jammu region during the next 24 hours. He said from May 15-16, a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm was expected at isolated places while there is possibility of light rain/thunderstorm at isolated to scattered places on May 17-19. However, he said, there is no forecast of any major rainfall for next one week. Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 10.9°C against 10.6°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a ...

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Failed infiltration bid in Uri, Pakistan’s ‘desperate’ attempt to disrupt G20 in Kashmir: Army

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The Army on Saturday said that failed infiltration bid by militants is another attempt by Pakistan to disrupt the G20 Summit and create disturbance in the Valley. In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Srinagar based defence spokesperson said an infiltration bid by militants across the Line of Control in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir was foiled by the Army early morning today. He said that a group of armed militants while attempting to cross the Line of Control, were engaged in an exchange of fire with the alert troops resulting in a failed attempt to intrude into Kashmir Valley. "A quadcopter flown by the Pakistan Army to aid the terrorists was also spotted across the Line of Control, and was fired at, causing it to withdraw." He said that this...

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Measles virus outbreak in Kupwara area triggers panic

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The authorities in north Kashmir's Kupwara district Friday deputed its teams to Farkin village after cases of measles virus were reported from the hamlet. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Measles is a human disease and is not known to occur in animals. Measles vaccination resulted in a 73% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2018 worldwide, as per WHO. Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) earlier today a few cases of measles were reported in Farkin village, which falls under Kralpora Medical Block. They said that the medical team along with doctors were deputed to the village to ensure the saf...

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Cancellations hit Kashmir tourism sector as air prices go sky high

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Several tourism stakeholders have expressed concern over the soaring air prices which they say have dampened the tourist inflow with the arrival of the peak season. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the tourism stakeholders said they are facing a massive decline and cancellations of fresh bookings. Many tourists aspiring to visit the valley have cancelled their plans due to skyrocketing airfares, said Nisar Shah, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance. “None of their fresh queries are maturing and all our potential clients are turning down the travel programme due to skyrocketing airfares,” he said. A group of eight people from Mumbai had planned a visit to Kashmir with my agency but due to the “extremely high price” of air tickets, they changed t...

May122023 by News DeskNo Comments

Kulgam’s Kanjikulla village lacks potable water supply

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Danishwar Hameed Residents of Kanjikulla in Yaripora area of Kulgam district are facing shortage of water without portable water from 20-25 years . Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the residents said that their area is without potable waters for several years. "The water supply scheme is lying defunct in the area due to discharge of non consumption water," a local said As per the locals the area is without water from 20-25 years. Locals said that despite several requests to the concerned department, the officials have failed to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Jal Shakti Kulgam said the matter will be resolved soon.

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Middle East based militant fugitive arrested at Srinagar airport, says SIA

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State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Thursday said it has arrested a notorious militant fugitive based and operating in and from middle-eastern Arab country of Oman, at Srinagar International Airport. In a statement, the agency said that the accused has been found involved in militant funding case FIR no 09/2021, police station SIA Kashmir. The statement said that one accused namely Danish Ahmad Koul s/o Bashir Ahmad Koul r/o Tibti colony Hawal Srinagar, working in a middle east country Oman at a business establishment, was found involved in funding active militants by way of financing them through his valley based OGW network. A case FIR No 09/2021 was lodged on 10.08.2021 under the provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 as amended, waging war agai...