May 2023 - Page 27 of 32 - The Kashmiriyat

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Srinagar Airport to start e-cart service for women passengers, senior citizens

REGIONAL

The authorities at the Srinagar International Airport have started an e-cart service from the drop gate to the terminal building and back, for the special convenience of lady passengers and senior citizens. The Director of Srinagar International Airport Kuldeep Singh told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they have started the initiative for the convenience of lady passengers and senior citizens, and are seeking feedback to further augment the free service. “As of now, we have started the free service for the convenience of female passengers and senior citizens with two e-carts from the drop gate to the terminal building and back. We are seeking public responses for the service, after which we may consider if any further augmentation is required,” he said. The Direc...

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Another youth stabbed in Anantnag area, second incident of the day

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar Another incident of stabbing has been reported from the Anantnag district of south Kashmir. This is the second incident of the day. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that one youth was identified by unknown persons at Akad area of Mattan in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. They said that miscreants initially assaulted a youth Sameer Rashid Magray, a resident of Hardu Akad and later stabbed him with a knife. “The injured person was rushed to SDH Seer for treatment where doctors referred him to GMC Anantnag for further treatment,” they said. Earlier, a teenager was stabbed by his friend in the Krangsoo area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

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Fight misinformation with facts: Farooq Abdullah tells newly constituted media body of JKNC

POLITICS

The Jammu Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah today presided over an introductory meeting of the newly constituted wings of party’s Media, Social Media and panellists. Party Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah joined the meeting virtually and also addressed the participants. General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Senior Leaders Muhammad Shafi Uri, Sakina Itoo, Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi and party leaders, media and social media office bearers were present. conferencing. Media panellists from Jammu Province including Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta, senior leaders Sajjad Kit...

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Minor girl drowns to death in Kulgam

REGIONAL

A year-old girl died on Wednesday after falling into a stream at Sunigam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam, an official said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a girl identified as Zainab Zahid daughter of Zahid Ahmad Naiko, a resident of Sunigam slipped into a steam at her native village. The minor girl's body was retrieved from the stream and shifted to the hospital where she was declared dead—(KNO)

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2 OGWs of LeT arrested in Sopore

REGIONAL

The security forces on Wednesday arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates along with ammunition from Sopore village of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that during the cordon and search operation (CASO) at Saidpura village of Sopore, a person was arrested, who revealed that he is working for Lashkar e Toiba militant outfit. The apprehended person reveals his identity as Kaiser Manzoor Mir son of Manzoor Ahmad Mir, a resident of Saidpura, he said. On carrying out his search, 9 mm Rounds - seven, Hand Grenade - one and AK 47 Rounds - 25 were recovered, the official said, adding that on his further disclosure, Mir revealed one more associate named as Muzaffar Majeed Mir son of Abdul Majeed Mir, a resident o...

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Owner of iconic Hotel Lala Sheikh in Srinagar passes away

REGIONAL

Sheikh Mehboob Ali, the owner of Hotel Lala Sheikh passed away on Wednesday due to a cardiac arrest. Mehboob was the face behind the iconic tea shop situated in Srinagar's Residency road and had been running the shop for over seven decades. The cafe was set by Lala Sheikh, a resident of Handjan area in Budgam, Lala Sheikh set up the shop and it soon became renowned for its cakes and other bakery products. The shop was the meeting point of several prominent personalities from Srinagar including Dina Nath Nadim, Mirza Arif, Amin Kamil, Pran Jalal. Singers including Ghulam Ahmed Sofi and Raja Begum would too visit the shop frequently. After the death of Lala Sheikh, his grandson, Mehboob Sheikh took over the reins of the shop which is renowned for its tea and quality products. ...

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Doordarshan fails to clear over Rs 25 crore liability to Kashmiri artists

REGIONAL

The Doordarshan Kendra, Srinagar has failed to release the payments for the work done by the private producers, production houses and individuals. Liabilities to the tune of over Rs 25 crore are pending much suffering to the artist fraternity in Kashmir, this has been revealed by DD Srinagar in response to an application filed by RTI activist MM Shuja. As per the available records, the total old liability till date is reported to be Rs 25,43, 13, 530. There has been reportedly no communication to Prasar Bharti for releasing funds to meet out liability. The matter of the old liability is under the purview of Directorate Door Darshan Kendra Srinagar. Due to lack of funds, for the last four years, Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar has also stopped airing 8 programs. The programs that...

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Teenager stabbed by friend with sharp knife in Anantnag

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar A teenager was attacked by an eighteen year old in the Krangsoo area of south Kashmir's Anantnag area. An official told The Kashmiriyat that one youth was stabbed by his friend for unknown reasons on Wednesday afternoon in the Krangsoo area. Identified as Adnan Altaf, the youth was rushed to the district hospital in Ananatnag where he is being treated. Hospital sources told The Kashmiriyat that Adnan has suffered injuries in his arm, back and shoulder. They said that a sharp object like a knife has been used to stand Adnan. In this regard police station Mattan has registered a case and started further investigation into the matter.

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NIA attaches property under UAPA in Shopian

REGIONAL

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday attached an immovable property in Hermain village of south Kashmir's Shopian district under UAPA. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two rooms that belong to one Ishaq Pala of Aloora village in a joint residential house were attached by NIA today. He said Pala was involved in NIA case no. RC- 07/2018/NIA/DLI registered under UAPA. The official said that the property was attached after the order of special NIA court Jammu—(KNO)

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Parents accuse Tyndale Biscoe, Mallinson School of increasing annual fee arbitrarily

EDUCATION

Parents complained that Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson higher secondary school have abruptly increased the annual fee for the current academic session (April 2023 to March 2024) without taking them on board. They said that this has been done even without the formal approval from the competent authority. “In this era when the business in Kashmir valley has shuddered, Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson higher secondary school enhanced the annual fee by over Rs 2000 without approval from the school fee fixation committee constituted to regulate the fee structure of the private schools,” parents claimed. A group of parents told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the hike is arbitrary just to fleece the parents. “We are afraid that the school will be encouraged and will keep on increasing...