June 2023 - Page 3 of 34 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun272023 by News DeskNo Comments

After 17 years in jail, Muslim man gets bail in 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case

INDIA

The Bombay High Court has suspended the life sentence awarded to Afroz Khan Pathan, a convict in the sensational 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case, and granted him conditional bail. A division bench comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Gauri Godse also observed that there was no prima facie evidence to prove that Pathan had visited Bangladesh to collect funds for terror activities in India – as claimed by two co-accused in their confessionals. The judges said in their order that neither of the confessions referring to Pathan prima facie show that he had in fact gone to Bangladesh and got funds, or that he had knowledge or reason to believe the purpose for which he was sent there or the larger conspiracy. Allowing Pathan’s bail plea filed in 2017, the court also considere...

Jun272023 by News DeskNo Comments

Two dead, another injured as vehicle rolls down into gorge in Ramban

REGIONAL

At least two persons died and another was injured after a vehicle they were traveling in rolled down and fell into a gorge in Rampaari area of Ramban district on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle skidded off the road near Rampaari and fell into deep gorge. He said sooon after the incident Police and some volunteers rushed to the spot for rescue operation. “In the incident two persons died on the spot while another suffered critical wounds”, the official said. The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Afzal son of Gull Mohd Malik and Mohammad Azmat son of Abdul Rashid Malik—both are residents of Ramsoo—(KNO) Further details are awaited

Jun272023 by News DeskNo Comments

Tral’s Chandrigam health centre in shambles

REGIONAL

The locals from Chandrigam hamlet of Tral sub-division of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district Saturday expressed strong resentment against authorities for failing to find a safe building for the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) which is lacking all kinds of facilities. The sole doctor posted at this NTPHC has been directed to remain present at Sub-District Hospital Tral which has been causing immense hardships for the locals. The locals told news agency Kashmir News Trust that there is no bathroom in the dilapidated building as a result both employees and visitors suffer. “We were told that proper staff along with machinery would be made available here but nothing concrete has materialized yet. This health centre runs from an unsafe building posing threat to the staff and patie...

Jun272023 by News DeskNo Comments

Prayers at Eid Gah Anantnag at 7:30 A.M: Jamia Masjid committee

REGIONAL

Jamia Masjid Committee in Anantnag has announced the timing for Eid prayers and said Eid -ul Adha prayers will be offered at 7:30 AM in the Eig Gah of Anantnag at Janglat Mandi. "The Tableegh shall begin at 6:45 AM and the prayers shall be offered at 7:30 AM at Eid Gah Janglat Mandi. People from nearby areas are requested to participate the largest congregation expected in Anantnag district," the Jamia Masjid committee said. The Committee has advised people to bring along their prayer mats and said separate arrangements have been made for women. In view of the extreme heat, people are advised to carry along water bottles and keep young children hydrated. "Parents should watch their children and ensure that they are hydrated enough to not catch the effect of direct sunlight," Jamia...

Jun272023 by News DeskNo Comments

Tomato becomes a luxury as prices skyrocket in Kashmir, various cities of India

BUSINESS

Tomato prices have skyrocketed across India and in Kashmir the situation is no different. Bearly a two days ago, tomatoes were priced at Rs 30 per kg, however, on Tuesday one kg of tomatoes is being sold for 80 rupees and as high as Rs 100 a kilogram. In various cities of India including Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, tomatoes are being sold at 100 rupees per kilogram. Tomatoes coming to the markets have become very expensive, due to which wholesalers and retailers have increased the rates of tomatoes. Due to bad weather and low sowing, these prices are expected to increase further. Wholesale traders say that due to less supply and more spoilage, tomato prices have increased not just in Kashmir, but in several other cities. Ali Mohammad, who lives in Srinagar, says, "Tom...

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Nearly 80 per cent drug addicts in Kashmir use heroin: Doctors

REGIONAL

As a major concern, more than 3000 fresh drug addicts have visited Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar’s Drug De-Addiction Centre in the last year. This was revealed by Dr Yasir Hassan Rather, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, IMHANS, GMC Srinagar, during a workshop organised by the department on the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, World Drug Day. Around 40 Imams (religious scholars) of the J&K Waqf Board also participated. Dr Yasir, who was in-charge of the workshop, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that from March 2022 to March 2023, a total of 3036 new drug addicts visited the OPD of Drug De-addiction Centre at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences. He said that in the same period, 38,074 drug...

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One local militant killed in Kulgam encounter, says Police

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A local militant has been killed in the encounter that raged in the Hawooora area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday night. An official confirmed that a local militant was killed and arms have been recovered from his possession. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Adil Majeed Lone son of Abdul Majeed Lone, a resident of Hawoora in Kulgam was killed during the encounter. They said that Adil was a part of the Al Badr militant outfit. A police tweet confirmed the killing of one local militant during the encounter. "01 local militant neutralised. Identification & affliation being ascertained. Incriminating materials including arms & ammunition recovered. Search going on. Further details shall follow," Jammu Kashmir Police said. Earlier on M...

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Nocturnal encounter rages in Kulgam area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A nocturnal encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Hawoora area of Redwani in South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday evening. An official told The Kashmiriyat that a joint team of Army’s RR and CRPF and JKP launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. The official said that, as the joint team of forces progressed towards the suspected identified spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter. A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants. As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.

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Nocturnal protests erupt against electricity cuts in Srinagar’s downtown area

REGIONAL

Nocturnal protests have erupted in the Rajouri Kadal locality of Srinagar's downtown area over the absence of electricity. Agitated locals took to the streets on Monday night and said that they do not have electricity for more than three hours which has created issues in the area. They said that on one side the government is forcing smart meters of people and on the other their electricity is being cut constantly. "We have patients at home, several of them are on oxygen support. The absence of electricity has risked their lives too," a protesting woman said. They should make it clear whether they want to supply electricity or not. "If not, we will cut down the electricity wires and start lighting our houses with candles," they said. Several protestors have been staged across...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Sopore residents protest against water scarcity

REGIONAL

Residents of Gousia Abad area in Sopore on Monday held a protest against the water scarcity in their area. The female protesters raised slogans against the PHE Department for failing to provide an uninterrupted water supply to their area for the past month. A lady protester speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that they are without water for the last month and are forced to drink contaminated water. "There are apprehensions of the outbreak of water-borne diseases," she said. Locals appealed to the higher-ups to look into the matter at the earliest so that they can breathe a sigh of relief.