June 2023 - Page 4 of 34 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Anantnag woman on Haj passes away in Mecca

REGIONAL

A woman from the Uranhall area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag passed away in Saudi Arabia. An official told The Kashmiriyat a local said that on Sunday, Naseema Akhtar, a resident of Anantnag’s Uranhall, who was on a Hajj pilgrimage suddenly collapsed while she was at her hotel room in Mecca. He added that Naseema was rushed to the hospital, however, she was declared brought dead upon arrival. Over 10,000 Muslims from Jammu Kashmir are on the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, Chairperson of, J-K Hajj Committee, Safina Beigh, expressed her condolences to the family.

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Kargil shuts down on call of their Ulema over sexual violence case

REGIONAL

Following a recent case of sexual assault involving a local medicinal practitioner in Wakha, Kargil, the district witnessed a complete shutdown on Sunday, highlighting concerns over the alleged lack of a clear response from the police. The Jamiat Ulma Isna Ashary Kargil (JUIAK) called for the shutdown, citing the absence of a press conference by the Ladakh police on the matter. Sajjad Kargili, the JUIAK representative, expressed their primary objective of the shutdown, which aimed to prevent such heinous acts in the future. They attributed blame to the Ladakh police for the delay in conducting a press conference, which took a week to arrange. During the shutdown, all non-emergency services, including shops, restaurants, hotels, industries, and other business activities, remained c...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Government’s interference with the management of Imambaras, Mosques, Khanqahs increasing, MMU on Pulwama incident

REGIONAL

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir on Monday expressed serious concern and strongly condemned the incident that took place in Masjid Sharief of Zadoora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, on the night of June 23 and 24, wherein the personnel of the Army’s 50 Battalion Rashtriya Rifles harassed the local people and beat up some residents forcing them to raise “non-Muslim” slogans from the mosque. In a statement, the MMU said the silence maintained by the authorities in this regard is unacceptable. It asked them to clarify their position in this regard as the religious sentiments of Muslims of J&K have been badly hurt and people are shocked. The MMU expressed concern over the fact that the government-backed institutions in Jammu Kashmir are increasingly interfering w...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Radisson group opens another hotel in Kashmir

REGIONAL

Radisson Hotel Group has further strengthened its presence in Jammu and Kashmir with the opening of Radisson Hotel Sonamarg. This is the Group’s seventh operational hotel in the region. Nestled in a picturesque valley, trout-filled rivers, green meadows, and awe-inspiring peaks, Sonamarg draws nature lovers and adventurers from far and wide to admire its beauty. Located amid snow-capped mountains, Radisson Hotel Sonamarg is easy to reach from Srinagar International Airport and Mandi Bus Station via road within three hours depending on the season and traffic. It also has ample parking space for those traveling by personal vehicles. “With a stronghold of 25 years in India, we are consistently expanding our portfolio and ensuring quality hospitality for travelers across the country. We ...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Weather to remain pleasantly dry on Eid: MeT

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Sonam Lotus, Kashmir's Director of Meteorological Department has predicted pleasant weather for Eid ul Adha day (29 June 2023). He said no rains are expected in Kashmir till June 29, however, there may be slight showers towards the evening time of 28 and 29 June. "Weather is mostly likely to remain pleasantly dry in Kashmir on 29 June," Sonam said. Eid ul Adha will be observed in the Kashmir valley on June 29, 30 and 01 July. The three-day annual festival is observed to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham.

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Amarnath Yatra: Tankers, empty vehicles should only use Mughal road

REGIONAL

All the tankers and empty vehicles from Jammu will be allowed via Mughal road only, Jammu Kashmir admin ordered, in view of Amarnath Yatra on Jammu-Srinagar Highway. An order issued by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhuri, the down side movement of fruit laden trucks and other vehicles is being hampered and requires to be given priority. “In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023 and taking in to account the condition of National Highway-44, besides, the erratic weather which is leading frequent landslide and shooting stones. The down side movement of fruit laden trucks and other vehicles is being hampered and requires to be given priority,” the order reads. Accordingly, all tankers of Pol, Diesel, LPG bulk gas; all empty LPG Cylinders carrying trucks; all em...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Will remove AFSPA when peace comes to J-K, says Rajnath Singh

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) will be removed from Jammu and Kashmir once peace returns to Jammu Kashmir Addressing a security conclave in Jammu, the defence minister said the law will be removed from J-K too. Singh said, ” While we have controlled the problem of insurgency in North East India, we have also been successful in controlling left wing extremism. Today AFSPA has been removed from large parts of North East. I am waiting for the day when permanent peace will come in Jammu and Kashmir and AFSPA will be removed from here too.” He, however, didnt give any timeline for removal of AFSPA in J-K. (KNO)

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Srinagar’s CD Hospital lacks vital machinery for patient care

REGIONAL

Chest Disease Hospital located in Srinagar – which is the only tertiary pulmonary centre of the Valley and has referrals from all districts falls short of machinery and other equipment. The data reveals that there is a shortage of vital machinery and equipment and despite sending repeated requestions reminding the Principal Dean Government Medical College Srinagar of the importance of these equipments, no machinery has been provided to the hospital. CD Hospital as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust is a designated centre for Covid and also a centre for the admission of H1N1 patients. The hospital also requires at least 15 units of mobile portable instant isolation units to check cross infections. The current Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) lab of CD Hospital is equipped with ins...

Jun262023 by News DeskNo Comments

In Maharashtra, Cow vigilantes beat Muslim man to death over suspicion of carrying beef

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A mob assaulted two Muslim men, suspecting them of carrying beef in Nashik, Maharashtra. The attack resulted in the death of Affan Abdul Majeed Ansari, a 32-year-old resident of Mumbai’s Kurla area, while his friend Nasir Ghulam Hussain Qureshi is currently receiving medical treatment, reported Muslim Mirror. The duo were travelling in a car when they were abruptly stopped and subjected to a brutal assault by men claiming to be cow vigilantes. Ansari’s family said that the attackers were associated with cow vigilante groups as well as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bajrang Dal. “The attackers, consisting of approximately 26 individuals with right-wing affiliations, violently assaulted them inside the car, restraining their hands and subjecting them to a continuou...

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Mainpuris stage protest in Delhi, blame government for failing to resolve crisis

INDIA

On Sunday, a group of 40 organisations staged a demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to call for the restoration of peace in Manipur. The call for this demonstration was given by like-minded groups and civil rights activists. The Manipur conflict in the northeastern state of India is now leading to a humanitarian crisis with thousands of people displaced from their homes. The speakers from various civil society organisations expressed their deepest regrets and sorrow for the ethnic violence that has so far resulted in around 100 fatalities, over 300 injuries, and about 60,000 displacements since it started on May 3. It is imperative to stress that persons looking for shelter in relief camps are dealing with incredibly difficult situations and lack necessities like food, clothing...