July 2023 - Page 15 of 33 - The Kashmiriyat

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No stone pelting on Yatris anywhere in Kashmir, says Admin

REGIONAL

The administration refuted the misleading claims and allegations made in a video circulated on social media regarding stone pelting on yatries. In a handout to GNS, The administration said that the incident had happened due to the minor dispute among the poniwallas themselves. The administration has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of yatries for the convenience of pilgrims of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The local people have been on forefront to make the yatra successful by rendering their relentless services since the beginning. This yatra is an example of brotherhood, communal harmony and unity among the people. This yatra represents spirituality and has been substantial contributor to economic development of J&K. The video has been created with malicious in...

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Katra receives all-time highest rainfall in 24 hours; schools shut in Doda

REGIONAL

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir received heavy rainfall with Katra recording an “extremely” heavy downpours of 315.4mm in 24 hours which is the all-time heaviest for the area, officials said on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Katra received all time rain of 315.4mm in 24 hours till 0830 hours this morning; it surpassed the 292.4mm record recorded on 31st July 2019. Other parts of Jammu and Kashmir also received rainfall in the last 24 hours with Jammu recording 109mm, Banihal 10mm and Batote 15mm. Regarding forecast for next 24 hours, he said, rainfall was likely in few hours and decrease thereafter. From July 20-22, he said, intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershower w4as likely at “many places” of Jammu and at scattered places of Kashm...

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Unknown gunmen fire at two forest department employees in Pulwama

REGIONAL

Two forest department employees were fired at by unknown gunmen in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Wednesday. The two employees -- Jahangir Ahmad Chechi, and Imran Yousuf -- noticed suspicious activity at Sonabanjar forest area near Bagandar Bridge while patrolling during the night, they said. As they went near to inspect, the unknown persons fired at the employees, injuring them, official sources said. Both the injured were taken to a local hospital. Yusuf was later shifted to S M H S Hospital in Pulwama in critical condition, they said, adding further details were awaited. (PTI)

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5 of family among eight buried in landslide in Kathua

REGIONAL

Five members of a family died among eight in a house collapse in the Kathua district of Jammu. Earlier reports said that two Houses belonging to Mushtaq Ahmed and Abdul Qayum collapsed in Surjan Morha Aruad Block in Bani due to heavy rainfall. Five persons including children got buried under these houses and the body of one person Mohammad Arif son of Abdul Qayum has been recovered so far by the rescuers including police and local volunteers, they said.

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Two non-locals shot at near Anantnag’s Lal chowk

REGIONAL

Two non-locals were injured after suspected to be militants fired upon them in Lal Chowk area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A top police officer told GNS that militants this evening fired upon two non-locals. Both were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where their condition is said to be stable. Their identification was not available at the time of filing this report. Meanwhile, the whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)

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First batch of Hajj pilgrims arrives at Srinagar

REGIONAL

The first batch of 630 Hajj pilgrims arrived in Srinagar on Tuesday following the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, official said, arrive in two flights at the Srinagar international airport on Tuesday. They said that the return flights for all Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Srinagar are scheduled from July 18th to August 2nd. "One flight will be arriving at Srinagar at 08:15 am and the second at 12:15 pm, carrying a total of 630 pilgrims," officials said.

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‘The Kerala Story’ triggers clashes in Gujarat

INDIA

In Balisana town, Patan district, Gujarat, a communal clash erupted on the night of July 16, triggered by a contentious social media post related to the Bollywood movie ‘The Kerala Story.’ According to police reports on Tuesday, the incident resulted in eight people sustaining injuries, and ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the violence. While the specific content of the social media post remains undisclosed by authorities, sources indicate that it pertained to the aforementioned Bollywood movie. The arrested individuals represent both sides involved in the clash, and they are facing charges that include rioting, assault, and attempted murder, based on the registered cases. Inspector J S Chaudhary of Balisana police station confirmed the arrest of ten individuals,...

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‘Defeat BJP to protect justice’: 26 parties agree to jointly contest 2024 elections

INDIA, Politics

The opposition meeting in Bengaluru ended on Tuesday with sources saying it has been decided by all 26 parties to collectively contest against the BJP-led NDA under the banner of the “Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (India)”. The 26 opposition parties have decided to give a new name to their alliance, which will be known as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (India), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said. “The war is now between India and NDA, Narendra Modi vs India, their ideology and India. No one is able to fight the idea of India in history,” said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. While the leaders were giving further details of the deliberations, sources said that they have signed a pact in this regard over seat sharing and the creation of stat...

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4 foreign militants killed in Poonch were active for long time, says Army

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Four foreign militants were killed in an encounter with the joint team of army and police in Surankote area of this district, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a presser Commander of 6 Sector of army’s Rastriya Rifles Surankote said that the group has been operating in Surankote for a long time and were disturbing the peace and tranquillity of the region. “Two recent incidents carried out by them had emboldened them to carry out such nefarious activities. With the elimination of these four militants, prosperity and progress have been given a new lease of life,” he said while being flanked by the SSP Poonch. Giving details of the operation, the Commander said that the Indian Army has been continuing relentless operation in the past three months as part of “Op Trinetra”. “As ...

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Shopian militant Attack: SHO Shopian attached to Anantnag’s RPHQ

REGIONAL

Days after a militant attack, that left three non local workers injured in the Shopian district, the Jammu Kashmir Police has attached Shopian Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Jeelani Bhat to Police Headquarter (RPHQ) Anantnag, pending an inquiry, United News Agency of India reported. “In view of the incident occurred on 13-7-2023 at about 2030 hours at Gagren Shopian, Inspector Gh Jeelani Bhat (AWP) (SHO P/S Shopian) PID No ARP-109258, is attached to RPHQ Anantnag pending inquiry,” read an order issued by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police south Kashmir range, Rayees Mohammad Bhat on Monday. “This order shall have immediate effect,” the order added. On July 13 evening, three migrant labourers identified as Anmol Kumar, Pintu Kumar Thakur and Heralal Yadav, all residen...