July 2023 - Page 5 of 33 - The Kashmiriyat

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Protests continue against smart meters as Sopore residents hit roads

REGIONAL

People on Wednesday staged a protest in Sopore areas against the installation of smart meters by the Power Development Department (PDD). An eyewitness told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that men, women staged protests and raised slogans against PDD ar Takyabal and Jalalabad localities of Sopore. The protestors blocked the Sopore-Bandipora road at Police station and Jalalabad respectively, thus halting the traffic movement. Later, traffic was restored with the intervention of police. People said that their families cannot afford inflated bills generated by smart meters. "We are poor families here and the majority of our men are daily wagers. We are earning hand to mouth and can't afford enormous bills,” they added. “We already have meters installed in our homes ...

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Frames: After 33 years, emotions run high as ‘Hussain Zindabad’ slogans reverberate in Srinagar

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Mehran Bhat Though the admin had granted permission from 6 A.M, devotees started reaching Guru Bazar as early as 4 A.M. Police and paramilitary troopers were deployed across all streets in Srinagar. Throughout the way from Guru Bazar to Dalgate where the procession ended, Sunni Muslims had installed stalls for the Shia devotees who recited Nouhas (mourning poetry) and marched the streets of Srinagar. In the midst of the emotional atmosphere, the 8th Muharram procession was finally permitted to follow its traditional route after 34 years. The streets were adorned with black banners and the alleys of the capital city reverberated with elegies being recited for Imam Hussain, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. Photo: Mehran Bhat Kashmiri Muslims, historically, used to march in a big pro...

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‘Nobody but elected Government can make laws for J-K’: MY Tarigami

REGIONAL

The PAGD Spokesperson and CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami opposed that the introduction of three bills regarding Jammu Kashmir in the Lok Sabha. In a statement, CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami said that the proposed J& K Reorganization Amendment (2023) Bill, allowing reservation of seats for Kashmiri Pandits and migrants from PaK is being introduced in the Parliament at a time when the Supreme court has begun hearing a clutch of petitions filed by the CPI(M) and other petitioners, challenging the J & K Reorganization Act, 2019 itself. The former Tarigami said the central government should have waited for the Apex court's final verdict before proposing an amendment bill. “Additionally, the power to nominate the members to the Assembly should rest with the elect...

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Madrassa teacher arrested for sodomising minor boy in Baramulla

REGIONAL

A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sodomizing a minor boy in Sopore town of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. A police official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the arrest came following a complaint lodged by a 12-year-old boy (identity withheld), who accused his madrasa teacher (identity withheld) of committing the heinous act. Upon receiving the complaint, the police promptly initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of the accused madrasa teacher on charges of sodomy. A senior police officer, while confirming the incident, told Kashmir Scroll, that a case under Section 377 of the law has been registered in connection with the alleged sodomy, and the investigation is underway. Further details surrounding the case have not been disclosed at this time. (...

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8th Muharram: Srinagar reverberates with Ya Hussain slogans after 3 decades

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Shabir Ali Following a gap of over three decades, the streets of Srinagar reverberated with 'Ya Hussain' Slogans on the eighth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muharram marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam e Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet who was martyred by the forces of Yazid in Karbala Iraq along with his companions on the 10th day of Muharram on the 61st Hijri year. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that though the admin had granted permission from 6 A.M, devotees started reaching Guru Bazar as early as 4 A.M. Police and paramilitary troopers were deployed across all streets in Srinagar. Throughout the way from Guru Bazar to Dalgate where the procession ended, Sunni Muslims had installed stalls for the Shia devotees who recited Nouhas...

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Education department bans corporal punishment in schools across Kashmir

EDUCATION, REGIONAL

School Education Department Thursday ordered blanket ban on corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in the educational institutes across Kashmir division. According to an order, a copy which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director of School Education Kashmir states that distressing complaints are pouring in regarding corporal punishment to the students in schools as per the report received from IMHANS-K resulting in Mental Health issues in school going children. The order reads that the negative consequences of corporal punishment not only hinder the learning and development of the affected children but also create an environment of fear and hostility within the Educational Institutions “Corporal punishment has an ill effect on the mental health ...

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Youth electrocuted to death, his uncle injured in Awantipora

REGIONAL

A youth died while as his uncle was injured after their bulldozer came in contact with a live transmission line in Padgampora area of Pulwama district on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the duo were on bulldozer when it came in contact with the transmission wire. He said that they received critical injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital where youth succumbed to injuries. He has been identified as Sehran Ahmad (18) while his uncle has been identified as Abdul Rashid Dar of Larkipora Padgampora. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident—(KNO)

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Mourners returning to home peacefully; violence a thing of past in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha

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Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that for the first time Muharram procession was taken out peacefully in Srinagar after a gap of over 30 years. Addressing National Convention on Sufism: “a bridge between the communities”, at SKICC here, the LG said that firs time in 30 years, Muharram (8th) procession was taken out in Srinagar peacefully. “Feeling satisfied, mourners are now returning to their homes,” the LG said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Pertinently, for the first time in the past over 30 years, the UT administration allowed the 8th Muharram procession through traditional routes of Srinagar. Multi-layer security cover was provided to the mourners for the smooth conduct of the procession. Mourners assembled at the Guru Bazar area...

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18-year-old youth allegedly kills self in north Kashmir

REGIONAL

An 18-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide in the Banyari village of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday evening. Officials quoted by news agency KNO, said that the deceased (name with held), aged 18 was a resident of Banayari. They said his body was found hanging in an open field outside his home. After completing legal formalities, the body was handed over to his family for the last rites. Police have taken cognizance of the case and started an investigation into the matter. (KNO)

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Despite ban, e-cigarettes sold through e-commerce sites

BUSINESS

Despite the ban imposed by the Union government in 2019, e-cigarettes continue to be sold on e-commerce sites, even to children below 18 in Kashmir. To curb this violation, the Health Ministry launched an online portal to facilitate reporting of violations under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act (PECA). The health officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that despite the ban, there are reports that the sale of e-cigarettes is being done through e-commerce sites. They said the sales are being done at some stores as well. An official said the government has been working hard to completely block the sale of e-cigarettes and several steps are being taken in ...