July 2023 - Page 6 of 33 - The Kashmiriyat

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Hailstorm wreaks havoc to orchards, crops in Bandipora

REGIONAL

A destructive hailstorm swept through Ajas tehsil and its adjoining areas in Bandipora district this evening, leaving a trail of devastation by damaging orchards and standing crops – the primary sources of livelihood for a major chunk of the local population. Reports reaching GNS said that among the most affected locations included Ajas, Chinpazpora, SK Payeen and other villages. The storm unleashed a barrage of hailstones, ranging in size from small pellets to large, causing significant harm to the agricultural crops including wheat, rice, and vegetables. Preliminary reports suggest that fruit-laden trees including apple, cherry, and pear orchards have suffered extensive damage, endangering the livelihoods of countless farmers and workers who rely on this sector. Many vehicles...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Man allegedly stabs mother in Anantnag, Accused arrested

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar A woman from Anantnag was stabbed by her son in the Batengoo area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir. Family members of Hajira Begum wife of Ghulam Mohuddin Dar resident of Batengoo Anantnag aged 50 was attacked by her son in the south Kashmir district with a knife, causing injuries to her. "On Wednesday evening, Javid the youngest son of Hajira Begum entered the house of Mohammed Amin, his elder brother where he tried to attack his own niece, but Hajira Begum intervened and saved Amin's daughter," Mohammed Amin said. Javid then went on to attack his mother. "He forcibly held his mother and stabbed his own mother with a knife in her abdominal area," he said. Hajira fell down at the spot, but Javid did not even pick his mother up and kept watching her as blood was ...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Do not raise anti-national slogans’: Here is everything you need to know about 8th Muharram order

FEATURED

The Jammu Kashmir administration has permitted 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar's Dal gate area after a gap of over three decades. According to an order, of which a copy was accessed by The Kashmiriyat, the admin has given conditional permission which includes the procession being taken out from 6 A.M to 8 A.M on the traditional route. "Whereas, an application was received from Yaadgar-i-Hussaini Committee seeking permission for taking out Muharram procession on 8th Muharram-1445 from Guru Bazar to Dalgate via Budshah Kadal and M.A Road, Srinagar," read the order. Whereas, the matter was taken up with the Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar vide this office No. DMS/Jud/Muharram/2023/486 dated: 11-7-2-023 for comments. Whereas Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar v...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

3 ‘OGWs’ including PhD scholar arrested in Kulgam

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a militant recruitment module in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir and arrested three persons. In a press release issued to The Kahsmiriyat, Police said, "Kulgam Police generated own input and was in search of a code name person @ Dr. Sabeel who was motivating, funding and providing logistic support to the youth of District Kulgam and adjoining areas to join them terrorist ranks." Special police teams were constituted to search for this suspect and then to take a legal action . After systemic efforts of Kulgam police , one vehicle bearing no JK 18B 4852 was zeroed in, they said. The press release read that the credentials of the vehicle was sought, and it came to fore that this vehicle was being used by one Dr. Rubani...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Take out Muharram procession from 6-8 A.M’, Admin tells Shia Muslims

REGIONAL

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday decided to allow the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional routes with a timing rider after almost three decades. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the administration after considering the Shia leaders plea about allowing the Muharram processions through traditional routes, has decided to allow the processions on 8th Muharram. "The procession on 8th will be allowed from traditional routes between 6 am to 8 am," he said. Earlier, on Tuesday, Shia leaders had met LG Manoj Sinha and sought lifting of ban on Muharam processions through traditional routes like Abi Guzar to Dalgate and then to Zadibal for culmination. Offi...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Direct attack on socio-cultural, economic rights of tribals in J-K,’ NAPM on ST bill

REGIONAL

The National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM) has expressed solidarity with Gujjar and Bakerwal communities stating that the central Government has "ulterior" motives in allowing reservations to the ‘Pahadi’ and certain other communities in Jammu Kashmir. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, NAPM said, While the nation is already reeling under the tensions in Manipur and the North-East, there is another major crisis brewing in Jammu Kashmir. This relates to the Union Govt’s politically motivated proposal to place a Bill for discussion in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, for granting Scheduled Tribe status to the ‘Pahadi’ and certain other communities, that traditionally don’t come under the category of ‘tribe’ and are rather socio-economically well-off. The...

Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

1984 anti-Sikh pogroms: Court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

INDIA

A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on August 5 in connection with the Pul Bangash killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand passed the order after taking cognisance of a charge sheet in the case. Three people were killed and a gurdwara was set ablaze in the Pul Bangash area here on November 1, 1984, a day after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. The CBI had, on May 20, filed a charge sheet against Tytler in the case. Three people were killed and a gurdwara was set ablaze in the Pul Bangash area here on November 1, 1984, a day after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards. In its charge sheet filed before the...

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Timely redressal of issues can save future of thousands, say JKSSB aspirants

EDUCATION, REGIONAL

Aspirants of Jammu Kashmir Service Selection Board on Wednesday welcomed the early hearing of the JKSSB scam case listed for September 18, 2023. The new date of the hearing is August 28, 2023. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, candidates said, The recent move of JKSSB, in which they have filed for the early hearing of the case that was listed for August 28, 2023, after being preponed from September 18, 2023, is a welcome step and is being accordingly welcomed by all the sections of aspirants of JKSSB. In our last release, we affirmed our demand for the release of the exam calendar and the conclusion of the court case. This attempt by JKSSB for an early hearing aligns with our set of demands, which were discussed earlier when the JKSSB Aspirants delegate met JKSSB official...

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Over 29,000 vacancies filled in J-K post Article 370 abrogation: Union Minister

REGIONAL

The Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that over 29,000 vacancies were filled in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. In a writing reply to a question, Rai, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the government of Jammu and Kashmir has carried out several governance reforms, including in the area of recruitment. "After abrogation of Article 370, large scale recruitment drive has been carried out and the government of Jammu and Kashmir has filled 29,295 vacancies. Recruiting agencies have advertised 7,924 vacancies and examinations in respect of 2,504 vacancies have been conducted," he said, adding that the identification of vacancies in the government and recruitment is a continuous and ongoing process and taken...

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‘India will cross LoC if need arises,’ Rajnath Singh in Kargil

INTERNATIONAL

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that nobody has the courage to raise their eyes towards India as brave soldiers are protecting the border and if need arises, they will not hesitate to cross the Line of Control, which is already conveyed to the armed forces. Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and tri-service chiefs visited the Kargil War Memorial here and paid tributes to soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 India-Pakistan war. Speaking on the occasion, Singh, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that India has great respect for all other countries and also follows laid down norms for international conduct but its generosity couldn’t be mistaken as its weakness. “Narendra Modi led government is very clear and ...