July 2023 - Page 8 of 33 - The Kashmiriyat

Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Shia leader asked to give number of participants in Muharram procession’, says admin

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Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday said thatadministrationwas serious on lifting decades restrictions on Muharram processions on two routes in Srinagar areas and that ball is in the Shia community court, who have been asked to provide details about number of people participating in the procession. Talking to the media persons in Srinagar, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bidhuri said that series of meetings were held regarding lifting of restrictions on Muharram processions on two routes in Srinagar, which have been imposed decades ago as there might be some issues behind it. “We are serious over lifting the restrictions and the ball at present is in the court of Shia community, who have been asked to provide details over how many people...

Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Power supply snapped after locals protest installation of Smart Meters in Srinagar’s Batamaloo

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Electricity was snapped in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar city after locals staged a protest against the installation of Smart Meters on Tuesday morning. Local sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a large number of locals from Ziyarat Batamaloo Sahab hit to roads and stopped KPDCL men from getting the Smart Meters installed in the area. As a reaction, the electricity as per the locals was snapped and they are without the power supply since morning. One of the locals said that the electricity was snapped shortly after the protest. Consumers in Srinagar city are up in arms against the Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited. Everywhere in Srinagar city, the installation of Smart Meters have triggered protests, however, authorities are unmoved and continue to in...

Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Nearly half a dozen shops inundated at Srinagar’s Polo View market

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After overnight rainfall in Srinagar muddy water has inundated nearly half a dozen shops at the refurbished Polo View market in Srinagar even as authorities said there was no drainage failure. President Polo View market, Haji Mohammad Ismail told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that muddy water has entered few shops in the market. He, however, said that it was not known how the shops got inundated while a team of officials visited the area. CEO Srinagar Smart City Athar Amir told KNO that there is no drainage failure as all the drains in the market are almost dry. “We are looking into the issue and it seems water has entered from the back side. I am here with my team to ascertain the facts," he said—(KNO)

Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

100 E-Buses for Srinagar set to start trial run in next two days

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The Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) is all set to commence the trial run of e-buses in Srinagar within the next two days, and over a dozen such vehicles are expected to be operational on the roads here after 15 days. Pertinently, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has procured 200 e-buses; 100 for each of the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. A total of 200 e-buses with AC, heating facility, and CCTV are being procured under the Smart City project. The e-buses will also have digital on-boarding facility and live tracking, enabling people to be aware of the buses’ arrival timings. Chief Engineer of SSCL, Iftikhar Kakroo, stated that the trial run of the e-buses will begin in the next two days, and necessary processes such as registration and obtaining a certificate from th...

Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Newly opened wine shop gutted in mysterious blaze at Surankote

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A newly opened wine shop located in Potha area of Poonch’s Surankote subdivision was gutted in a mysterious blaze while police have started investigation into the matter. The shop, officials said, is located on Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch national highway at Potha. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the shop was opened a couple of months ago but it developed sharp criticism in the area and massive protests have taken place in the area in the last three weeks during which people took out rallies, demanding closure of this shop. A protest was also going on at Surankote sub division headquarter led by DDC member Shahnawaz Chowdhary in which the participants were putting forth their demand for closure of this wine shop. Meanwhile, in the intervening night of Sunday-...

Jul242023 by News DeskNo Comments

15 cloudburst incidents reported in Jammu Kashmir in July: Officials

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Amid frequent wet spells in the ongoing month, Jammu and Kashmir has reported 15 cloudburst incidents in the month of July while the Meteorological department (MeT) is preparing data to see whether the incidents have witnessed an upward trend. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Jammu and Kashmir has received excess rainfall of 27 per cent since June 01, 2023 to July 19, 2023 as the frequent rainfall has been reported in the Union Territory from last month. Deputy Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad told KNO that although the complete data has not been prepared but so far in this month, a total of 15 cloudburst incidents have been reported in July alone. “It will be premature to speak whether such incidents have witnessed an upward trend as the data has not been f...

Jul242023 by News DeskNo Comments

22-year-old Shopian youth falls in Aharbal waterfall, Rescue operation launched

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Meer Irfan A twenty two year old from Shopian district of south Kashmir fell in the Aharbal waterfall. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday afternoon, a youth fell into the gushing waterfall at Aharbal area of Kulgam district on south Kashmir. The youth, a resident of Manihal area in Imam Saheb Shopian was running a shop in the south Kashmir district. As of now, the twenty two year has not been found, however, a massive search operation has been launched to to trace him, official sources said. Details rushing in.

Jul242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Enchanting seven Lakes of Ganderbal in Kashmir beckon Globetrotters

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Rayees Shah Nature has kept its best secrets in Kashmir. With the mystic views, gurgling rivers, breathtaking aura, sounds of nature, and hospitable residents, Kashmir invites everyone to its land. It is also a trekkers' paradise. Gangabal Twin Lakes trek is an offbeat and peaceful trek starting from Narang. In this panoramic land, you will find peace in its utmost simplicity. The trees and farms emanate a vibe that is too fresh to ignore; you will feel a sense of belongingness in the air. Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district in Kashmir valley, is home to a hidden gem that lures tourists from around the globe – the enchanting seven lakes. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan hills, these pristine alpine lakes offer a breathtaking experience and a serene escape from the hus...

Jul242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Dalit man subjected to ‘faecal smearing’ for touching upper caste man

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A Dalit man in Madhya Pradesh, has come forward with allegations of a horrifying attack on Friday, July 21. The victim, identified as Dashrath Ahirwar, accused a man from a higher caste, Ramkripal Patel, of smearing human faeces on his face and head, while also subjecting him to casteist abuses. According to the victim’s police complaint, the deplorable incident unfolded when Ahirwar, who was engaged in construction work, accidentally touched Patel with grease, Muslim Mirror reported. Seizing upon this trivial incident, Patel reportedly responded with extreme brutality, grabbing a mug used for bathing and smearing human faeces on Ahirwar’s body, including his face and head. “I had some grease on my hand and by mistake that grease got smeared on Patel. After that, Patel brought ...

Jul242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Pakistan trying to adopt ‘Punjab model’ to lure J-K youth towards drugs: DGP Dilbagh Singh

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Jammu Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that the neighbouring country is following the Punjab model to lure J&K’s younger generation towards drugs as militancy is on its deathbed. “When terrorism ended in Punjab, youth and people were lured towards drugs. While terrorism vanished in Punjab, drugs remained there to destroy the generations. Same model is being followed in J&K by Pakistan. Militancy is on its deathbed in J&K but efforts from across are on to hook youth towards drugs,” DGP Singh told reporters as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), after inaugurating the J&K Police Martyrs’ Football Tournament in Srinagar. He said that last year, J&K police, while following the zero tolerance for drugs, destroyed 8000 kgs ...