August 2023 - Page 16 of 40

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Anti Muslim rally in Jammu: Police arrests two persons, more arrests expected

REGIONAL

Following the genocidal slogans against Muslims during a rally in Jammu, local Police have arrested two persons. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday morning Police arrested two persons in connection with the hate slogans raised against a community during the Aug 15 celebrations in Jammu. The official said that the two arrested include Rakesh Bajrangi, the organizer of the said rally. Organized on Aug 15, the Tiranga rally that was attended by dozens of people evoked massive criticism after videos of the rally went viral on social media. "jab mulle Kate jayenge, Ram Ram chilayenge," (when muslims will be killed, they will raise the slogans of Ram Ram), slogans were raised by the crowds. Following the rally, Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmi...

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Man sentenced to two years in cheque bounce case in Shopian

REGIONAL

A local Court in Shopian has convicted and sentenced a man to two years of imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. The Court also directed the convicted person to pay double the cheque amount to the complainant with 15 percent interest on the cheque amount from date of issuance of cheque till realisation of cheque in practical. Quoting an official, KNO reported that Manzoor Ahmad Khanday son of Lassi Khanday resident of Barbugh Shopian had taken different items including cardboard boxes, pesticides and fertilizers from a dealer namely Shabir Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather resident of Hillow, Shopian. “Manzoor was owing around Rs 98 lakh to Shabir and gave him a cheque of Rs 70 lakh which later got bounced.” “On 25 May 2021 Shabir brought memo of the cheque following w...

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Kashmiri news portal The Kashmir Walla’s Twitter account withheld in India

INDIA

X formerly Twitter has barred the handle of Srinagar based The Kashmir Walla in India on Sunday morning. A message upon opening the handle shows @Tkwmag's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand. The Kashmiriyat tried to reach the editors of Kashmir walla, but we have been unable to contact them as of yet. This is a breaking news. It shall be updated soon.

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UP Muslim couple lynched to death after son allegedly elopes with Hindu girl

REGIONAL

An old Muslim couple was beaten to death with iron rods and sticks by their neighbours in Uttar Pradesh. Three people have been arrested in the case, and police say that the murder was allegedly a result of an affair between the victim's son and the daughter of one of the accused, reported NDTV. The couple, Abbas and his wife Kamrul Nisha, died on the spot in the attack on Friday and all the accused fled from the spot. Sitapur Superintendent of Police Chakresh Mishra said a few years back Abbas's son had eloped with a girl from the neighbouring household. A case was registered in this regard and Abbas's son was sent to jail. When Abbas's son was released from jail a few days back, some members of the family planned the attack on the couple. "According to the villagers, the s...

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Kashmiri girl makes it to Indian Book of Records for promoting Kashmiri traditional items

REGIONAL

A young girl from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has entered the Indian Book of Records after creating three traditional Kashmiri items and an apple in the mandala art. Aqsa Mohi Uddin Ahanger, 19, a resident of Kuchmulla Tral, has made pieces of different items to promote Kashmiri culture and tradition. Currently pursuing B.Sc from Government Degree College (GDC) Tral, Aqsa while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said she learned mandala art from her father. I was interested in this art since childhood but started making art pieces only a year ago, she said, adding, “I used to make paintings for a long time, but started making mandala art pieces last year.” I improvised myself in this field of art and succeeded in it, Aqsa said. “When I made Pheran, Kang...

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Chinese troops have intruded into India, taken away people’s grazing land: Rahul Gandhi in Ladakh

INDIA

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that Ladakhis are not happy with the status granted to them and want representation. Talking to reporters, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gandhi said that people are not happy with the status given to them. “There were so many complaints. The people are not happy with status given to them, they want representation. Everyone is saying that there is unemployment and inflation,” he said. “People want bureaucracy shouldn’t run the state, but it should be run by the voice of people,” he added. He said the people in Ladakh are concerned by taking away of their grazing land by China. “The concern, of course, is the land taken away by China. People here are affected in a big way because their grazing land has been t...

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Criminals using Artificial Intelligence to mint money from people

REGIONAL

Police stated that learning includes pronunciation of words, tone of the voice and emotions. Now criminals use this Al-ml model to convert text to speech as it generates a waveform to represent the sound of any person.” “The computer-generated call is then used by the criminal to call his/her relatives or friends and based upon the familiarity of the voice, the victim ends up paying the money,” he said. Police however, spreading awareness on the concern said that the receiver must listen carefully to unnatural pause or robotic speech styles, look for errors in pronunciation or speaking tone. “The voice can be compared with the original person and notice if the voice lacks emotional expression or difference.” “The receiver must always try to call the original person with the sav...

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Kashmir Women’s Cricket League Successfully Kicks off

SPORTS

In a remarkable initiative to promote sports and empower women, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army proudly inaugrated the the Kashmir Women's Cricket League on August 19th. The league showcased the cricketing prowess of talented women from the region. The inaugural ceremony, held on August 19th, saw over 500 enthusiastic students from various schools in the area gathering to witness the excitement and fervor of the game. Mr. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Region graced the occasion as the chief guest, emphasizing the significance of sports in fostering a sense of unity and empowerment. This event marked a significant step in promoting sports, women's empowerment, and unity in the region. The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army extends its gratitude to the particip...

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Stop teaching during school hours or face action, ADC Sopore warns coaching centres

REGIONAL

The authorities on Saturday warned coaching institutions, operating in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, of strict action for taking classes during school hours, thereby flouting government directives. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there were several complaints against private coaching centres of taking classes during school hours in the sub-division, despite clear directives from the government. He said that following which, a meeting was called by the additional deputy commissioner, Sopore SA Raina, where principals of all government higher secondaries, ZEOs, and heads of all coaching centres were present. “Directions were passed to all the coaching centres functioning within the sub-division Sopore, not to take classes of any of ...

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9 army troopers dead, several injured in Ladakh road accident

REGIONAL

Nine army men were killed after their truck skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday, ANI reported. One more official was injured, as per the report Those deceased include eight soldiers and one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). As per the report, the truck was moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh when it fell into the gorge. The truck was a part of the a troop including an SUV and an ambulance with a total of 34 personnel. The three vehicles were a part of a reccee party.