August 2023 - Page 2 of 40 - The Kashmiriyat

Aug302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Nearly 73,000 Hindu devotees visited Shankaracharya temple on Raksha Bandhan eve, says temple preacher

REGIONAL

In a first, the Shankaracharya temple here in Srinagar in the banks of world famous Dal Lake has recorded the footfall of around 73,000 devotees on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, the festival that was celebrated with religious fervor across Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the special prayers were held at the temple on the festival today where a huge rush of devotees was witnessed at 4:00 AM in the morning. Devotees from different parts of the country were seen waiting in long queues at Srinagar's famous Shankaracharya Temple. “I am very happy to be here on Raksha Bandhan. The administration here is very helpful as they had made elaborate arrangements for the devotees today at the temple. The transportation facility was also ma...

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Aga Syed Yousuf Al-Moosvi: The Fearless protagonist of social justice, and unity in Kashmir

WRITE-UPS

Saif Ali Budgami Kashmir valley has been the hub of great saints for centuries and Sufis visited the valley to preach Islam, and that aspect of the Kashmiri history and culture is still very evident, for this reason, it is lovingly named “Peer Vaer” (The land of Saints) among Ayatollah Aga Syed Yousuf Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi Budgami was one. Unfortunately this evergreen saint who beautified this land being multifarious and polymath and spent his whole life in the service of Islam, though neglected by all in one way or the other. This shining star is surely believed to have revolutionized the destiny of not only Muslims but all the people of Kashmir and Kashmir itself. The ideologue was a fearless protagonist of social justice, an establisher, savior and a sign of unity in Kashmir. The ...

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‘Unfounded, Incorrect’: Entertainment firm denies reports of Miss World competition in Kashmir

REGIONAL

PME entertainment on Tuesday rejected the claims of Kashmir being the host of the 71st edition of Miss World in December. Earlier media reports stated that Kashmir would be hosting the 71st edition of the Miss World contest. “On behalf of the Miss World Organisation, we would like to strongly state that news of the main Miss World 2023 Finale is being held in Kashmir is unfounded and incorrect,” Jamil Saidi, Chairman PME Entertainment, a company associated with the event has said. “As officially announced by PME Entertainment and Miss World organisation, the venue for the finale is to be finalised and will be announced officially at a later date.” The denial came following the press conference of Miss world who had said 140 nations would come to Kashmir in November 2023. “We lo...

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UP bus conductor sacked for stopping bus for Namaz, commits suicide

INDIA

Mohit Yadav, a bus conductor hailing from Mainpuri and formerly employed by Uttar Pradesh Roadways, tragically took his own life by leaping in front of a train on Monday. This distressing act followed his dismissal, stemming from a viral video that captured him halting a bus to allow two Muslim passengers to pray in Bareilly, reported Muslim Mirror. The incident, which occurred on the night of June 3, unfolded aboard a Janrath bus under the operation of Bareilly Depot. The bus, en route from Satellite Bus Stand to Kaushambi, was briefly halted by both Yadav and the driver, K.P. Singh, before departing from Bareilly. Passengers were left questioning the abrupt stop, to which they were informed that it was made to accommodate two Muslim passengers who sought to offer their prayers. ...

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600 plus families to get compensation for land acquired by Defence Estates Department

REGIONAL

After a gap of around 10 years, the 600-plus aggrieved families in Budgam district are supposed to get compensation for their 4000 Kanals of land which was acquired by the Defence Estates Department at Srinagar Old Airfield area ( Estate Karewa Damodar) in 2013. The aggrieved land owners and farmers have been waiting for the payment since then. Part of the payment Rs 4.80 lakhs per kanal was already paid to each family but the rates were enhanced to Rs 18 to 20 lakhs per kanal and said payment was not disbursed to the families. A delegation of aggrieved landowners of estate Karewa Damodar (Old Airfield) Srinagar led by social activist Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat had a detailed meeting with senior officers in DG Defence Estates Office in New Delhi on Monday. In a statement the Zamidaran ...

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Mysterious blast leaves minor girl critically injured in TeePee Kupwara

REGIONAL

A minor girl was critically injured in a mysterious blast at TeePee in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, official sources said. They identified the girl as one Azra Quyoom daughter of Abdul Quyoom of Zonarishi Kupwara. The injured girl was evacuated to a nearby health facility, they said. More details awaited. (GNS)

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‘Decline in Jammu division, surge in Kashmir’: Over 26,000 ‘eye flu’ cases in J-K

REGIONAL

‘Eye flu’ cases are on the rise in Jammu Kashmir as the hospitals across the region continue to receive patients complaining of irritation, redness, swelling and itching in their eyes. Doctors from Kashmir and Jammu divisions told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cases of conjunctivitis, popularly known as ‘eye flu’, are on the rise in Kashmir division while cases have started declining in Jammu division. They, however, said there is no need to worry as it goes away in one to two weeks. An official from the Directorate of Health Services Jammu told KNO that 14,412 cases of conjunctivitis were reported in Jammu division including GMC Jammu. Giving further details, he said so far 3,274 cases have been reported in Jammu district, 789 in Doda, 1,956 in Kathua, 6...

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In absence of fence, Fear of wild animals looms over Sopore school

EDUCATION

Established in 1972, Government Girls High School Tarzoo which is in close proximity to the forested area in Sopore’s Ningli is risking the lives of students as the school lacks a boundary wall. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) residents said there is always apprehension of wild animals harming students as they can be seen roaming around. “Our children are studying in a two- storied building which lacks fencing. Authorities hardly bother about the safety of children. They must act before any man-animal conflict occurs in the area,” said Aijaz Ahmed Dar, a senior citizen. He alleged that the land which is within the possession of the school is being illegally occupied by some miscreants. The Revenue department demarcated the land in the 2020, but failed to ret...

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Mid-aged woman dies in Srinagar road accident

REGIONAL

A middle-aged woman died on the spot after being hit by a private car near Naqashbandh Sahab shrine in Khawaja Bazar area of Srinagar downtown on Wednesday. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a private Ignis car (JK01AQ-5374) hit a female pedestrian who died on the spot. The driver Altaf Ahmed Shiekh reportedly surrendered before the police after which the vehicle was seized by the police. The deceased lady was shifted by police to SMHS Hospital for postmortem. Hospital sources identified the deceased female as Adeeba Shabir wife of Shabir Ahmed Dar, a resident of Anzimar area of Khanyar Srinagar. Eyewitnesses said that another lady was also injured in the mishap and taken to hospital, however, that was not officially confirmed. [KNT]

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Government school renamed after slain security guard of Kuka Parray in Hajin

EDUCATION

Government Wednesday named a Primary School in honor of a slain policeman who was the security guard of government gunman turned politician Kuka Parrey in north Kashmir’s Bandipora. The school is located at Bonikhan Hajin and was known as Government Primary School Bonikhan. A function that was presided by the Naib Tehsildar Altaf Hussain was held in the school and it was re-named as ‘Martry Shri Zahoor Ahmed Government Primary School’. Besides, Naib Tehsildar, the rechristened ceremony was attended by Chief Education Officer Bandipora Muhammad Amin, Zonal Education Officer Hajin Abdul Rahim Lone and the family member of the slain cop. While taking to the news agency Kashmir News Trust, Adil Zahoor, the son of the slain cop said that they are grateful to the government for honoring...