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FCDO issues fresh travel advisory, asks British nationals to avoid travelling to Kashmir

INTERNATIONAL

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh advisory asking British nationals to not travel to Kashmir. FCDO, a government body, issues travel advice aiming to inform British nationals to make decisions about traveling abroad. In a fresh advisory issued on 6th September, 2023, FCDO has asked the British National to refrain traveling to certain parts of India or else their travel insurance could be invalidated. FCDO advised against all travel within the vicinity of the India-Pakistan border, except for at Wagah where travelers can cross the border. Regarding travels Kashmir, FCDO advised against all travel to the region of Jammu Kashmir (including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of Srinagar, and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway), except ...

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Properties of J-K militants sitting in Pakistan to be seized: DGP Dilbagh Singh

REGIONAL

Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Wednesday said that properties of militants who fled to Pakistan from various parts of Kashmir and Jammu to take shelter there are being attached and the process will continue. “We have a list of terrorists who are natives of J&K and were operating in various parts of the UT but have fled to Pakistan to take refuge there. Their properties are being attached and the process will continue,” the DGP said addressing a press conference at Rajouri, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). He said that a close watch is being maintained on these militants as they continue to promote militancy sitting across the LoC. “There will be no mercy for them. If they try to come back, they will be killed. These people are behind the attempts...

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Renaming India to Bharat likely to cost ₹14,300 crores to Government only

WRITE-UPS

Renaming India to Bharat will cost an estimated 14,300 crore, higher than the amount India spends every month to feed 80 crore Indians. As per media reports, the resolution of renaming India is likely to be taken up in the Special Session of Parliament which is scheduled from the 18th of September to the 21st. Notably, the move has come few weeks after the opposition alliance named itself INDIA. This comes as the official invite to the G20 Heads of State and ministers for a dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu has gone with the heading President of Bharat. The controversy started a day after the formation of coalition named India, when the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on twitter, "REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marchi...

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SP college Srinagar invites applications for various PG, UG courses

EDUCATION

Sri Pratap College of Srinagar has invited applications for admission to various PG and UG (NEP-2020) programs under CUET and Non-CUET quota. At a press conference, Dr. Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, principal of Sri Pratap College, said that qualified applicants can enroll in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs if seats are available. For students who have not yet been accepted into a top institution that has recently received Grade A+ accreditation from the NAAC, this is a fantastic chance. Our management is dedicated to making sure that no seat is left empty in this institution that is known for its high-quality instruction," he said. He further clarified that only applicants who submit their applications via the designated admission website are eligible for immediate adm...

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Ahead of Makhdoom sahab’s urs, all roads leading to the Khanqah in shambles, locals aghast

REGIONAL

Just a few days ahead of the annual Urs at Hazrat Makhdoom Sahab (RA) shrine, the devotees, who are thronging to the shrine on regular basis have to face immense hardships as all the three roads leading to the religious place are in shambles, thus giving tough time to them. Pertinently, the annual Urs of Sultan-ul-Arifeen Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom Sahib (RA), is scheduled to commence in coming days, during which a huge rush of devotees could be witnessed at the shrine. However, the locals while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that all the roads leading to the shrine have developed potholes, causing huge inconvenience to the people. “The shambles condition of all the three main roads is pushing the devotees to the wall. Whenever it rains, the road tu...

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SC dismisses petition opposing plough symbol for NC, imposes fine on Ladakh admin

REGIONAL

The Supreme Court of India has imposed a cash penalty on Ladakh administration while dismissing the petition opposing allotment to 'plough' symbol to JKNC in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council polls. (LAHDC) Ladakh admin had announced the dates for LAHDC polls as September 10 and the dates for filing nominations were closed on August 23, however, the Supreme Court has set aside the order and asked the admin to issue a fresh order on poll dates. Earlier, the Ladakh administration has decided not to allot the NC’s symbol plough for the polls. NC moved the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, which ruled in its favour allowing the party candidates to contest the LAHDC-Kargil polls on its plough symbol, however, the admin moved to Supreme Court. On September 1, the apex cou...

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Jammu Kashmir to get ‘safety messaging’ app with ‘warning sounds’ for emergency situations

FEATURED

People in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh will soon have 'new safety messaging' with 'warning sounds' and 'auto-readout alerts' to warn them about emergency situations, an official said. The feature is the consequence of a Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS), successfully conducted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently. "The tests have been conducted. These trials have resulted in a unique alert system that differentiates itself from the regular SMS tones... It has a separate tone, not a normal SMS tone. The audio is high," Additional Director General (ADG) Telecom, Jammu Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Surendra told PTI. The high-pitched audio alerts are designed to capture people's attention swiftly, enabling rapid responses to incidents such as earthquakes, flash floods, terroris...

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6,000 schools to be upgraded with proper infrastructure this year: LG Sinha

EDUCATION

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that the administration was aware of infrastructural issues faced by teachers and students of government schools and assured that the authorities will upgrade at least 6,000 public schools this year. Speaking during the Teachers Day at Kashmir International Convention Centre (KICC), Sinha said, “I am aware about the infrastructural issues faced by the teachers and students in government schools.” According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sinha said, “Today, we have nearly 7,000 such government schools wherein students don't have enough infrastructure to study in.” “However, on this teachers day, I assure you that at least 6,000 such schools will be upgraded and equipped with the proper infrastructure thi...

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Teachers’ Day celebrated at Scholars Scientific Institute Anantnag

EDUCATION

Sheikh Nadeem In southern district of Anantnag, Scholars Scientific Institute located at Mominabad Ashajipora held a special event to celebrate Teachers' Day with enthusiasm. The programme was attended by Teaching Staff, non-teaching staff, and students of the Institute. The Principal of the Institute Masrat Jan delivered introductory remarks and threw light on the importance of Teachers' Day. She underscored the contributions of teachers in shaping the students' careers and channelizing their energies in the right direction. She further highlighted teachers' role in realising the hidden talent of the students to help them make their mark in academics and beyond. The principal also said that teachers are contributing greatly to the corporate sector despite their hectic ac...

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To promote tourism, DIC Shopian conducts media tour to Dubjan -Peer Ki Gali

REGIONAL

The District Information Centre (DIC) Shopian today conducted a media exposure tour to Dubjan -Peer Ki Gali tourist hotspots in Shopian district. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, District Information Officer Shopian said, the media tour to Dubjan and Peer Ki Gali is the District Administration’s one of the promotional exercises to promote newly notified tourist destinations of the district. Media persons belonging to different national and local organisations took part in the exposure tour and highlighted the Tourist activities and infrastructural interventions being made to develop the eco-tourism potential of the tourist circuit. The area is known for many mesmerizing and breathtaking spots, including the Heerpora Wildlife Sanctuary, along the historic Mughal Road a...