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Sep292023 by News DeskNo Comments

84 goats and sheep charred to death in Jammu Kashmir

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At least eighty-four goats and sheep were charred to death in a fire that broke out in the cattle shed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said. Official sources said that fire engulfed a tin shed of Lala Chopan in the Dachan area of the district on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. The tin shed was completely damaged in the fire incident and the charred bodies of 74 goats and sheep were recovered from the debris. However, there was no loss of human life or injury to anyone in the incident. Meanwhile, police have registered a case to ascertain the cause of the fire. (KNT)

Sep292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Milad un Nabi ﷺ procession attacked in Balochistan; 34 dead, dozens injured

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At least 34 people were killed and scores were injured in a blast near a Sunni mosque in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday. He added that the explosion took place when people were gathering for an Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) procession near Madina Masjid at Alfalah Road. The AC confirmed that the blast took place by the car of Mastung Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nawaz Gishkori who was to remain on the sidelines of the procession. City Station House Officer (SHO) Mohammad Javed Lehri said the explosion was a “suicide blast” and that the bomber exploded himself next to DSP Gishkori’s car.

Sep292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Dry spell forces electricity department to start power curtailment in Kashmir

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With prolonged dry spell leading to the reduction in water level in most of the water bodies across the Valley, the Kashmir-based power houses are generating less electricity, prompting the government to go ahead with power curtailment, causing immense hardships to the people. Pertinently, August and September—2023 has recorded deficient rainfall while the hot and humid weather conditions continued for weeks together, breaking the decades old record in the month of September. The hot and humid weather conditions resulted in reduction in water level in the famous water bodies including river Jhelum, Chena, Doodh Ganga and others following which the people complained of water scarcity in their areas. However, with the passage of time, the consumers across the Valley have been compla...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Manhole covers stolen in Srinagar locality

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Unidentified criminals have stolen over half a dozen manhole covers, all made of iron cast in Habba Kadal area of old Srinagar city. The locals from Babapora Habba Kadal told the news agency KNT that they were shocked to find uncovered manholes early Thursday morning. The thieves possibly drug addicts or bootleggers stole the manhole covers during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday,” locals said. They said manhole covers made of cast iron must be fetching a good price in the grey market for petty thieves and drug addicts. “We request the police to take cognizance of the incident and question the different scrap dealers. Finally, these thieves or drug addicts will sell these manhole covers to scrap dealers,” the locals said. Stealing manholes or other stuff is not unco...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Only LG has issue with elections in Jammu Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

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National Conference Vice-President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Thursday that every political party and citizen desires elections in J&K. The sole dissenter in this regard, he noted, is the Lieutenant Governor who opposes the holding of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Omar responded to a query about the Ministry of Home Affairs’ decision to defer polls until after the expected Parliamentary elections in April-May 2024. “National Conference is ready for the polls from day one. We have been advocating for elections, but we are aware that the BJP will not hold elections in J&K. They understand that the people, not just in Kashmir but also in the Jammu region, will respond resoundingly if elections are conducted,” Omar Abdullah stated, as per KNS, du...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Youth injured during clash between two groups in Srinagar

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A youth was injured during clash between two groups in Parimpora area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday, officials said. An fficial told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a clash broke out between 2 groups near PC Depo Parimpora over some issue, during which a youth identified as Umer Farooq got injured. He said that soon after the incident he was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and investigation is going on, the official said—(KNO)

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

At least 1,35,000 Palestinians arrested since second Intifada

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The Israeli forces have detained some 135,000 Palestinians since the outbreak of the Palestinian Al-Aqsa Intifada, also known as Second Intifada, in September 2000, a Palestinian official group said on Thursday. In a statement marking the 23rd anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, the Commission for Prisoners’ Affairs of the umbrella Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) said those detained included nearly 21,000 minors and half of the Palestinian parliament members of the last term. It added that among the arrested Palestinians, there were government officials, ministers, academics, journalists, and activists. The Second Intifada, which continued till February 2005, claimed the lives of 4,412 Palestinians and injured nearly 49,000 people. ...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Scam in Crores? Court asks ACB to file status report on Saturday

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A local court has extended the time for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu to submit the latest status about the alleged scam in the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, last year, Advocate Sheikh Shakeel Ahmed had submitted a complaint before the Director, CBI seeking registration of FIR into Rs.500-700 Crores scam in the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Scheme which later came to be transferred by the CBI to the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K. The court had directed the ACB to submit the status report by or before September 26 this month and today Additional Sessions Judge (Anti-Corruption) Jammu O.P. Bhagat extended the time up to September 30, 2023. Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for ACB subm...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Mysteries of Pyramids: Egypt finds eight hidden storage chambers

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A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission discovered eight storage rooms in the Pyramid of Sahure in Giza province, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the discovery as “very significant because it sheds light on the interior design of the Pyramid Complex of King Sahure, the second ruler of the fifth dynasty (of Egypt) that dates back to 2400 BC”, reports Xinhua news agency. He added that the newly discovered chambers will soon be opened to Egyptian and foreign visitors. According to the statement, though the northern and southern parts of the storage area were severely damaged, remnants of the original walls and parts of the floor can still be seen. It added that 3D...

Sep282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Eid Milad-un-Nabi: A worldwide expression of faith in pictures

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Muslims around the world are observing Milad-Un-Nabi, meaning the 'birth of the Prophet.' This event occurs during the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar, with the widely recognized date being the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal. In Kashmir, this day falls on September 29, this year according to the Gregorian calendar. The history of Eid Milad-un-Nabi is closely intertwined with the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 570 CE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and his teachings, practices, and the Quran are the foundations of the Islamic faith. At the age of 40, around 610 CE, Prophet Muhammad experienced a divine encounter in a cave, where he received his first revelation from God through the angel Gabriel. He began publicly ...