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Indoor saffron cultivation introduced in Kishtwar

BUSINESS

In a ground-breaking development at the Agriculture Extension Office in Kishtwar, Deputy Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav unveiled the state-of-the-art Indoor Saffron Cultivation Technology. This significant leap forward holds promise for transforming saffron cultivation practices in the region, presenting a noteworthy milestone in the agricultural sector. The event also witnessed the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer, Amjad Hussain Malik, and DAO, Sanjay Sharma, along with beneficiary farmers who stand to benefit immensely from this technological advancement. Under the Skill Development program , the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, District Kishtwar has realised the project with an estimated cost of Rs 1.35 lakh, under the SANKALP Scheme. Each of the 9 benefici...

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MeT predicts dry and hot weather for next two weeks

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather conditions in Jammu Kashmir for the coming two weeks. On Monday morning, the MeT said that the ongoing dry spell is likely to continue for the upcoming two weeks. across Jammu Kashmir. On 5th, a brief spell of rain is likely to occur at several places of Jammu Kashmir (50% chance) towards the evening time. "From 6-10 September, the weather is likely to remain hot and dry," said MeT. "Overall, there’s NO forecast of any major rain/Snowfall for the next 2 weeks," MeT said. The Department has also issued an advisory asking the farmers to Harvest their crops as dry weather is expected for the next 2 weeks.

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Teacher arrested for sexual abuse of female students in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a Government teacher over charges of sexual abuse and harassment in Rajouri. A written complaint was received by police from Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Rajouri after girl students complained the issue. “Accused Ashraf Qureshi is a Government teacher presently serving in Government Higher Secondary School Saaj in Thanamandi sub division of Rajouri district,” Police said in a statement. A case, FIR number 129/2023 under section 8/22 POCSO Act has been registered in Thanamandi police station, Police said, adding, “after several girl students of said school lodged their complaint alleging sexual abuse and harassment by the teacher.” The further legal proceedings have been initiated and investigation of the case is going on.

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Days after Court’s notice, JK admin revokes suspension order of lecturer who appeared for 370

REGIONAL

Days after Kapil Sibal picked up the issue, the Jammu Kashmir School Education Department revoked the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a lecturer of political science. Bhat's suspension came after he had appeared in the Supreme Court to argue against the Abrogation of Article 370. On August 28, 2023, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed the AG to look into Zahoor Ahmad Bhat's suspension. Bhat, an Indian polity teacher in J&K, had appeared before the Supreme Court in the Article 370 pleas as one of the petitioners. He was later suspended from his post. Details rushing in

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Article 370: Defendants of Aug 5 decision question Akbar Lone’s credibility

REGIONAL

A ‘Kashmiri Pandit’ group has questioned in the Supreme Court the credentials of Jammu Kashmir National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, one of the petitioners challenging the abrogation of Article 370, claiming he was a supporter of secessionist forces. An intervention application in the apex court has been filed by ‘Roots in Kashmir’, which claims to be a group of Kashmiri Pandit youths, seeking to bring some additional documents and facts on record in the matter. It alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone is known as “a supporter of secessionist forces operating in J&K, who support Pakistan.” “The petitioner No. 1--(Mohd Akbar Lone), was a member of the legislative assembly from 2002 to 2018 and has shouted slogans like ‘Pakista...

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In Bandipora alone, 72 drug peddlers, arrested, Property worth over 80 lakhs seized

REGIONAL

In the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in Bandipora district, Police have arrested 72 peddlers and registered 58 cases while assets worth INR 7,970,712 were seized this year. Details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) showed that in 58 cases, police have arrested 72 individuals with eight booked under the PIT NDPS Act. Of 58 cases, 49 have been formally charged, while the remaining nine are currently under investigation. According to police, property valued at a total of INR 7,970,712 has been attached, comprising immovable property in the form of land worth INR 4,400,000, movable property valued at INR 135,000, and INR 2,220,712 seized from bank accounts. The police reported the seizure of 70 kilograms of cannabis and its derivatives, 43 kilograms of...

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Karnataka: Teacher under fire after telling Muslim students to ‘Go to Pakistan’

INDIA

A government school teacher in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, has been transferred, and an inquiry has been initiated against her following allegations that she told two Class 5 Muslim students to “go to Pakistan.” The incident has sparked outrage and drawn attention to communal tensions within the region, reported Muslim Mirror. Block Education Officer B. Nagaraj, responsible for investigating the matter, confirmed that the complaint had been corroborated by other students in the class. A complaint was filed with the education department by A Nazrullah, the president of the district unit of the Janata Dal Secular’s minority wing. According to the complaint, the incident occurred when Manjula Devi, the teacher in question, was instructing a Class 5 class, and two students of the ...

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NIA arrests two for harbouring militants involved in killing civilians in Rajouri

REGIONAL

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two persons for harbouring the militants, who had killed five innocent civilians in Dhangri village of district Rajouri of Jammu and Kashmir in January this year. The duo, Nisar Ahmed @Haji Nisar and Mushtaq Hussain, were formally arrested by the NIA on Thursday in the case (RC-01/2023/NIA/JMU), a spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). They were produced before NIA Special Court, Jammu on Friday and were sent to 12 days NIA custody, the statement said. Incidentally, both the accused were currently lodged in Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu in another case, registered at Police Station Gursai, Mendhar, District Poonch, it added. On 1st January, 2023, five persons were killed and ot...

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Harayana: Government bulldozes over 1200 properties following Nuh violence

INDIA

In the aftermath of the violence that erupted during the Brajmandal Yatra of Vishwa Hindu Parishad on July 31, 2023 in Nuh Haryana, the Government has demolished more than 1200 houses. According to Muslim Mirror, a total of 1208 houses, both pucca (brick) and kutcha (temporary), as well as shops have been bulldozed from August 4th to 7th, 2023. This drastic action was reportedly taken in response to the alleged involvement of some residents in the prior violent incidents. Shockingly, at many locations, property owners claimed they received no prior notice of demolition, leaving them helpless as their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. One of the affected individuals, Abdul Raseed alias Nawab, claimed a staggering loss of Rs 1 crore due to the demolition of his 20 shops situated...

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Army trooper electrocuted to death in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

An Army trooper was electrocuted to death inside a camp in the Samba district of Jammu Kashmir. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday evening, Deepak Pandey (25) of the engineering squadron came in contact with a live wire while working on some product during which he received an electric shock. Deepak, a resident of Uttarakhand fell unconscious following which he was rushed to the military hospital where he breathed his last. The body of the deceased would be taken to his hometown for last rites after completion of legal formalities, they said.