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Hamams resurge as winter gets harsher in Kashmir

CULTURE, REGIONAL

Kashmir is witnessing a remarkable resurgence of its traditional Hamams as winters have been recorded harsher in the valley for the last few years. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the traditional Hamams, an integral part of Kashmir's cultural heritage, have been a place for relaxation, and socializing, for centuries. Over the years, many of these structures fell into disrepair due to various factors, including changing lifestyles. However, a renewed interest in preserving Kashmir's rich heritage has led to a resurgence in these Hamams. Nisar Ahmad, a Hamam maker of Pulwama, said that during the last three years made more than 1000 Hamams in various parts of the valley. “The interest in Hamams has resurged in the valley. We have a good demand for Hamams and each ...

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INDIA alliance set to defeat BJP in Ladakh polls, wins 12 seats, BJP 2

OTHERS

The INDIA alliance has won 12 seats and BJP 02 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council- Kargil election. The coalition has won 12 seats. Congress has won 07 seats, National Conference 05 and BJP 02 Another seat has won by an independent candidate. More details awaited

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Proclamation initiated against active militant in Baramulla: Police

REGIONAL

A proclamation proceedings have been initiated against an active militant in Baramulla, Police said. In a statement issued here, Police spokesperson said, “Baramulla Police in coordination with Revenue department have initiated proclamation proceedings under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against Abid Qayoom Lone son of Abdul Qayoom Lone resident of Wussan Khoie Pattan who was allegedly involved in several acts of terrorism.” “In this regard, FIR No 120/2023 u/s 7/25 I A Act, 18, 20, 23, 38, 39 UA (P) Act, 4/5 Explosive Substances Act stands already registered against him of Police Station Pattan,” the statement reads. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure while sharing the details said that Baramulla Police is committed to uphold the...

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Questions raised on the appointment of Sr. resident doctors at SKIMS

REGIONAL

Questions are being raised on the engagement of senior stipendiary residents in Sher-E-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at Soura Srinagar, with candidates claiming that neither merit nor entrance exam was used as a yardstick for the selection of candidates. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), on 21/09/2023, under order number SIMS/ACAD/538, SKIMS put out a selection list for the engagement of 53 stipendiary senior resident doctors, and when the aspirants saw the list of selected candidates many raised this query that only blue-eyed candidates had been selected, especially in the department of surgery. Among those selected in the surgery department, was the son of GMC principal Dr. Masood Tanvir Bhat and many other blue-eyed candidates. According to both th...

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Ladakh Polls: INDIA alliance wins 5 seats, BJP at one

REGIONAL

The INDIA alliance is heading for a victory in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council- Kargil election. The coalition has won three five seats, Congress has won three seats, National Conference two and BJP one. The counting has been completed for six seats so far.

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256 Palestinians killed, 1788 injured in Gaza after Israeli counter-attack

INTERNATIONAL

The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since yesterday has risen to 256 Palestinians, with 1,788 injured, and with extensive damage to residential buildings, apartments, civilian properties and infrastructure, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Citing medical sources, WAFA correspondent said 24 Palestinians were killed early this morning, with dozens more injured, in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting inhabited homes and residential buildings across the besieged Gaza Strip. At least 14 civilians, including women and children, were killed in one of the barbarian Israeli airstrikes which targeted the Abu Amsha family's home in the town of Beit Hanoun, north of the Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes also destroyed homes, reducing them to rubble, in ...

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Three residential houses damaged in fire mishap in Srinagar’s Barbarshah locality

REGIONAL, REGIONAL

Three residential houses were damaged in an overnight fire incident in Barbarshah locality in central Kashmir's Srinagar district, an F&ES Department official said on Sunday. The officials GNS that an information was around 3:30 am, about breaking out of a fire in Barbarshah chowk. "Men and machinery were soon after rushed towards the spot", the official said, adding, "After strenuous efforts the fire was brought under control." The incident, the official said, due to congestion in the area, two houses were left with substantial damage even as another house also received damage to some extent. (GNS)

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MHA empowers J-K administration to order seizure of funds, assets of Shabir Shah’s JKDFP

REGIONAL

Two days after banning Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party led by jailed separatist leader Shabir Shah, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday delegated powers to the Union Territory administration to order seizure of its funds, properties and assets under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act-1967. The MHA today issued a notification empowering State Governments and J&K UT administration to order seizure of funds, properties and assets of the separatist group. The notification accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) states that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the Central government directs that all powers exercisable by it under section 7 and section 8 of the Unlawful Activities (Prev...

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Proclamation proceedings initiated against active militants in Shopian: Police

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Police in Shopian on Saturday said to have initiated a proclamation proceedings against active militants involved in many cases. “Shopian Police in coordination with Revenue department has initiated proclamation proceedings under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) against Bilal Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Rasool Bhat resident of Cheki Cholen and Abid Ramzan Sheikh son of Mohd Ramzan Sheikh resident of Chotipora Shopian, allegedly involved in many acts of militancy for offences in Case FIR No's 24/2018 PS Zainapora, 94/2017, 266/2021, 05/2022, 40/2022, 214/2022, 215/2022 PS Shopian, 28/2018 PS Heerpora, 52/2018 PS Shopian, 59/2019 PS Heerpora, 84/2021 PS of Shopian, 10/2022, 28/2022, 36/2022, 116/2022 of PS Heerpora and 65/2023 PS Shopian,” a police spokesman said in...

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J-K is now on global tourism map : LG

REGIONAL

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is now on global tourism map. Interacted with the members of YPO-Greater India Chapter at Srinagar LG Sinha as per news agency Kashmir Scroll said that till September this year 1.67 Cr tourists visited the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He said the number of foreign tourists has gone upto by 350% in comparison to last year. The Lieutenant Governor on the occasion also highlighted the extraordinary transformation of J&K under the guidance of Prime minister Narendra Modi and fastest expansion of its economy within few years. He said the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is also a byword for socio-economic miracle today. He said said that the J&...