October 2023 - Page 3 of 29

Oct302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Aligarh Muslim University set to launch its own satelite

INDIA

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has initiated work on its own ambitious space programme which has been approved by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), working under the Department of Space. The project involves the development of ‘SS AMU SAT’, the first satellite programme named after its founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The SS AMU SAT is a Nanosatellite Project which began in November 2021 under the AMU Robo Club. The satellite is a 3U CubeSat with multiple objectives which include the study of economic growth in India’s poorest districts using satellite imagery and the implementation of an in-house developed image compression technology for faster multimedia transmission. In addition to these, the satellite will also test various satellit...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Update: Son of Maulana Tariq Jameel passes away in Pakistan, Police issues statement

INTERNATIONAL

Asim Jamil, son of renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil, passed away in Punjab’s Talamba, his family told newspaper Dawn. Confirming the news in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Maulana Tariq Jamil on Sunday evening said the “accidental death” had turned the atmosphere mournful. “We request you all to remember us in your prayers on this sad occasion. May Allah grant my son a high place in heaven,” he added. According to a statement from the Punjab police spokesperson, the reported cause of death was a "gunshot." Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sohail Chaudhry, in a conversation with Dawn.com, stated that Asim had "shot himself in the chest" within a gymnasium at his residence. The RPO mentioned that the family claimed it was a suic...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Unveiling the hidden epidemic: Kashmir has over 13 lakh drug addicts, Nearly 2 lakh are minors

WRITE-UPS

Kounsar Bashir In the serene backdrop of Kashmir, an ominous shadow has crept over the valley in the form of a surging drug crisis. Arif's close call with tragedy is but a single chapter in this unsettling narrative. Arif found himself in a remote room during his cousin's wedding celebration in the ancestral village of Dehruna. What started as an ordinary midnight party escalated into a nightmarish ordeal. Whiskey flowed freely, followed by cannabis, and ultimately heroin. But as the night's excitement peaked, Arif's joy turned to agony. His muscles cramped, and his skin crawled, drenched in sweat before he collapsed. For the next thirteen hours, he lay unconscious, friends concocting excuses to cover his absence. Arif was one of the fortunate ones to survive. Kashmir ha...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Policeman shot at in Srinagar, shifted to hospital

REGIONAL

Unknown gunmen suspected to be militants fired upon a cop near Eidgah area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Sunday. A top police officer told GNS that militants fired upon on inspector, identified as Masood near Eighah. He has been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be critical. As per the sources he is posted in DPL at Eidgah. Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Two arrested following vandalism of mosque in Jammu: Police

REGIONAL

In the Kathua district of Jammu Kashmir, the police have apprehended two individuals for vandalizing the glass windows of a mosque. Earlier, The Kashmiriyat reported that, Unknown men attacked a mosque in the Lakhanpur area of Kathua district in Jammu Kashmir following which Police have launched an investigation into the incident. In a CCTV footage of the incident, a man can be seen attacking the mosque with stones and damaging it’s windows and doors while recording the entire incident. The unknown person was later joined by another person in the dark of the night while throwing stones at the mosque located in Jamabagh area near Golden gate in Lakhanpur. In the video, the two young men can be seen smashing the windows and the gates and causing massive damage to the mosque while...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri youth Zahid Hussain shines with silver at Asian Shooting Championship

SPORTS

Zahid Hussain, hailing from Anantnag, achieved a remarkable feat on Sunday by securing the silver medal at the prestigious Asian Shooting Championship held in South Korea. The Jammu Kashmir Sports Council, previously known as Twitter, took to social media to celebrate his achievement, saying, "Let's give a round of applause and extend our congratulations to Zahid Hussain from Anantnag, who clinched the silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championship in South Korea." It's worth noting that the Asian Shooting Championships in 2023 hold immense significance, as they serve as a qualifying event for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. This event offers a total of 24 Olympic quotas, with the top two finishers from each country in the 12 Olympic shooting events securing spots for their nat...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

After over a decade, Sonam Lotus transferred to Leh

REGIONAL

Authorities have ordered for transfer of Sonam Lotus from MC Srinagar and he will head now MC Leh . "It has been decided by the competent authority that Sh. K. S. Hosalikar, Scientist-G will work as Head CRS Pune with immediate effect until further orders and Sh. Sonam Lotus, Scientist-E will work as Head M.C Leh and is relieved of his duties as Head M.C Srinagar with immediate Effect until further orders," read the order issued by Indian Meteorological Department,a copy of which lies with News Agency Kashmir Scroll. "Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Scientist-D will work as Head of MC Srinagar with immediate effect until further orders." Reads the order. (KS)

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Where are these seats going’: Demanding counselling, BSC Nursing students protest in Srinagar

EDUCATION

Students of BSC nursing gathered at Srinagar’s press enclave today to protest against the delay in counselling by BOPEE. The students, holding placards in their hands, raised slogans against the administration, demanding justice. While speaking to the media, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the aggrieved students said that JK BOPEE is not conducting their second round of counselling. “We are uncertain why BOPEE is not conducting the counseling and why they don't allow access to private or government colleges.” “The BOPEE authorities compelled us to protest today, as the selection list that was released shows that some of us were selected, while others didn't secure a spot in colleges in the first round of counselling,” said one of the students. He said the p...

Oct292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh season begins: Global performers draw massive crowds

INTERNATIONAL

A large and controversial turnout was seen at the Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Riyadh Season, an annual state-sponsored entertainment festival held in Saudi Arabia from October to March, kicked off its fourth edition with a high-energy event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. https://twitter.com/RiyadhSeason/status/1718473967252418846?s=19 British boxer Tyson Fury secured the championship in a 10-round match against former mixed martial arts world champion Francis Ngannou on the opening day. Turki Al-Sheikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, officially inaugurated the event against the backdrop of the "Kingdom Arena" bells. The opening ceremony featured diverse performers including athletes, artists, an...

Oct282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Gold prices mark sharp rise across India

BUSINESS

Gold prices in India have shot up by as much as Rs 4,150 per 10 grams during October to touch the Rs 60,825 mark on Friday from Rs 56,675 on October 3, according to figures compiled by the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association. The sharp increase in the price of the yellow metal comes ahead of the auspicious Dhanteras occasion for buying gold on November 10, as well as the approaching festive and wedding season when the demand for jewellery shoots up. In the international market, too, gold prices have surged above $2,000 an ounce during the week, making it the third consecutive weekly gain, as geopolitical tensions rise amid the Israel-Hamas war. According to market analysts this has spurred the demand for gold as a safe-haven investment. Kama Jewelry MD Colin Shah expects t...