November 2023 - Page 16 of 26

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Meet Masrat Bashir, who etched her name in KU’s Cricket Team

SPORTS

Breaking gender stereotypes, Masrat Bashir, a 20-year-old B. A student from Malangam village in North Kashmir's Bandipora district has etched her name in the Women's cricket team of Kashmir University after qualifying trials conducted by the Varsity. Masrat stands out as the lone player from Hassan Khoyhamia Degree College Bandipora among the ten women cricket team players who underwent trials. Belonging to the Malangam village of Bandipora district some eight km away from district headquarters the village where mostly the Gujjar tribe resides. Acknowledging the challenges faced by girls in rural areas, she expressed gratitude to her college authorities and her father for their unwavering support. Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Masrat said that the coll...

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20,126 Pashmina Shawls, 9,700 carpets issued GI tags so far

BUSINESS, CULTURE, REGIONAL

Jammu and Kashmir administration has achieved a milestone by issuing Geographic Indication labels to over 20,000 Pashmina shawls and 9000 carpets so far. Kashmir’s Pashmina shawls and carpet got GI tags in the years 2021 and 2022, respectively, to fight counter-branding. As per the data accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), till October, a total of 20,126 Pashmina Shawls have been issued GI labels. During the same period as many as 9,700 carpets have been also GI Tag labelled. GI tagging is a recognition granted to products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin. This recognition not only adds value to the products but also protects the traditional me...

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Pneumococcal vaccine reduces pneumonia deaths: DAK on world pneumonia day

REGIONAL

On World Pneumonia Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said the pneumococcal vaccine reduces the risk of dying from pneumonia. “Pneumococcal vaccine prevents pneumonia deaths,” said influenza expert and DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Quoting a study, Dr Hassan said the pneumococcal vaccine was found to reduce the risk of death from pneumonia by 59% among elderly people. “The study also revealed that vaccine reduces the risk of getting pneumonia by 45%,” he said. The benefits of the pneumococcal vaccine are impressive in children too. The vaccine has been found to decrease the mortality among young children by up to 30%,” DAK President quoted another study. He said pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death. It is especially fatal in elderly, young childr...

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Netanyahu rejects ceasefire, Vows to continue Gaza offensive with full force

INTERNATIONAL

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is standing firm against calls for a Gaza ceasefire. The Israeli PM demanded the release of all 239 hostages held by Hamas. Without their release, he insists the offensive will continue at full force. Netanyahu also outlined plans for Israel to maintain complete security control over Gaza post-hostilities, granting IDF forces the freedom to enter and target Hamas. This comes amid a dire situation in Gaza's hospitals, including the besieged Al Shifa, where fuel shortages have left around 20,000 Palestinians seeking refuge. Meanwhile, Palestinian media reports 1,130 attack incidents during the ongoing Gaza conflict, resulting in 11,000 deaths and over 27,000 injuries.

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Non-Local labourer case: SIU conducts search in Shopian

REGIONAL

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Shopian carried out a search in Rawalpora Shopian in connection with the case pertaining to the militant's attack on non-local labourers at Gagren Shopian. The search was carried out in the non-residential house of active militants Hanzal Yaqoob Shah son of Mohammad Yaqoob Shah linked with the proscribed militant outfit LeT for his involvement in case FIR No. 126/2023 under section 307 IPC, 7/27 IAA, 16, 18, 20, 23, 38, 39 UAP Act of P/S Shopian, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). It is pertinent to mention here that on 13/07/2023, militants equipped with illicit weapons aimed at 03 non-local-labourers and left them injured at Gagren Shopian, police said. The search was conducted as per...

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Muslim and Sikh neighbours come together to perform last rites of deceased woman in Kashmir’s Tral

CULTURE

Muslims and Sikhs came together to perform the last rites of Sikh women in Tral on Saturday. Silinder Kour wife of Kartar Singh resident of Gulbagh Tral died on Saturday following which Muslims made arrangements for her last rites. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Singh’s family is the only Sikh family residing in Muslim dominated Gulbagh village and Muslims neighbours thronged to their residence as soon as the news about the death broke out. People from Sikh community from nearby Naner Tral also visited the bereaved family. They along with Muslims took the body on their back to Naner village where her last rites were performed. Singh’s neighbours not only took the body to Naner but they also ferried firewood to cremate the deceased. “Our religion teaches u...

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Round II of B2V-5 concludes at Shopian, covering 34 panchayats

REGIONAL

On the concluding day of round second of ongoing Back to Village (B2V5) programme, 34 Visiting/Prabhari Officers continued their visit to designated panchayats across Shopian district, interacting with the public on various issues of public importance. During these programmes, a variety of stalls were installed by concerned departments to showcase the flagship schemes and other services being provided by them for the convenience of the people. The Visiting Officers (VOs) also held scores of Gram Sabhas and delved into different policy issues and discussed the development plans of panchayats. They also inspected several community institutions, including schools, health centres, anganwadi centres, ration depots and other government offices. They also assessed ongoing and complete...

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Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian military

INTERNATIONAL

Israel conducted an airstrike in southern Syria, causing material losses, as reported by Syrian state media on Wednesday. The military source mentioned missiles passing through Lebanon's Baalbek region without specifying the targeted sites. Israel has a history of attacking military locations in Syria since the war started by ISIL began in 2011. The strikes are suspected to have hit a Syrian army air defense base and a radar station in Tel Qulaib and Tel Maseeh in the Sweida province in southwestern Syria, according to two defectors from the Syrian military. A resident near Shahba in Sweida province observed red flames in the distance, accompanied by the sound of ambulances rushing to the scene. Israel's military chose not to comment on the reported strike in Syria.

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Court quashes PSA detention of two south Kashmir residents

REGIONAL

The High Court of Jammu Kashmir quashed two orders under the Public Safety Act, (PSA) emphasizing that a detention order mirroring the dossier indicates a "non-application of mind by the detaining authority." Dismissing detention order (No 50/DMK/PSA/2022), dated June 25, 2022, against Shabir Ahmad Khanday of Kulgam, a bench of Justice M A Chowdhary referred to a Supreme Court judgment, stating that the "liberty of a subject is a serious matter and is not to be trifled with in this casual, indifferent, and routine manner." Citing a case titled ‘Jai Singh & Ors vs State of Jammu & Kashmir’ (AIR 1985 SC 764), the court noted that "if the detention order is a verbatim copy of the dossier, it speaks about non-application of mind by the detaining authority" and ordered Khanday’s i...

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Tragedy strikes Dal Lake: Devastating fire claims 3 lives, heritage houseboats

REGIONAL

In a tragic incident that unfolded in the pre-dawn hours, a devastating fire swept through the serene waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The blaze, which consumed five houseboats and several huts, has not only resulted in extensive material loss amounting to crores but has also claimed three lives, with their bodies recovered from the debris. The picturesque Dal Lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vibrant Mughal gardens, has been a symbol of tranquility and natural beauty. However, the tranquility was shattered as the flames engulfed the houseboats and huts, casting an eerie glow over the dark waters. The fire, believed to have started in the early hours, rapidly spread through the densely packed structures on the lake's edge. ...