November 2023 - Page 18 of 26

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Jammu Kashmir dominance: 46 medals, including 14 golds, in National Games

SPORTS

Jammu Kashmir athletes achieved a historic feat, securing a remarkable 46 medals during the 37th National Games, which concluded on Friday in Goa. The journey to success began with silver medals in rhythmic gymnastics, paving the way for an outstanding performance across various events, resulting in a total of forty-six medals – fourteen gold, fourteen silver, and eighteen bronze, as reported by The Daily Excelsior. The J&K team demonstrated their prowess by securing positions among the top 12 performers in the national games. Advisor R.R Bhatnagar lauded the contingent, attributing their success to unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit. According to The Daily Excelsior, he remarked, “The countless hours of rigorous training, strategizing, and hard work you have put ...

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CRPF trooper shoots himself dead in Qazigund

REGIONAL

A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle near Jawhar tunnel in Qazigund area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that CRPF trooper was on duty near B-top in Jawhar Tunnel area of Qazigund when he shot himself. "The CRPF man died on the spot," he said. He said that his body was shifted to hospital for postmortem and necessary legal procedures. "The motive behind him taking this extreme step was not immediately known," the official said—(KNO)

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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, Rains lash plains

REGIONAL

The higher reaches of the Kashmir on Friday morning experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, while the plains received rains, leading to a significant drop in the maximum temperature. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the higher reaches of the Valley including Razdan Pass, Pir Ki Gali, Zojjila Pass, Sinthan Top, Sonamarg and Gulmarg experienced snowfall, while plains saw heavy downpour. He said that due to continuous snowfall several roads including Razdan, Zojjila, Kishtiwar-Anantnag and Mugal road have been closed for traffic movement. Meanwhile, rains lashed other parts of the Kashmir Valley, resulting in considerable dip in the maximum temperature. The Meteorological Department (MeT) has predicted gradual decrease in precipitation from late af...

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Pakistan’s semi-final chances shrink, here is what Babar Azam’s team needs to qualify

SPORTS

New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the 41st match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India, on Thursday. The Black Caps' crucial win has made Pakistan's path to the World Cup — which was already difficult — nearly impossible as they require a massive win over England in their last match in Kolkata on November 11. Here is how Pakistan can qualify for the World Cup semi-final: If Pakistan bat first against England, they would have to beat them by 287 runs. If Pakistan bowls first against England, they would have to chase down the target with 284 balls to spare, which means in just 2.4 overs. India, South Africa, and Australia have already booked their place in the mega event's semi-final and as of now, three teams — New Zealand, Afg...

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Army trooper shoots self-dead in north Kashmir

REGIONAL

A trooper soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle in the border town of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday. Reliable sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that an army trooper (name withheld) while moving from his home to Uri shot himself with his service rifle. The soldier was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. They said that the incident took place in the Mohura area of Uri. Meanwhile, police took cognizance of this incident. (KS)

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Saudi Arabia to host urgent summits amid escalating Palestine conflict

INTERNATIONAL

Saudi Arabia is convening summits with Arab leaders and Iran's president this weekend to address the ongoing Gaza war, sparking concerns about regional escalation. The Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) emergency meetings follow a month of Israeli bombardment, resulting in over 10,000 deaths in Gaza. Amid Israel's refusal for a ceasefire until Hamas releases captives, Saudi Arabia expresses anger over the Palestinian death toll, fearing regional destabilization and potential obstacles to economic transition. Elham Fakhro of Chatham House notes, "Saudi Arabia and its neighbours are 'united in fearing one thing in particular, which is a broader escalation.'" In 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain normalized relations with Israel; Saudi Arabia contemp...

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LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates mega Start-Up festival at Jammu University

REGIONAL

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated ‘Igniter’ the biggest Start-up festival of Jammu and Kashmir at the University of Jammu. Stating that the university and college campuses are known as liquid platforms of ideas, LG Sinha said that an environment for the realisation of great ideas has to be created. “I strongly believe Start-Ups reflect the force shaping the economy in the networked age.” The Lt Governor said for an ideal entrepreneurial climate, it is important to provide facilities like cross-campus collaboration, dedicated workspace, mentorship programs, industry collaboration and vehicles for innovation. Such enabling environment and challenges will ignite new innovations and solutions, he added. “A great idea will always survive in the long run, if the e...

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Indian man arrested for sexually harassing female on German flight

INDIA

The police in Karnataka have arrested a 52-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing a woman co-passenger on a flight, an official said on Wednesday. The arrested individual has been identified as Sankaranarayanan Renganathan. The woman, 32, had lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) police station in this regard. The woman, who hails from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, mentioned in her complaint that on November 6, she was travelling on Lufthansa Airlines from Frankfurt to Bengaluru. "In the midst of the journey, I fell asleep. When I woke up after some time, I noticed that the man (accused co-passenger) had placed his hand on my private parts. I had pushed away his hand and went back to sleep," the complaint read. "When I woke up again ...

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J-K’s health sector faces threats from new communicable, non-communicable diseases

REGIONAL

The health sector in Jammu Kashmir is facing threats from new communicable diseases as well as the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to officials. The rising drug abuse among the young population is also leading to multiple health issues. A Vision Document 2047 from the Health Department, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), highlights the threat of new communicable diseases/variants such as EBOLA, Bird flu, Swine Flu, Zika, and Coronavirus, which are emerging at an unprecedented rate. It also mentions the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases like anaemia, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. Officials said 25 percent of people have stomach cancer followed by colorectal (16%) and lung cancer (13.2%) which are more common amo...

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Normalization of relations with Israel ‘on the table’: Saudi minister

INTERNATIONAL

Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Falih, affirmed that the potential for normalizing relations with Israel still exists, contingent upon a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue. He emphasized the importance of including the Palestinian conflict in broader normalization efforts in the region. Economic tools, such as oil prices, were ruled out as leverage for a Gaza ceasefire. Falih responded to a question about normalization in a discussion session at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in Singapore: “This matter was on the table, and it is still on the table, and it is clear that the recent withdrawal (from the talks) explains why Saudi Arabia is so determined to make a solution to the Palestinian conflict part of broader normalization in [West Asia].” ...