November 2023 - Page 23 of 26

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Trekking equipment, hire shop, ‘Climb With Us,’ inaugurated in Srinagar’s Bemina

REGIONAL

A new chapter in adventure tourism unfolds with the grand inauguration of a trekking equipment hire shop in the captivating region of Bemina, Srinagar. This exciting development took place on Saturday, graced by esteemed guests that included Parvaiz Ah Shalla, Branch Head of JK Bank Baghat; Aijaz Ahamad, Advanced Manager; and Jamsheed Ah Bhat from the Tourism Department. The brainchild of Burhan Nazir, the shop ‘Climb With Us,’ is poised to serve the adventurous souls seeking to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of Kashmir through trekking and mountaineering. Tourists and trekkers can now access premium-quality trekking and mountaineering equipment, conveniently consolidated under one roof. Burhan Nazir, the shop's proprietor, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thril...

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Pakistan stay alive in semi final race, defeat New Zealand by 21 runs

SPORTS

31 runs ahead of the revised target, Pakistan have been declared winners in their nail biting contest against New Zealand. New Zealand and Pakistan are on eight points each. Australia and Afghanistan, both on eight points, are yet to play each other and one of them is bound to get to 10 points, unless their clash is abandoned. India and South Africa are sitting pretty with 14 and 12 points, respectively. High scores by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped New Zealand register their highest-ever total in the ICC Cricket World Cup history. Ravindra scored his third century of the 2023 edition while Williamson fell five short of a ton on his comeback from injury as the Kiwis stood up a total of 401 against Pakistan in their eighth league match. Ravindra and Devon Conway o...

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Police organises ‘Padh Yatra’ in Kulgam villages

REGIONAL

In a proactive effort to address social issues and foster community engagement, Police organized a Padh Yatra (foot march) in Redwani, Hawoora, Katran, Kujjar and Frisal villages of Kulgam district. In a press statement, Police said, the initiative was led by Senior Superintendent of Police Kulgam Sahil Sarangal-IPS along with DDC Frisal Anaytulla Rather and other senior officers of police Kulgam. During the Padh Yatra, SSP Kulgam engaged with the respected citizens of these villages, providing them with an open platform to voice their concerns and grievances. The community members welcomed the police officers warmly and expressed their concerns openly. SSP Kulgam patiently listened to their grievances and assured them that police is readily available to assist and serve the commu...

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One dead after hit by CRPF vehicle in Srinagar

REGIONAL

One youth died after a bike was hit by a CRPF vehicle at Baghat Chowk area of central Kashmir Srinagar district on Saturday afternoon. The two wheeler bearing the registration number JK01 AM 4913 was hit by a CRPF vehicle near Chinar chowk in Srinagar after which locals rushed to the spot to help the injured rider. The injured, however, succumbed on the spot. As per locals, the deceased civilian was identified as Manzoor Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Ahmad Wani, resident of Budgam Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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‘Outrageous, reeks of dictatorial mindset’: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on admin’s latest order baning employees from protesting

REGIONAL

People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday described as "outrageous" the Jammu Kashmir administration's order warning its employees of disciplinary action if they resort to demonstrations and strikes to press for their demands. The former Jammu Kashmir chief minister said the order reeks of a dictatorial mindset. "LG admin's blanket ban on peaceful protests by government employees reeks of a dictatorial mindset. Stifling voices of reason in a democracy is unacceptable. Threatening them with dire consequences and disciplinary action is outrageous," Mufti said on X. The Union Territory administration warned the employees on Friday against going ahead with their proposed agitation, saying such acts would attract disciplinary action. The Jammu and Kashmir ...

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28-year-old missing Hajin man found dead

REGIONAL

A 28-year-old missing sumo driver of north Kashmir's Hajin was found dead on Saturday, sources said. Sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that the dead body of Manzoor Ahmad Khan, son of Late Nazir Ahmad Khan of Paribal Hajin, who had been missing since last week, was recovered from the river Jehlum today morning. Sources said that the body was found by locals at Nechyari Jhelum. Meanwhile, a police officer told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that after legal medical formalities, the body will be handed over to family for last rites. (KS)

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‘Nobody in Kashmir will support Pakistan backed militancy’: DGP Swain

REGIONAL

The Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain on Saturday said that they have got the leads in the killing of policeman, who was shot dead by terrorists in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district earlier this week. Talking to reporters after visiting slain cop's home in Tangmarg, Swain said that they have got vital leads in the case and investigation is still going on in the case. "It won't be proper to share all investigation details at this moment, but I assure that whosoever is involved in the crime will not be spare," he said. those involved won't be spared. He said they have lost a family member of police parivaar, a pious man, a father, a brother and a Kashmiri and all those involved in this crime won't be spared. He said the handlers from across the border are not sending mo...

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‘India must seek ceasefire in Palestine’: PAGD raises concern over grim situation in Palestine

REGIONAL

In the backdrop of Israel-Palestine situation, the Kashmir leaders including the former chief ministers of erstwhile Jammu Kashmir held a meeting on Friday, raising their concern over what they termed as the grim situation in Palestine. Sources privy to the development told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the meeting was convened by Member of Parliament and former J&K chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah and was attended by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, NC senior leader and Member of Parliament (Retd) Justice Hasnain Massodi and CPI (M) senior leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami. Tarigami while talking to KNO said that it was not a formally convened Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) meeting, but Dr Farooq Ab...

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Strong earthquake in Nepal killed over 130 people, Dozens injured

INTERNATIONAL

As many as 128 people have been reported dead, and 141 injured, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted west Nepal late on Friday. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11:47 pm. As per reports as of 3am on Saturday, Jajarkot and West Rukum have dealt the most damage, with 92 deaths in Jajarkot alone, said Deputy Superintendent of Police of Jajarkot district Santosh Roka. Among the dead also includes Deputy Mayor of Nalgad Municipality Sarita Singh, Roka added. According to the Karnali Province Police, 114 casualties—44 dead, 70 injured—have been recorded in the district’s Ramidanda of the Barekot Rural Municipality. More than 55 people have sustained injuries in Jajarkot. Of th...

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Urgent concerns for Gaza’s kids: Milk shortage and epidemics bring looming danger

INTERNATIONAL

In the war-torn Gaza Strip, Moataz al-Zaanin embarked on a perilous journey from one pharmacy to another amidst the relentless shelling by the Israeli occupation forces. His mission: to secure milk for his hungry infants, a task that had become increasingly challenging due to the scarcity of essential supplies. The Israeli aggression, which commenced on October 7th, had sealed off the entry of basic necessities into the besieged Strip. Al-Zaanin shared his harrowing experience with a correspondent from SANA. He risked his life by leaving the UNRWA shelter center located in the heart of Gaza. Braving heavy artillery and air strikes, he scoured the war-torn streets in a desperate quest for a can of milk for his five-month-old baby, but all his efforts proved futile. The Palestinian fat...