December 2023 - Page 10 of 22

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Alleged scam by ‘Curative Survey’ leaves thousands of subscribers in Kashmir duped

REGIONAL

Bhat Yasir In a shocking turn of events, thousands of subscribers, including students, pensioners, and housewives in the Kashmir Valley, are outraged over an alleged scam perpetrated by the Chennai-based "Curative Survey" company. Victims who spoke to The Kashmiriyat said they were duped after investing their hard-earned money in anticipation of promised returns. Residents like Shahid Wani from Sopore expressed dismay, recounting how they opened multiple accounts and earned money through surveys, only to have payments suddenly halted without explanation. The company, which had offices in various districts of the valley, disappeared just before the scheduled payouts, leaving an estimated 59 crores unaccounted for. Not just Shahid, who were the subscribers, employees of the c...

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‘Misbranded and unsafe’: Admin bans Kashmir-made health supplement

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir admin has imposed a ban on a health supplement containing lysine and zinc, combined with B-complex syrup, as it has twice failed quality tests, according to a report by The Tribune. The Drugs and Food Control Organization, following a declaration that a sample of the syrup was both "misbranded and unsafe" on February 24, has strongly advised individuals to cease using the Corvit-M supplement. This sample was subjected to analysis at the Food Analyst National Food Laboratory in Ghaziabad by the Drugs and Food Control Organization of Jammu Kashmir. The health supplement, marketed under the trade name Corvit-M and manufactured in Samba, faced scrutiny after being found to be substandard and potentially hazardous. The manufacturer, M/S Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt Ltd...

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Parliament approves 33% reservation for women in Jammu Kashmir Assembly

REGIONAL

The Rajya Sabha swiftly approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, endorsing a 33 percent reservation for women in the Legislative Assembly. The passage occurred within 20 minutes, amid disruptions by Opposition members seeking a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Parliament security breach on December 13. In June 2018, the BJP withdrew support from its coalition partner, the PDP, leading to the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly in November 2018. Following this political upheaval, on August 5, 2019, the Indian government abrogated Article 370, revoking the special autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, the state's assembly was dissolved, and the region was reorganized into two Union Territories ...

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After five year battle, High Court allows Kashmir resident to open house windows

REGIONAL

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently granted approval to a Kashmir resident, allowing him to open windows in his house. This decision contested a five-year-old restriction imposed by a civil court in favor of his neighbor, as detailed in the case of Ghulam Nabi Shah v Abdul Gani Sheikh & Ors. Justice Atul Sreedharan expressed concern over the lack of clarity in the civil court's order regarding the infringement of the petitioner's neighbor's rights. The court asserted that "the petitioner has the right to open windows on his property, even if they face the house of the plaintiff/respondent." Addressing the privacy concerns raised by the respondents, the court dismissed the idea, stating that "the contention of the respondents that it would infringe upon priva...

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Seven FIRs registered against people for sheltering Rohingyas in Jammu

INDIA

Police in Jammu have filed seven First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals accused of providing shelter and facilitating government benefits for Rohingyas, according to PTI. The FIRs were registered at various police stations, including Satwari, Trikuta Nagar, Bagh-e-Bahu, Channi Himmat, Nowabad, Domana, and Nagrota, following searches conducted at different locations in Jammu district. Officials report that the FIRs target individuals who allegedly assisted foreign immigrants in obtaining government benefits and shelter. The searches, conducted with magistrates present, took place at locations where Rohingyas reside and at the residences of the alleged facilitators. Seized materials included illegally acquired Indian documents such as PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, and bank...

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Deadly earthquake hits northwest China, 116 lives lost, several injured

INTERNATIONAL

A devastating earthquake in northwest China resulted in the loss of at least 116 lives, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The catastrophe, which struck around midnight, claimed 116 lives and left nearly 400 injured in Gansu province, local officials confirmed. Additionally, 11 people lost their lives while 100 were injured in Haidong, a city in the neighboring province of Qinghai, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. The shallow, powerful tremor caused widespread destruction, toppling buildings and prompting terrified residents to flee to the streets for safety, detailed the state news agency Xinhua. Heart-wrenching accounts emerged, with a woman, visibly shaken, sharing her fear and near-death experience through a video posted on a social media account linked with...

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Kashmir shivers as night temperature falls again

REGIONAL

Several areas of south Kashmir on Tuesday recorded the season's coldest night as the mercury plummeted across the region. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), after improvement in night temperature due to snowfall, the sub-zero temperature has once again been recorded at all the stations here. Qazigund and Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded the coldest night of season at minus 4.2 degree Celsius and 6.9 degree Celsius respectively. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir recorded a low of minus 3.7 degree Celsius. Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort has recorded a low of minus 6.6 degree Celsius. In Kupwara, the mercury settled at minus 3.8 degree Celsius while Kokernag recorded a low of minus 3.1 degree Celsius—(KNO)

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Schools in Anantnag warned against conducting tuitions during winter break

EDUCATION

Amidst the winter break, a concerning trend has emerged among certain private schools and coaching centers. Despite the holiday period, these institutions have been persisting with tuition classes, pressuring students to attend and disregarding the mandated break, as per the education department officals's order accessed by The Kashmiriyat. Taking note of this issue, authorities have intervened swiftly and the directed the officials to issie strict instructions to cease these activities immediately. It has been emphasized that conducting classes during the designated break period goes against established regulations and must be stopped. In addition to directing the school and coaching center management, steps have been taken to intensify monitoring measures. Zonal-level mon...

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Accident in Punjab leaves Kashmiri nursing student in critical condition

REGIONAL

A BSc Nursing student at RIMT University Punjab hailing from the Lolab area in Kupwara, Kashmir, is in critical condition following an accident in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the incident occurred when Suhail Ahmed Khan in his 3rd semester of BSc Nursing, pursuing his studies was travelling on a bike when he met the accident. He is identified as the son of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, a resident of Badi Bera Wavoora in Lolab, Kupwara. Suhail Khan's condition is reported as critical, prompting his referral from Mandi Gobindgarh to Chandigarh for advanced medical treatment. This development follows the unfortunate accident, raising concerns about his well-being among his family and acquaintances. Further updates on Suhail Khan's condition are awaited as m...

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Jammu parties stage protest; Seek special status, statehood

INDIA

The leaders of various political parties held a meeting here on Monday and later staged a demonstration, demanding immediate restoration of statehood, assembly elections and extension of Article 371 to Jammu Kashmir. The political parties, including the Shiv Sena (UBT), National Panthers Party (NPP) and Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party (DSSP), also highlighted their demand for deportation of illegally settled immigrants, early return and settlement of the Kashmiri migrant pandits and regularisation of the daily wagers. This was the first such meeting in Jammu after the Supreme Court on December 11 upheld the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in August 2019. “We have taken part in the ‘all-party meet’ organised by the Shiv Sena and Sainik Samaj Party and highlighted our deman...