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Dec182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Four Earthquakes hit Jammu Kashmir in less than one hour

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In a startling turn of events, a series of earthquakes jolted the regions of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh within a span of just an hour. Here's the detailed breakdown: According to details available to The Kashmiriyat, at 3:48 p.m., a powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale originated in Kargil, Ladakh. The epicenter was located at coordinates 76.74°E, 33.15°N, with a depth of 10 km. This seismic activity was reported by GFZ. Shortly after, at 4:01 p.m., a substantial earthquake measuring 5.1 struck Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The epicenter was pinpointed at coordinates 76.7188°E, 33.1832°N, with a depth of 16 km. This information was sourced via Kashmir Weather. Simultaneously, another tremor, registering a magnitude of 3.8, shook Jammu & Kashmir at c...

Dec182023 by News DeskNo Comments

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Jammu Kashmir

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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh and Jammu Kashmir on Monday at 3:48 p.m. The epicenter was in Kargil, Ladakh, with coordinates 76.74°E, 33.15°N, and with a depth of 10 km. According to GFZ, the nearest locations affected include Doda (112 km W), Leh (127 km NE), Kargil (155 km N), Bijbehara (163 km W), Jammu (185 km W), Srinagar (202 km NW), and Sopore (239 km NW). As of now, there have been no reported details regarding any damage caused by the earthquake.

Dec182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Youth from Kashmir arrested for raping, impregnating minor girl in Mumbai

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A 19-year-old Kashmiri youth has been arrested by the Mumbai police for allegedly raping and impregnating a girl, an official told PTI on Sunday. The police recently nabbed the youth when he arrived to visit the girl who was admitted to Bhabha Hospital in the western suburb of Bandra, the official said. The youth, who hails from the Kashmir valley, had befriended the 16-year-old girl while he was working in the city and was in a physical relationship with her from August 2022 till September this year, he said. The girl’s family found out that she was pregnant and approached the police, the report mentioned quoting the official further. The accused has been arrested under section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexua...

Dec182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Youth missing since November 24 found dead in Pulwama

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A youth, who was missing since November 24 from his home, was found dead on Monday in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the youth identified as Sahil Ahmad Malik son of Bashir Ahmad Malik of Malikpora went missing from his home on November 24. He said that his body was recovered this morning behind R&B office Pulwama. Police have started investigation in this regard—(KNO)

Dec182023 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri vendors allege abuse by authorities in Lucknow

INDIA

During an anti-encroachment drive by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) near the 1090 Crossing in Lucknow, a Kashmiri vendor was reportedly slapped, and several dry fruit sellers were rounded up and taken away in police vehicles. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, showing police allegedly manhandling the vendors. In one video, a police officer was seen slapping a young vendor while forcing him into a police van. Other LMC officials were observed dragging additional sellers on the bridge over the Gomti near 1090 Crossing. According to the vendors, they were in the process of removing their goods when authorities began discarding their materials and forcefully pulling them into vehicles in response to their protests. Contrary to the vendors' claims, the police a...

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‘No power in universe can bring back Article 370’: PM Modi

INDIA

PM Narendra Modi, making a strong defence of the scrapping of Article 370, said "no power in the universe could restore the revoked provisions of the Constitution", according to a report. The scrapping of Article 370 was necessary for the development of the people and ease of their life, PM said, pointing out that the special status provision awarded to J&K was being used by some for political interests. PM Narendra Modi, making a strong defence of the scrapping of Article 370, said "no power in the universe could restore the revoked provisions of the Constitution", according to a report. The scrapping of Article 370 was necessary for the development of the people and ease of their life, PM said, pointing out that the special status provision awarded to J&K was being used ...

Dec172023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Ahl e Qalam of Muzaffarabad’: Ibrahim Gul’s literary odyssey in the heart of Muzaffarabad

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Azra Zahra One February afternoon in 2011, while navigating the bustling bazaar of Muzaffarabad, I ascended a narrow staircase and stumbled upon a set of small rooms on the second floor. Despite one door being slightly ajar with scattered wood inside, a sudden fear drove me to rush downstairs, unsure of where it might lead. I sought guidance from the shopkeepers to pinpoint the location of a newspaper man's residence. Following their directions, I returned to the same spot and eventually contacted Ibrahim Gull over the phone to confirm his dwelling. Upon receiving the confirmation, I climbed the stairs again and, as I ventured closer to the doorway, a voice beckoned me inside. The familiar tone resonated with "Mira Ji," though this time, it was Ibrahim Gul, known as "Gul Bhai....

Dec172023 by News DeskNo Comments

Bizzare! Private hospital advertises within government health facility in Kupwara

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In an unusual turn of events, a conspicuous advertisement banner promoting a private hospital surfaced within the confines of the government-operated Sub-district hospital Kupwara. Placed conspicuously on the wall of the ANMT School, the banner proudly showcased the services of a private hospital located in Pattan, beckoning attention from visitors and sparking the interest of a local media personality. What struck many was not just the unexpected placement of this advertisement but the apparent lack of notice or action by the hospital authorities. Positioned approximately 200 meters inside the hospital premises from the main gate, the banner seemed to have evaded any immediate attention from those responsible for overseeing such matters. This unexpected presence has left numer...

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Vegetable production increased by 33% in last 3 years in Jammu Kashmir

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Agriculture is turning out to be a focus area of local investments in Jammu Kashmir as in the last three years vegetable production in the Union Territory has increased by 33 per cent. During the period, the area under cultivation has also increased by 20 per cent. As per the documents accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), vegetable production in Jammu and Kashmir was recorded 1337 thousand MT in the year 2019. The annual vegetable production of Jammu and Kashmir has increased to 1995 thousand MT in the year 2022, thereby marking an uptick of 33 percent in the last three years. The area under cultivation, which was recorded 60,000 hectares in 2019, has also increased to 84000 hectares in 2022. Documents reveal that in the year 2020, the production of vegetabl...

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Land conversion among other weaknesses hit Agriculture sector in J-K

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The agriculture sector in Jammu Kashmir is grappling with critical weaknesses. Fragmented and marginal land holdings, coupled with low levels of mechanization are contributing to the vulnerability of the sector. As per the official document, the agriculture sector in J&K is hit with several critical weaknesses including marginal and fragmented land holdings, low levels of mechanization, and poor resource use efficiency. "The existence of non-existent and underdeveloped value chains, uncertain and unstable markets, and the detrimental impact of unplanned and irrational land use," the official document reads, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). The official document has highlighted the crucial issue of dwindling and degrading natural resources,...