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PM Modi hails Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 as historic and constitutional

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said that the Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019. Soon after the SC verdict on Article 370, PM Modi, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), PM Modi wrote on X, formerly known as twitter that the verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is a historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on August 5, 2019.It is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else. I want to assure the res...

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Kashmiri calligrapher makes history: Engraves Quranic chapter on 15-meter scroll

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A 20-year-old girl Sabreena Nabi hailing from Charar-e-Sharief area in Budgam has left a remarkable mark in the world of calligraphy by writing Surah Yusuf along with its translated version in English and Urdu on a single scroll measuring 15.5 meters. Recognized for excellent work from India World Records and the Influencer Book of World Records, she has secured a place among the best calligraphists in the world. Sabreena said that her journey in calligraphy began with a passion for intricate handwriting and her dedication led her to undertake the significant task of transcribing an entire chapter of the Quran. "I have always loved calligraphy and have been practicing it since I was in school. I first got a lengthy roll of single sheets from Delhi because I was having trouble find...

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Job restrictions imposed on people with stone throwing and militancy links in J-K

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday said that those having a history of stone pelting and any sort of links with militancy will not get government jobs in Jammu Kashmir. Replying to the discussion on J&K Reservation (Amendment) bill and J&K Re-organisation Bill 2023, in Rajya Sabha, Home Minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that there will be no sympathy with militants and their sympathisers. “Those having the history of stone pelting and any sort of links with the terrorists won’t get government jobs in J&K,” he said, adding that the process of dismissing the government employees having militancy links. Shah said many youth laid down arms and joined mainstream in north east and the Centre will welcome the gun-wielding youth of Kashmir if the...

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44% construction work of AIIMS Awantipora completed: Centre

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The Centre on Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha said that 92 percent of civil construction of AIIMS Jammu and 42 percent of AIIMS Awantipora has been completed. In a written reply to a question Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that J&K goverment has also accorded approval for the establishment of five medcities in the UT. He said that 92% of civil construction work of AIIMS Jammu has been completed, while 1450 faculty and non-faculty posts have been sanctioned out of which 549 have been filled up. He said that 01 MRI machine has been delivered at AIIMS Jammu, while 44% of civil construction work of AIIMS Awantipora has been completed. The minister added that seven new medical colleges a...

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400 apple cartons stolen from Shopian farmer’s house

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Danishwar Hameed Nearly four hundred boxes of apples were stolen from the house of an apple farmer in the Shopian district. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat locals said that unknown burglars barged into the house of one Ghulam Hassan Wagay at the Nildang area of Batpora in Shopian district of south Kashmir. They said that the incident happened during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Ghulam Hassan Wagay told The Kashmiriyat, "I woke up today (Tuesday) morning and as a matter of practice went to my shed to check on the apples. As soon as I went there, I saw that the gate of the shed had been damaged. I checked further to find out that nearly four hundred boxes of apple had been stolen." He said that he has filed a report at the concerned Police station and the Police pe...

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Delhi High Court rejects Omar Abdullah’s divorce plea

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The Delhi High Court made a decisive statement by refusing to grant former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah a divorce from his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah. Headed by Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, a division bench upheld the family court's verdict, which deemed Omar Abdullah's claims insufficient to warrant a divorce. The court meticulously assessed Omar Abdullah's appeal and concurred with the family court's judgment, highlighting the vagueness of the allegations of cruelty against Payal Abdullah. Despite Omar Abdullah's assertions, the court concluded that there was an absence of concrete evidence to substantiate any acts of cruelty—be it physical or mental—committed by Payal Abdullah. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, with the bench emphasizing the lack of mer...

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HC quashes PSA detention of Kashmiri Journalist Asif Sultan

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court annulled the Public Safety Act (PSA) charged against Kashmiri reporter Asif Sultan. Justice V C Koul, in overturning Sultan's detention, ordered the Manoj Sinha-led JK administration to set him free from preventive custody, unless necessary for another case. Sultan, detained since 2018, received the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award from the National Press Club of America in 2019. Despite being granted bail in 2022, he remained incarcerated and was later re-apprehended and charged under the PSA.

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J-K has second highest potential to produce solar energy

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Jammu Kashmir ranks at the second place for having higher potential to produce solar energy in India, documents reveal. As per the document accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to produce 111050 MW of solar energy. Throughout India Rajasthan ranks at the first place for having a potential to produce 142310 MWs of solar energy. Jammu and Kashmir is followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, which as per the document has a potential to produce 64320, 61660, and 38440 MWs of solar energy. Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has 27.25MW of installed capacity of solar power. During the last financial year, the centre released Rs 27.98crores to further tap the solar energy in Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, the Ministr...

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Chemotherapy services to start in every district hospital of Kashmir

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Authorities have announced the commencement of chemotherapy services at every district hospital to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and enhance accessibility to crucial cancer care in the Kashmir division. An official from the health department informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that this decision is part of the government's commitment to address the growing burden of cancer and ensure that patients, regardless of their location, have access to vital treatment options. He said the move aims at decentralising cancer care and bringing it closer to communities and minimising the need for patients to travel long distances for chemotherapy. “The government is dedicated to improving the overall health and well-being of its citizens, and the initiation of chemothera...

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In-depth analysis: Supreme Court legalises Article 370 abrogation in 476 page judgement

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The Supreme Court's Constitution bench delivered a verdict on petitions challenging the removal of Article 370 and the division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. The court supported the government's decision to revoke Article 370, urging the assembly elections to be held by September 30 next year. Additionally, the reorganization of Ladakh as a Union Territory was upheld. Justice Chandrachud highlighted that Article 370 was a temporary measure during wartime in the former state. The five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, passed the judgment after a 16-day argument period, with the decision being reserved on September 5. The Court's findings regarding Article 370 and subsequent legal aspects are nuanced: 1. Internal Sovereignty: Despite Mahar...