January 2024 - Page 18 of 22

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Kashmir faces petrol panic: Locals swarm fuel pumps amid speculation

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Widespread panic gripped in several corners of Kashmir as locals hurriedly moved towards petrol pumps, spurred by swirling rumors of an imminent fuel shortage. Swiftly responding to the escalating situation, the Jammu and Kashmir Oil Tankers association came forward to dispel the mounting fears. According to The Kashmiriyat, the J&K Oil Tankers Association categorically stated that no strike call has been issued, dismissing the circulating notions of fictitious 'Hartaal' calls. In a bid to reassure the public, the association clarified that there is no official confirmation of a petrol shortage, aiming to quash the burgeoning apprehensions. The backdrop of this fuel-related frenzy is set against the recent backdrop of a nationwide "Chaka Jam." Just a few days ago, driver...

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23-year-old youth stabbed in Batamaloo Srinagar

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Shabir Ali A 23-year-old youth has been stabbed by unknown persons in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday, a youth identified as Javid Ahmed son of Reyaz Ahmed was attacked when he was playing cricket at a local stadium in Batamaloo. The attackers stabbed Javid with a knife and attacked him on his head and nose multiple times. Javid was shifted to the Shri Mahraja Hari Singh hospital in Srinagar, where doctors confirmed that Javid has received injuries in his head and nose. "Javid has also been punched in his nose during the physical assault and he is currently being treated at the hospital," a doctor told The Kashmiriyat. The Kashmir valley has reported a worrying hike in the knife attacks during the last year, with several youth h...

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Kulgam teenage boy bags gold medal in 24th Sqay National Championship

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Danishwar Hameed A 9-year-old boy from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district has clinched the Gold Medal in Sqay category at the prestigious 24th Sqay national championship, 2023-24 held at Jaipur in Rajasthan. Ehsaan Ahmad Bhat (09) son of Irshad Ahmad Bhat resident of Toli Nowpora area of Qaimoh in South Kashmiri's Kulgam district who is a class 4th student at Ayesha Ali Academy, Kanipora Kulgam won a gold medal at the 24th SQAY National Pre-Teen, Pre-Junior, and Junior Championship held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 4th January to 6th January 2024. Irshad Ahmad Bhat, father of Ehsaan, told that his son loves martial arts and has been learning different art forms from last two years. Ehsaan is learning different art forms at local stadium where trainer is training them and wants to go...

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Kashmiri filmmaker Arif Bashir’s ‘Kasheer Kaete’ wins Swedish Academy of Motion Picture Award

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Arif Bashir Naik, a filmmaker from Kashmir, has won the Swedish Academy Of Motion Picture Award in the short film category for his creation, "Where is Kashmir (Kasheer Kaete)," chosen from numerous entries. Arif Bashir, the writer-director, draws on his personal experiences growing up in Kashmir, offering a glimpse into the difficult life of an ordinary boy in a violence-affected region. Arif expressed his appreciation, saying, “It is always great to find appreciation for your films, your artworks.” He shared the team's aim to participate in festivals like Cannes and Sundance, despite technical delays preventing submissions to other festivals. A resident of North Kashmir’s Tangmarg area, Arif, a writer, poet, and communications postgraduate, will receive the award in about a month. ...

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At minus 5.6 degree Celsius, Srinagar records coldest night of season

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The night temperature across Kashmir plummeted further with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 5.6 degree Celsius. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the sub-zero temperature has been recorded across all the stations while Qazigund, the gateway of Kashmir, also recorded a low of minus 5.0 degree Celsius. Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, has recorded a low of minus 4.4 degree Celsius while Pahalgam, a famous tourist place, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.5 degree Celsius. In Kupwara, the mercury settled at minus 5.3 degree Celsius while in Kokernag, a minimum temperature of minus 2.7 degree Celsius was recorded—(KNO)

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Kashmiri MBBS student dies of cardiac arrest in Iran

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In a somber turn of events, a fourth-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student from Kashmir died of cardiac arrest in Iran. Hailing from Noor Bagh Sopore in Baramulla, Kashmir, Mohammad Arsalan Kanjwal was pursuing his medical education at a prestigious university in Iran. According to locals, the young medical student passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest. This sudden and unfortunate event has left family, friends, and the academic community in shock. Mohammad Arsalan Kanjwal, dedicated to his pursuit of medical knowledge, was in the crucial fourth year of his MBBS journey when this tragic incident occurred. The circumstances surrounding the suspected cardiac arrest have added a layer of sorrow to the loss of a promising student, leaving the comm...

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J-K’s Ratle Hydro Project to supply electricity to Rajasthan for 40 years

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Ratle Hydro Electric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL), a collaboration between NHPC Limited and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC), has finalized a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. This agreement pertains to the procurement of power generated from the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The PPA spans 40 years from the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the project, following the power allocation specified by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The signing of the PPA took place in Jaipur on January 3, 2024, in the presence of senior officials from RHPCL and Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited. However, the recent power purchase agreem...

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Award-winning Kashmiri environmentalist Ruhail Maqbool making waves in water conservation

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A 34-year-old young researcher from south Kashmir is committed to championing water conservation initiatives and fostering a collective consciousness. Sheikh Ruhail Maqbool from main town Tral in Pulwama district has taken different initiatives that encourage locals to embrace eco-friendly practices for which he has recently received the Jal Phahari Samman Award at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Ruhail said he received his first award from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2021 as 'National Water Hero' for "praiseworthy efforts" in water conservation management and water quality. Ruhail said that for the last several years, he has been organising awareness programmes in different areas to sensitise people about the importance ...

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Eight children left fatherless in Jammu Kashmir as parent falls victim to another scam

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In the Darhal area of Rajouri district, a heartbreaking incident unfolded as Adil Din, a man striving for better opportunities, tragically succumbed to a heart attack. The catalyst for this unfortunate event was an alleged betrayal by an immigration agent named Manzoor Hussain. Adil Din's family, now grappling with grief, finds themselves not only mourning the loss of a loved one but also navigating the aftermath of a substantial financial loss. The intricate web of deception began when Adil entrusted Rs 5 lakh to Manzoor Hussain in December 2023, with the hope of securing a visa for Kuwait, a local told The Kashmiriyat. Little did he know that this transaction would lead to a cascade of deceit and despair. Manzoor Hussain, the purported facilitator of Adil's aspirations, be...

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Minor girl sexually harassed by fair shop dealer in north Kashmir: Police

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A minor girl was allegedly harassed by a fair shop dealer in Sumbal area of north Kashmir Bandipora district. Official sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that police Post Nowgam received an application from the father of minor girl that she had gone for fingerprint formalities at the house of Fair Prince Shop Dealer in Sumbal area. He alleged that the said person took the advantage and allegedly sexually assaulted her. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and in this connection, case FIR No. 03/2024 U/S POCSO Act has been registered in Police station Sumbal. A senior police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll said that the accused has been held and further investigation has been taken up.(KS)