February 2024 - Page 11 of 25

Feb172024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Forced to leave’: French journalist Vanessa Dougnac leaves India after 25 years

INTERNATIONAL

French journalist Vanessa Dougnac, who served as a foreign correspondent in India for numerous international news outlets, announced her departure from the country following the government's revocation of her Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, citing concerns over her reporting. In a statement, Dougnac expressed her reluctance to leave India, where she had lived for 25 years, worked for 23 years, and considered her home. She highlighted that the decision was not hers but enforced by the Indian government. The Foreigners Registration Office accused Dougnac of creating a biased negative perception of India through her reporting, alleging it could incite disorder. This move sparked solidarity from around 30 foreign correspondents, who penned an open letter urging Indian authorities t...

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Eight young athletes from Tral Kashmir win medals at South Asian Martial Arts Championship

SPORTS

Eight young players from the Tral area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district have clinched medals at the Tri-Nation South Asian Martial Arts Championship held in Nepal. According to details obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer KNO, seven out of the eight students, who are enrolled in the Leeniv National Academy Tral, secured gold medals, while one bagged a silver. Farooz Ahmad, the head coach of Leeniv Academy, informed KNO that all eight students showcased exceptional skill and professionalism, defeating their opponents in the championship. He said seven students won gold medals, with one securing a bronze. The successful players are Imaad Farooq, Ahmad Bin Nisar, Iyaad Farooq, Sheikh Azzan, Faizan Majeed Khan, Murshidah Irshad, Mir Ayaan Arshid, and Gurmeet Singh, he ...

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‘Road widening will cost us lives’: Several houses, mosque damaged in land sinking incident in Doda

REGIONAL

More than one dozen residential houses and a mosque have developed cracks in the Garsoo village of Chenab valleys Doda district. Locals told that the evident case of land sinking that occured last week after the land started sliding leading to panic among the local residents of the remote village in the Doda district, which is situated along the Doda-Kishtwar stretch of National Highway-244. The panicked locals blame the unabated construction work National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for the damage. A local resident whose house has suffered damage said, "When they (officials) came along with the media, they provided us with tents, so we moved into these tents, but after the media was gone, they never returned. They said they would help, but w...

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As Kashmir braces for major snowfall, MeT issues ‘Yellow Warning’

REGIONAL

With an extended wet spell looming over Jammu and Kashmir from Saturday evening onwards, night temperatures have seen a rise, with Gulmarg being the only area recording below-freezing level temperatures. Additionally, meteorological authorities have issued a yellow warning for isolated heavy rain and snow in higher regions, cautioning of potential disruptions to traffic on elevated passes from February 18-20. There are four types of colour codes signifying the level of caution: green which means no action, yellow—situation to be watched, orange–government agencies need to be prepared for severe weather and red –action needed by the agencies. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar saw an increase by over 4°C, recording a low of 3.0°C against minus 1.6°C on the prev...

Feb162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Snowfall likely in Kashmir from tomorrow: MeT

REGIONAL

Weather is expected to take a turn from Saturday afternoon, with the activity likely to intensify from February 18 until February 20 evening. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MeT, said that the middle and upper reaches across different parts of Kashmir are likely to witness heavy to very heavy snowfall until February 20 evening. “Weather will largely remain dry until February 17 afternoon, after which the weather activity is expected to set in, bringing light snowfall in upper areas”, Dr Mukhtar said, adding that the activity will intensify from February 18 morning, causing snowfall in higher reaches as well as plain areas. “While the plains will receive snowfall between 6 inches to 1 foot, the middle and upper reaches will receive heavy to very heavy snowfall”, he said. Regarding...

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Three farmers lost eyesight due to pellet injuries: Officials

INDIA

In the ongoing farmers' protest, nearly 100 demonstrators have been hospitalized with severe injuries, and three farmers have suffered permanent vision loss from pellet injuries, according to multiple reports. The three farmers, struck by pellets during the protest, have reportedly lost their eyesight due to the injuries inflicted as Haryana Police fired teargas shells and rubber bullets on the Punjab-Haryana border to deter the farmers from advancing towards Delhi. Simultaneously, around 100 protesting farmers sustained serious injuries, including amputations, fractures, and head injuries, during clashes with Haryana Police at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, as stated by government officials quoted by Hindustan Times. Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh disclosed that at le...

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Kashmiri Farmers rally in solidarity with agitating farmers, demand MSP

REGIONAL

Kashmiri farmers on Friday morning staged a demonstration in Srinagar to support the demand for Minimum Support Price and the farmers who are agitating for this demand. The protest was a response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a 'Bharat Bandh' to urge the government to meet the farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Meanwhile, as per a report by Indian Express, the police detained the 50 farm leaders and activists near Pratap Park Srinagar as they gathered for the protest and took them to Kothibagh police station. Jammu Kashmir Apple Farmers' Federation, CITU, Scheme workers and Kisan Tehrik held a peaceful protest demonstration organized it in response to Gramin Bharat Bandh at Press Colony Srinagar and Jammu, according to...

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‘Fight drug abuse, social menaces’: Altaf Bukhari tells banned Jamat e Islami

REGIONAL

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari reiterated his steadfast belief in Jammu and Kashmir's integral relationship with India, stating, "The undeniable reality is that Jammu and Kashmir was destined to be an integral part of India in 1947, and it will continue to be so." However, Bukhari criticized the central government's actions, particularly the unilateral abrogation of Article 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019, stating, "The centre has repeatedly hurt the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Those in power over the past seven decades should have taken measures to ensure the permanence of these significant constitutional provisions." Bukhari made these remarks today while addressing a public rally at Kunji Ular in the Wachi ..Zaina Pora constituency in South Kashm...

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Malaysian tourist’s lost bag with 1.75 Lakhs returned unharmed by Kashmiri shopkeeper

FEATURED

In a display of honesty and integrity, the people of Kashmir have once again proven their reputation for hospitality and sincerity. Ms. Fiza, a tourist from Malaysia, found herself in awe of the honesty exhibited by the locals during her recent visit to the Kashmir valley. Her admiration for the Kashmiri people stems from an incident that unfolded at a coat and textiles shop in Khanyar area of Srinagar. While shopping, Ms. Fiza accidently left her bag containing more than 1.75 lakhs behind. Rather than seizing the opportunity, the shopkeepers, upon discovering the forgotten bag, chose to safeguard it, hoping for her return. Expressing their concern, the shopkeepers waited anxiously, even though they lacked Ms. Fiza's contact information. "We were not able to work or sleep becau...

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Renowned poet, scholar, and linguist Dr. Syed Shabeeb Razvi passes away

EDUCATION

Dr. Syed Shaheeb Razvi, a towering figure in the realms of science, literature, and linguistics, breathed his last earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of profound contributions and intellectual prowess. Dr. Shabeeb Rizvi, also an elegy reciter, who was a qualified BUMS doctor, breathed his last at his residence in Kathi Darwaza, old Srinagar, following a prolonged illness. His demise has left a void in the hearts of many who admired his talents and respected his medical expertise. Born to Syed Mawaiaz Hussain in Zaidpora near Lucknow, Dr. Rizvi later made Kashmir his home during his youth. Over the years, he resided in various localities across the city before finally settling in Kathi Darwaza. He embraced the culture and traditions of Kashmir, evidenced by his marriage ...