February 2024 - Page 4 of 25

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Will bulldoze you, If Hijab girls are allowed’: Hindutva group protests outside Rajasthan school

INDIA

On February 17, videos surfaced on social media capturing the protest of Hijab-wearing students outside a government school in Pipar town, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The students confronted school authorities, claiming they were barred from entering due to wearing Hijab. Allegedly, a teacher made derogatory remarks, referring to them as 'Chambal k daaku (Dacoit of Chambal)' and threatened to deduct marks in upcoming exams if they continued wearing Hijab. Saniya Khan, a 12th-grade student, recounted the incident, stating a teacher abruptly entered the classroom, singled out Hijab-wearing students, and demanded they leave if they wanted to cover their heads. The teacher reportedly used Islamophobic language, calling them 'dacoits of Chambal.' When students confronted her, she insisted they le...

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Sajad Lone to contest Lok Sabha seat from north Kashmir

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference on Monday declared its president Sajad Gani Lone as the Lok Sabha candidate from north Kashmir. In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) party general secretary Imran Reza Ansari said that the decision has been taken after extensive discussions with party leaders and workers over the past two weeks "It is with great pleasure I formally announce that Sajad Lone has acceded to the demand of the party. He will be the candidate of the party from Baramulla Parliamentary seat," he said. He stated that the party leadership wishes him the best and believes that the fiercest speeches on the floor of the Parliament, advocating the just cause of the people will finally be delivered by Sajad Lone after a painful wait of 7 decades. ...

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

All scams have been stopped during the last 10 years: PM Modi

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the opposition Congress, saying its entire strength was used to ensure the progress of just one family. All kinds of scams used to take place under the Congress regime, Modi said, adding that his government stopped all those things in the last 10 years. The Congress lacked the will and intention to provide amenities to people, he said. The PM was speaking after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for various projects in Dwarka, including India’s longest cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka here in Gujarat. “Those who ruled the country for a long time did not have the will power, intention and dedication to provide amenities to the common people,” Modi said. “The entire strength of the Congress has been use...

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Rains, Snow predicted across Kashmir

REGIONAL

The local weather department has predicted light rain and snow at “scattered to fairly widespread” locations in Jammu Kashmir from Monday night to Tuesday forenoon. According to a meteorological department official, partly to generally cloudy weather is anticipated on February 28-29, with the possibility of light rain and snow at isolated spots. From March 1-3, he said, there is possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at most places with heavy rain and snow at few middle and higher reaches during March 2 and 3. “Few places may experience thunder/lightning/hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds during the period.” Meanwhile night temperature recorded a fall at few places and slight rise at a few with Srinagar recording a minimum of minus 2.0°C against previous night’s 0.5°C...

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Senior government official rapes domestic help in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

A senior government official was booked under charges of rape in Banihal area of Jammu Kashmir. According to Daily Excelsior, Yawar Amin, the accused, currently serving as an assistant engineer in Samagra Shiksha Ramban, is currently on the run, avoiding arrest, as per a report by Daily Excelsior. The victim, an 18-year-old girl employed as a domestic helper at Amin's residence for a fixed monthly salary of Rs 6000, claimed that she was assaulted by him while alone at his home. Following the incident, the victim, hailing from Soof Shali, Kokernag, Anantnag, along with her father, visited the police station to file a report. The Police Station Banihal has registered a case under FIR No. 29/2024, citing Sections 420/376/34 IPC. Despite ongoing efforts by the police to apprehend t...

Feb262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Another Kashmiri youth trapped in Russia-Ukraine conflict after falling victim to fraudulent job scam

INTERNATIONAL

The family of a Kashmiri youth, Azad Yusuf Kumar from Posha One Awantipora, is distressed as he is ensnared in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The incident comes to the fore days after another Kashmiri youth Zahoor Ahmed, a resident of north Kashmir was reported to be missing from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Azad's harrowing journey began when he stumbled upon a YouTube channel named “Baba Vlogs” operated by a consultant named Faisal Khan, based in Dubai. Faisal enticed Azad with job opportunities in cooking and cleaning, which seemed to align with his skills, his family said. Azad embarked on a journey from Mumbai to Sharjah, where he was provided tickets to Moscow, Russia, by the said consultant. Upon reaching Russia, Azad and his companions were coerced into signing agreeme...

Feb252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Unscheduled power cuts continue across Kashmir

REGIONAL

Residents of many areas in Kashmir Saturday expressed resentment against the unscheduled outages in ‘metered and non-metered’ areas. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) received many calls from the consumers from different areas of Kashmir division who expressed antipathy against the claims of the Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL). The locals of several areas of Srinagar said that they were facing the worst electricity crisis. One of the locals Naseer Ahmad of Batamaloo said, “Currently we are facing more than 10 to 12 hours of curtailment in smart metered areas and more than 15 hour curtailment for non metered areas” Ahmad said, “Besides the long curtailments, unscheduled power cuts are adding fuel to the fire.” Similarly, the residents of Jawaha...

Feb252024 by News DeskNo Comments

On Shab-e-Barat, Kashmir abuzz with preparations

REGIONAL

As the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat approaches, the valley of Kashmir is abuzz with preparations to ensure a memorable and meaningful celebration for the devotees. The markets are wearing a festive look while residents from across the valley have reached the district headquarters, causing a massive spike in trading activity across the region. Notably, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, Isha prayers will be offered at the Jama Masjid Srinagar at 09:30 PM, at Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar, the prayers will be offered at 10:00 PM. The Isha (night) prayer timings have also been announced by the Jamia Masjid committee of Anantnag district in south Kashmir for the occassion of Shab e Bara’at. Members of the committee told The Kashmiriyat that the Isha prayers will be offered at 10:3...

Feb252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Srinagar youth missing for 21 days found dead near Jhelum

REGIONAL

A youth from Srinagar who had gone missing from his home has been found dead from river Jhelum in Srinagar on Sunday afternoon. Earlier, the family from Srinagar had told The Kashmiriyat that Basharat Ahmed Bhat son of late Ali Mohammed Bhat, a resident of Naid Kadal, Srinagar left home on February 04 after which he has been missing. Following his absence, his family filed a missing report in the concerned Police station. The Police has launched searched to trace Basharat, and on Sunday a team of Police that was conducting searches near Jhelum found his decomposed body in river Jhelum near Safakadal in Srinagar.

Feb252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Official apathy: Woman delivers baby on roadside in Kupwara, Officials launch probe

REGIONAL

The Kupwara district administration has launched an inquiry into a distressing incident where a pregnant woman reportedly gave birth on a roadside in the Kalaroos area. The incident gained attention after it was captured in a video, circulating on social media platforms on February 21st, 2024, highlighting the inadequacy of healthcare services. In response to this, Deputy Commissioner; Ayushi Sudan, issued an official statement expressing concerns over delays in snow clearance and the provision of crucial health services, which have contributed to the situation. To determine any potential failure of duty, a three-member committee has been formed by the officials. The committee headed by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Lolab, will also include the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Kupwara, ...