February 2024 - Page 8 of 25

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Farmers jubilant as Kashmir receives another spell of rains, snow

REGIONAL

Yet another spell of heavy snowfall has ignited hopes of farmers for a better yield in both the horticulture and agriculture sectors. January broke the three-month-long dry spells in Kashmir following which multiple spells of snow and rains were witnessed in February. The valley plains received a fresh snowfall on Tuesday after incessant rains for last two days. The precipitation has brought a wave of optimism, particularly among apple growers who have reported ample water supply to their orchards. “It is more than a miracle for us. We witnessed a prolonged dry spell for many months, which drastically affected the orchardists. Now, February proved to be a beneficial month for us as we received a heavy snowfall again in the plains, which supplied enough water to our apple orchar...

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PM Modi promotes 370 Hindi film during Jammu visit

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, while addressing a rally here, mentioned an upcoming movie about Article 370, emphasizing the importance of dissemination of accurate information. ALSO READ: ‘Redundant narrative’: Trailer of Bollywood movie ‘Article 370’ released on YouTube "I have heard that perhaps a film on Article 370 is going to be released this week. I think your 'Jai Jai Kaar' (cheers) are going to be heard all over the country," PM Modi said, addressing a public rally at Maulana Azad Stadium in the heart of Jammu. The Prime Minister's remarks, made during his second visit to the Jammu region since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, coincided with the film's imminent release late this week. While acknowledging his lack of familiarity with the film's specif...

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Kashmiri pandit dies of cardiac arrest in Pulwama

REGIONAL

A Kashmiri Pandith died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, official sources said. Official sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that one Kashmiri Pandith identified as Gayan Bhat of Tahab is presently living in Jammu. Sources said he has come to with relatives where he complained of chest pain during the night hours and was immediately brought to District Hospital Pulwama, where doctors declared him dead. Sources further told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the dead body of the deceased is to be dispatched to Jammu after road clearance for the last rites. (KS).

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Two siblings die of suffocation at Madrassa in Bandipora

REGIONAL

Two students of a religious seminary died due to suffocation in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday. A police official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that two students from Darul-uloom Faiz-ul-uloom tragically died due to suffocation in Ashtangoo village of Bandipora. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the Darasgah officials found the children and their father unconscious. “Despite being rushed to the nearby hospital, the boys couldn't be revived,”he said, adding that their father is undergoing treatment at district hospital Bandipora. The deceased children have been identified as Muneer Ahmad Chechi, 10, and Tanveer Ahmad Chechi, 9, sons of Qasim Ahmad Chechi from Malangam, Bandipora. He said the police is investigation the incident a...

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Billionaires’ fortunes double as poverty deepens: Oxfam report on inequality

INDIA

A recent report by Oxfam paints a stark picture of soaring inequality, highlighting how the wealth of the world's five richest men has doubled since 2020, reaching a staggering $869 billion, while nearly five billion people have been pushed further into poverty. Titled "Inequality Inc.," the report was released just before the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos. It reveals a concerning trend: billionaires are not only becoming richer, but their influence on major corporations is growing. The report finds that seven out of the ten biggest companies globally are either run by or have a billionaire as their main shareholder. Since 2020, despite global economic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, billionaires have amassed an additional $3.3 trillion in wealth. The fortu...

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Renowned Quran teachers and scholar from Kulgam passes away

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Ghulam Ahmad Shah, a renowned scholar from South Kashmir's Kulgam district passed passed away on Monday. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Shah who was nearly 80 years old, and a resident of Tuli Nupura Kulgam passed away following a brief illness. "Along with being a religious scholar, the deceased also played an important role in popularizing the teaching of the Holy Quran in the district," Abdul Rashid, a local said. He said that the deceased taught Quran to many generations and he was seen with great respect in the area. Ghulam Ahmad Shah also lead the prayers at the local mosques in Kulgam including in Ashmuji and Tuli areas of the south Kashmir district. His demise has left a massive vaccum, which cannot be filled, Rashid said, adding, "thousands of ...

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Court acquits four accused of murdering Hussain and Zakir during anti-CAA protests

INDIA

The north-east Delhi riots in 2020 claimed 53 lives. The riots were primarily bought about by Hindu mobs attacking Muslims, causing destruction of property and many waves of bloodshed. During the riots, four people namely Ashok, Shubham, Ajay and Jitender Kumar were accused of murdering two muslim men namely Ashfaq Hussain and Zakir. The alleged murders took place in Bijpuri on February 25, 2020, as the communal riots were knee deep. However, in a new development the accused have been acquitted by a court, citing lack of substantial evidence to prove that the accused were part of riotous mob. The two cases registered against the four men were heard by Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala. The court passed two seperate orders last week, which said that the prosecution were...

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Prominent Pahadi writer Nazar Bonyari passes away

EDUCATION

Renowned Pahari and Urdu writer Raja Nazar Bonyari has passed away at the age of 77 in Mumbai, where he was undergoing treatment for health issues, including kidney complications and pneumonia. Born in Boniyar (Baramulla), Bonyari, whose real name was Abdul Qayoom Khan, discovered his passion for writing at a young age. After completing his education at the University of Kashmir, he dedicated himself to teaching, retiring as a headmaster in 2007. Throughout his career, Bonyari authored over a dozen books in both Pahari and Urdu literature, gaining international recognition, with one of his works translated into Russian in 1972. He also showcased his talents as an anchor and singer on platforms such as DD Kashir and Radio Kashmir Srinagar. Survived by two daughters after his ...

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Now Muzaffar Baig says he is not associated with PDP

REGIONAL

In a major U-turn, former deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig on Tuesday said that he is not associated with Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Talking to reporters, Baig said that he is not affiliated with PDP. “No, I am not with PDP. If they would even ask me (to join), I will ask them to think about national interest rather than personal benefits,” Baig told reporters in Jammu, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) On January 7 this year, Baig had said that he had never left PDP." I didn’t quit PDP. I was inactive for quite some time but I’m still associated with the party. The relation between me and PDP is like a single soul,” Baig had said. He had even said that his two daughters are the biggest supporters of Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti—(KN...

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Kashmir blanketed in snow; Air, surface traffic hit, power disruptions reported

REGIONAL

The Kashmir valley has on Tuesday received a thick white blanket of snowfall over the past 48 hours. As per Meteorological Department of the region, the snow depths across the valley recorded were nearly four feet at Gulmarg , while Sadhna Top and Razdan Top both record a staggering 5 feet. Tulail Gurez and Sonamarg also witnessed significant accumulations, with depths reaching 4 feet and exceeding in some areas. The intensity of the snowfall has compelled authorities to suspend traffic on major highways, including the Srinagar-Jammu route, as treacherous road conditions pose risks to travelers. Traffic jams have been reported from across the valley causing challenges to the travelers across Kashmir, However, authorities are on the job to clear the roads. The heavy snowfall...