February 2024 - Page 9 of 25

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PM Modi addresses crowds in Jammu

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Jammu and straightway drove to the MA Stadium where a huge gathering has assembled to listen to his speech. Among the highlights, he will set in motion the BJP’s campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where the party aims to secure three out of the five parliamentary seats. Modi’s itinerary includes the inauguration of various rail projects, distribution of appointment letters, and engagement with beneficiaries of government schemes. Notably, the inauguration and foundation laying of projects, as well as interactions, will be conducted via video conferencing. The rail projects, including the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section featuring innovative Ballast Less Track (BLT) technology and India’s longest transporta...

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In Kashmir, Forest Guard suspended for wearing traditonal pheran

CULTURE

The suspension letter issued by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Langate has come under scrutiny for its alleged casteist undertones. The letter about the suspension of a forest guard for attire resembling that of a shepherd has raised concerns among rights activists and community members. While acknowledging the importance of proper attire for forest officials, the letter's association with shepherds has been deemed unacceptable by critics. Additionally, the denigration of the traditional Pheran attire has sparked outrage, with questions raised about the implications of such remarks on Kashmiri culture and identity. Rights activist, Advocate Mir Imran, expressed strong condemnation of the letter, stating in his Facebook post, "The alleged suspension letter viral on Facebook is...

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‘Pathetic, going bad to worse’: High court issues order after facing power cut

REGIONAL

In an interesting twist to the government’s failure in power supply, a division bench of the High Court felt constrained to put it on record and issue directions to the government. The bench comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Mukhsha Khajuria Kazmi stated that neither there is a power supply nor the generator of the High Court is working. “During Court hours, the High Court has suffered a complete power failure. The generator is also not working. There are no lights. The air heating unit (AHU) is also not functional,” the single-page order issued to the Jammu Kashmir government reads. “It is pathetic and unbelievable that this is the condition of Srinagar Wing of the High Court of High Court of J&K and Ladakh. The power failure has taken place at about 09:45 am and has sti...

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Airtel subscribers in Gantmulla struggle with persistent network issues

REGIONAL

The residents of Gantmulla Bala village, located in Baramulla district, have been grappling with prolonged network outages affecting Airtel subscribers for several weeks. The recurring problem is further increased by adverse weather conditions of snow and rain, locals said. The issue has significantly disrupted communication services in the area, causing inconvenience to the community, particularly students. The absence of reliable network connectivity has forced villagers to travel outside the village to make phone calls, resulting in inconvenience. This issue not only blocks daily communication but also poses challenges in case of emergencies. "The constant communication issue is leaving the residents in a desperate condition. We appeal the Airtel authorities to resolve th...

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Non-local victim of human trafficking rescued in Bandipora, says Police

REGIONAL

On Sunday, Bandipora police in north Kashmir, said it rescued a non-local woman who had fallen victim to human trafficking. The rescue operation led to the arrest of Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh, as the individual who illegally purchased the victim. According to police, the woman was sold to Zahoor Ahmad Sheikh from Banyari Ajas, Bandipora. Following the rescue, authorities initiated legal proceedings, with FIR registered at the Sumbal Police Station. Further details regarding the ongoing investigation are awaited as authorities continue to pursue the case of the rescued victim. Earlier this month, the SIA raided 18 locations in Srinagar in connection with Human trafficking of foreign women as reported by The Kashmiriyat.

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Man killed by cousin during family dispute in Bandipora

REGIONAL

A 38-year-old man was killed in Hajjin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district after being hit by his cousin brother during a heated altercation. Sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that the incident marks the third violent family dispute in the region in recent weeks. Sources said that the victim, identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Parray, sustained critical injuries during the scuffle and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead at SKIMS Soura medical institution after being hospitalized for a night. Reports further said that the fight between the two families escalated over a family matter, leading to the fatal confrontation. Sources said that police swiftly apprehended the accused and have launched an investigation into the matte...

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Residential house damaged due to heavy winds in Kulgam area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A residentia house was partially damaged due to heavy rainfall at Pranhall (Gujjar Basti) area of Pahloo tehsil in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. An official told The Kashmiriyat that due to heavy rainfall the house of Hashmat Ali Khatana son of Ab Salam Khatana of Pranhall got partially damaged on wee hours of Monday. He said that there was, however, no injury reported in the incident, as the villagers reached the spot immediately and rescued the families. “Teams have been sent to the spot and assistance will be provided to the family”, he said.

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Power outage at Fajr prayers is the new normal in Kashmir

REGIONAL

Locals of Srinagar and elsewhere in the Valley have expressed anguish over the failure of the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to supply power during ‘Fajar’ (pre-dawn) prayers. According to locals, it has become routine for the KPDCL to snap the power supply either before or shortly after the Fajar Azan. They said power outages in Kashmir are rampant and frequent all day but it has now become a new norm for believers to do ablution and offer Fajar prayers in the dark. “For the past month, I have been witness to the fact that as soon as a call for prayers is given from our local mosque, electricity disappears. Despite raising the issue with the concerned officials, nothing changed,” said a local Abdul Rehman from Batamalo area of Srinagar. The same views w...

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Kashmir University postpones all exams scheduled for today

REGIONAL

University of Kashmir has suspended all exams scheduled for today due to ongoing snowfall in parts of the Kashmir valley. “In view of prevailing weather situation, all the examinations of University of Kashmir scheduled for February 19 and 20 of 2024 have been postponed,” Controller Examination Kashmir University said. The fresh dates will be communicated separately, university authorities informed. However, Controller Examination Cluster University Srinagar said all the exams will be held as per schedule today (February 19 of 2024)

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Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of PM Modi’s visit to JK

REGIONAL

Security forces have been put on an alert in Kashmir ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jammu on Tuesday. Police and paramilitary forces are conducting random checking of vehicles at dozens of places in the city and elsewhere, officials said here on Sunday. Special checking points, including entry and exit points have been set up at various places in the city as a precautionary measure, the officials said. Although the prime minister will be visiting the Jammu region, the security forces in the valley have been put on an alert to ensure that terrorists do not carry out any subversive activities during the high-profile visit to the Union Territory, they said. This will be Modi’s second visit to Jammu and Kashmir during his second term in office. The Prime M...