March 2024 - The Kashmiriyat

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Five drug peddlers arrested by Police in Kashmir

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Police have arrested five drug peddlers on Sunday in Baramulla and Handwara areas of north Kashmir and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In a statement, a Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Khanpora Baramulla, intercepted two persons identified as Azad Ahmad Bhat, resident of Naidkhai and Aqib Ahmad Gojree, resident of Bagh e Islam Baramulla. “During search, 140 grams of Charas was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Baramulla where they remain in custody,” it said. “During search, 140 grams of Charas was recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to PS Baramulla where they remain in custody,” it said. Similarly, the...

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High court criticizes admin for delay in releasing detainee

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir High Court has sharply criticized the administration for its unreasonable delay in releasing a detenu whose preventive detention order was quashed by the court in December 2023. In resolving a contempt petition filed by a detainee pressing for the execution of his release order, Justice Rahul Bharti, with the District Magistrate and SSP Baramulla personally present as per its previous directives, remarked. “This court has made known to the two offices the serious concern of this court about loss of 79 days of his life by the petitioner by remaining under preventive custody without any legal basis only to earn his release upon intervention of this court”. The case, brought forth by petitioner Muneeb Rasool Shenwari highlighted the egregious loss of 79 days of Shen...

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Power does not win elections, People will prove it in 2024: INDIA alliance

INDIA

Tens and thousands of people from cross sections of society participated in the rally called at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to protest against against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal. "Let us join hands and march forward together," urged Mallikarjun Kharge at the INDIA rally, emphasizing the collective effort needed for the nation's welfare. "Our unity is not just for individuals like Hemant or Kejriwal but for the entire population of 1.4 billion. Despite our differences, we stand united for a greater cause." Asserting their stance against the BJP, Kharge stated, "We will demonstrate to the BJP that the people are fed up... Their claims of surpassing 400 seats are baseless; it's mere wishful thinking." In his address, Kharge criticized the RSS, likening it to poison, and emphasized...

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Bangladesh boycotts Indian products: Grassroots movement gains momentum

INTERNATIONAL

The boycott of Indian products in Bangladesh has gained significant momentum, spearheaded by Bangladeshi writer and activist Pinaki Bhattacharya, currently residing in France. Triggered by India's interference in the January 7 mock elections, Bhattacharya's initial call for the boycott resonated strongly with the populace, surprising both the governments of Bangladesh and India, as well as the opposition party BNP. Initially a solitary effort by Bhattacharya, the boycott, dubbed 'India Out,' has evolved into a widespread social movement, capturing the imagination of ordinary citizens who view it as a genuine form of protest. While the government and ruling Awami League initially ignored the movement, their stance changed when the BNP expressed solidarity with it. The government...

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Ramadan spirit illuminates as volunteers serve Sehri and Iftar in Anantnag hospitals

WRITE-UPS

Suhail Dar During the ongoing month of Ramadan, Iftar in Anantnag town of Kashmir town has transformed into a grand affair. The hospital grounds have evolved into vibrant social hubs where hundreds of individuals congregate to collectively break their fasts. Sajid Iqbal, a 22-year-old engineering graduate from a college in Chandigarh, is among the numerous volunteers who frequent the primary Maternity and Child Care Hospital in Sherbagh, located in Anantnag town, South Kashmir. "I've been dedicating my time to volunteering for the Khair e Aam trust for the past year. I do it solely to seek the pleasure of Allah," he expresses. The Khair e Aam trust is one of several organizations in the South Kashmir town that have been organizing Iftar and Sehri meals for the two primary hospitals i...

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‘India’s debt has soared to 205 lakh crores under PM Modi, this will burden common public’, says Congress

INDIA

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the BJP-led Centre on Saturday over its proposal to borrow more than Rs 14 lakh crore, asking why is the government “drowning the people in debt” when instead of relief being provided to them, the “burden of unemployment, inflation and economic crisis” is increasing. In her budget speech last month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to borrow Rs 14.13 lakh crore by issuing dated securities to meet a revenue shortfall in the next financial year starting April 1. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said: “The finance ministry stated that the government is going to borrow more than Rs 14 lakh crore in the current financial year. Why?” In the 67 years since independence till 2014, the country’s total debt was Rs 55 lakh crore, the C...

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Kashmiri apple farmers suffer losses as rates fall by 40 per cent

BUSINESS

The fruit growers and buyers in Kashmir are deeply concerned, saying they face losses due to the low demand for apples. Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), growers and buyers expressed their dismay over the current situation, saying there has been a drastic decrease in apple prices compared to the rates during the main apple season in October-November 2023. Mohamad Ashraf, a fruit grower from Shopian, said he was offered Rs 1,200 per apple box in November last year but opted to store them in a cold store at Lassipora. However, he now finds himself receiving only around Rs 800 per box, much lower than the expected rates of Rs 1,800-2,000. Similarly, Shakeel Ahmad, an apple trader, lamented purchasing high-quality apples at Rs 1,000-1,500 per box last Novem...

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Admin to install statue of emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida at Martand temple in Anantnag

INDIA

The Jammu Kashmir administration has decided to protect and restore the ancient temples in Kashmir Valley. As per an official communique, a copy of which lies with the news agency Kashmir News Trust, the Jammu Kashmir Government has directed the Department of Culture to protect, conserve and restore the Martand Sun Temple situated in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The government has also decided to install the statue of Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida who built the Martand Sun Temple during the 8th Century AD. Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Culture shall take a meeting to discuss the matter regarding the protection, conservation, and restoration of the ancient temples in Kasmir with the installation of a statue of Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida in the premis...

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Would sacrifice of red heifer invite apocalypse? Here’s everything you need to know

EDUCATION

The recent surge of interest in apocalyptic prophecies has been reignited by a curious phenomenon surrounding red cows and ancient rituals, prompting widespread speculation about an impending cataclysm. Throughout history, humanity has harbored a persistent fascination with the notion of "the end of the world," a fixation deeply ingrained in both religious beliefs and psychological tendencies. Over the past fifteen years alone, numerous dates have been earmarked as potential harbinger of the apocalypse, including May 21, 2011; December 21, 2012; and September 23, 2017, among others, however, none of these predictions have come to fruition. Surveys indicate that approximately 41 percent of Americans anticipate the return of Jesus by the year 2050, while a similar proportion of Musl...

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Saudi Arabia to make historic debut at Miss Universe 2024

INTERNATIONAL

A first time incidence will take place during the 2024 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant with a Saudi Arabian women, Rumy Alqahtani. This development is a part of the ongoing reforms advocated by Mohammed Bin Salman, the crowned prince of Saudi Arabia. Alqahtani used Instagram to share how crucial her country’s debut at the beauty pageant is, displaying a flag of Saudi Arabia with a Islamic kalima inscribed on it. Alqahtani announced her participation soon after Baharain’s Lujane Yacoub at last year’s Miss Universe competition showing that she was the first female contestant from a conservative Gulf region after all. The Independent reported that Alqahtani has a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and languages English, French and Arabic are among the langauges she can read fluently. Besi...