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19-year-old Fazil Jan breathes new life into Karakuli craftsmanship

CULTURE

In Srinagar, a 19-year-old young boy, Fazil Jan, is not just preserving but reinvigorating the century-old tradition of Karakuli (Karakul) craftsmanship, a craft passed down through generations in his family. Karakuli caps have been worn by Kashmiri people for centuries and has become a part of the culture and identity of the locals. Taking hold of his family's business, Fazil has blended tradition with innovation, captivating a crowd of diverse clients including politicians like Ghulam Nabi Azad and Rahul Gandhi, as well as ministers and MLAs from Bangalore and Kashmir. Stepping into the shoes of his great grandfather, Fazil embraced the responsibility of running the iconic Karakuli shop in Srinagar after the passing of his grandfather in 2018. Reflecting on his journey, he re...

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Central government likely to announce rules for CAA today

INDIA

Days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, the central government is likely to announce the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) today. Earlier this year in January, Union Home Minister said that CAA rules will be implemented within this year. Government sources indicated that the entire procedure would be conducted online, allowing applicants to apply conveniently from their mobile phones, Indian Express reported. "All necessary arrangements are in place, and implementation is likely before the elections. Applicants will need to declare the year of their entry into India without travel documents. No additional documents will be required. Applications submitted after 2014 will be processed according to the new rules," sources added. The Act, passed in D...

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UP chief of All India Muslim Personal Law Board arrested for remarks on madrassa crackdown

INDIA

On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Hafiz Noor Ahmed Raza Azhari, the state chief of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, following his comments regarding the Yogi government's measures against madrassas. Azhari had strongly criticised the government's actions, alleging a focused campaign targeting mosques and madrassas. He accused authorities of aiming to dismantle these religious institutions and instilling fear within the Muslim community. Azhari asserted that the government's agenda was to "dissuade individuals from enrolling in madrassas," consequently obstructing the religious education of Muslims Last year, the UP police had filed an FIR against Azhari for blaming UP CM over the murders of Atiq Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf in broad daylight.

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Fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections in J-K: DGP Swain

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in Southern district of Pulwama, the DGP as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that police force is fully prepared and geared up for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in J&K. “We will ensure peaceful Lok Sabha polls in J&K. We will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters,” the DGP said, in reply to a query. Replying to another query about links between narco-terror and terrorism, the DGP said that earlier, they had a doubt whether these...

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Will fill all gaps in PAGD: MY Tarigami

REGIONAL

CPI(M) senior leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that he will try to fill the gaps within Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). Addressing a press conference, Tarigami as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he will try to play his role by bridging the gaps between the allies in the PAGD. "I will try to keep the PAGD alive for the wellbeing of the people," said Tarigami, adding that the crisis are there within the conglomerate and thus he will play his role in this regard—(KNO)

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Traffic suspended on Srinagar-Jammu highway for second consecutive day

REGIONAL

The Srinagar-Jammu national highway has been shut for traffic for the second consecutive day on Monday. Officials said that no traffic will be allowed on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and intending travellers should not undertake the journey till further orders. "The highway is badly damaged due to landslides and shooting stones at some places between Banihal and Ramban," they said.

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‘Battle for orchards and livelihood’: Railway expansion sparks tension in Kashmir’s Shopian

WRITE-UPS

Sibte Abdullah/ Boidurjya Singha Bashir Ahmed Bhat was working in his apple orchard when he noticed an unusual activity around his farm. The 56-year-old farmer went close to the intruders and noticed, a team of officials surveying the area. "I was informed that the government is taking our land up for a vital railway line project," said Bashir Ahmed, a resident of Reshipora area in Zainapora, nearly twenty kilometers away from the district headquarters of the south Kashmir district of Shopian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOkxkSKWQ4&t=212s Kashmir is world famous for its picturesque beauty. The apples of the regions are equally renowned. The fears of farmers like Bashir are triggered by the recent sanction of five railway lines through the valley. One of these lines, the A...

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Teenage girl goes missing from her home in Srinagar, Family seeks help

REGIONAL

A teenage girl has gone missing from her home in Srinagar district of central Kashmir. A relative of the 13-year-old girl told The Kashmiriyat that Charanjeet Kour, had left her home early on Sunday morning after which she has been missing. A resident of Srinagar's Wazir Bagh area, the 6th class girl had left her home for some work after which she did not return triggering panic among the family members. "If anyone has any information about the said girl, please contact us on the phone number 8715061797," the family appealed.

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Saudi Arabia witnesses crescent moon, Ramadan to commence tomorrow

INTERNATIONAL

In Saudi Arabia, officials observed the crescent moon on Sunday night, signaling the commencement of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for a significant portion of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims. Ramadan, a sacred period marked by abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset, fosters religious contemplation, familial bonds, and charitable endeavors across the Muslim community. With the sighting of the moon, Monday heralds the inaugural day of fasting. According to reports from Saudi state television, authorities confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon. However, several Asian countries, including Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, will commence Ramadan on Tuesday after failing to spot the crescent moon. This year's Ramadan arrives amidst ongoing te...

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Will reduce power curtailment during Ramadhan: PDD

REGIONAL

The Power Development Department is mulling to improve the power curtailment schedule in holy month of Ramadhan. Besides, the department said that it will improve and reduce the power curtailment especially at Suhoor and fast breaking time (Iftar). Chief Engineer KPDCL (Distribution) Sandeep Seth said that it was charting out the plan and mechanism to resolve the power curtailment issues for the month of Ramadhan. “We are working on it and most likely, the new curtailment schedule will be implemented from the first day of Ramadhan,” he said. On asking about the improving power curtailment at peak hours, the Chief Engineer said, “In the month of Ramadhan, the peak hours will be pre-dawn and dusk. We are mulling to improve the power curtailment especially at Sahoor and Iftar.” ...