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Mar272024 by News DeskNo Comments

India Employment Report 2024: 83 per cent of total unemployed are youth, here’s everything you need to know

INDIA

Over the past few decades, India's economic environment has seen substantial changes. Despite global economic concerns, the country has experienced average economic growth of over 6%; yet, one of the main issues facing the nation is still unemployment. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its India Employment report 2024, which states that the country is experiencing a significant demographic shift. Notably, the percentage of the working-age population has increased from 59% in 2011 to 63% in 2021. Even while the proportion of young people in the population is trending downward, they still make up a sizable portion—83 percent of those without jobs. Despite a declining trend in the share of youths in the total population, they continue to represent a substantial...

Mar272024 by News DeskNo Comments

Mysterious blast creates panic in Poonch, probe launched

REGIONAL

A low intensity explosion in the heart of bordering Poonch sparked panic among locals and security agencies late last night. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the blast occurred near a religious place, following which police and security forces reached to the spot. "Preliminary investigation suggested that the blast was apparently caused by hurling of a grenade by suspected terrorists," he said, adding that the area has been cordoned off. SSP Poonch Yougal Manhas told KNO that investigation has been started and details will be shared later. "Necessary investigation into the matter has been set into motion to ascertain the exact nature of the material which apparently looks like a handmade crude substance," the SSP said—(KNO)

Mar272024 by News DeskNo Comments

In Kashmir, Gujjar Bakerwal activists decry injustice against open merit in new reservation policy

OTHERS

The recent decision of Jammu Kashmir to add new castes to the reservation list which has limited the opportunities for Open Merit candidates. The decision is being opposed, interestingly, by the activists and members of the Scheduled tribes. Various Gujjar and Bakerwal activists from Rajouri, Poonch and Kashmir have outrightly spoken the limitation of opportunities for the open merit candidates in the region. The recent decision by the Manoj Sinha led administration to substantially raise Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservations by 10 per cent has reduced open merit to only 40 per cent and also prompted serious concerns about fairness. Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act of 2024 has introduced these significant changes. Under this amendment, the Pahari Ethnic Group, Padari Tribe, Kolis, an...

Mar262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Curative Survey Scam: Srinagar Court grants bail to accused

REGIONAL

Srinagar Court on Tuesday granted bail to one of the accused Vinoth John Kennedy in alleged multi-crore fraud by Curative Survey Private Limited. After hearing prosecution and defence counsels advocate Aamir Masoodi and advocate Iqra Nazir, the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, presided over by Feroz Ahmad Khan, observed that charge-sheet in the case has been filed by the Police which means that the investigation of the case is complete and custody of accused for personal interrogation is not required. Court further observed that object of bail is to secure the appearance of the accused person at his trial by reasonable amount of bail. “The object of bail is neither punitive nor preventive. Deprivation of liberty must be considered a punishment unless it can be required to ens...

Mar262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Man arrested for extorting money from people in Pulwama: Police

REGIONAL

A man was arrested for extorting money from people through criminal intimidation in Pulwama district, police said on Tuesday. According a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) police station Rajpora received an information that some persons are extorting money from the people by deceitful means through criminal intimidation. The statement reads that a case FIR no 22/2024 u/s 384, 506, 420 was registered and investigation set into motion. It added that during investigation one person namely Andleeb Ahmad Mir s/o Ab Rasheed Mir r/o Rajpora has been arrested and two toy pistols used for the crime have been recovered from his possession. The statement added that further investigation is going on—(KNO)

Mar262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Absense of NC, PDP may consolidate INDIA alliance’s votes in Udhampur Lok Sabha seat

REGIONAL

In the electoral battleground of Udhampur, Choudhary Lal Singh's return to the Congress fold has stirred the political cauldron, injecting new vigor into the party's campaign. His recent scathing attack on the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) for nominating GM Saroori over party founder Ghulam Nabi Azad has set tongues wagging, with Singh alleging a "strategic ploy aimed at fragmenting opposition votes' rather than securing an outright victory. Singh is squarely positioned against Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who is eyeing his third consecutive term representing the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency. As the Udhampur parliamentary seat gears up for polling on April 19, the political landscape has become increasingly crowded, with five contenders, including former Minister S...

Mar262024 by News DeskNo Comments

JCB, Auto-Rickshaw drivers lose lives in two separate mishaps

REGIONAL

A JCB driver and an auto-rickshaw driver lost lives in two separate accidents in Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir. As per details, a JCB driver was killed after coming under a rubble of landslide in Khanmoh area of Srinagar district on Monday late night. The body was recovered after a rescue operation was started immediately after the incident. He was identified as Mushtaq Ahmad. Similarly, in another incident, an auto rickshaw driver lost his life after being hit by a vehicle in the Sonawar area of Srinagar district. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, a resident of Pampore. Meanwhile, the Police have taken cognizance of both incidents and investigation has been set into motion.

Mar262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bilqees Aara of Kashmir has saved hundreds of lives through blood donation

REGIONAL

Bilqees Aara, known as the "Blood Woman" of Kashmir, has donated 35 pints of blood since 2012, earning her this distinction. “Blood donation is not my profession as I am an accredited Aasha worker but donating blood on a voluntary basis is my passion. Our religion teaches us that saving one life is equivalent to saving the entire universe,” says Bilqees Aara. Reflecting on her first donation experience, Bilqees recalls, “One of my relatives had sustained injuries and she was in immediate need of blood. I volunteered and saved her life. That was a turning point in my life as on that day I took a pledge to help the people who need blood at crucial times. And I have kept up the promise that I had made to myself.” She notes the evolution in blood donation methods, stating, “From 2012 ...

Mar252024 by News DeskNo Comments

After backlash from Kashmir’s political parties, Army cancels seminar on controversial Uniform Civil Code

REGIONAL

Facing backlash from political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army on Saturday cancelled a seminar scheduled for March 26 aimed at raising awareness about the Uniform Civil Code and other topics. The Army, however, said it had nothing to do with the topic of the seminar and was only providing administrative help to its organisers. Late Friday, the Army sent out invitations to media houses for the seminar on the subject "Navigating legal frontiers: Understanding Indian Penal Code 2023 and the quest for Uniform Civil Code". It was supposed to be held at the Kashmir University Auditorium. However, there was backlash from regional political parties with former chief minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah questioning the Army's involvement in a "divisive"...

Mar252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Video shows Hindu youth harassing Muslim family during Holi ‘celebrations’ in UP

INDIA

In the town of Bijnor, located in Uttar Pradesh, a disturbing incident unfolded during Holi celebrations, as captured in a widely circulated video. The footage shows a group of individuals engaging harassing a Muslim man and two women, forcibly dousing them with water and applying colors despite their visible discomfort and protests. The video, lasting 1.22 minutes, portrayed the motorbike carrying the trio being abruptly halted by the celebrators, who proceeded to subject them to unwelcome actions. Amidst the distressing ordeal, one of the men in the group smeared dark color across the face of the man, while others vocally expressed their jubilation, extending Holi greetings. As the women voiced their objections, an individual in the group justified their actions by citing a p...