April 2024 - Page 9 of 22 - The Kashmiriyat

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‘Will construct marriage halls, women only parks in Kashmir’, PDP releases manifesto for Lok Sabha polls

FEATURED

Former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, released the manifesto of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, outlining key concerns and proposed solutions for the region. Titled 'Apna vote Apno ke liye', Mehbooba Mufti has shed light on the challenges faced since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The manifesto addresses several issues affecting the collective identity, land rights, and freedoms of the people of Jammu Kashmir. Furthermore, the manifesto expresses concerns about the impact on livelihoods, particularly in sectors like horticulture, due to anti-trade measures and the forced eviction of tribal communities from their lands. To address these challenges, the manifesto proposes several initiatives, including the construct...

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Over 57 per cent polling in Udhampur till 3 PM

REGIONAL

Over 57.09 percent voter turnout has been recorded till 03:00 PM in the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat where Polling is being held on Friday under the first hhase of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. As per office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, by 3.00 PM. 61.1 % polling was recorded in 48- Inderwal AC; 49.34% in 49- Kishtwar AC; 56.62% in 50-Padder Nagseni AC; 53.78% in 51-Bhaderwah AC; 58.06% in 52-Doda AC; 59.05 % in 53-Doda West AC; 57.98% in 54-Ramban AC; 48.03% in 55-Banihal AC; 58.82% in 59-Udhampur West AC; 61.3% in 60-Udhampur East AC; 58.03% in 61-Chenani AC; 58.63% in 62-Ramnagar AC; 54.71% in 63-Bani AC; 58.21% in 64-Billawar AC; 56.56% in 65-Basohli AC; 62.03% in 66-Jasrota AC; 59.27% in 67-Kathua AC and 57.62 % in 68-Hiranagar

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Two dead, two injured after falling into trench in Kulgam

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Two persons died while two others were injured when they slipped and fell into an under construction trench in Chakpora area of south Kashmir' Kulgam. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that one Mohammed Ajmal, a resident of Mohantpora district Malda in west Bengal and Mohd Maqbool Dar of Checkpora died when they fell into a trench on Friday afternoon. "Immediately after the incident the four were rescued by the Police and district admin and shifted to the nearby hospital," said officials. Two among them, who were critically wounded succumbed at the hospital.

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Estates department issues show-causes notices of eviction to 42 politicians in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

The Estates Department of Jammu Kashmir has issued show-causes notices of eviction to 42 political figures. The department issued these notices on the directions of the Court. These politicians continued to occupy the Government bungalows, even after being directed by the Estates Department to de-occupy them. The Department evicted hundreds of people mostly working journalists from their quarters but failed miserably to evict influential politicians both in Kashmir and Jammu. After the abrogation of Article 370, some media houses were rendered office-less by the Estates Department. Some of the political and social figures as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust who have been issued show cause notices include Ghulam Nabi Azad, Muzaffar Hussain Beigh, Kavinder Gupta, Sajjad ...

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Rain dampens early voting in Kathua-Udhampur, surge expected later

INDIA

Voting is underway amid rain in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency spread across five districts in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Taking off at a slow pace, the voting is expected to increase as the day progresses, said an official. He said that most of the parts in Kathua-Udhampur parliamentary constituency are hilly belts, and due to rains, voters in the beginning are coming less in number to the booths, but the percentage will swell later in the day till 6 pm. The official, however, made it clear that voting will continue after 6 pm only in case there are voters waiting for their turn at the polling station premises. The weatherman has predicted generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain (light snow over higher reaches) at most places, with thund...

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‘Situation normal in Iran after defenses fire at ‘suspicious objects’: Report

INTERNATIONAL

Explosions were reported near the central Iranian city of Isfahan and Tabriz in the northwest, following the activation of air defense systems targeting "suspicious objects" early Friday. Officials assured the public of the safety of critical facilities in Isfahan province, particularly nuclear installations, with no incidents reported. Brigadier Siavash Mihandoust, a senior Army commander in Isfahan province, confirmed that the sound stemmed from the firing of Isfahan's air defense systems at the perceived threats, emphasizing the absence of damage or accidents. The Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company announced the resumption of normal flight operations at Iranian airports, including Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, following ...

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Days after retaliatory strikes, Israel launches attacks at Iran

INTERNATIONAL

Israel has attacked Iran early on Friday morning as Iranian forces forces had destroyed drones, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel. Quoting sources Reuters reported that the U.S. was not involved but was notified by Israel before the attack. Iran's Fars news agency reported three explosions were heard near an army base in the central city of Isfahan. An Iranian official told Reuters there was no missile attack and the explosions were the result of the activation of Iran's air defense systems. Iranian state TV said that shortly after midnight "three drones were observed in the sky over Isfahan. The air defense system became active and destroyed these drones in the sky." The broadcaster later said the situation in Isfahan was normal and no ground explo...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Youth found dead under suspicious circumstances in Pulwama

REGIONAL

A 22-year-old youth was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Palpora area of Pulwama on Thursday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the youth identified as Junaid Ahmed Mir (22) son of Nazir Ahmed Mir of Palpora Nownagri was found dead in Palpora under suspicious circumstances. He said that cognisance has been taken and inquest proceedings under section 174 Crpc has been started—(KNO)

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Amid unabated killings, Jerusalem sees accelerated Israeli settlement expansion

INTERNATIONAL

Israeli government has accelerated the expansion of illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem since 07 October according to planning documents reviewed by The Guardian. The documents reveal that over 20 projects totaling thousands of housing units have been “approved or advanced" by the Israeli government. The surge in settlement activities has primarily been concentrated in neighborhoods like Sheikh Jarrah, Silwan, and the historic Old City, areas that are predominantly Palestinian. The report suggest that hundreds of new housing units have been approved or are under construction, with plans for thousands more in the coming years. This scale of development is unparalleled in recent years, both in terms of speed and magnitude, the report added. The expansion of settleme...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Rains likely to lash Kashmir for two days: MeT

REGIONAL

Rains lashed parts of Jammu Kashmir on Thursday, with more wet weather expected given the forecast by the meteorological department here. Amidst cloud cover, the night temperature recorded a rise, but the mercury is expected to fall during the daytime. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar and Jammu cities received traces of rainfall, while Qazigund and Gulmarg had 0.4mm and 0.2mm respectively. The weather department has predicted “widespread light to moderate rain and thunders” on April 18 and 19. “On April 18-19, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and light snow over higher reaches is expected at most places, with thunder/lightning during April 18 evening to April 19 late evening/night,” the official said. He further mentioned that light...