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Nearly 17.5 lakh electorates to cast their ballot across Baramulla Lok Sabha seat tomorrow

REGIONAL

Around 17,37,865 electorates would be casting their ballot in 2,103 polling stations established across the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency during 5th phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held on May 20. “These total 17,37,865 lakh voters enrolled in the phase V included 8,75,831 male and 8,62,000 female voters besides 34 third gender electorates. There are around 17128 Persons with Disability and 527 persons above the age of 100 years who will be exercising their franchise”, read a communiqué received from office of Chief Electoral Officer, J&K. The communiqué added that around 2,103 polling stations have been set up in the fifth phase across 4 districts of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and parts of Budgam. The election staff including Presiding Officers ...

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GST Commissioner from Gujarat purchases entire village stretching to 620 acres in Maharashtra

INDIA

Chandrakant Valvi, a GST commissioner from Gujarat currently stationed in Ahmedabad, has made headlines for his recent purchase of an entire village in the picturesque Kandati Valley, located in the Satara District of Maharashtra. Spanning over a staggering 600 acres, this acquisition has raised serious concerns about the violation of crucial laws protecting the environment. Reports suggest that Chandrakant Valvi, hailing from Nandurbar and holding the position of Chief Commissioner of GST in Ahmedabad, has along with family and relatives to procure the entirety of Jhadani village, nestled near the serene town of Mahabaleshwar. This revelation has shed light on the distressing reality of land grabbing, with a total of 620 acres falling into the hands of a single individual. The...

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Young man dies of cardiac arrest in Anantnag

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar A young trader died of a cardiac arrest in the Anantnag town of south Kashmir late on Saturday. Family members told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday night, Tanveer Ahmad Zargar, a resident of SK Colony suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital, however, he had succumbed on the way. Hundreds of people from the town participated in his funeral prayers which was held at old Janaza ground in Sherbagh Anantnag. According to studies dating back to 2023, heart attack deaths have increased by 30 per cent in the age group 25 to 44 after COVID 19.

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Saudi Arabia holds first ‘swimsuit models’ fashion show

INTERNATIONAL

Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, marking a significant shift in a country where, less than a decade ago, women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. The poolside event showcased designs by Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal, including mostly one-piece swimsuits in shades of red, beige, and blue. Models displayed styles with exposed shoulders and some partially visible midriffs. Qanzal highlighted the cultural significance of the event, calling it an "honour" to be part of this historic moment. The show was part of the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week, held at the St Regis Red Sea Resort, a component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This programme aims to reform the country's soc...

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Former Sarpanch shot dead by militants in Shopian area

REGIONAL

In the second attack in less than an hour, suspected militants fired upon a former Sarpanch in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that a former Sarpanch was fired fired upon by militants at Hurpora area of Shopian. They said that the ex sarpanch namely Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Hurpora in Shopian was shifted to the hospital after being attacked, however, he succumbed to his injuries on the way. The forces have rushed to the spot and launched a search operation to nab the attackers. "#Terrorist fired upon a person Aijaz Ahmad at Heerpora, #Shopian. Injured evacuated. Area cordoned off. Further details to follow," Police said in a tweet. The chief of People's Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet condemned the attacks and...

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Two injured after Militants fire upon Jaipur resident, his wife in Pahalgam

REGIONAL

Suspected militants fired upon two persons in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district of south Kashmir. Police in a tweet confirmed that two non locals were injured after being fired upon by militants on Saturday night at the Yaner area of Pahalgam. The duo has been rushed to the hospital for treatment. "Terrorist fired upon and injured a lady Farha R/O Jaipur and spouse Tabrez at Yannar, #Anantnag. Injured evacuated to hospital for treatment. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow," Police said in a tweet. @JmuKmrPolice

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Another knife attack, Youth critically wounded after being stabbed in Ganderbal

REGIONAL

Shah Basit In yet another knife attack, a youth has been stabbed in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday one garment shopkeeper namely Fayaz Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Hassan Dar has been stabbed by unknown person at his shop in Pirpora Ganderbal. Fayaz, a resident of Kachan Ganderbal has been rushed to District hospital Ganderbal for treatment. From DH Ganderbal, he has been shifted to Srinagar hospital for treatment. Details rushing in.

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‘Open bank accounts of all eligible students’, JKSS directs CEOS; Here is all you need to know

EDUCATION

The Jammu Kashmir Samagra Shiksha Friday asked all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to open bank accounts of all eligible students wherein it will transfer funds to the students under RTE act. Project Director Samagra Shiksha, Rakesh Magotra in a communiqué to the CEOs said that it will transfer the funds through DBT mode into the accounts of students from first primary to 8th class of government schools for free uniforms under Samagra Shiksha for the year 2024-25. The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for all children in government schools. The Scheme provides two sets of uniform to all girls, SC, ST and Below Poverty Line (BPL) boys at an average cost of Rs 600 per child per annum. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the project director in a com...

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Spain denies entry to Indian ship carrying weapons to Israel

INDIA

Spain has refused docking permission for the Marianne Danica, an Indian ship carrying arms to Israel, announced Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday. "This is the first time we have done this because it is the first time we have detected a ship carrying a shipment of arms to Israel that wants to call at a Spanish port," Albares told reporters in Brussels. He emphasized that this will be a consistent policy, stating, "The Middle East does not need more weapons; it needs more peace." Transport Minister Oscar Puente confirmed that the Marianne Danica, a Danish-flagged ship carrying 27 tonnes of explosive material from Madras, India, had requested to dock at Cartagena on May 21. This decision coincides with a political dispute between Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Soci...

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Muzaffarabad protests linked to Pakistan’s resource exploitation, says India

INTERNATIONAL

In response to last week's protests in Muzaffarabad, India has attributed the unrest to Pakistan's ongoing policy of "systemic plundering of resources" in the region. The Indian government emphasized that the Union territories of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh "have been, are, and shall always remain integral parts of India." The violent protests in Muzaffarabad erupted due to soaring costs of food, fuel, and essential utilities amid Pakistan's severe economic crisis. "We have seen reports on protests in several areas," said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, during his weekly media briefing. He was responding to questions regarding the protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. He said, “We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan's conti...