May 2024 - Page 15 of 16 - The Kashmiriyat

May152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri youth makes it to NASA’s Hall of Fame

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Danishwar Hameed Muneeb Amin Bhat, a 22-year-old cybersecurity researcher and bug hunter from Zungalpora village in Kulgam, South Kashmir, has been making waves in the tech world. After being inducted into Apple's "Hall of Fame" for identifying system flaws that could lead to a data leak, he has now achieved another milestone by joining NASA's prestigious "Hall of Fame." Using NASA's Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP), Muneeb diligently reported security vulnerabilities he discovered in the agency's systems, contributing to bolstering their cybersecurity measures. His efforts were crucial in enhancing system security through ethical hacking, aligning with NASA's commitment to space exploration and aeronautics research. Bound by the VDP requirements, Muneeb responsibly re...

May152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Street vendor stabbed to death in Srinagar

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A man was killed after he was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday evening at Dalgate area of Srinagar while the accused involved in the crime has been arrested. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a man was attacked in the late evening hours of Tuesday at Dalgate Srinagar, leaving him critically wounded. He added that a man identified as Bilal Ahmad Guroo, son of Nazir Ahmed Guroo, resident of Bemina Srinagar, received serious injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officials further added that the accused person identified as Hilal Ahmad involved in the crime has been arrested, and police have taken up the investigation. Meanwhile, police in a post on X said that a scuffle broke out between two frui...

May142024 by News DeskNo Comments

With rise in mercury, trekking expeditions take-off in Kashmir

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Trekking expeditions have resumed in Kashmir as small tours are being conducted to kickstart the sport. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), trekking expeditions to the higher altitudes and greater lakes dotting the majestic landscape, has gained popularity for the last few years. Every year scores of expeditions are conducted by the experts every year to explore the serene beauty of higher altitude while escaping the sweltering temperatures. Trekking to Greater Lakes and higher altitudes remain suspended during the winter, which opens during the month of June. As the mercury has started climbing, a small trekking expedition in Kashmir has resumed in the valley. Currently, destinations including Marchoi, Diskal, Lidderwath and Mohand Marg have become hotspots, whi...

May142024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Ban cutting of trees, reduce electricity tariff’, Here’s everything you need to know about protests in Pakistan Administered Kashmir

INTERNATIONAL

In Pakistan Administered Kashmir, protests continued for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, as people are trying to take out a long March towards Muzaffarabad. Thousands of demonstrators are marching the streets of Neelam and Bhimber to express their dissatisfaction with the government's reduced flour allotment and unabated cutting of trees, and various other grievances. According to the Pakistani government, the protests have resulted in the deaths of at least two policemen and injuries to several others. However, the protesters have accused Pakistani rangers of killing multiple demonstrators. Protests have spread across various regions of Neelum, Rawalkot, and Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, Bagh. Despite several rounds of negotiations between the protesters and the Pakistan...

May142024 by News DeskNo Comments

Hajj Pilgrims from Kashmir face hardships in Saudi, Raise concerns over ill-treatment

INDIA

Concerns have been raised regarding the responsibilities of the Haj Committee of India and the State Haj Committee Jammu and Kashmir following the arrival of Jammu Kashmir pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2024. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the recent arrival of pilgrims in Makkah has shed light on several issues and challenges faced by the pilgrims. A Hajj pilgrim from Kashmir, shared his experience with KNO over the phone from Saudi Arabia. He revealed that their scheduled flight on May 12, 2024, was meant to land in Madina, however, due to heavy rainfall, the flight had to be diverted to Jeddah airport. Upon landing, the pilgrims were boarded onto a bus, which remained parked near the airport for the entire night. Shockingly, the pilgrims were left without food ...

May132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri woman secures 12th rank in India Forest Services exam

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Sana Fayaz, a Kashmiri woman from Peer Bagh area of Srinagar, secured the 12th All India Rank (AIR) in the Indian Forest Service exam conducted by UPSC. Among 147 successful candidates, Sana's dedication shines through her accomplishment. Sana's journey to success is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence. She attended Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School and later pursued a Bachelor of Technology degree from NIT Srinagar. Her passion for environmental conservation led her to earn a postgraduate degree in Climate Change Studies. Despite initial setbacks, Sana persevered in her Civil Services journey, attempting both the JKAS and UPSC exams in 2017. In 2021, she achieved success in both exams, highlighting her resilience.

May132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Srinagar polls: Shopian crosses 45 per cent polling at 5.P.M.; Live updates

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Shah Basit/ Rayees Shah Abdul Rehman Khan, a 96-year-old man from Nunner Ganderbal, has turned up to a polling station on Monday morning to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Amid enthusiasm, long queues of voters have turned to polling stations in the Kashmir valley to cast their ballot during the fourth phase of the 18 Lok Sabha elections in India. The Polls for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat which includes the districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, parts of Pulwama and Shopian mark the first phase of polling in the Kashmir valley. Kashmir has marked heightened enthusiasm in the run up to this phase where over 17 lakh voters will be deciding the fate of 24 candidates in fray; two of them women. Among the key candidates are Waheed Para of People's Democratic Party,...

May122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Rare enthusiasm grips Kashmir ahead of elections

WRITE-UPS

Bhat Yasir Arif Amin, (named changed), holding a red flag, with Sheikh Abdullah's image on it is participating in a rally of Jammu Kashmir National Conference (NC) in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. "I have never supported any political party. But this time it is important for us to actively engage and participate in the electoral process," said Arif, while marching ahead to click selfies with Omar Abdullah , the NC vice president. Arif is one of the hundreds of Kashmiri youth who had been arrested in the yesteryears in connection with anti national activities, but many like the 24-year-old are showing an increased interest for the first time. "This election is not merely about casting our votes, but also an expression of anger against the policies of the present dispensation," ...

May122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Ahead of Srinagar elections, NC and PDP leaders raise concerns over alleged harassment and arrests

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Kashmir based regional parties including the National Conference and People's Democratic Party have alleged harassment and illegal detentions, Press Trust of India reported. National Conference candidate for the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday took to Twitter to demand the immediate release of workers of his party and rival PDP who he claimed have been arrested ahead of the polling. Voting in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled on Monday. “Our workers are being picked up by the police since yesterday. I got a call from a senior colleague like A R Rather sb informing me about the arrests of our workers from Chrarsharif. Similar calls from the colleagues from Khansahab and Chadoora. Would the @ECISVEEP please care to explain these arrests," ...

May122024 by News DeskNo Comments

13-year-old boy goes missing in Kulgam, family seeks help

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Meer Irfan A 13 year old boy has went missing from the Yaripora area of south Kashmir. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a family member of Rafaqat Hussain said that the teenager who is originally a resident of Rajouri has gone missing from Kulgam district of south Kashmir. His father Mohammed Ishaq Gojri had shifted to Kanjikulla Yaripora along with his family on April 27. "On the morning of 2nd May, Rafaqat had left home in the morning from his rented accommodation in Kanjikulla after which he did not return," the family member said. He said that the family has filed a missing report at the concerned Police station where the police personnel have assured full cooperation. "If anybody has any information on Rafaqat, please contact the phone number 9906278176," the family mem...