June 1, 2024 - The Kashmiriyat

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Exit polls predict NDA win, but history suggests caution; 5 recent instances when exit polls went wrong

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Exit polls, many of which are still in the process of being announced , appear to predict a win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the general election across India. Most polls predict that the NDA will win more than 350 seats. The Lok Sabha elections, which began on April 19, ended earlier on Saturday (June 01). Exit polls are conducted after the ban lifts on such surveys and depend on voters’ accounts. According to numbers put out by NDTV after a ‘poll of polls’ counting, the NDA is likely to win 365 seats, while the INDIA alliance 142, and others 36. Looking at the recent history of the exit polls conducted in India, there have been several notable instances where exit polls have been wildly off the mark, resulting in major surprises when t...

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In Baramulla alone, Narcotics worth ₹51.62 crores recovered in five months

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The drug trade in Kashmir has seen a drastic rise in the Kashmir valley during the past few years. Official figures reveal that drugs worth over 51.62 crores have been recovered from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district alone during the first five months of 2024. As per official figures, accessed by The Kashmiriyat, during the first five months of 2024, drugs, including cash used for drugs, worth 51 crores, 62 lakhs were recovered by Police in the Baramulla district. Police data revealed that a total of 95 cases were registered against 171 persons in drug-related cases—out of which 127 persons were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and 44 persons under the PIT NDPS/PSA. A house was also attached by Jammu Kashmir Police in the north Kashmir distri...

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Phalodi to Mumbai: Betting markets show BJP leading, but without clear majority

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As voting wraps up for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, exit polls are set to begin this evening. The election results will be announced on June 4. Betting markets across India, from Rajasthan's Phalodi to Kanpur, Mumbai, and beyond, which are one of the most credible in their prediction about poll results, are rife with speculation. Current trends suggest a strong showing for the BJP, though the NDA is expected to face stiff competition. Throughout the election phases, betting markets have consistently favored the BJP, projecting a repeat of their 2019 success. A few markets anticipate Prime Minister Modi's third term, though doubts linger about the BJP achieving its goal of surpassing 400 seats. Predictions, all over the market suggest suggest t...

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5-Star hotel projects in Kashmir will be revisited to protect ecology and public will: JKNC

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Jammu Kashmir National Conference on Friday raised objections to the creation of district-level committees, led by deputy commissioners, tasked with identifying land for the establishment of 5-star hotels in the region. Expressing strong disapproval of this development, the party’s State Spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar, stated that the intentions behind such decisions are questionable until a popularly elected government is in place. "With elections scheduled in the coming months, all these orders should be suspended until an elected government takes office. The NC is committed to reviewing all decisions made after August 5, 2019, if elected later this year. Therefore, any private company or individual considering participating in these offers from the current J&K administration sho...

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‘During election speeches, PM Modi mentioned Mandir 421 times, his own name 758 times’, Zero mention of unemployment, Inflation

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The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for the focus of his recent election rallies. According to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Modi mentioned the word ‘Mandir’ 421 times, his own name 758 times, and referred to Muslims, Pakistan, and minorities 224 times in his speeches over the past 15 days. However, he failed to address the issues of inflation and unemployment even once. “If we look at BJP’s campaign and talk about the PM, in the last 15 days he mentioned Congress 232 times. He mentioned his own name, Modi, 758 times and on 573 occasions, he spoke about the INDIA alliance and opposition parties. But he didn’t speak once about price rise and unemployment. It shows that he kept the important issues aside and only spoke about himself in the cam...

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Another stabbing: 18-year-old attacked with a knife in Srinagar

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A youth was stabbed with a sharp-edged weapon at Karan Nagar area of central Kashmir's district Srinagar on Saturday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a youth was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Karan Nagar, Srinagar, leaving him critically injured. He added that an 18-year-old person identified as Ahsan Zargar (18), son of Hilal Ahmad Zargar of Zampa Kadal, Chattabal was shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. Moreover, an official from SMHS confirmed to KNO that the person has been admitted to the hospital and is undergoing treatment in the operation theatre (OT), while his condition was said to be critical. Moreover, police have taken up the investigation—(KNO)

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Phase 7: Controversial actress Kangana Ranaut’s electoral fate to be decided today

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Voting for the four Lok Sabha and six assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh is underway during the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Among the 37 candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections, Kangana Ranaut, the controversial Bollywood actress known for her staunch support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and frequent clashes with industry peers, is running on the BJP ticket from Mandi. Additionally, 25 candidates are in the fray for the by-polls. As of 11 AM on Saturday, around 32 per cent of votes had been cast in the Lok Sabha elections. In the by-elections for the six assembly seats, the voting percentages varied between 22% and 32%. Specifically, Hamirpur recorded 31.25% voter turnout, Kangra saw 31.29%, Mandi had 33.02%, and Shimla reported 32.22%. In ...

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Sher-e-Kashmir Institute handles over 4,000 patients, 250 admissions daily

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Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura has become a cornerstone of healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir. With a capacity of 1,050 beds, the hospital sees an impressive influx of over 4,000 outpatients daily. According to officials, SKIMS plays an integral role in the healthcare infrastructure of the region, serving not only local patients but also a significant number of referrals from various districts across the Kashmir Valley. Data from SKIMS indicates that their outpatient department (OPD) handles over 4,000 patients daily, receiving consultations and treatments from some of the best medical professionals in the valley. Additionally, the emergency unit attends to more than 800 patients each day, with around 250 patients being admitted for either full or short...

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No heatwave for next 9 days in Kashmir valley

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With no rains in sight, the Kashmir Valley is all set to breathe a sigh of relief as the weatherman here has predicted no heat wave for the next nine (9) days. The maximum temperature continued to settle above normal across Kashmir on Friday with Srinagar recording 28.0 degree Celsius while Jammu areas continued to witness the intense heat wave conditions. Amidst the forecast of light rainfall till June 02, almost all the stations across Kashmir recorded above normal temperature today. As per the local Meteorological department (MeT), Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded a maximum temperature of 28.0 degree Celsius. Qazigund, a gate way of Kashmir, was however the hottest in the Valley today at 28.6 degree Celsius while Kokernag recorded a maximum tem...

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32 per cent men, 1% women consume tobacco in Jammu Kashmir: Data

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Approximately 32 percent of men and one percent of women in Jammu and Kashmir consume tobacco, with cigarettes being the predominant product, according to the National Family Health Survey (NHFS-5). Official data obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) indicates that only 1 percent of women aged 15-49 use some form of tobacco. Among men, the most commonly used tobacco products are cigarettes (27%), bidis (4%), hookah, and cigars or pipes (2% each). The use of any form of tobacco is slightly higher in rural areas (1.4% for women and 35% for men) than in urban areas (0.7% for women and 24% for men). Over one-third (35%) of men who smoke cigarettes reported smoking 5 to 9 cigarettes in the past 24 hours. The data further reveals that around 0.2 percent of women in urb...