June 2024 - Page 11 of 25 - The Kashmiriyat

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Two militants killed in ongoing encounter in Baramulla

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An encounter has started between militants and government forces in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday afternoon government forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Bandipora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. During the cordon, the hiding militants opened fire on forces, resulting in an encounter. During the following exchange of gunfire, two militants have been killed and one trooper has been inured who has been rushed to the hospital, they said. "Encounter has started at Hadipora Sopore Rafibad, area of #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job," Jammu Kashmir Police tweeted.

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Son’s act of devotion: Abdul Hamid carries mother on shoulders around Holy Kaaba

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Danishwar Hameed A man from Kulgam in Kashmir was seen performing Hajj with his mother on his shoulders around the Holy Kaaba has gone viral on social media. The man in video Abdul Hamid, 45, the son of Mohd Ismail who is a resident of Cheddar Kulgam, has earned widespread admiration for his dedication and care towards his mother. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Abdul Hamid and his mother left home for Hajj on May 13 after years of wait. "When he (Hamid) was young, his mother often asked him to take her to Hajj. Over the years, Faziya Begum (mother) grew frail and weak, and it was this year that Faziya was among the lucky ones who were chosen for Hajj," the locals said. In an increasingly materialistic society, this video depicts an act of love and devotion, capturing the ima...

Jun182024 by News DeskNo Comments

NIA court denies interim bail to Engineer Rashid

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Engineer Rashid, who won the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat in Jammu Kashmir in 2019, will remain in Delhi's Tihar Jail as an NIA court has denied his interim bail request in a terror funding case, his lawyers announced on Tuesday. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, ran as an Independent candidate and defeated National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Baramulla. Rashid was arrested in 2019 in connection with a Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. He sought interim bail to take his oath as an MP but has been imprisoned since 2019. The National Investigation Agency charged him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), and he remains in Tihar Jail. Rashid's involvement came to light during the investigation of Kashmiri bu...

Jun182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Hajj 2024: Five Kashmiri women succumb to heat stroke during pilgrimage

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As the Hajj 2024 pilgrimage draws to a close, five women from Kashmir have tragically died due to heat stroke while in Arafat and Muzdalifa, an official reported on Tuesday. As per news report, extreme heat experienced during the pilgrimage has severely impacted the health of many pilgrims. Five female pilgrims from Kashmir, four from Srinagar and one from Kulgam district, have died due to heat stroke in Arafat and Muzdalifa. We are awaiting the issuance of death certificates. During the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, temperatures soared to a blistering 48°C. The deceased women were traveling with their relatives, and it has been confirmed that they will be buried in Makkah, the official added. This year, over 7,000 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir embarked on the Hajj pilgrimag...

Jun162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Two died, three injured after shooting stones hit vehicle in Ganderbal

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Rayees Shah Two persons lost their lives, and three others were injured when a vehicle was struck by falling rocks near Zojila in the Ganderbal district. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday afternoon the incident occurred at Paani Mata near Zojila, where an Alto vehicle was hit by falling stones. The official reported that a woman and a child died at the scene, while three others sustained severe injuries. They further said that the injured were initially taken to the Primary Health Center in Sonamarg and later transferred to Srinagar for further treatment. The Ganderbal police are actively investigating the incident.

Jun162024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Finish militancy in Jammu, Crack down on supporters,’ Amit Shah tells security officials

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On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security meeting on Jammu and Kashmir to review the security arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath pilgrimage and the current security situation in Jammu following recent attacks. Shah directed Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and senior security officials to eradicate emerging terrorism in the Jammu region and ensure a robust security cover for the Yatra. The meeting, held in New Delhi, included key officials such as Army Chief General Manoj Pandey, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. J&K representatives included LG Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Atal Duloo, DGP RR Swain, ...

Jun162024 by News DeskNo Comments

South Kashmir Eid shopping plummets as markets report up to 70 per cent drop in sales

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The streets of South Kashmir, especially in Anantnag, are unusually quiet ahead of Eid ul Adha, with a noticeable absence of the typical pre-Eid business rush. This slowdown has significantly impacted traders in Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, and Shopian districts, where the bustling activity that usually characterizes this time of year has diminished dramatically. Typically, these markets would be alive with people making festive purchases, but this year there's a significant decline in consumer activity. "This is very unusual. The trade during these days used to spike up, but this year, the shopping has just picked up with only one day left to Eid. We are barely able to manage our shop rents. GST, Inflation, loan interest hikes, demonetization, small businesses have taken one hit after...

Jun162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Improper disposal of Eid animal waste poses health risks

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Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the experts here have urged the public to scientifically dispose of the hides and other animal waste as improper disposal of animal skin and waste is a significant environmental and public health concern. They said that indiscriminate disposal poses a major risk of disease transmission; municipal committees, civic bodies and religious bodies must come forward for scientific disposal of the waste. Dr Mohammad Salim Khan, Head of Department Community Medicine at GMC Srinagar told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that as amidst the summer season, the slaughter and post-slaughter processes shall be carried out diligently, taking care of the animal wastes including offal and hides. “The blood and other body fluids, discards are rich sources for infectio...

Jun162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kulgam man dies in road mishap involving security vehicle, FIR registered

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A mid-aged man from Kulgam died in a fatal road accident in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir, after which Police filed an F.I.R. against the accused. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the family member said that Fayaz, a resident of Jadipora area in Kulgam was on his scooter registered under the number PB 01 GH-3420, when a vehicle of the government forces collided against the scooter near the Khanabal area of Anantnag district. The 47-year-old Fayaz Ahmed Seh son of Abdul Rehman was critically wounded following which he rushed to the hospital by the locals. "however, he was declared brought dead upon his arrival at the hospital," a family member said. As per the family, the death was a result of "reckless, careless and speeding of the driver", in a residential area. Police ha...

Jun152024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Tourism money is used for terrorism’: Kashmiri businessman demands apology from Anand Ranganathan

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Mushtaq Chaya, Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Hoteliers Club, strongly objected on Saturday to derogatory comments made about Kashmir tourism by Indian right-wing commentator Anand Ranganathan. He said that the people of Kashmir use the money we spend on tourism in the valley is spent by the people of the Kashmir valley on terrorism. "All this money in millions or perhaps billions that were minted out of 16 million tourists going there is all mostly going to terrorists," Anand Ranganathan had said in a podcast on ANI while seeking an Israel-like strategy in Kashmir. Mushtaq Chaya, condemning the statement highlighted the valley's increasing tourist arrivals, attracted by its breathtaking natural beauty. "We are witnessing a significant rise in tourists who are captivated by Kashmi...