June 2024 - Page 14 of 25 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Morning assemblies of all schools in Jammu Kashmir must include National Anthem: Officials

EDUCATION

The Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an order to "standardize" morning assemblies across all schools in the region. This initiative aims to foster unity, discipline, and moral values among students, addressing concerns that the practice is not being uniformly implemented in various educational institutions. The directive highlights the importance of starting the school day with a positive and organized activity that nurtures moral integrity, community spirit, and mental tranquility. The order, which a copy is available to The Kashmiriyat, mandates that all schools must conduct a 20-minute morning assembly each day. Both students and teachers are required to gather promptly at a designated area at the beginning of the school day. A key feature of the new guid...

Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

House of militant associate attached under UAPA in Anantnag: Police

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Police has attached a two-storey house under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The house, as per Police, belongs to militant associate Riyaz Ahmad Bhat in the Lohar Senzi Gadole area of Kokernag in Anantnag. The attachment was carried out following confirmation from the competent authority. Further investigation is underway.(KS)

Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

42 Indians among 49 dead in Kuwait fire, dozens injured

INTERNATIONAL

A tragic fire in Al-Mangaf, Kuwait, killed 49 people, including 42 Indian nationals, and left dozens injured. The blaze, which broke out at 4:30 am on Wednesday, primarily resulted in deaths from smoke inhalation as workers were asleep. The affected building, housing over 195 employees of NBTC Group—a company with significant Indian ownership—had residents mostly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and northern Indian states. The incident has led to calls for stricter housing regulations for migrant workers. Kuwaiti authorities have detained the building's landlord and an Egyptian guard, and an investigation is ongoing. India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, addressed the incident before departing for Kuwait, noting that the exact details would be clearer upo...

Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Don’t rush to assembly elections, ensure peace in Jammu Kashmir first’: V.P Malik

REGIONAL

Former Army Chief General (retired) V.P. Malik on Wednesday suggested that the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir should be deferred for a year, rather than being conducted by September. In an interview with a private TV news channel, General Malik emphasized that delaying the elections by a year is crucial, warning that the situation in Kashmir could escalate if militants achieve some successes in the Jammu region. He remarked, “Don’t hasten into holding the elections in J&K by September. Focus on consolidating gains in Kashmir. A few terrorist successes in Jammu could incite further terrorism in the Valley. More important than Assembly Elections by September 2024 is ensuring the security of J&K. Postpone the elections by a year.” Notably, the Jammu region has ...

Jun122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Another encounter breaks out in Doda

REGIONAL

A Gunfight has started between militants and security forces in Bhalesa area of Doda on Wednesday. A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir scroll that exchange of fire between militants and joint team of forces has started after search operation was started on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight, the officer said. Meanwhile a top police officer also confirmed Kashmir Scroll about exchange of firing between militants and security forces. Earlier on Wednesday, Five Army troopers and Special Police Officer of police were injured after a nocturnal Gunfight Broke Out between militants and security forces in Chatta...

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‘Irreparable loss’, says Aga Syed Hassan in condemnation of Reasi attack

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Ajuman Shairan e Shia has strongly condemned the attack on a bus in Reasi that resulted in the killing of nine persons and injuring several others. Stating that the attack was inhumane and resulted in irreparable loss of innocent human lives, the president of the organization, Agha Syed Hassan al-Moosavi al-Safavi expressed solidarity with the affected families, sharing their grief and pain. He prayed for the souls of those who lost their lives in this attack.

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OGW arrested along with arms and ammunition in Kupwara: BSF

REGIONAL

Government forces on Wednesday apprehended an Over Ground Worker (OGW) and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession in Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “On a specific information, Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir and Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a joint operation in the border district of Kupwara and apprehended an OGW”, BSF Kashmir posted on X. 1 pistol, 4 hand grenades and 2 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the possession of OGW, they said. “On specific information of @BSF_Kashmir & supported by @JmuKmrPolice about the transshipment of arms, ammunition, & explosives by an OGW in Kupwara, a joint operation was conducted by #BSF with #JKP & @adgpi and recovered 01 pistol, 04 hand grenades & 02 IEDs from apprehended OGW”, BSF...

Jun122024 by News DeskNo Comments

Right-wing commentator calls for ‘Israel-Like’ solution in Kashmir

INDIA

Indian right-wing commentator Anand Ranganathan stirred controversy by advocating for an Israel-like approach to resolving the Kashmir conflict. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5649&v=0JCwhxIz5sM&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmuslimmirror.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title During The Samosa Caucus Podcast hosted by Smita Prakash on Sunday, Anand, joined by co-panelists Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Sushant, and Tahseen Poonawala, Ranganathan made the provocative statement, suggesting that an Israeli-style solution was necessary. Ranganathan asserted, “You need an Israel-like solution to Kashmir. The fact that Israel has not been able to ‘solve it’ is not because Israel is not acting to solve it, or Israel is not do...

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Tragic fire in Kuwait, Indian nationals among victims

INTERNATIONAL

In a devastating incident early Wednesday, a major fire engulfed a building in Mangaf, southern Kuwait, resulting in the loss of at least 40 lives, including four Indian nationals, as reported by local media. The affected building housed a sizable Malayalam-speaking community, with two victims hailing from Tamil Nadu and two from North India, though official confirmation from authorities is pending. Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed profound shock over the tragedy, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing speedy recovery to the injured. In a tweet, he conveyed, "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are aw...

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Kashmir likely to witness dry skies on Eid ul Adha: MeT

REGIONAL

As Eid ul Adha approaches, the Meteorological department of Kashmir has provided insights into the weather conditions expected during the festive period. According to a Meteorological official, until June 18th, Kashmir is likely to see generally dry conditions, although isolated areas may experience light rain or thunder. Meanwhile, the plains of Jammu are expected to face a heatwave, with hot and dry weather forecasted elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir. From June 18th to 21st, the weather is predicted to become generally cloudy, with the possibility of light rain or thunder in isolated areas during the afternoon and evening hours. Farmers have been advised to resume agricultural activities, capitalizing on the dry weather conditions. Looking ahead, dry weather is expected on June 17...