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Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Viral Shikara video: Two arrested for ‘offensive behavior’ at Srinagar’s Dal Lake

REGIONAL

Two people indulging in an "offensive behaviour" in Shikara have been held in Srinagar. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that Srinagar Police has taken cognizance after a video of unidentified individuals indulging in offensive behaviour in a shikara in Dal Lake in an inebriated state went viral across social media platforms. https://twitter.com/SrinagarPolice/status/1800495036834164796 He said that Case FIR no. 83/2024 u/s 295A IPC stands registered in PS Ram Munshibagh while further investigation has been taken up. He said that two accused persons have been arrested while more suspects are being questioned. Pertinently, a viral video showing tourists consuming alcohol on a Shikara in Srinagar’s Dal Lake sparked outrage in Jammu and Kashmir. Tanvir Sadiq, the ...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

New court complex to come up in Anantnag town at Sarnal at cost of 106.69 crores

REGIONAL

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the Chairmanship of Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor, J&K accorded approval to the construction of District Court Complex at Sarnal Anantnag at an estimated cost of Rs.106.69 crore under UT Capex Budget. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor attended the meeting, as per a press realse. The project includes construction of main Court Complex, residential accommodation for Principal District & Sessions Judge, residential accommodation for Additional Session Judge, CJM & Munsiff, Lawyers Chambers and other infrastructure. There are seven Courts functioning in the District Court Anantnag and increase in po...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘On western pattern’: Indian Universities can now admit students twice a year

EDUCATION

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Approves Biannual Admissions for Higher Education Institutions. M Jagadesh Kumar, the chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC), announced on Tuesday that higher education institutions would now have the option to admit students biannually in regular mode starting from the academic year 2024-25. This decision, made during the UGC meeting on May 5, marks a departure from the current annual admission system observed by universities and colleges in July-August each year. Previously, institutions adhered to a single admission cycle annually. However, in light of last year's successful implementation of biannual admissions for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes, the UGC aims to expand this opportunity to institutions off...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Jammu braces for heatwave, valley expects hot, dry weather: MeT department

REGIONAL

Amid forecasts for a heatwave in the plains of Jammu and hot and dry weather in the rest of JK, most places recorded below-normal night temperatures on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that until June 17, the weather is expected to be generally dry, although the possibility of light rain or thunder at isolated places can’t be ruled out. He said a ‘heatwave’ is expected over the plains of Jammu, while hot and dry weather is likely in the rest of JK. From June 18-21, he said, generally cloudy weather with the possibility of light rain or thunder is expected at isolated places in the afternoon. Regarding the forecast, he said Srinagar recorded a low of 12.7°C against 12.0°C on the previous night, which was 1.6°C below normal for this time of year. Qazigund rec...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

After TDP reiterates reservation to Muslims, Another NDA ally pushes for Muslim reservation

INDIA

Days after Narendra Modi took oath for the third time as Prime Minister of India, ideological fault lines within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are becoming increasingly visible. The coalition, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is facing challenges from within as its alliance partners advocate for Muslim reservation, opposed fervently by Modi-led government during the past two terms. Days after Telugu Desam Party's (TDP), now an important pillar of BJP-led NDA government, reiterated its promise to grant 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in Andhra Pradesh, National Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar (NCP) sought a reservation for Muslims in the state of Maharashtra. NCP has voiced a fervent call for political reservation for Muslims, as reported by Deccan Herald. S...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

NEET-UG 2024: Supreme Court seeks NTA’s response on alleged paper leak

EDUCATION

The Supreme Court has called for a response from the National Testing Agency following a plea requesting the annulment of the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG due to allegations of a "paper leak" and other irregularities, reported Indian Express. The court declined to halt the counseling process for MBBS and other programs despite this request. The plea, lodged by Shivangi Mishra and nine others on June 1, challenges the integrity of the NEET-UG exam, which has been in the spotlight since the announcement of results on June 4. Concerns have been raised, particularly regarding the policy on grace marks. Central to the controversy is the unprecedented number of candidates scoring a perfect 720/720, or very close to it, raising doubts about the exam's fairness. W...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bumper Garlic harvest in Kashmir valley yields ₹300 crores revenue

BUSINESS

The Kashmir Valley has achieved remarkable revenue generation of Rs 300 crores from this year's garlic production, with an increase in prices compared to previous years, official data reveals. According to the data accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the 2023-2024 fiscal year saw the production of 67,500 metric tons of garlic, covering 4,500 hectares of land. Out of the total production, 30,000 metric tons of garlic have been exported outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which has resulted in a revenue of Rs 300 crores. According to the data, the total garlic production for the fiscal year is expected to reach 70,000 metric tons. The average sale price of garlic this year has been Rs 100 per kilogram, higher than in previous years. This has furthe...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Muslim vendor attacked, robbed, coerced into chanting slogans in Himachal Pradesh

INDIA

Mohammed Umar Qureshi, a Muslim street vendor, was reportedly assaulted by a group allegedly affiliated with Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal in Himachal Pradesh’s Banganga. Qureshi recounted that individuals from the Bajrang Dal, Shiv Sena, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attacked him, robbed him of his money, and coerced him into chanting "Jai Shri Ram." Originating from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Qureshi, who was engaged in street vending, detailed his harrowing experience in a video that circulated widely on social media. During the assault, Qureshi claimed that the attackers declared, "Now our government (Bharatiya Janata Party) has come to power. Muslims would no longer be allowed to exist." He alleged that despite his plea for help, the police did not interve...

Jun102024 by News DeskNo Comments

No Muslim ministers in Modi’s third term cabinet: First time since India’s independence

INDIA

For the first time since India’s independence, the Union cabinet has no Muslim representation, reflecting a significant change in the political landscape. The 200 million-strong Muslim community is unrepresented in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. On June 9, at 7:15 pm, Narendra Modi took the oath as India’s 15th Prime Minister, marking his third consecutive term, a milestone not seen since Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure. Notably, none of the 71 ministers sworn in with him are from the Muslim community, marking a shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) approach to minority representation. In the recent elections, the BJP fielded only one Muslim candidate in Mallapuram, who lost. The last Muslim MP in Modi’s cabinet was Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who did not secure re-election t...

Jun102024 by News DeskNo Comments

Mutton shop sealed, Butcher arrested over allegations of selling meat of dead animals in Kulgam

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A mutton shop has been sealed in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir over allegations of selling dead animals, rather than slaughtered ones. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday evening, a mutton shop was sealed near the old bus stand area of Kulgam town following complaints of selling dead animals in the south Kashmir town. Tehsildar Kulgam said, "Various complaints had been received against the mutton seller as he had not been slaughtering sheep at the designated spot. Locals had complained that he has been selling dead animals, following which, officials conducted raids at the shop." During the raid, a team consisting of food safety officials, local administration, Kulgam municipality representatives, veterinary doctors, and police found that the...