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Two militants killed in Pulwama encounter, Longest surviving militant likely among slain

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Two militants have been killed during the encounter that raged in the Nihama area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district. The Indian army's Rashtriya Rifles, Jammu Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police force, during the intervening night, has launched a cordon and search operation in the Pulwama area. During the operation, the militants opened fire upon the forces triggering an encounter in the area. "Two militants have been killed in the exchange of gunfire," official said. As per details, one of the slain has been identified as Riyaz Ahmed Dar, a resident of Sethergund area of Pulwama's Kakapora and the second militant has been identified Rayees Ahmed, who is also a resident of Pulwama. Reyaz Ahmed Dar, also known as Khalid or Sheeraz, is an associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT...

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Ready to conduct assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir: ECI

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The Election Commission of India announced its readiness to conduct assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the highest voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the last four decades. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated during a press conference in New Delhi that Jammu and Kashmir recorded an overall voter turnout of 58.58%, with the Kashmir Valley seeing a turnout of 51.05%. He emphasized the absence of major incidents reported during the polls nationwide, including in Jammu and Kashmir. The 7-phase Lok Sabha elections concluded on June 1, with vote counting scheduled for the following day. Exit polls on June 1 indicated a significant victory for the PM Modi-led NDA, potentially securing over 350 seats. Heightened security measures have been imp...

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Three persons critically wounded in Kulgam road accident

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Danishwar Hameed Three persons injured after the collision of two cars in Bugam area of Kulgam on Monday afternoon. Officials speaking to The Kashmiriyat identified the trio as Muneeb Javid s/o Javid Ahmad Bhat resident of Laroo Kulgam, Danish Iqbal s/o Mohd Iqbal Bhat resident of Laroo Kulgam and Mehran Hasan s/o Ghulam Hassan Dar resident of Poniwah Kulgam. Soon after the accident, the injured were rushed to District hospital Kulgam, where doctors referred them to GMC Anantnag for further treatment. More details awaited.

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Four-year-old chess prodigy from Kashmir triumphs in Bahrain tournament

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Hoor Fatima, a prodigious four-year-old chess player from Kashmir, has once again captured the spotlight of the international chess community with her latest triumph at the prestigious Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa 1st Ramadan Chess Tournament in Bahrain Despite her tender age, the Srinagar-born has shown remarkable dedication and strategic prowess, participating in international tournaments. Her journey began in Jammu and Kashmir, where her talent was nurtured from a young age. Her exceptional performance has made her a rising star in the chess community. Hoor clinched the Champion’s Cup in the Under-8 age category at the Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa organized by the Bahrain Chess Federation which took place at the Al Hekma Society for Retire...

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Toll rate increased by 5 more per cent in India

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which operates under the Government of India, has announced an average toll hike of 5 percent starting Monday. According to a senior NHAI official, the new toll rates will now be implemented from June 3, 2024. This annual revision is aligned with changes in the wholesale price index (CPI)-based inflation, which influences user fee adjustments, the government official said. India's extensive national highway network features approximately 855 toll plazas. Of these, around 675 are publicly funded, while the remaining 180 are operated by concessionaires.

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Glacier breakdown: Dead body of sledge operator retrieved in Sonamarg

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Dead body of sledge operator went missing while two tourists were rescued after they fell into Thajwas glacier in Sonamarg area of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district has been retrieved on Monday. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that on Sunday two tourists along with a sledge operator who were on Sonamarg trip while reaching Thajwas glacier fell into it. He said soon after the incident their colleagues and people present there rescued tourists identified as Sakishi Agarwal and her husband Aasaaqat from Uttar Pradesh. He said that the seldge operator went missing and the rescue operation of the police, army, SDRF was going on since Sunday and today his body has been retrieved. Meanwhile further proceedings in this regard have been taken up.(KS)

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Encounter breaks out in Pulwama area

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Meer Irfan An encounter has raged between government forces and militants in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Officials said that during the intervening night, government forces including Indian Army's RR, Police and CRPF, following input about militant presence, launched a cordon and search operation in the Nihama area of Pulwama. During the gunfight, the trapped militants opened fire on forces, to which the forces retaliated. As per the latest reports, the operation is going on.

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Mehbooba Mufti appeals for return of Rajouri man’s body after accident in Saudi

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Former Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the return of the body of Kabir Khan, a resident of Rajouri, who died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. The PDP leader highlighted that Kabir Khan had been employed as a laborer in Saudi Arabia when the tragic incident occurred. "Kabir Khan from Rajouri, working as a laborer in Saudi Arabia, lost his life in a tragic road accident. His family is awaiting the return of his mortal remains. I urge @MEAIndia and @DrSJaishankar to address this matter urgently to repatriate his body. The nearest contact for the deceased in Saudi Arabia is Kafeel at +966550568146," Mufti shared on X. In a different post, Mufti expressed her condolences for the sixteen individuals who died i...

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Exit polls a ploy to justify election rigging, claims Congress

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Terming the exit polls as ‘bogus’, the Congress claimed they were a ‘deliberate attempt’ to justify election rigging and part of the ‘psychological games’ played by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demoralize the INDIA alliance's workers and supporters. Speaking to the press outside the AICC headquarters, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for holding several meetings, including a long brainstorming session to review the 100-day agenda of the ‘new government’. Ramesh described these meetings as ‘pressure tactics’ designed to signal the bureaucracy and administrative structure that Modi is returning to power. ‘These are mind games — ‘I am coming back, I am going to be the prime minister again,’ he said. ‘He is sending a signal to the bureaucracy and...

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Glacier collapses in Sonamarg, Kashmir; Three trapped, one still missing

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Rayees Shah Two tourists were rescued by locals and police after a section of a glacier unexpectedly broke off at the famous tourist resort Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Officials informed The Kashmiriyat that the incident occurred in Sonamarg when some tourists were near Thajwas Glacier. A portion of the glacier suddenly collapsed, causing two tourists and one local to fall into the ice. The two tourists were promptly rescued by locals and the tourist police present at the scene. However, one local person (a sledge rider) is still missing. He is believed to be a resident of the Haknar Gund area of Ganderbal. Sonamarg police, along with locals, have launched a search operation to rescue the missing individual.