June 2024 - Page 5 of 25 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Devotees flock to register for Amarnath Yatra as offline process starts

REGIONAL

The offline registration process for the annual Amarnath Yatra commenced on Wednesday, attracting a large number of devotees eager to secure their spots for the pilgrimage. This comes three days before the official start of the yatra, set to begin on June 29 and continue until August 19. To mark the beginning of the pilgrimage, the 'Pratham Puja' ceremony was performed at the Amarnath cave, symbolizing the spiritual commencement of this significant event. South Jammu Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Manu Hansa announced that the offline registration process had started and tokens were being distributed to the pilgrims. These tokens will determine the dates on which the devotees can undertake the yatra. “At the centres, offline tokens are being issued to the pilgrims. There are a to...

Jun262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Muslim youth lynched to death during cricket match in Gujarat

INDIA

In a tragic incident in Chikhodara, Anand district of Gujarat, a young Muslim man was beaten to death during a cricket match. Identified as Salman Hanifbhai Whora, he was beaten to death by a group of 15-20 men on Saturday. As per reports, Salman had intervened to help his friend Shoaib, who was being assaulted by the group during a cricket tournament's final match. Shoiab was being attacked by Gheto Parmar and Holo Parmar when Salman tried to come to his aid, however, he was then brutally beaten with bats, sticks, and paddles, resulting in fatal injuries. The police have said that they arrested several individuals in connection with the incident. Mehul alias Gheto Dineshbhai Parmar, Kiran alias Holo Mafatbhai Parmar, and Mahendra alias Fulio Rameshbhai Vaghela were among th...

Jun262024 by News DeskNo Comments

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released, Heads home to Australia

INTERNATIONAL

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was freed on Wednesday by a court in Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Pacific, after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws. This development comes as part of a plea deal that will allow Assange to return to his native Australia. During a three-hour hearing, Assange admitted to one count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. defense documents, while asserting that he believed the First Amendment, which protects free speech, should have shielded his activities. "Working as a journalist, I encouraged my source to provide information that was said to be classified in order to publish that information," Assange stated in court. "I believed the First Amendment protected that activity but I accept that it was ... a violation of the espi...

Jun262024 by News DeskNo Comments

Encounter rages in Gandoh Doda

REGIONAL

An encounter started between militants and government forces in Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu division on Wednesday. A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir scroll that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Gandoh 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 the exchange of firing between militants and security forces. More details awaited. (KS)

Jun262024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Begged to sprinkle water on those fainting, Police didn’t allow it’: Kashmiri pilgrims recount management horror at Hajj 2024

REGIONAL

Pilgrims returning from Hajj are recounting harrowing experiences and alleged mistreatment during their pilgrimage, claiming that many deaths attributed to heat stroke were actually due to neglect by Saudi authorities. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), between June 14 and 19, 2024, at least 1,301 pilgrims died in Mecca due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F), marking one of the deadliest Hajj seasons to date. Among the deceased were ten Kashmiri pilgrims, including a husband-wife duo from Srinagar, who reportedly died from heat stroke in Arafat and Muzdalifah. However, returning pilgrims dispute this narrative. "They did not die from heat strokes; they died because no one helped them," said a Srinagar-based pilgrim. "We saw people fainting on th...

Jun252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Jammu Kashmir assembly Elections: voter List revision begins, Final list expected by August 20

REGIONAL

As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for their upcoming assembly elections, a special summary revision of voter lists commenced on June 25 and will continue until July 24. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), during this period, voters can file objections and claims from July 25 to August 9, with resolutions expected by August 19. The final voter list is anticipated to be released by August 20. The number of polling stations is set to increase compared to previous Lok Sabha elections. To accommodate more than 1,500 voters per station, provisions for setting up two polling stations will be made. An election official noted that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and other related staff are actively engaged in special summary activities. The voter count in the upcoming voter lists is expec...

Jun252024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Parliamentarians must prioritize youth amid growing despair’: Mehbooba Mufti

REGIONAL

Mehbooba Mufti, President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), urged newly elected parliamentarians on Monday to advocate for the younger generation, whose future appears dim. Addressing X, Mufti stated, “Today, as hundreds of elected MPs take their oaths after well-deserved victories, lakhs of students across India who tirelessly prepared for multiple competitive exams will watch helplessly as their efforts seem futile.” She emphasized that Parliament, as India’s temple of democracy, must contrast starkly with the despair faced by these young individuals. Mufti called upon every parliamentarian to transcend party lines and speak up for the younger generation, whose prospects seem increasingly bleak.

Jun252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Dr. Sameer Kaul’s alleged assault: Traffic Police issues statement

REGIONAL

Hours after Dr. Sameer Kaul, a renowned Kashmiri oncologist alleged that he was assaulted by Policemen, the Police have issued a statement denying the allegations. In a statement, Traffic Police said, "Today while movement of the Hon'ble LG (z+ protectee) was going on a Maruti Alto vehicle wrongfully entered the wrong tube near foreshore road Nishat. The vehicle was stopped by officer on duty. " The statement further added that, when the DTI initiated the process for challaning the wrongful conduct for violation of law, the occupant of the vehicle entered into a verbal altercation with a Traffic police officer on duty and assaulted them. The occupant of the vehicle who violated the law was identified as Dr Sameer Koul. "J&K police is resolved to provide high standard VVIP prot...

Jun252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Non-availability of radiologist keeps USG unit useless at SDH Tral

REGIONAL

Residents of Tral hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed concern over the non-functionality of the USG (ultrasound) machine at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tral due to the unavailability of a radiologist. According to the locals, the absence of a radiologist has forced a large number of patients from Tral and its surrounding areas to seek ultrasound services at District Hospital Pulwama or other distant hospitals. Abbas Ahmad, a local, told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that despite the health center having a high-end USG machine, the lack of a radiologist means patients must travel several kilometers to Pulwama for a simple ultrasound. “The hospital serves a large patient base from Tral town and adjacent areas, but without a radiologist, we have no...

Jun252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Renowned Kashmiri doctor Sameer Kaul alleges assault by Police in Srinagar

REGIONAL

Renowned cancer specialist Dr. Sameer Kaul lodged a complaint on Tuesday, alleging that he was manhandled by traffic policemen in Srinagar. The incident reportedly occurred on Boulevard Road as Kaul was traveling from his residence in the Nishat area towards the airport. Kaul, a member of National Conference, described the event as shocking and expressed concern over what he termed as "power drunkenness" exhibited by the police. According to Kaul, while he was en route to the airport, traffic was halted for the convoy of the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor. He was initially redirected to an alternative route but was then turned back and told to take his original path. Upon complying with the instructions, Kaul alleges he was attacked by a group of traffic policemen led by an...