June 2024 - Page 7 of 25 - The Kashmiriyat

Jun242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Minor girl abducted on Eid day, gang raped in Baramulla Kashmir

REGIONAL

A minor girl has been allegedly gang-raped after being kidnapped from north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a minor girl left home on Wednesday to go to the Pattan railway station, however, she did not return home, causing panic among the family members. They said that the family members tried to find the minor girl everywhere but to no avail. "The family later filed an FIR stating that unknown persons had kidnaped their daughter from the railway station in Pattan," they said. Following this, the Jammu Kashmir Police have filed an FIR, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat. The FIR filed under section 363 (kidnapping) states that the father of the minor girl approached the Police station stating that his daughter had been kidnapped on...

Jun242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Ladakh Muslims welcome new Buddhist monastery in Kargil, celebrating communal harmony

REGIONAL

The Muslim community in Ladakh has welcomed the resolution of a long-standing dispute by supporting the allocation of land for a Buddhist monastery in Kargil, a predominantly Muslim region, according to a report by The Tribune on Monday. After more than fifty years of contention, a significant “bhumi pujan” ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the monastery's construction in Kurbathang, Kargil. The event was attended by various local social and political leaders, symbolizing a step towards unity and cooperation. Ladakh's Member of Parliament, Haji Hanifa Jan, expressed gratitude that the Buddhist community's long-standing request for land had finally been granted. He emphasized that this act is a true testament to communal harmony in the region. The ceremony saw notable Musl...

Jun242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Happiness index, Trade drastically down as official apathy mars Anantnag town: MY Tarigami

REGIONAL

M Y)Tarigami Saturday said that south Kashmir, especially Anantnag town, has been neglected on the developmental front and alleged that the administration’s often made “tall promises” are yet to be fulfilled. Tarigami, after interacting with a public delegation from Anantnag town, said that he observed the government’s “apathy” has crossed the limits as the area lacks infrastructure and other facilities despite being vast in size and population. CPI(M) leader said that the delegation expressed serious concern over the deteriorated healthcare facilities of MMABM District Hospital, which is now a part of GMC Anantnag. “Even though doctors are available in the said healthcare centre, the hospital lacks the advanced equipment vis-a-vis Cardiology, Neurology and Gastroenterology, besides ...

Jun242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Indus Water Treaty tensions, Pakistani team in Jammu Kashmir to Inspect hydroelectric projects

INTERNATIONAL

A Pakistani delegation arrived here on Sunday evening as part of Neutral Expert proceedings to inspect two hydroelectric power projects in Jammu and Kashmir under the Indus Water Treaty, officials said. This is the first visit by a Pakistani delegation to Jammu and Kashmir in more than five years under the dispute settlement mechanism of the 1960 Treaty. India and Pakistan signed the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) after nine years of negotiations, with the World Bank being a signatory of the pact which sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the two sides on the use of waters of a number of cross-border rivers. A three-member Pakistan delegation inspected the Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai hydroelectric power projects under the provisions of the IWT for the las...

Jun232024 by News DeskNo Comments

4300 ‘crorepatis’ migrating from India in 2024: Report

INDIA

According to a recent report by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners, approximately 4,300 millionaires are projected to leave India this year, with a significant number choosing the UAE as their new destination. Last year, 5,100 Indian millionaires relocated abroad. The report notes that while India loses thousands of millionaires annually, many migrating to the UAE, the impact is mitigated by the country's robust wealth growth. Over the past decade, India's wealth total wealth has grown by 85%, however, the per person income has not seen any massive jump. As per multiple reports, India is one the most unequal countries in the world with the economic gaps between the rich and poor widening more than ever now. The Henley report predicts that ...

Jun222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ‘Chain of Light’ album stirs up global excitement as fans eagerly wait for September

INTERNATIONAL

The world is on the edge of its seat, eagerly awaiting the release of the previously unheard album Chain of Light by the legendary maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Slated for release on September 20, this long-lost collection of recordings has sparked an unprecedented wave of excitement and anticipation across the globe, with fans and music enthusiasts counting down the days to experience the unparalleled magic of Nusrat’s voice once again. Discovered in the archives of Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records, the album features four traditional qawwali tracks that capture Nusrat at the peak of his vocal prowess. Recorded in April 1990, these tracks offer a rare and precious glimpse into the maestro’s genius, promising to enchant listeners anew. Predictions are already rife that 'Chain o...

Jun222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Delhi’s Faizyab mosque faces demolition threat after caretaker withdraws petition

INDIA

The Delhi High Court has issued an order to temporarily protect the Faizyab Mosque and Madrasa in the Sarai Kale Khan area from demolition, extending the reprieve until September 12, 2024. This follows a surprising turn of events where the mosque’s caretaker, Deen Mohammed, unexpectedly withdrew his petition and agreed to vacate the premises. Justice Amit Sharma, presiding over a vacation bench on May 12, granted a one-month period for vacating the premises. The court dismissed the petitions after Deen Mohammed, represented by Advocate Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, agreed to leave the site within the stipulated time. Justice Sharma noted in his ruling, “Mr. Deen Mohammed, the caretaker and authorized representative of the petitioner, is present in court and identified by the learned counsel. He...

Jun222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Contaminated water crisis grips Pulwama villages, Seek activation of filtration plant

REGIONAL

Residents of three villages in south Kashmir's Pulwama district are grappling with the consumption of contaminated water. Residents of Zahid Bagh, Rakh, and Darbagh villages told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the authorities have yet to activate a newly repaired filtration plant, originally damaged during the 2014 floods. They said the filtration plant, part of a water supply scheme initiated in 2012, was rendered defunct by the floods, leaving around 500 households to suffer from contaminated water for nearly a decade. Despite the plant's repair being completed a few months ago, it has not yet been put into operation, they said. Nazir Ahmad, a local Auqaf member, expressed frustration over the continued use of untreated water. "In the absence of a functioning f...

Jun222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Successful MEMU train trial on Reasi-Sangaldan line, Chenab bridge crossed

REGIONAL

A trial run of the Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train on the newly constructed 46 km electrified line section between Reasi and Sangaldan was successfully conducted today as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) project. The train traveled at a speed of 40 km/h. The trial began at 12:35 pm from Sangaldan and concluded at Reasi at 2:05 pm, passing through nine tunnels with a combined length of 40.787 km. Among these, the longest tunnel, T-44, stretches for 11.13 km. For the first time, a complete train traversed the iconic bridge between Dugga and Bakkal stations, crossing over the Chenab River. This bridge is recognized as the world's highest railway bridge, boasting a central span of 467 meters and standing at an impressive height of 359 meters above the...

Jun222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Delhi court defers hearing on Engineer Rashid’s bail again

REGIONAL

The Patiala House Court in Delhi has postponed the hearing on Er. Rashid's interim bail plea to July 1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) requested more time to submit its response, prompting the court to reschedule the case. This follows multiple previous deferments, including one on June 19, 2024. Engineer Rashid, currently detained in Tihar jail since 2019 under charges by the NIA for alleged militant funding, seeks interim bail or custody parole to fulfill parliamentary duties. His involvement came to light during the interrogation of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali, also arrested by the NIA on similar charges concerning funding militant groups and separatists in the Valley.