July 2024 - Page 12 of 28 - The Kashmiriyat

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KPDCL disconnects 1134 connections at Chanapora sub division

REGIONAL

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has acted tough against the consumers for not paying the monthly electricity tariff and have disconnected a total of 1000 connections in Chanapora sub division. The electricity sub division Chanapora in a post on X have informed that 1134 connections have been disconnected for not paying the dues and asked the consumers to pay up to get the light glowing again. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a total of 40 connections have been disconnected in BSF while 30 and 40 connections have been disconnected in Bagh-e-Mehtab Lower and Upper respectively. The post reads that 113 connections have been disconnected in Badshahnagar, 67 at C.P Villagte, 62 at Gulshan Nagar, 106 at Headquarters, 57 at Lal Nagar, 150 at ...

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Woman dies, son critically wounded in Ganderbal road accident

REGIONAL

Rayees Shah A woman was killed and her son injured in a road accident in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Srinagar-Leh road at PTS Hadipora, Ganderbal, when a speeding truck collided with a two-wheeler, according to officials. The mother-son duo was rushed to a nearby hospital, where the mother, identified as Asha Begum from Gund Ganderbal, succumbed to her injuries. Her son, Tashooq Lone, sustained injuries in the incident, an official told The Kashmiriyat. A police officer confirmed the incident, stating that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Earlier this week, three tourists, including two women, were killed and a child critically injured in a separate accident at the Sonamarg hill station...

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Stone throwing during protest against water scarcity in Pattan, BJP leaders injured

REGIONAL

Protests against water scarcity turned violent in north Kashmir's Baramulla district early on Friday morning. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that for the past several days, they have been complaining to the authorities to restore water supply in the Chenabal area of Pattan, but to no avail. "The holy days of Muharram are going on and it is unfortunate that the officials have paid no heed to our demands. After several days of complaints and requests, we protested on Friday morning and blocked the traffic on the Srinagar- Jammu Highway," said a local. During the protests, the officials reached to the spot and asked the locals to allow the traffic that had been blocked for over one hour, however, the locals did not allow the traffic to move, said officials. An official said that the ...

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Afghan weapons reaching Jammu Kashmir via Pakistan: Report

INTERNATIONAL

American-made weapons, including M4 Carbines, have been recovered from various encounters with security forces in Jammu Kashmir. Officials suggest that these weapons, reportedly supplied from Afghanistan to Pakistan, are reaching militant groups in the region, according to a report by Daily Excelsior. The security grid indicates a flow of weapons from Afghanistan to Pakistan, which then reach militants in Jammu and Kashmir. Official data shows a notable increase in the recovery of weapons, including AK-series firearms, since 2021. Recent incidents have seen militants using American-made M4 carbine assault rifles in attacks in areas such as Badnoti near Machedi, Doda, Poonch, and Rajouri. These weapons are believed to be among those abandoned by the US Army following its 2021 withd...

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Three residential houses damaged in Kulgam fire

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Three residential house were damaged after a fire broke out in Kulgam district on Friday late midnight. An official told The Kashmiriyat that the fire engulfed three residential house at around 3:30 am and caused significant damage the house and later spread to nearby houses in Kulgam's Razloo Kund area. He said the houses were owned by Ashiq Hussain Shan, Gull Mohammed Shan, Mohammed Rafiq Shan and Abdul Rehman Wani, residents of Razloo Kund of Kulgam. “Timely intervention of firefighters and locals doused the flames and prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent localities”, he said. The official said the cause of fire was being ascertained.

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Pakistan expands social media ban: Facebook and Instagram restricted

INTERNATIONAL

The Pakistan government has expanded its crackdown on social media by restricting access to Facebook and Instagram, following a six-month ban on X (formerly Twitter). Users across various internet service providers (ISPs) are experiencing difficulties accessing these platforms, with some also reporting issues with WhatsApp. The government has not officially commented on the new restrictions. The ban occurs amid tensions involving the judiciary, former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), and the military establishment. Nayatel, a telecommunication company, confirmed on X that Facebook and Instagram services have been disrupted nationwide and is awaiting an explanation from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. This move follows the Punjab governmen...

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Concerned for safety, Kashmiri students call for evacuation as Bangladesh protests turn deadly

EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL

Amid the violent protests raging in Bangladesh, Kashmiri students studying in the country have expressed concerns over their safety and demanded immediate relocation from their hostels. The protests, driven by demands for reforms in the government job quota system, have resulted in at least twenty deaths and widespread disruptions across the country. The violence intensified on Monday when activists from the ruling party’s student wing, the Bangladesh Chhatra League, confronted protesters. These demonstrators argue that the current quota system unfairly prevents meritorious students from securing government jobs. The existing system reserves 56% of government jobs for specific groups, including descendants of the 1971 Liberation War freedom fighters, women, backward administrative di...

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‘Land procured, compensation awaited’: MY Tarigami slams delays in land compensation

REGIONAL

CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami has expressed serious concern over the administrative apathy by PMGSY and other departments who have failed to compensate the land owners whose lands have been procured for different purposes. In a statement, he said that landowners, who are typically marginalized farmers, are dismayed by the slow and dismissive approach adopted by the concerned departments since 2019. This indifferent behavior has caused widespread frustration among the public. He demanded immediate compensation for the people whose lands have been taken by PMGSY and other departments. “People in J&K have a long history of struggles against feudals. The officers should not pose bigger than the general public. They are expected to be the custodian of the public interest, ...

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MeT forecasts rain across Jammu Kashmir till July 24

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Department has forecasted intermittent light to moderate rains and thundershowers across many parts of Jammu and Kashmir until July 24. According to a Meteorological official, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy with intermittent light to moderate rains and thundershowers at numerous locations in Jammu Kashmir until July 18. From July 19 to 21, the weather conditions are likely to be partly to generally cloudy with brief intermittent spells of rains and thundershowers at isolated to scattered places in Jammu & Kashmir. Continuing from July 22 to 24, the weather is anticipated to remain generally cloudy with intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers at many places. The official also cautioned that intense showers may occur briefly during th...

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Bangladesh quota protests: Indian High Commission issues safety advisory

INTERNATIONAL

The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has issued a strong advisory to Indian citizens residing in the country to avoid travel and minimize their movement due to escalating violence from ongoing protests. The unrest, driven by demands for reforms in the government job quota system, has resulted in at least six deaths and widespread disruptions. On Thursday, the High Commission urged the Indian community and students in Bangladesh to remain within their living premises and to exercise caution. This advisory followed violent clashes between protesters and members of the ruling Awami League’s student front, the Bangladesh Chhatra League. “In view of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Indian community members and the Indian students residing in Bangladesh are advised to avoid tra...