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AIIMS Kashmir likely to miss 2025 deadline

REGIONAL

The executing agency for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in south Kashmir’s Awantipora has expedited the construction work for the ambitious project following the direction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, officials said, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). However, according to sources, the January 2025 deadline set by the ministry in 2019 seems unlikely to be met as nearly 50 percent of the work still needs to be completed. Last month, the health ministry directed the officials and executing agency Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC), to speed up the construction and clear the roadblocks and official rigmarole. This comes after the Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Apurva Chandra reportedly found some delay in...

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Average two deaths daily in road accidents in Jammu Kashmir this year

REGIONAL

In a horrifying tally of 346 road accident fatalities over the past five months, J&K saw an average of two deaths daily, according to official figures. Official data accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveals a total of 346 lives lost in road accidents over the past five months, averaging two fatalities per day. "2,318 road accidents occurred across J&K during these five months, resulting in 346 fatalities and 3,089 injuries. Among these accidents, 262 were fatal and 2,056 were non-fatal incidents," the data reveals. The figures show that in Jammu district, 70 people died in accidents, while Udhampur witnessed 40 deaths. "In Kashmir, Baramulla district recorded the highest with 19 deaths, followed by Kulgam with 18 deaths," the data reveals. The dat...

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Youth drowns in nallah Pohru in Sopore

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan A youth tragically drowned in Nallah Pohru, located in the Sopore area of Baramulla district of north Kashmir. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Wednesday a youth, identified as Athisham Shafi Lone, 20, son of Mohammed Shafi Lone, a resident of Nathipora, drowned near the bridge at Sonwani Wadoora, Sopore. The incident occurred while he was bathing in the stream. Following the incident, local residents and police promptly arrived at the scene and initiated a rescue operation to locate the youth.

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Shia body decides to boycott admin’s meetings on Muharram

REGIONAL

The All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, under the leadership of Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, has decided to boycott all government meetings related to the upcoming Muharram observances. Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, a former minister, criticized the timing of the Lieutenant Governor's recent high-level meeting on Muharram preparations, stating on social media: "With just six days left before Muharram, the LG suddenly holds a meeting to facilitate the event. It seems like he believes he can arrange everything instantly. Janab LG Sb, please focus on SANJY, we can handle Muharram 2024 ourselves." Abid Ansari, General Secretary of the All JK Shia Association, confirmed the association’s decision to abstain from any Muharram or Safar-related meetings with the administration. During a press ...

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From slave tiller to landowner: The transformative reforms that changed Kashmiri history

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In the heart of Srinagar's bustling bazaar, an elderly man named Ghulam held court, his voice laden with the weight of decades marked by conflict. "In the days of the Dogra Maharajas," Ghulam began, "there lived Yusuf, a humble farmer whose dreams extended beyond harvests to justice for those who nurtured the land." Yusuf, known for his devotion to family and the land, struggled under oppressive Dogra rule that denied him ancestral rights, reducing him and fellow farmers to tenants. Witnessing his labor enrich others while his family suffered fueled his resolve. During a severe winter famine, Yusuf rallied farmers quietly, urging unity against injustice. Standing beneath a towering chinar tree, he declared, "We till this land with our sweat and blood, yet are denied our rights. It's ...

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Mosque, three residential houses damaged in Srinagar blaze

REGIONAL

A masjid and three residential houses were damaged in fire incident in Eidgah area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Wednesday. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that a fire broke out in Firdous Colony near Aali masjid Eidgah Srinagar. He said that fire and emergency service and police reached to the spot and brought fire under control. He said that the masjid and three houses were partially damaged and fire was brought under control. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started investigation.(KS)

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4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Leh

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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh on Wednesday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS), indicated that the earthquake's epicenter was at a latitude of 36.10 degrees North and a longitude of 74.81 degrees East, situated 150 kilometers beneath the surface. The tremor occurred at 8:12 a.m. local time. In a post on 'X', the NCS shared: "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 03/07/2024 08:12:59 IST, Lat: 36.10 N, Long: 74.81 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh." No casualties have been reported so far, and further information is pending.

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Tragic stampede at Satsang in Uttar Pradesh claims over 116 lives

INDIA

A tragic stampede occurred during a religious congregation in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, leading to the deaths of several people, including women and children, according to officials. The incident took place in Mughalgarhi village during a religious event. Visuals from the Community Health Centre depicted a heartbreaking scene, with multiple bodies being brought in as grieving relatives looked on. https://twitter.com/zoo_bear/status/1808100149463273717 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated an investigation into the incident. The probe committee will include ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh to uncover the circumstances leading to the tragedy. A district official later reported that between 116 individuals were believed to have lost their lives, based on...

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In four days, Amarnath Yatra cross 74,000 mark

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Over 74,000 pilgrims, from different parts of the country, paid obeisance at holy cave of Shri Amarnath Ji till July 02, the fourth day of yatra, which started from twin tracks of Baltal and Nunwan- Pahalgam on June 29. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that 22,715 pilgrims had darshan of the ice lingam at the Amarnath cave till Tuesday evening. With this, the total number of pilgrims visiting the 3888 metre high cave shrine in deep Himalayas during the last four days since the yatra started has reached 74,696. Stringent security arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the Yatra,” an official said. Thousands of security personnel from the police, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and other paramilitary forces h...

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Admin transfers 53 Kanal of state land to CRPF in Baramulla

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The administration has allotted 53 kanal of state land to the paramilitary Central Reserve of Police Force (CRPF) for setting up a battalion camping site in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The Revenue Department of JK has transferred 53 kanal and three Marlas of land to the CRPF’s 53 battalion at Kitchama in Baramulla district after the administrative council headed by LG approved the proposal during its meeting held on June 07. The land has been transferred to the paramilitary force in terms of provisions of Rule 310 of General Financial Rules, 2017 against payment of Rs three crore and 44 lakh rupees. According to the Revenue department’s order, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the CRPF shall adhere to all provisions of laws relati...