July 2024 - Page 8 of 28 - The Kashmiriyat

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Kashmir experiences rainfall deficit of over 85 per cent

FEATURED

The Kashmir valley has experienced significant deviations in weather patterns, with a substantial rainfall deficit during the week of 12th July to 18th July 2024. As per Indian Metrological Department, during this period, the Kashmir region experienced an even more severe shortage, receiving 85.85% below-normal rainfall. The district-wise analysis, as accessed by The Kashmiriyat, for the Kashmir region revealed that Anantnag had an 81% below-normal rainfall for the week and 57% below normal for the season. Similarly, Budgam experienced a 93% weekly deficit and a 61% seasonal deficit, Bandipora had a 92% weekly deficit, and Baramulla reported a 56% weekly deficit. Ganderbal faced a 41% deficit, Kulgam had a 74% seasonal deficit, Kupwara saw a 99% weekly and 53% seasonal deficit, Pulw...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Four more government employees terminated for ‘anti-national’ activities

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir admin, on Tuesday, terminated dismissed four employees, belonging to various departments: 02 from Police Department (Constables); 01 from School Education Department (Junior Assistant) and 01 from Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (Village Level Worker) in terms of Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their deep involvement in anti-national activities. The activities of these below mentioned employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found them thickly involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State evidencing their involvement in terror related activities. Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, Constable in Police Department S/o Mohammad Akram Lone R/o Gamraj, Tral, District Pulwama, was in...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Not meant for lower castes’: Dalit youth assaulted in Gujarat for wearing sunglasses

INDIA

A 24-year-old Dalit youth from Gujarat was brutally beaten by a group of upper-caste men after he posted a picture of himself on social media wearing a traditional headgear (safa) and sunglasses, Deccan Herald reported. The incident occurred on July 17 in Sayebapur village, Sabarkantha district, and underscores the persistent caste-based discrimination in the region. The victim, Ajay Parmar, a three-wheeler driver, filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Gadh police station in Banaskantha on July 18. Parmar recounted that he was attacked by four men from the Darbar community, who identify as upper-caste Kshatriyas. The assailants reportedly confronted Parmar near the Navanagar bus stand, accusing him of misusing symbols like the safa and sunglasses, which they claimed were r...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Residents of Arhama in Ganderbal warn of starvation as irrigation problems persist

REGIONAL

Shah Basit The lack of irrigation facilities is severely impacting the paddy crop in Arhama village, located in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. Farmers in the area said that the paddy saplings planted on hundreds of kanals of land are drying up due to defunct lift irrigation schemes and pumps, affecting thousands of families. The residents of Arhama and nearby villages are unable to irrigate their fields due to a shortage of water from the Baba canal. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the residents said that the water level in the Baba canal decreased significantly after they planted the paddy saplings weeks ago. They alleged that the concerned department is not serious about resolving the issue. “The situation is leading towards drought and we might face starvation. The p...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

India to cut import duty on mobile phones, chargers to 15 percent

INDIA

The government has proposed reducing the import duty on mobile phones, chargers, and certain components used in handset manufacturing in the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that, due to a threefold increase in domestic production and a nearly 100-fold surge in mobile phone exports over the past six years, the Indian mobile phone industry has matured. She proposed lowering the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones, mobile PCBA, and mobile chargers to 15%. The Mobile phone industry body ICEA welcomed the proposal, noting it will boost India's export competitiveness. ICEA chairman Pankaj Mohindroo expressed satisfaction, stating that the reduction in BCD will benefit manufacturing, exports, and overall competitiveness in ...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Amid ongoing heatwave, School timing changed in Kashmir

EDUCATION

The Jammu Kashmir administration has changed the school timings in the valley amid the ongoing heatwave that has swept across the region. In an official communique school education department ordered, In response to numerous requests from parents and stakeholders, and considering the ongoing heatwave, the School Education Department has issued a new directive concerning school timings in the Kashmir Division. "Effective immediately, all Government and Recognized Private Schools, including those up to the Higher Secondary level, will adjust their class hours to 8:00 am to 1:00 pm," the order read. This change applies to both rural and urban areas. "Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff are required to attend their duties from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm." This revised schedule will remain i...

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Kulgam residents protest against water scarcity

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed The residents of several villages of Chowgam area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday staged a protest against the Jal Shakti (PHE) department Quazigund over the issue of non-availability of drinking water in the area. Scores of the residents assembled on the Mian road raising slogans against Jal Shakti department for failing to provide drinking over in their area. Protestors blocked the Qazigund- Kulgam road alleging that matter has been brought to the notice of the concerned authorities several times, but no improvement has been witnessed so far which forced the local residents to hit streets. Residents speaking to The Kashmiriyat said, "We are demanding clean drinking water for our survival as the area is facing acute shortage of drinking water fac...

Jul232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Dry spell affects water supply by 20 percent in Kashmir: Officials

REGIONAL

After the protests erupted over water scarcity in the Valley, the administration on Monday said that nearly 20 per cent of water supply has been affected in Kashmir. 15-20 percent of the valley’s potable water supply is “badly affected”, the Jal Shakti Department’s Chief Engineer, Er. Vivek Kohli, while speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, adding that the situation may deteriorate further in case the ongoing wet spell persists. “Due to the prolonged dry spell, the demand in the water supply has increased, thereby affecting the supply at present,” he said. Er. Kohli said the impact of the dry spell is more in plain areas, where a much decline in water supply is being witnessed. “Discharge at some isolated springs across the valley has considerably redu...

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17 year old injured after attacked with knife in Sopore

REGIONAL

A youth was injured after being attacked with a knife in Sopore area of north Kashmir Baramulla district on Monday late night. An official told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that that a youth was attacked with a sharp edged object in Sopore area who received injuries. He said that youth was shifted to SDH Sopore where he was referred to GMC Baramulla for further treatment. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.(KS)

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Balidan Stambh to come up at Srinagar’s Pratap Park by August 15

REGIONAL

The Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) on Monday claimed that the Balidan Stambh, coming up at Pratap Park, is expected to be completed by August 15, 2024. The CEO of SSCL, who also heads the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Owais Ahmad, said the corporation is working to manage the waste at the Achan dumping site scientifically. According to the news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the SSCL CEO stated that the construction of Balidan Stambh has been ongoing since January this year and is nearing completion. “The work is progressing well, and we expect to complete the project by August 15 this year,” he said. Regarding the regulation of footpaths and parking, he added that illegally parked vehicles will be lifted, seized, and challaned under the relevant provisions. ...