July 2024 - Page 9 of 28 - The Kashmiriyat

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Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to introduce bill for total liquor ban in Kashmir

REGIONAL

National Conference Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, plans to introduce a private member’s bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at enforcing a total ban on liquor and intoxicants in Jammu Kashmir. In a recent post, Mehdi expressed hope that the bill will be presented in either the current or the next parliamentary session, and he seeks support from fellow legislators for its passage. The National Conference, which holds two seats in the Lok Sabha, is a part of the INDIA bloc. Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time in 2024. Representing the National Conference, he won the Srinagar constituency with a decisive margin. His victory marked a significant moment in the region's political landscape, reflecting growing support for...

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Amid significant heat wave, Srinagar records higher temperatures than Jammu

REGIONAL

Srinagar, on Monday, reported higher temperatures than Jammu, with the mercury reaching 35.6°C, 4.9°C above the normal for this time of year. This trend of elevated temperatures is evident across the Kashmir valley, where Qazigund, Kupwara, and Kokernag also recorded significantly above-normal temperatures. Specifically, Qazigund hit 34.0°C, 5.9°C above normal, Kupwara matched Srinagar at 35.6°C, and Kokernag reached 33.5°C, 6.0°C above normal. Other areas in the valley experienced similar heat, including Anantnag and Pulwama at 34.4°C each, and Shopian at 34.7°C. In contrast, Jammu saw a slightly lower temperature of 35.5°C today. Other notable temperatures include Katra at 32.2°C, Banihal at 31.4°C, and Batote at 28.8°C. The Meteorological Department forecasts that the hot...

Jul222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir clerics call for unity, Reject radical views after Khanqah controversy

FEATURED

Meer Irfan Amid the heated online debate between factions of Sunni-Shia youth, prominent clerics from the Kashmir valley have asked the public to desist from targeting the practices and beliefs of fellow Muslims. The debate initially flared up online among a few anonymous individuals from both communities. Over time, the hostility spread rapidly, both online and offline. Such heated arguments have been recurring issues due to longstanding historical differences and are very common during Muharram. Significant progress has been made in recent years with efforts by youth from both Shia and Sunni communities, guided by religious clerics, to foster dialogue and understanding. However, this year, comments from a social media influencer have intensified emotions on both sides. A vide...

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Centre lifts 58-Year ban on RSS involvement for government employees

INDIA

The Central government has recently lifted a decades-old ban prohibiting government employees from participating in activities related to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This decision has drawn criticism from the Congress party, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh questioning the timing of the move. Ramesh posted a photo on social media of an order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) dated July 9, which rescinded a 58-year-old ban on government servants associating with the RSS. The order also removed references to earlier directives from 1966, 1970, and 1980. The RSS was originally banned in 1948 after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse, an RSS member. Although the ban was later lifted with assurances of good conduct, Ramesh noted that t...

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Jaish releases video; Police urge public to avoid sharing

OTHERS

Jaish has released a video with the poster of the Bollywood movie Phantom with the photo of actor Saif Ali and have advised people avoid forwarding it in any manner. Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement said that 5 minutes 55 seconds video by Jaish with a poster of the Bollywood movie Phantom with the photo of actor Saif Ali has just been released by the enemy around 2 PM today He said that police have alerted everybody and advised them that first, they will not forward it in any manner to anyone, second, they will report by a message as to who have they received this propaganda video from. Mention the telephone number and the date and time of the receipt of the video. "Any govt officer receiving it should equally report it to their supervisory officers by way of a text message. U...

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Supreme Court halts mandatory name display for shopkeepers during Kanwar yatra

INDIA

In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court on Monday halted the mandate from various states requiring shop owners and hawkers to display their names outside their premises during the Kanwar Yatra season. Authorities in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haridwar have mandated that all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display the names of their owners saying that the measure was intended to enhance transparency and preserve the integrity of the pilgrimage experience. This ruling came in response to the petition "Association for Protection of Civil Rights vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors." The mandate had ignited controversy, with many arguing that it disproportionately targeted vulnerable minorities and the economically disadvantaged. The Supreme Court'...

Jul222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Tourists advised to not visit several spots in north Kashmir

REGIONAL

An important travel advisory has been issued for the Teethwal area in north Kashmir. The advisory, issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Karnah, advises all tourists—both local residents and visitors from outside the region—not to visit specific locations within Teethwal. The affected spots include the Crossing Bridge, Domel near the River Front, and the Bathing Ghat. The advisory will be in effect starting from July 22, 2024, and will remain so until further notice. The SDM has emphasized that this measure is being implemented to ensure the safety and welfare of both the general public and tourists. The public is requested to cooperate with this advisory and follow any additional instructions issued in the future.

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Several roadside tea stalls at Doodhpathri gutted in suspicious fire

BUSINESS

Several tea stalls deemed illegal by authorities at tourist resort Doodhpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam were gutted mysteriously in a fire incident. The fire broke out in the intervening night of July 21 and 22. Sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the cause of the fire was probably the gas cylinder explosion, however, an official said that they are investigating the matter. “There is a great distance between two such tea stalls. Surprisingly, several stalls have caught fire and were damaged in the fire incident. How the fire spread, is something astonishing,” he said. These tea stalls have been running illegally without permission from the authorities. Doodhpathri Development Authority (DDA) recently asked the owners of ‘illegal’ tea vendors to vacate the spa...

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15 arrested for taking out Muharram processions in Uttar Pradesh

INDIA

The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested 15 individuals on Friday in connection with three separate incidents involving Muharram processions in prohibited areas. These incidents included the display of sharp-edged weapons and disturbances to communal peace. According to Superintendent of Police Vrinda Shukla, on Wednesday, the day of Muharram, a group carrying tazia attacked individuals who had prevented them from crossing a field in the Payagpur police station area. An FIR was filed, leading to the arrest of 11 men on Friday. In another case, an FIR was registered on Wednesday night at the Nanpara police station against individuals attempting to hold a religious procession in a restricted area. Three people were arrested in this case on Friday. Additionally, an FIR was filed regar...

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Baramulla human trafficking bust: Two more arrested, 3 minors rescued

REGIONAL

In the ongoing human trafficking investigation in Baramulla, two additional suspects have been arrested and three more minors have been rescued. According to a statement from the Kashmir Scroll News Agency, the arrests came as part of the ongoing investigation into case FIR No. 173/2024 at the Baramulla Police Station. The suspects, Ghulam Mohammad Khan of Narbal and Manzoor Ahmad Shah of Janbazpora, are implicated in the trafficking and exploitation of minor girls from outside the region. A police team led by the SHO of Baramulla Police Station and supervised by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Headquarters Baramulla, detained the suspects, who have been transferred to the Baramulla Police Station. Additionally, three minor girls, identified as Rohingya from Burma, were re...