August 2024 - Page 3 of 25 - The Kashmiriyat

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Over 500 families facing uncertainty due to current waiting list regulations

EDUCATION

Over 500 families facing uncertainty due to current waiting list regulations, causing concerns among the families. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, the students said that despite their names appearing on these lists, many candidates are losing hope as the recent wave of mass resignations renders these lists practically meaningless, leaving their futures in limbo. The region's exams, which often take 3-4 years to complete, further exacerbate the situation. “In stark contrast to states like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Gujarat, where youth employment is a priority and timely measures are taken, Jammu and Kashmir's silence is deafening,” a concerned candidate told The Kashmiriyat. “How long must these voices go unheard? How long must families endure this hardship? There i...

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Legends league featuring international cricket stars to be held in Kashmir

REGIONAL

After nearly half a century, Indian and international cricketing stars will return to Kashmir to play the final leg of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) in October at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The upcoming season of the LLC will begin on September 20 at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Co-Founder of LLC, Raman Raheja, in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), expressed excitement about the league's return and the opportunity to play in Kashmir this season. This is a significant event for the people of Kashmir, who will be able to watch live cricket after almost 40 years, Raheja said, adding that it will give cricketers a chance to experience the beauty of Kashmir and its hospitality. The league, which has gained a reputation for its thr...

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Nomination form of Moulana Sarjan Barkati rejected

OTHERS

The nomination form of Sarjan Barkati has been rejected by the elections officials in Shopian district of south Kashmir. The family of Barkati speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that they have not been informed of the reasons of the form rejection as of yet. Officials, meanwhile said that after scrutiny, the returning officer of 36 AC Zainapora has rejected nomination form of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay@ Sarjan Barkati S/o Abdul Razaq, resident of Reban PS-Zainapora, District Shopian. This is a breaking news. Will be updated soon.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad withdraws from campaigning due to health concerns

REGIONAL

Citing Health Concerns, Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that he will not be able to campaign for his candidates in assembly elections. In a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Azad said that on the night of August 25th, he suffered acute chest pain in Srinagar. "Following morning, i took the earliest available flight to Delhi and was admitted to AIIMS hospital, where i stayed for two days", statement added. While doctors assured him that there was no immediate danger, Azad said that he is dealing with other health concerns that require both medication and rest. "These unforeseen circumstances have forced me to step back from the campaign trail", he added. Azad further said he is having regret over not being able to support ...

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High-stakes battle in Ganderbal: Bashir Mir vs. Omar Abdullah

REGIONAL

Shah Basit The upcoming Jammu Kashmir assembly elections are set to witness a fierce contest in Ganderbal as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially named Bashir Ahmad Mir as its candidate to challenge Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC). This move signals a strategic effort by the PDP to penetrate the NC stronghold in Ganderbal, a constituency long associated with the Abdullah family. Bashir Ahmad Mir, a prominent figure in the PDP, is set to face Omar Abdullah, the National Conference leader, in what promises to be one of the most closely watched electoral battles in the region. Mir, who has previously contested in Ganderbal’s Kangan area, a stronghold of NC stalwart Mian Altaf, secured 12,000 votes in 2008 and 25,000 votes in 2014. His candidacy is expected t...

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Jammu Kashmir to experience continued rains until September 3: MeT

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecasted continued rain and thundershowers across parts of Jammu Kashmir until September 3, with a likelihood of dry weather following that period. Officials stated that from August 28-29, the region will experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most locations in Jammu Kashmir. A spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is expected at many places on August 30. Brief spells of rain and thundershowers are also anticipated at isolated locations from August 31 to September 1. From September 2-3, the weather is likely to be generally cloudy, with scattered rain and thundershowers. However, dry conditions are expected to prevail from September 4-7. Officials cautioned that intense shower...

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Delhi Court reserves verdict on Rashid Engineer’s bail, Decision expected September 4

REGIONAL

The Delhi Patiala House Court has reserved its order on the bail application of Rashid Engineer after a detailed in-camera hearing. The court is expected to pronounce its decision on September 4. Engineer Rashid, a prominent political leader from Jammu Kashmir and president of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), has been at the center of a high-profile legal case that has garnered widespread attention. Rashid was arrested in August 2019 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a terror funding case, which has implicated several key figures from the region. The case involves allegations that funds were channeled from Pakistan to finance terror activities in Jammu Kashmir, with the purported involvement of separatist leaders. Throughout his detention, Rashid ha...

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Delhi Court set to hear Engineer Rashid’s bail plea today

REGIONAL

A Delhi court is set to hear a bail application on August 28 filed by Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, who has been in jail since 2019 in connection with a 2017 Jammu Kashmir terror funding case. Rashid, who defeated former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from the Baramulla constituency, is seeking regular bail. The court, presided by Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 20, directing the agency to respond to Rashid's plea by August 28. Rashid had earlier been granted custody parole to take his oath of office on July 5. Rashid has been incarcerated under charges filed by the NIA under the Unlawful Activities (Preventio...

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Junaid Mattu quits Jammu Kashmir Apni Party

REGIONAL

Former Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu has resigned from the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, citing a divergence in his personal convictions from the party's ideology. In a heartfelt statement, Mattu expressed his gratitude to the party's president, Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari, and his colleagues, while emphasizing the importance of remaining true to his principles. "During my Hajj pilgrimage earlier this year, I made a solemn pledge to pursue politics guided by my own principles and a clear sense of right and wrong," Mattu stated. He noted that extensive consultations with his workers and supporters over the past five days led him to this decision. Mattu expressed deep respect for Altaf Bukhari, referring to him as an elder brother, but underscored that...

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Delhi Court orders release of separatist leader Shabir Shah

REGIONAL

A Delhi court has ordered the release of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to terror funding. The order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Dheeraj Mor of Patiala House Courts after observing that Shah has already served the maximum sentence of seven years under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court noted that Shah had been in continuous custody since July 26, 2017, amounting to over seven years of imprisonment. “Accordingly, in view of proviso to Section 436A CrPC, he is entitled to be released in this case. Therefore, he is directed to be released from judicial custody in this case. Release warrants be issued. He be released forthwith, if not required in any other case,” the court stated. The cas...