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Husband, wife critically hurt in Mirbazar road accident

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A man and his wife seriously Injured in a road accident at Malpora Chowk along Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Monday. An official told The Kashmiriyat that an accident took place at near Malpora Chowk, when a tempo bearing registration number JK02BK 5227 hit the scooty JK18A 6914 while crossing the chowk, resulting the serious head injuries to duo both husband and his wife. He said the duo were evacuated from the site to GMC Anantnag, the injured were identified as Sajad Ahmad Naikoo son of Abdul Majid Naikoo of Waripora Kund and his wife Flory Jan. Confirming it, a police official said that a case has been registered in this regard for investigations, adding a tempo driver has been arrested and his tempo has been seized and both the scooty and tempo have ...

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Kashmir teacher selected for prestigious Fulbright programme

EDUCATION

Tajamul Naseem Lone, a higher secondary school teacher from Baramulla, North Kashmir, has been selected for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Programme (2024-2025) in the United States. Lone, who hails from Dangiwacha in Rafiabad, will participate in a six-week professional learning experience at a U.S. university, where international educators explore teaching methodologies, student-centered learning, and instructional technology. Coming from a modest background, Lone credits his success to the support from Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Dangiwacha and mentorship from Fulbright alumnus Rameez Sudan. The 38-year-old is the only participant from Kashmir this year and one of just seven from India selected for this prestigious program, which emphasizes glob...

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4-year-old girl mauled by Leopard in Handwara

REGIONAL

A 4-year-old girl was brutally mauled by a wild leopard inside her home at Khundi Mawar of Kupwara's Handwara area According to officials, the minor girl, identified as Adeeba Jan, daughter of Aijaz Ahmad Khan, was attacked by the wild animal, resulting in severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to the District Hospital Handwara for medical treatment, but due to the grievous nature of her injuries, she was referred to SKIMS Soura in Srinagar for specialized treatment Hospital sources told KNT that Adeeba's condition is critical. An investigation into the incident has been initiated, and wildlife authorities are working to ensure the safety of the local residents. (KNT)

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Two militants killed in Rajouri, Two AK-47 rifles, pistol recovered: Army

REGIONAL

Army on Monday claimed to kill Two militants in a anti-infiltration operation in Lam area of Nowshera sector in Rajouri district. Informing via micro-blogging platform X, the Knight Corps of army wrote, "Based on inputs from intelligence agencies and JmuKmrPolice regarding a likely infiltration bid, an anti-infiltration Operation was launched by IndianArmy on the intervening night of 08-09 Sep 24 in general area Lam, Nowshera." Two terrorists have been neutralised and a large quantity of war like stores including Two AK-47s and one Pistol thus far recovered, they said. Search operation is in progress, reads the post.(GNS)

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We initiated talks for peace in J&K, but Hurriyat closed its doors: Rajnath Singh

REGIONAL

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Centre had sent a Parliamentary delegation to initiate talks as Centre wanted peace in Jammu Kashmir, but the Hurriyat leaders closed their doors. Addressing a rally in Ramban, Singh, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he spoke to then chief minister about how normalcy can be achieved and he had even agreed to withdraw cases against minors and innocent children. He said that he had told the PDP chief that Centre wanted peace in J&K, but the Hurriyat leaders were not ready to meet them. “We brought Sharad Yadav and other senior leaders to negotiate with the Hurriyat, but the they closed doors to the visiting delegation." Singh said post-Article 370 abrogation, J&K has witnessed peace and nobody dares t...

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PDP leader, four others injured after being allegedly attacked by AIP workers in Shopian

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan Serval workers of People's Democratic Party were allegedly attacked by unknown persons in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a close associate of PDP leader Yawar Ahmed Banday said that workers of the Awami Itehad Party attacked the PDP cavalcade in Balpora area of Shopian, causing injuries to the PDP leader and four of his associates. "They have been wounded and shifted to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar," Irfan's relative said. An official told The Kashmiriyat that a scuffle reported between PDP and AIP party workers in Balpora, Shopian, resulting in minor injuries. Police, meanwhile, has said that it has taken cognizance of was clash between two political parties in Shopian. The police spokesman further stated that both parties...

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Son seen assaulting elderly parents in viral video, Srinagar police initiate action

REGIONAL

Police in Srinagar have registered a case against an individual after a video showing him assaulting his elderly parents went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation. The incident occurred in the Nowgam area of central Kashmir, with the police responding swiftly to the public outrage. The police, acting on a written complaint filed by the accused's mother, Taja Banoo, wife of Gh Ahmad Wani, have registered FIR No. 77/2024 under sections 74, 126(2), and 351(2) BNS at the Nowgam Police Station. An investigation has been initiated to address the serious allegations. The viral video, which surfaced on social media, shows the son physically attacking his parents in broad day light. Holding a chappal (slippers) in his hand, the man is seen initially attacking his fathe...

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61 Palestinians killed, 162 injured in last two days: Palestine Health Ministry

INTERNATIONAL

At least 61 Palestinians have been killed, and 162 others injured in the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health on Saturday. The ongoing conflict has raised the death toll to 40,939, with 94,616 people injured since the outbreak of war on October 7 of the previous year. Al Jazeera reported that overnight attacks targeted the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including members of the same family, after a residential tower was struck. Another Israeli airstrike hit a school turned shelter, killing eight people, half of whom belonged to one family. Between September 2 and 5, 110 Palestinians were killed, and 230 others were injured, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with eco-friendly idols and communal unity

CULTURE

Kashmiri Pandits around the globe are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, traditionally known as Vinayak Tchoram, with great fervor and devotion. This year's festivities, which began on August 7, 2024, are being marked by grand religious events at the Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir in Srinagar and the Vessu KP Colony in Anantnag, South Kashmir, Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir Management Committee and Vessu Welfare Committee, South Kashmir Anantnag said in a joint press release issued to The Kashmiriyat The celebrations, similar to last year, include a Hawan (sacred fire ritual) and Prasad distribution, both organized by the Siddhivinayak Ganpatyar Mandir and the Vessu Welfare Committee. These events have received strong support from Shri Bausaheb Rangari Trust, Pune, led by Shri Punit Balan...

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‘Omar Abdullah says Afzal Guru should have not been hanged, Should we have garlanded him’, asks Rajnath Singh

REGIONAL

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today criticized National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah for his remarks that Afzal Guru, convicted in the 2001 Parliament attack, should not have been hanged. Singh, speaking at a rally in Ramban, Jammu, expressed disbelief at Omar’s statement, questioning, "What other treatment should Guru have received in Delhi? Should we have garlanded him for his actions?" Singh emphasized that the death sentence for Guru was justified, adding, "Omar Abdullah says Afzal Guru should not have been hanged. I want to ask him, what else should we have done? Were we supposed to honor him for his deeds?" During the rally, Singh also expressed confidence that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would soon join India voluntarily. "The res...