September 2024 - Page 26 of 26

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One trooper injured in militant attack on Army base in Jammu city

REGIONAL

One army man has been injured in a militant attack in Sunjwan area of Jammu City on Monday morning. According to reports reaching The Kashmiriyat, multiple gunshots were heard at Sunjwan Army Base in Jammu. As per news agency Asian News International (ANI), One Army jawan injured in the Sunjwan military station in Jammu after terrorists fired from a stand-off distance from outside the base. Quoting defence officials, the news agency report added that search operations on to locate the perpetrators. As per the latest reports, multiple rounds were fired while drones have been deployed for search.

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Amid growing dissent, BJP to seek advice of Muslims on Waqt Amendment Bill

INDIA

In response to increasing criticism of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill by key Muslim organizations, the BJP’s Minority Morcha has decided to gather feedback from the Muslim community on the proposed reforms to Waqf boards, Press Trust of India reported. The party aims to address concerns and present a balanced view to the parliamentary committee currently reviewing the Bill. A group of seven BJP members, including state Waqf Board chairpersons, will be reaching out to the minority community nationwide. Their goal is to collect suggestions and ease worries regarding various issues tied to the Bill. A senior BJP leader emphasized that while concerns will be communicated, there is widespread recognition within the community of the need for Waqf board reforms. The findings from this outr...

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BJP suffers setback in Pattan as prominent Sikh leader joins National Conference

SPORTS

The Bhartiya Janta Party has suffered a major setback in Pattan constituency of the Baramulla district as strong Sikh candidate from the area has quit the party. At the same time the National conference received a major boost in the area when two time Municipal Committee Chairman Pritpal Singh Oberoi joined the party. On Sunday, Pritpal singh along with scores of his supporters joined the Jammu Kashmir National Conference where he was welcomed by the JKNC cadre. "With time I along with the people of Jammu Kashmir have realised that NC is the best political party that represents the sentiments of the people of the region. I took the decision after through deliberations with my workers and community members," Pritpal singh told the media. He said that he will campaign actively fo...

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Man allegedly killed by cousin in Sopore area over land dispute

REGIONAL

A man in his 60's was allegedly killed in a scuffle, following a confrontation over land dispute at Tarzoo village in north Kashmir's Sopore in Baramulla district, even as the accused has been arrested. News agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) learnt that, man identified as Khazir Mohammad Malik (62) son of Mohammad Sultan Malik of Astan Mohalla Tarzoo was allegedly killed after an heated argument with his cousin. He was shifted to local healthcare facility in Sopore, where doctors who attended him declared him as brought dead. Taking swift action, Police in this regard has lodged an FIR at Police Station Amargrah and investigations has been taken up. "We have registered a case FIR No. 89/2024 under relevant sections of law and the accused have been arrested", said an official—(...

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Former Hurriyat leader joins People’s Democratic Party in Srinagar

REGIONAL

Another senior leader of separatist amalgam Hurriyat conference has to join the electoral politics. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that senior Hurriyat leader Syed Salim Gilani from Srinagar joined the People's Democratic party today. They said that Syed Salim Gilani has been associated to the separatist movement for decades and was considered an important part of the separatist amalgam led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The development comes at a time when several separatist organisations and religious clerics are jumping into the electoral fray for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir. Banned Jamaat e Islami has fielded at least six of its candidates in the fray who are set to contest the assembly polls in south Kashmir that start on September 18. Syed Salim Geelani who...

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JK police chief pays tributes to DSP Humayun

REGIONAL

In a solemn tribute, DG Jammu Kashmir Police R.R. Swain, Chairperson PWWA Prof. Rasmita Das Swain, and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdhi visited the family of the late DSP Humayun Muzamil Bhat, a Kirti Chakra Awardee. The delegation honored the fallen officer, recognizing his exceptional bravery and compassion. Their visit to Ms. Fatima Humayun and their young son highlighted the enduring respect and love for DysP Himayun. The officers remarked, "Though DSP Humayun is no longer with us, his memory continues to inspire. His dedication to family and the people of Kashmir remains a testament to the unbreakable bond within the J&K Police."

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Another boost to Congress as former PDP spokesperson joins party

REGIONAL

The former chief spokesperson of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Suhail Bukhari, has joined the Indian National Congress. Bukhari's joining will give a major boost to Congress in Kreeri-Wagoora Constituency of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. This move comes after Bukhari's resignation from PDP, which drew attention due to his significant role in shaping the party's public narrative and media relations. His decision to join Congress is perceived as a strategic realignment, which could have a bearing on the party's outreach and strategy in Jammu Kashmir. It's pertinent to mention here that a day before prominent rights activist Irfan Hafiz Lone joined Congress.

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Minor boy drowns while bathing in Sopore Nallah

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan A tragic incident occurred in the Haritar area of Sopore where a minor drowned while bathing in Nallah Firozpora on Sunday afternoon. Locals informed The Kashmiriyat that the young boy was swept away by the strong currents of the stream while bathing. Upon receiving the report, a rescue operation was immediately launched by local authorities. An official, speaking to The Kashmiriyat, confirmed the incident, stating, "Efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the child identified as Ubaid Ahmad, son of Abdul Rashid, a resident of Gundjahgeer." As the rescue operation continues, the hopes and prayers of the community remain with the young boy and his family.

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Thieves steal internal parts of transformer in Sopore area, 30+ homes affected

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan In a startling incident, a 250 KV power transformer was dismantled and stripped of its internal parts by unknown burglars in Tarzoo Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday burglars stole the internal components of a transformer including wiring and fuel, leaving only the empty shell behind in the Tarzoo area of Sopore. The stolen transformer had been supplying electricity to over 30 houses households in the area, leading to significant disruption for the local community. Authorities have launched an investigation, and efforts are underway to restore electricity to the affected homes.