October 2024 - Page 11 of 20

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RR Bhatnagar likely to be relieved from Jammu Kashmir amid govt. formation

REGIONAL

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, is likely to be relieved of his duties within a day or two, according to highly placed sources. This development comes as the government is set to be formed in Jammu and Kashmir this week, Kashmir News Trust reported. As the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers take over, the role of advisors like Bhatnagar will cease to exist, and the UT Cabinet will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations. Currently, Bhatnagar oversees several key departments, including Health & Medical Education, Public Works (R&B), Jal Shakti, Transport, Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Revenue, School Education, Higher Education, and Skill Development. Bhatnagar's career spans several decades, primarily in the Cen...

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Kashmir parts to experience light rain, snow on October 16-17: MeT

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has forecasted light rain and snow in some higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on October 16 and 17. According to the MeT office, the weather will remain predominantly dry in the region over the next 24 hours. They noted the possibility of a brief spell of very light rain and light snow in higher areas of Kupwara and Bandipora in north Kashmir, as well as in Ganderbal in central Kashmir, late on the night of October 16 into the early morning of October 17. From October 18 to 19, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy and generally dry until October 22, with no significant weather events anticipated during this period. Farmers in the Kashmir Valley have been advised to continue their harvesting and agricultural activities. In terms ...

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Supreme Court rejects plea against nomination of MLAs to JK assembly by LG

INDIA

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition against Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor's proposal to nominate five members to the assembly. The top court asked the petitioner to approach the high court. As per amended section 15 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, J&K Lieutenant Governor has the authority to nominate five members to the assembly - two women, two Kashmiri pandits, and a resident of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). According to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar stated, "We are not inclined to entertain the present petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India and give liberty to the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional high court by way of writ petition ...

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Creating job opportunities, fighting for rights more important than securing ministerial berths: Tariq Karra

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra emphasized on Monday that restoring statehood, safeguarding land rights, and generating employment opportunities are priorities over securing ministerial positions in the forthcoming Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu Kashmir. Speaking to KINS news agency, Karra stated, "We have not yet discussed the distribution of ministerial berths with our alliance partner." He highlighted that both the Congress and the National Conference (NC) are united under the INDIA Alliance, which aims to put an end to divisive politics across the country. When asked whether Rahul Gandhi would attend the upcoming oath-taking ceremony, Karra mentioned that it remains uncertain, stating, "It depends on his availability and schedule." The National Confer...

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4 Israeli troopers killed, 60 plus injured during Hezbollah attacks

INTERNATIONAL

Four Israeli soldiers were killed, and several wounded when a Hezbollah unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targeted an Israeli army base in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The UAV attack marks a significant escalation in hostilities in the region. The IDF expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers and urged the public not to spread rumors or share the names of the injured, respecting the privacy of the families involved. "We share in the grief of the bereaved families and will continue to support them," the IDF stated in a post on X. Earlier in the day, the Israeli military detected five projectiles launched from Lebanon, triggering sirens across several regions, including Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, Western Galilee,...

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What people expect from the new government in Jammu Kashmir, can they meet these high hopes?

WRITE-UPS

As a new government prepares to take centre stage in Kashmir after nearly six years of central rule, expectations in Jammu Kashmir have reached unprecedented levels. This historical burden has often fallen on the National Conference, whether during the 1996 elections or when Sheikh Abdullah returned to power in 1975. The newly elected government comes in the wake of perhaps the most significant decision since the 1953 amendment affecting regional autonomy: the revocation of Jammu Kashmir's special status on August 5, 2019. On that day, the region was also bifurcated into two federally ruled Union Territories; Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. Following a hiatus of ten years, the elections were conducted in the region on the directions of India’s Supreme court. The elections saw an unpreceden...

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Six years of President’s rule ends, Elected leadership returns in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

The central government has ended the six-year-long President's Rule in Jammu Kashmir, setting the stage for Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) to lead the new government. The order from the Indian government ended the second longest period of president's rule in Jammu Kashmir, following the period from 1990-1996. The order issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 14, 2024, stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) read with Articles 239 and 239A of the Constitution of India, the order dated October 31, 2019, in relation to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before the appointment of the chief minister under Section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation ...

Oct132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Man stabbed to death in Srinagar area

REGIONAL

A man was stabbed to death by another in the Parimpora area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Sunday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man was stabbed by another person, reportedly his cousin, and was left seriously injured in Parimpora Srinagar. He said the man was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Meanwhile, the victim was identified as Amir Ahmad, and police have initiated an investigation—(KNO)

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Two minor children dead after hit by dumper in Kulgam area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Two children died in a tragic road accident in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Officials informed The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday morning a tragic accident occurred in D.H. Pora near the residence of former MLA Abdul Majeed Padder, where a dumper vehicle struck two children, causing severe injuries. The victims were immediately transported to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) D.H. Pora, where doctors declared them dead upon arrival. The driver of the dumper fled the scene following the incident. The victims have been identified as Muntaha Aijaz, the 13-year-old daughter of Aijaz Ahmad Wani from D.H. Pora, and Amman Sab, a 3-year-old boy, son of Aijaz Ahmad Hella, from Yaroo. Authorities are searching for the driver involved in the hit-and-run accident, offici...

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BSF trooper commits suicide in Handwara

REGIONAL

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from the E-127 battalion stationed at District Police Lines (DPL) Handwara has died by suicide on Sunday. Reliable sources told NVI that the jawan, whose identity has not been disclosed, used his service rifle to take his own life. "Colleagues found him critically injured and immediately rushed him to District Hospital Handwara," they said. "Despite medical efforts, the jawan succumbed to his injuries," they said while confirming the death. They also said that post-mortem formalities are currently underway, and the body will be handed over to the family after completion. Meanwhile police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.—(News Vibes of india)