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‘Raised Hindutva slogans to harass women’: Communal clashes break out during Diwali celebrations at Jamia Millia Islamia

INDIA

A communal clash erupted at Jamia Millia Islamia during Diwali celebrations on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. According to reports, tensions flared when the Rashtriya Kala Manch, an ABVP-affiliated outfit, allegedly raised communal slogans and heckled Muslim students. Outsiders, including senior leaders from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and ABVP, were reportedly involved in the incident. The Students' Federation of India (SFI) accused these individuals of harassing female Muslim students and chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' in their presence. The SFI alleged that when university students protested this behavior, violence broke out, leading to police intervention. The police used lathicharge to disperse the crowd, but students claimed that the force was used on those objecting to...

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Groundbreaking discovery: 400,000-year-old elephant fossil reveals mysterious secrets of Kashmir’s ancient history

FEATURED

A significant discovery of ancient elephant fossils in the Galendar area of Pampore in Kashmir Valley has unveiled the earliest known instance of butchery in the region. These fossils, estimated to be between 300,000 and 400,000 years old, were first unearthed in 2000 and belong to the extinct species Palaeoloxodon turkmenicus, an extinct species of large elephant from the late Pleistocene, known primarily from fossils found in Turkmenistan. They were found alongside 87 stone tools used by early humans. The research, led by Advait Jukar from the Florida Museum of Natural History, indicates that these tools, made from basalt and shaped on-site, were likely employed to extract nutrient-rich marrow from the elephant bones. While no direct evidence of hunting, such as embedded spea...

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‘Spider Mite’ outbreak worsens crop crisis in Shopian villages

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan Farmers in several villages of Shopian, including Awneera, Babapora, Durpora, and Zainapora have appealed for urgent government intervention to save their crops from the rapid spread of the 'Spider Mite' disease. The outbreak has exacerbated the already dire situation for farmers, who are struggling with back-to-back agricultural challenges. Ghulam Ahmed Meer from Haidergund, Shopian, expressing his distress told The Kashmiriyat, "First, it was Leaf Miner, and now this. Our crops are dying, and our livelihoods are in jeopardy." Experts have warned that 'Spider Mite' is a highly infectious disease that can cause widespread damage to crops if not addressed immediately. "This disease can cause extensive crop damage and must be curbed to prevent further losses," an agr...

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Traditional november academic session to be restored from next year: Education Minister Sakina Itoo

OTHERS

Danishwar Hameed Nearly two years after it was changed to March, the Jammu Kashmir government has said that November session will be restored for educational institutes in the Kashmir region from next year. As soon as the new government took oath in Jammu Kashmir last week, parents in Kashmir had urged the newly-formed Omar Abdullah-led government to reconsider the academic session schedule, seeking a return to the traditional November start. The current March-April session, introduced in recent years, has been deemed unsuitable for the valley’s climate and educational needs, they said. Parents expressed frustration over the existing schedule, citing the lengthy winter break that forces students to revisit material already covered. “The March-April session is a wastage of time...

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Kashmir village unites in mourning the death of 70-year-old Kashmiri pandit teacher

CULTURE

In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, local Muslims in South Kashmir's Pulwama district came together to perform the last rites of a 70-year-old Kashmiri Pandit, Bhushan Lal Ganjoo, who passed away on Monday. Ganjoo, a retired teacher and a respected figure in Lajurah village, about five kilometers from Pulwama town, was well-known for his contributions to the community. With only a few family members present, his Muslim neighbors stepped in to organize and carry out his cremation, arranging wood and shouldering his coffin, treating him as one of their own. "We never saw him as just a Kashmiri Pandit. He was one of us," said Mohammad Abdullah, a local resident, highlighting the deep bond shared with Ganjoo. He noted that Ganjoo had taught thousands of students in the a...

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Protests in Iraq after Saudi channel calls Hamas leaders as Terrorists; MBC license revoked

INTERNATIONAL

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has revoked the license of the Saudi-owned broadcaster MBC after it aired a report labeling Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, as terrorists. The controversial broadcast sparked outrage in Iraq, leading to large-scale protests. Demonstrators stormed the MBC offices in Baghdad, vandalizing property and setting parts of the office on fire. Around 400 to 500 protesters took part, condemning MBC’s portrayal of key figures associated with resistance movements. In response, Hamas criticized the report, calling it a "professional, media, and ethical failure." The suspension of MBC's operations in Iraq was decided during a Board of Commissioners meeting on Saturday, emphasizing the intense backla...

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40 suspects rounded up for probe into Ganderbal attack

REGIONAL

Investigators have rounded up more than 40 suspects for questioning as part of investigations into the deadly attack at Gagangeer in Ganderbal district of Jammu Kashmir in which seven persons were killed, officials said on Tuesday. Police officials believe that the assailants had meticulously planned the attack and were able to execute their designs due to the support of the terrorist associate network. “We will get them (terrorists) sooner or later. We have picked up several suspects for questioning but no one has been arrested so far,” a senior police officer said. Security forces on Monday launched a large-scale combing operation in the area adjacent to tourist spot Sonamarg, a day after a horrific terror attack at a tunnel construction site. National Investigation Agency (N...

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Thousands of fish found dead in Kulgam farm

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A fish farm in the Kilam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has suffered a devastating loss, with thousands of fish found dead. The farm owner, speaking to The Kashmiriyat, blamed contaminated water from the ongoing construction of the Brazloo Bridge for the mass die-off. The owner expressed deep concern over the situation, stating, "Our entire family depends on this fish farm for our livelihood. The water contamination caused by the bridge construction has completely wiped out our fish stock." Faced with significant financial loss, the farm owner is appealing to the district administration for compensation to help recover from the crisis.

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Teacher suspended for assaulting female students in Bandipora school

EDUCATION

A Physical Education Teacher (PET) at Higher Secondary School (HSS) Ajas in north Kashmir's Bandipora district was attached following allegations of his involvement in the physical assault on female students. A formal complaint, along with CCTV footage of the incident, was lodged against the teacher before the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora. The District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Bandipora, has immediately removed the teacher from his duties at HSS Ajas. He has been directed to report to the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports for further investigation. "This decision has been made to ensure a safe and conducive environment for our students and to facilitate a thorough investigation into the matter," the order said. Meanwhile, the news agency—Kashmir News...

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Missing Kulgam siblings traced in Delhi

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar Two siblings from Kulgam, who had been missing for nearly a week, were traced in Delhi on Tuesday, according to sources. Saima Reyaz and her brother Zubair, residents of Bogund, Kulgam, were reported missing last week. Their father confirmed that the children have been located in the national capital. “We received a call from an unknown number, and when I answered, it was my daughter. She told me they were in Delhi,” the father told The Kashmiriyat. "I immediately went there and found them." The siblings are now on their way back home.