October 2024 - Page 9 of 25

Oct232024 by News DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct232024 by News DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

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.

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

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.

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

LG Sinha assures cooperation with elected government meeting public expectations

REGIONAL

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has reaffirmed the LG office's commitment to fully supporting any government that takes effective steps to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking in an interview on Monday, Sinha stated that his office would be ready to provide complete assistance to such a government. Sinha also addressed the upcoming local bodies elections, indicating they will take place once the Backward Classes Commission submits its report on OBC reservation, necessary security forces are available, and weather conditions improve. Responding to a question about the relationship between the LG office and the future chief minister, Sinha emphasized that every elected government aims to fulfill the people's needs, and his office would be in full cooperation. He also c...

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Omar Abdullah pledges to fund education of slain Budgam doctor’s son

REGIONAL

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, who was one of seven victims killed in a militant attack at a construction site in the Gagangeer area of Sonamarg on Sunday evening. Abdullah, accompanied by his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and Khansahib MLA Saif-ud-din Bhat, met with Dr. Shahnawaz's family to express his condolences. During the visit, MLA Bhat informed reporters that Abdullah assured Dr. Shahnawaz's son that he would personally cover all his educational expenses. The attack, which claimed the lives of seven people, including Dr. Shahnawaz, has sent shockwaves through the region.

Oct222024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘No pressure on anyone to leave Kashmir,’ says Police following Mehbooba Mufti’s tweet

REGIONAL

Shah Basit The Jammu Kashmir police, on Tuesday, said that the police is committed to the safety and security of every individual in the region. Ganderbal Police was responding to claims made by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding reports that non-local laborers are being pressured to leave the Kashmir Valley after a recent attack in Sonamarg. Mufti had tweeted, expressing concern that the local administration was urging laborers to leave immediately, warning that such actions could create further panic and send a negative message across the country. In her tweet, Mufti stated, "After the barbaric attack at Sonamarg, there are reports that the local admin is pressurizing non-local laborers to leave the valley immediately... J&K recently witnessed peaceful terror-fre...