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SICOP employees petition Deputy CM over unpaid salaries, industry decline

BUSINESS

Employees of Jammu Kashmir’s Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (SICOP) have petitioned Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, calling for immediate intervention to tackle what they describe as a “crisis” facing the organization. In their memorandum, SICOP’s employees highlighted severe challenges impacting their livelihoods and the future of small-scale industries across the region. “Our marketing capabilities have been severely compromised, leaving thousands of families and SICOP workers in jeopardy,” stated the union, noting that SICOP’s turnover has dropped significantly from ₹1,200 crore in recent years. They pointed out critical issues, including unpaid salaries and pending retirement benefits. “Many of our employees have gone without pay for months, and retir...

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Fourth consecutive monthly hike: Commercial LPG costs climb by ₹62

INDIA

Prices for jet fuel and commercial LPG cylinders have been raised again, delivering another blow to industries reliant on these fuels. Jet fuel, or aviation turbine fuel (ATF), saw a 3.3% increase, pushing rates up by ₹2,941.5 per kilolitre to ₹90,538.72 in the national capital. The rise in ATF costs is expected to add pressure on airlines, which have been facing fluctuating operational expenses over recent months. In addition, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, used widely by hotels and restaurants, jumped by ₹62, marking the fourth consecutive monthly hike. The latest increase brings the cost of commercial LPG to ₹1,802 per cylinder in Delhi, significantly impacting small and medium-sized businesses already dealing with inflationary pressures. Prices in other citie...

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Mob attacks homes of Muslim leaders in Karnataka over Waqf land rumors

INDIA

An angry mob pelted stones at the homes of Muslim community leaders in Kadakola village, Savanur taluk, Haveri district, Karnataka, amid tensions surrounding Waqf property registration. The unrest was sparked by a directive from Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, who announced on September 3 that Waqf properties in Kadakola should be registered under the Waqf account, a stance later reinforced by ZP CEO Akshay Sridhar on September 27. During the incident, Muslim leader Rafi’s home was targeted, with a parked bike damaged by stones. Rumors circulating that residential properties would be transferred to the Waqf account raised fears of potential evictions among residents, further fueling the violence. In response to the incident, Haveri Deputy Commissioner Vijay Mahantesh and Super...

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The day will come when Kashmiri Muslims regret pandit exodus: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

REGIONAL

Union Minister Jitendra Singh asserted on Thursday that Kashmir’s majority Muslim community will one day regret the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, emphasizing that the Valley feels incomplete without their presence, Press Trust of India reported. "I have no hesitation in saying this,” Singh remarked. “Despite sounding orthodox or even rebellious, I have said that the day would come when the majority community in Kashmir would regret the exodus of Pandits. I believe this is going to happen soon.” The minister, speaking at an event where he inaugurated the Mata Saraswati Auditorium at Gandhi Memorial College, said that Kashmir’s distinctive culture was nurtured by the harmonious coexistence of Kashmiri Pandits and other communities. He noted that, although not immediately realized, the...

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Four houses, cowshed damaged during overnight blaze in Kulgam area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A devastating fire in the early hours of Friday gutted four homes and a cowshed in the Daderkoot area of Kulgam district. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the blaze started around 2:30 a.m. in the residence of Javid Ahmad Parray and quickly spread to neighboring houses, including those owned by Reyaz Ahmad Dar, Aijaz Ahmad Dar, and Mohd Amin Shah, leaving all four structures severely damaged. As per the locals, no injuries were reported, but the loss to property was significant. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Local residents have urged the government to provide immediate support to the affected families, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance and temporary relocation as winter sets in. "These families have lost everyth...

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MLA Devender Singh Rana passes away at 59

REGIONAL

Devender Singh Rana, a prominent BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota, passed away tonight at a private hospital in Faridabad. He was 59 years old. Rana is survived by his mother, wife, three children—two daughters and a son—and two brothers, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister in the PMO, and retired engineer Satinder Singh. Rana, known as both a politician and a businessman in Jammu and Kashmir, had been unwell for some time. His career in politics began when he served as the political advisor to then-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the NC-Congress coalition government (2009-2014). Initially elected to the Legislative Council, Rana won the Legislative Assembly seat from Nagrota in 2014 representing the National Conference (NC) but joined the BJP in 2021. In the rec...