November 2024 - Page 6 of 28

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

MeT predicts snow, rainfall in Kashmir from November 30

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Department, Srinagar, has forecasted light snow and rain in the region from November 30 to December 1, signaling the end of the prolonged dry spell. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Department, confirmed that a western disturbance is expected to impact the region from the evening of November 30 until December 1, bringing light snowfall and rainfall. “We are anticipating light snow in the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including areas like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam, while the plains will experience light rains,” Dr. Ahmad said. “This weather change will bring much-needed relief after an extended dry period.” The department has also issued advisories for the public to take necessary precautions as the region braces for the expected inc...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Protesters clash with police during anti-ropeway agitation in Katra

REGIONAL

A march by shopkeepers and labourers against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route leading to the Vaishno Devi shrine took an ugly turn on Monday as some protesters clashed with police at the Katra base camp in Jammu Kashmir's Reasi district. Police said the law and order situation had escalated and talks were being held to defuse the situation. Officials said one policeman was injured after being manhandled by the protesters. Amid slogans of "Bharat Mata ki Jai", hundreds of protesters held a march and sit-in in Katra town, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the shrine atop Trikuta hill. The protesters, who had initially called a 72-hour strike, extended it by 24 hours late on Sunday. The strike called by shopkeepers and pony and palanquin owners began on Novembe...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmiri scientists lead the way in global health with local research

FEATURED

At an event hosted by Global Kashmiri Connect on Sunday, prominent Kashmiri clinical researchers and scientists shared insights into how locally informed medical research is revolutionizing healthcare for the people of Kashmir, while also influencing global health practices. Esteemed medical professionals such as Dr Mohammad Sultan Khuroo, Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar, Dr Parvaiz Koul, Dr Upendra Koul, Dr Javeed Iqbal, and Dr Nargis Bali Kaur engaged with medical students and young professionals, discussing their groundbreaking contributions across various medical specialties, from gastroenterology and endocrinology to microbiology. Together, these six researchers have published nearly 2,000 scientific papers, creating a wealth of knowledge grounded in the unique healthcare challenges of Ka...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Uttar Pradesh: Three dead after Google maps leads car to unfinished flyover

INDIA

Three people tragically lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district when their car, relying on Google Maps for navigation, was directed onto an unfinished flyover. The vehicle plunged into a river, leading to the fatal incident, India Today reported. The victims, identified as Vivek and Amit among them, were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly to attend a wedding when the GPS directed them onto the under-construction bridge. The crash occurred on Saturday, prompting families to accuse construction officials of negligence in failing to properly mark or secure the incomplete flyover. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

Court seeks NIA’s response on Engineer Rashid’s interim bail by November 27

REGIONAL

A Delhi court has reserved its order on whether the case involving incarcerated AIP President and Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid will remain in the current court or be transferred to the MP/MLA court. Earlier in the day, Rashid moved the court seeking interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Appearing virtually from Tihar Jail, Rashid urged Principal District and Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav to grant him the reprieve, stating, "I have been elected by my people. I was not allowed to attend the last session. With folded hands, I request you that I may be granted interim bail." The court directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its response to Rashid's plea by November 27. During the proceedings, both Rashid’s counse...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

SC rejects plea seeking removal of ‘secular’ word for Indian Constitution

INDIA

The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a series of petitions challenging the inclusion of the terms “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble of the Constitution through the 1976 amendment. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar ruled that the petitions did not warrant a detailed hearing, emphasizing that the inclusion of the terms does not undermine the fact that the Constitution was adopted in 1949. “The arguments around retrospectively, if accepted, would apply to all amendments, which is untenable,” noted Chief Justice Khanna. He further clarified that the inclusion of "socialist" and "secular" reflected the evolving nature of the Constitution in response to societal needs and values, and the 1976 amendment was a legitimate development ...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Rejected by people, opposition wants to control the parliament’: PM Modi

INDIA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took aim at the opposition parties, accusing them of using hooliganism to control Parliament for their own political gain, despite being rejected by the public multiple times, ANI reported. Speaking to the media before the commencement of Parliament proceedings, Modi stated that the opposition’s actions were obstructing the smooth functioning of the Parliament, undermining democratic traditions. “Their main objective seems to be hindering Parliament's progress rather than contributing to it,” said Modi. He added that while Parliament sessions should be marked by healthy discussions, some opposition members are trying to dominate the proceedings through disruptive tactics. Referring to the upcoming 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, ...

Nov252024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Go back’: Kashmiri shawl sellers harassed, forced to raise Hindutva slogans in Himachal

INDIA

In yet another hate incident from Surjanpur village in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district, two Kashmiri businessmen faced communal harassment allegedly instigated by the wife of a local Sarpanch. A video of the incident, now circulating widely on social media, shows the woman threatening the men, urging villagers to boycott their business, and coercing them to chant "Jai Shri Ram." "Why should we buy from Kashmiris. Do they give us things for free? Even if they do, we shouldn't but anything from them," the woman is heard urging others. The young man in the video tells the woman that they too are from India, but soon they are seen leaving from the venue. Before asking the duo, including an old aged man to leave, she is heard telling the duo, "Raise Jai Shri Ram slogans," "Do n...

Nov242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Adani group accused of bribing officials to secure solar power contracts in Jammu Kashmir

INTERNATIONAL

The Adani Group and several Indian states, including Jammu Kashmir, are under investigation following a U.S. indictment accusing the conglomerate of bribing Indian officials to secure lucrative solar power contracts, India Today reported. The indictment claims that the Adani Group funneled $265 million in bribes, a substantial portion of which was allegedly directed towards officials in Andhra Pradesh. According to the report, these payments were made to facilitate deals with state-run electricity distribution companies between 2021 and 2023. States named in the indictment include Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Jammu Kashmir, and Andhra Pradesh. The latter was governed by Jagan Reddy’s YSR Congress during the alleged bribery period. At the heart of the case is a contract ...

Nov242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Three muslims killed as clashes erupt in UP over mosque survey

REGIONAL

At least three Muslim youths lost their lives after violent clashes broke out between protesters and police during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. The deceased—Bilal Ansar, Nadeem Ahmed, and Nadeem Ghazi—were reportedly shot by police attempting to disperse protesters opposing the survey. The incident comes after a court order on Tuesday to survey the mosque, based on a petition alleging that the mosque was constructed over the remains of a temple. The sudden court ruling sparked widespread outrage, intensifying tensions in the area. On Sunday, a survey team returned to the mosque, with members of the Hindutva groups raising Jai Shri Ram and other Hindutva slogans to provoke local Muslims. This led to clashes, during which several civilia...