December 2024 - Page 17 of 21

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Dubai groom duped: Instagram bride ghosts baraat on wedding day

INDIA

In a strange turn of events, a groom from Dubai and his wedding party of 150 people were left bewildered after the bride vanished on their wedding day. Deepak, a 24-year-old laborer working in Dubai, had been in a long-distance relationship with Manpreet Kaur, whom he met on Instagram three years ago. The couple planned their wedding for December 6, making arrangements over the phone. But when the groom's family reached Moga, Punjab, they discovered their chosen venue, "Rose Garden Palace," didn’t exist. Manpreet had assured Deepak that her relatives would escort the baraat, but hours passed without anyone showing up. By 5 PM, the groom’s frustration turned into suspicion as Manpreet’s phone was switched off, prompting him to file a police complaint. Deepak informed authorit...

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Light snow likely over higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir on December 12: MeT

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast dry weather across Jammu Kashmir until December 11, However, light snowfall is expected over isolated higher reaches of the region on December 12. The department has advised tourists, travelers, and transporters to adhere to traffic advisories issued by the administration and relevant authorities to ensure safety. A MeT official stated that weather conditions on December 7 are expected to remain generally dry. From December 8 to 9, the region may experience cloudy skies with light rain over parts of the Jammu division plains and hilly areas. Light rain and snow may also occur in higher reaches of Kashmir during the late evening and night hours of December 8-9. Dry weather conditions are predicted to return from December 10 to 12, ...

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Cold wave sweeps across Kashmir; Minus 2 recorded in Srinagar

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir continued to experience freezing conditions, with Zojila recording an extreme low of -19.0°C. In Kashmir, Srinagar registered a minimum temperature of -2.0°C, while Anantnag and Kupwara recorded -3.6°C each. Tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg saw the mercury dip to -4.3°C and -3.6°C, respectively. Sonamarg recorded -3.5°C, and Shopian remained the coldest in the valley at -4.5°C. Bandipora also experienced a significant drop with a low of -4.3°C. In the Jammu region, the plains remained warmer, with Jammu city recording 8.1°C and Kathua at 7.6°C. However, higher altitudes like Banihal and Padder recorded sub-zero temperatures at -0.4°C and -7.2°C, respectively. In Ladakh, Leh recorded a minimum of -9.6°C, continuing its streak of frigid winter ni...

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Jk government declares winter vacation for schools in Kashmir

EDUCATION

The Government of Jammu Kashmir has announced the winter vacation schedule for schools in the Kashmir division. According to the official order issued by the School Education Department on December 6, 2024, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level will observe vacations in two phases. For primary classes up to the 5th standard, the winter vacation will begin on December 10, 2024, and continue until February 28, 2025. For students from 6th to 12th standard, the vacation period will commence on December 16, 2024, and also conclude on February 28, 2025. The order specifies that teaching staff from government high and higher secondary schools must report to their respective headquarters from Febr...

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‘Satelite townships will serve people of Kashmir’: CM’s Advisor

OTHERS

Amid growing local opposition to land acquisitions for developmental projects, including proposed satellite townships, the National Conference (NC) sought to reassure residents that their interests would remain central to any such initiatives. Senior NC leader and Advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir Aslam Wani, addressed concerns during a press conference at the party’s Nawa-e-Subh headquarters, stating, “If any satellite township is established, it will be for the local people. There is no need to make an issue out of it. We are still dealing with the repercussions of the PDP’s past actions.” The remarks come amidst public apprehension and allegations from the PDP that the projects aim to alter Kashmir’s demographic composition. Responding to these accusations, Wani st...

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Famous Naat Khawan and writer from Dooru Abu Tariq passes away

REGIONAL

Sheikh Nadeem Renowned Naat Khawan (someone who recites poetic praises of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), writer, and religious leader Ghulam Nabi Mir, popularly known as Abu Tariq, passed away, leaving a deep void in the community. Ghulam Nabi Mir, a resident of Dooru Shahabad, was widely respected for his contributions to Islamic scholarship and education. He served as the former Ameer of Jamia Masjid Dooru and was a devoted member of several religious and intellectual circles, including the Ghausia Khanaqah. As the General Secretary of Hamayat-e-Islam, Jammu Kashmir, Mir played a vital role in promoting Islamic teachings and uplifting the community. He was also an accomplished writer, known for authoring and organizing several books that enriched Islamic literature. A promin...

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Father of three attacked with acid in Pulwama, here’s what we know so far

REGIONAL

Mohammed Shafi had just shut down his shop around 6:30 P.M. on December 3, 2024, when he was attacked with acid by unknown persons in the Shadimarg area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. His brother informed The Kashmiriyat,"After closing down his shop, he went to the nearby shop in the Shadimarg area to buy chocolates for his children. A few moments later, we heard Shafi's cries calling for help." He cried in pain, "Hatai Mojayy, Mae bachayiw" (O mother, save me). When his brother rushed to help Shafi, he found that his entire clothes had been destroyed by the acid thrown at him. "People had sprinkled some water on his face. As soon as I reached the spot where he had been attacked with acid, i took hold of him and we rushed to the nearby Rajpora hospital in Pulwama," his brot...

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CRPF trooper dies of cardiac arrest in Mattan, Anantnag

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable passed away during patrol duty late last night in Mattan, Anantnag, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the constable, identified as Azad Ahmad Najar of the CRPF’s B/96 Battalion, collapsed during his night shift, between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM. According to officials, he lost consciousness around 12:35 AM while patrolling the camp area. Fellow personnel on duty responded immediately, rushing Najar to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Mattan for emergency medical care. Despite their efforts, doctors at the health centre declared him dead upon arrival. The CRPF authorities have expressed their grief and extended heartfelt condolences to Najar’s family.

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Severe cold wave sweeps across Kashmir, Anantnag and Pulwama freeze at Minus 6.3°C, Srinagar dips to -4.1°C

REGIONAL

Kashmir recorded a significant drop in temperatures today, with Anantnag and Pulwama shivering at -6.3°C each, while Srinagar recorded a low of -4.1°C. The cold wave tightened its grip across the Kashmir Valley, with Shopian emerging as the coldest location at -6.6°C, followed closely by Larnoo at -7.0°C. Popular tourist destinations also experienced biting cold, with Pahalgam recording -6.5°C and Sonamarg at -6.2°C. Gulmarg, a renowned winter resort, registered -4.3°C. In north Kashmir, Bandipora and Kupwara recorded minimums of -4.6°C and -3.4°C, respectively. In the Jammu region, the plains stayed relatively warmer, with Jammu city recording 8.6°C, while higher altitudes such as Banihal and Padder witnessed freezing conditions at -2.6°C and -8.4°C, respectively. Bhaderwah recor...

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Winter vacation to start in Kashmir after new session begins: Sakeena Itoo

EDUCATION

Jammu Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday announced that winter vacations will be declared soon after students begin their new classes, despite the recent adjustments to the academic calendar. With annual examinations now conducted in October and November instead of March, the decision to commence winter vacations earlier is aimed at providing relief to students struggling with the severe winter conditions in the Valley. The education minister acknowledged the challenges faced by students due to the intense cold and emphasised the need for an early winter break to alleviate their difficulties. “We want to ensure the welfare of our students, and this step will help them better cope with the harsh winter,” she said. Itoo also addressed ongoing concerns regarding pri...