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Jan162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Teenage girl goes missing in Kulgam, family seeks help

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A teenager has gone missing from Kulgam district in south Kashmir. Mehnaza Jan, 14, the daughter of Abdul Hameed Shah, a resident of Adapora, Kulgam, has been missing since Monday morning after she left for school, as per her brother's account to The Kashmiriyat. He mentioned that Mehnaza left for school on morning, but when she did not return home, they contacted the school, but the authorities informed them that she had left for home. "Despite searching for her everywhere, the family has been unable to locate her," her brother said. The family has officially reported her as missing at the concerned police station and has issued a public appeal for assistance in tracing their relative. "If anyone has any information about Mehnaza, kindly contact 70060516...

Jan162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, said the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 08:53 am. The tremor's epicenter, located at 33.34 latitude and 76.70 longitude, struck at a depth of 5 km. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 16-01-2024, 08:53:53 IST, Lat: 33.34 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: Jammu & Kashmir,India", the NCS posted on X. No significant damage or injuries have been reported so far.–(ANI)

Jan162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Pahalgam breaks records, witnesses hottest January day ever

REGIONAL

In Pahalgam, the all-time highest day temperature in January reached 14.1°C, surpassing the previous record, however, at night, the temperature dropped to minus 5.3°C. Pahalgam, however, has surpassed all the previous records, Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, adding that the previous all-time highest maximum temperature in the month of January was recorded on 14 January, 2018 at 13.8 degree Celsius. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 13.2°C, while other stations across Kashmir reported above-normal temperatures. Qazigund and Kupwara registered a low of -4.4°C, Kokernag at -2.3°C, Gulmarg at -3.1°C, and Sonamarg at -4.8°C. Anantnag, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, and Shopian experienced varying nighttime temperatures, wi...

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Forest fire breaks out in Kulgam area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed A massive fire broke out in the forest area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat on Monday a fire broke out in the forest area of the Gudder area of Kulgam. They said said a team of forest department fire tenders rushed to the area to put the fire under control. When last reports came in, fire in the area was going on. As many as 4578 incidents of forest fire have been reported in Jammu Kashmir in the past one decade. “In J&K, 4578 forest fire incidents have been reported during last ten years, and on an annual average, a total area of 1273 hectare has been impacted,” official documents revealed in 2021.

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir’s cry for snow: Farmer’s resort to prayers amidst drying rivers, dry spell

WRITE-UPS

Bhat Yasir Every morning, Abdul Ahad Khan, a 59-year-old farmer from Batengoo in Khanabal, makes a pilgrimage to the banks of the Jhelum, a mere 400 meters from his home. "I come here every morning to check the water levels of Jhelum. This water level in Jhelum is our lifeline. Our food produce, agriculture, water, and everything else depend on this water. But it looks like it has not been snowing up in the mountains. It worries me. Kashmir has seen the worst of times for the last four years," laments Khan. As on Sunday, water level in the Jhelum River has reached its lowest point due to a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir. “River Jhelum was flowing at -0.75 feet at Sangam (Anantnag district) and -0.86 feet at Asham (Bandipora district) on Sunday morning. This is the lowest water level ...

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

In Yemen, thousands bid farewell to Yemenis killed in US- UK airstrikes

INTERNATIONAL

On a somber Sunday in Sana'a, a poignant funeral procession unfolded, laying to rest the bodies of several martyrs who fell victim to the US-UK aggression in Yemen. According to local media, among the honored were at least twelve people including military personnel. The official funeral ceremony drew dignitaries such as including top Yemeni officials, social figures, colleagues, and relatives of the martyrs also joined in paying their respects. This solemn gathering took place after prayers at the People’s Mosque in the capital secretariat. Draped in the republican flag, the martyrs were then laid to rest in their hometowns. The ceremony aimed to commemorate those who lost their lives due to the intense airstrikes launched by the US and UK. The attack, consisting of arou...

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Truck driver arrested for offering namaz at roadside in Gujarat

INDIA

A truck driver was arrested for allegedly offering ‘namaz’ (prayers) on the side of a busy road without permission in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, police said Sunday. A case was registered against Bachal Khan (37) after a video surfaced on social media, in which he was seen offering prayers in front of his truck parked on the side of a busy crossroad near Palanpur city, an official from Palanpur (west) police station said. The accused offered ‘namaz’ after stopping his truck at a busy crossroad on a highway on Friday, he said, adding that someone shot a video which went viral on social media, prompting police action. A first information report (FIR) was registered against Khan under sections 283 (danger in public way), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharging duties) and ...

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana passes away in Uttar Pradesh

INDIA

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana, celebrated for his poignant verses on motherhood, breathed his last late last night, succumbing to a cardiac arrest amid a prolonged battle with kidney and heart-related ailments. The 71-year-old literary icon had been receiving treatment at PGI, Lucknow, and was admitted to the ICU on January 9. Despite determined efforts, he passed away around 11 pm on Sunday, as shared by his daughter Sumaiya, who also disclosed that his last rites would be conducted on Monday. A Life Marked by Literary Excellence and Struggle with Health Survived by his wife, four daughters, and a son, Munawwar Rana faced health challenges over the past year, with hospitalizations at Apollo Hospital, Lucknow, and subsequent stays at Medanta and SGPGI. His son, Tabrez, reveale...

Jan152024 by News DeskNo Comments

Amid dry spell, Freezing cold temperatures recorded across Kashmir

REGIONAL

Cold wave conditions returned to Kashmir as the mercury plunged several degrees below freezing point after a day’s respite provided by a feeble western disturbance on Saturday, officials said on Sunday. A dry and largely snowless winter in Kashmir has resulted in freezing nights and warmer than usual days as Srinagar’s day temperatures were over eight degrees above the normal for this time of the year, officials said here. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, 4.4 degrees less than Friday’s 0.2 degrees Celsius. Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the coldest night of the season with the minimum temperature plummeting 4.5 notches below normal to settle at 2.5 degrees Celsius, they said. The maximum tempe...

Jan142024 by News DeskNo Comments

Ahl e Qalam of Muzaffarabad: Sabir Afaqi’s book ‘Hama Aftab Beenam’ bridges gaps between cultures and languages

WRITE-UPS

Bint e Haider Sabir Afāqī's book was published in 2010, and he passed away in 2011. Regrettably, he is no longer among us, having faced the challenges of the vast unknown. Before writing this review, there were ongoing discussions about his other books. I had the honor of sharing a meal with Dr. Saab, and he also provided encouragement. However, given the current circumstances of his absence, seeking guidance from him regarding the references and background of the book is not feasible. The following review is not just a claim but my sincere effort to navigate the intricate ocean of his writings. Nevertheless, as I put these words to paper, my eyes fill with emotion, and my hands shake with the recognition that this book from Dr. Saab serves as a parting gesture for all of us. Enc...