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Anantnag police uncover massive contraband operation; Family arrested

REGIONAL

Anantnag Police acted on credible information and successfully dismantled a family's well-coordinated illegal trade operation involving illicit alcohol and cannabis charas powder. The family, consisting of Mohd Ramzan Ganai, Shahzada Akhter, and Zubair Ramzan Ganai, was found to be engaged in a carefully planned criminal conspiracy, operating from their residence in Seer Hamdan Mattan. Reliable sources indicated that the trio had concealed substantial quantities of illicit alcohol and cannabis charas powder in discreet hideouts within their residential premises, Swift Dzire Car, Baleno car, and Motorcycle. Subsequently, Anantnag Police registered a case under FIR No. 04/2024, invoking sections 8/20,29 of the NDPS act and 48,50 of the Excise Act at the Mattan Police Station. A d...

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JK assembly used for shooting TV series, Omar Abdullah aghast

REGIONAL

Giving vent to his anger over the alleged defilement of the ‘temple of democracy’ by the Jammu Kashmir Administration for permitting the shooting of a TV series inside the Legislative Assembly complex, the former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday termed the ‘happenings’ an abject shame. It is worth mentioning that in June last year, the LG Administration permitted a Hindi-language TV series ‘Maharani’, starring Huma Qureshi, to shoot inside the assembly complex in Jammu. While taking to Twitter, Omar Abdullah wrote:“The true face of ‘the mother of democracy’, where once elected representatives of the people from all parties, religions, backgrounds & parts of J&K legislated on matters of great importance now actors & extras use it as a set for TV dramas.” He further w...

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‘Casualities unknown’: US-British airstrikes rattle war-torn Yemen

INTERNATIONAL

At dawn on Friday, the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and various provinces faced air strikes in what is described as US-British aggression. Yemeni media reports raids on Sanaa, Hodeidah, Saada, and Dhamar, including strikes on al-Dailami air base, however, the number of casualities during these attacks continues to remain unknown. The coalition of anti-aggression political parties condemned this action, linking it to over eight years of ongoing aggression. "This is a part of the same design under which the Zionist-Americans have been conducting aggression against Palestinians," Yemen state media reported quoting officials. The US and UK justified the strikes, stating they targeted Houthi-linked sites. President Biden emphasized these actions send a clear message against attacks on person...

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Hindutva organizations force school girls in Indore to pledge against ‘Love Jihad’

INDIA

Hindutva organizations orchestrated the Shree Akhand Vedant Sant Sammelan in the bustling city of Indore, situated in the heart of Madhya Pradesh. This event unfolded as a strategic response to what these groups perceived as a surge in cases related to 'Love Jihad.' The gathering witnessed a poignant moment captured in a viral video, where schoolgirls fervently pledged not to traverse beyond the boundaries of their religious affiliations in matters of matrimony. The atmosphere was charged with determination as these young minds, echoing the sentiments of a woman's heartfelt words, proclaimed their steadfast commitment to preserving their beliefs and cultural heritage. The essence of their vow resonated with an unwavering resolve to defend their religion against any encroachment...

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Kashmir records minus temperatures, Snowfall likely in upper reaches

REGIONAL

Amidst bone-chilling temperatures and a prevailing dry spell, Jammu and Kashmir are currently experiencing sub-zero temperatures. The region is grappling with the harsh cold as a weak Western Disturbance (WD) is anticipated to influence the area, potentially bringing light snowfall to specific areas during late-night hours today or tomorrow morning. The forecast provides insights into the probabilities of snowfall in different regions. Sonamarg, along with other higher reaches of the Ganderbal district and Drass, has a 40% chance of experiencing snowfall. In Gurez, higher reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora, Pahalgam, and Kargil, there is a 25 - 30% chance, while Gulmarg, other higher reaches of Anantnag, and Leh have a 15 - 20% chance. According to the Director of the Meteorologi...

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‘Interns were taking selfies’: Patients accuse Pulwama hospital of medical negligence, officials to probe incident

REGIONAL

Meer Irfan Patients at District Hospital Pulwama have raised concerns about alleged medical negligence, claiming a lack of doctors in the casualty ward and accusing the medical staff of insufficient care. Meenu Jan, a resident of Pulwama, recounted her distressing experience when she brought her mother to the hospital after she complained of body pain. According to Meenu, upon arriving at the casualty ward around 1 P.M., there were no doctors present. Instead, patients were reportedly self-administering treatment, and attendants were taking on the role of caregivers. "We reached the hospital around 1 P.M. and did not find any doctors there. In fact, those admitted at the hospital were themselves putting on the drips, and attendants were self-treating their patients in the absen...

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Jammu Kashmir weather woes: Record-breaking temperature extremes grip the region

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir is currently experiencing unprecedented weather patterns in January, with extreme temperature fluctuations breaking longstanding records. Banihal reported a remarkable maximum temperature of 23.4 degrees Celsius, surpassing January norms by 13.1 degrees Celsius and shattering the previous all-time high recorded in 2003. In contrast, Jammu City within the same region is witnessing unexpected low temperatures, recording a maximum of 8.6 degrees Celsius today. This marks the 5th all-time lowest maximum temperature in January, being 9.3 degrees Celsius below the normal level, with the record set at 5°C in 1986. The significant temperature rise in Banihal has raised concerns across Jammu and Kashmir about reduced snowfall and warmer days, potentially impacting glacier vo...

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Pay electricity bills or face disconnection: officials

REGIONAL

Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Mussarat Islam, today urged consumers to clear their outstanding balance on account of electricity dues, failing which KPDCL shall be left with no option but to further accelerate its disconnection drives as warranted under Section 56 of the Electricity Act. He further stated that smart meter consumers with arrears are being automatically disconnected if they do not pay their pending power bills. Expressing serious concern over huge default figures in domestic, commercial and industrial categories, the MD stated that revenue realized on account of clearance of pending bills shall enable KPDCL to have enough resource availability for power purchase which will be critical for providing reliable supply. The MD...

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Kashmir Taekwondo stars shine at National Championship

SPORTS

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Taekwondo Union emerged triumphant at the 6th National Taekwondo Championship in Odisha, which took place on December 30th and 31st, 2023. Distinguished by exceptional skill and unwavering determination, the union's participants secured an impressive total of 19 medals, with a breakdown of 9 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze. Among the gold medalists are Numair Shabir, Rabia Tariq, Syed Arsh, Mehvish Shaban, Rutba Manzoor, Umi Farwah, Ifra Zehra, Adeeba Arfat, and Darafshan. Silver medals were claimed by Faizan, Safoora Wahid, Aliya Azmat, Kartik Koul, Mutahar, and Umi Hani. The bronze medals went to Adnan Gulzar, Musa, Shahzaib, and Arslaan Azmat. Dawood Sofi, the General Secretary of the J&K Taekwondo Union, expressed immense pride in the athlet...

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Mehbooba Mufti’s car meets accident on the way to Anantnag

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar The former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti suffered an injury after the car she was travelling in met with an accident near Sangam area of south Kashmir. A spokesman of People's Democratic party confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday afternoon the vehicle Mehbooba Mufti was travelling in met with an accident in Sangam when her cavalcade was on the way to Anantnag. She was traveling to Anantnag to meet the thirteen families that lost their shelter during a fire incident during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite the accident, Mehbooba Mufti reached the boat colony of Khanabal in Anantnag to meet the fire victims and assured them full support.