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Water scarcity triggers protest in Sopore, residents block Srinagar-Sopore road

REGIONAL

Residents of Amargrah village of Sopore in north Kashmir on Tuesday hit the streets over water scarcity, accusing Jal Shakti department of failing to provide them drinking water. The residents told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they are facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last few weeks, while department concerned has been miserably failed to redress the issue. "There is no drinking water in our village and we are being compelled to drink unhygienic water, which poses serious health risks", they alleged. The agitated residents blocked Srinagar-Sopore road, leading to traffic jam. However, traffic was restored after police intervention. An official said that the locality will be provided with water tankers to meet the demand till a permanent solution i...

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Mass marriage ceremony for 50 orphan girls held in Srinagar

CULTURE

A mass marriage ceremony for 50 orphan girls was held at the Marriage Hall in the Barbarshah area of Srinagar. The Nikkah ceremony was attended by family members, and well-wishers with MLA Habba Kadal, Shamima Firdous, serving as the Chief Guest. Other notable guests included social worker Syed Aijaz Kashani, public figure Umer Wani, youth leader Manzur Ahmad Bhat, and Sajad Rezvi, Regional Director of IGNOU Kashmir. During the ceremony, legislator Shamima Firdous hailed the effort of organizers in supporting underprivileged families, while social worker Mr Kashani and Mr. Wani highlighted the importance of such initiatives for the community. The ‘mass marriage’ ceremony was organized by ‘Smile Foundation.’ [KNT]

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CRPF trooper shoots self in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

A CRPF assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday, officials said. Rajnath Prasad (55), a resident of Bihar, allegedly shot himself on the chest inside a makeshift Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) picket along the Tarakote route leading to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, they added Prasad's colleagues rushed to the scene on hearing the gunshot and found him lying dead. Police have launched inquest proceedings, the officials said. The exact motive behind Prasad taking his life is yet to be ascertained, they added.–(PTI)

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32 dead as 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border

INTERNATIONAL

At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 6:35 AM (IST), with its epicentre at latitude 28.86 degrees North and longitude 87.51 degrees East, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located in Xizang (Tibet Autonomous Region), near the Nepal border. Xinhua news agency reported that 32 people in the city of Xizang were killed and 38 others were injured when the earthquake struck the region. Additionally, many house collapses were reported in Tonglai Village, located in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, also known as Shigatse. The earthquake also sent tremors acro...

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School building allegedly converted into animal shed in Kulgam area, official launch probe

EDUCATION

Danishwar Hameed A school building in Rahpora area of Khudwani, located in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, has been allegedly converted into a cowshed, sparking concern among locals. Originally built under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme to provide education to local children, the school building has stood abandoned for years, with its premises now housing several cattle. Locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat expressed their dismay at the sight, highlighting the disrespect shown to a structure meant for the community’s educational upliftment. The situation has raised serious concerns regarding the neglect of educational infrastructure in the region. Speaking to reporters, Maqbool Ahmad Wani, the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) of Qaimoh, admitted he was unaware of the enc...

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New agricultural policy more dangerous than repealed farm laws: Indian farmers union

INDIA

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has vehemently opposed the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing (NPFAM), describing it as “more dangerous” than the three controversial farm laws repealed following the historic farmers’ protest. In a statement, the SKM accused the BJP-led Union government of undermining federalism and state rights through the proposed framework, warning that it would harm farmers, agricultural workers, small producers, and traders. The absence of guarantees for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) and minimum wages for workers has heightened apprehensions among stakeholders. To intensify their opposition, the SKM announced Kisan Mahapanchayats in Tohana, Haryana, on January 4, and Moga, Punjab, on January 9, where resolutions demanding the repeal of th...

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India confirms third HMPV case in infants: Here is everything you need to know

INDIA

India has confirmed three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in infants, with two reported from Bengaluru and one from Ahmedabad. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) identified these cases during routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens, the Union Health Ministry stated. One of the cases involved a three-month-old female infant in Bengaluru, diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital for bronchopneumonia. The infant has since been discharged, the ministry assured. What is HMPV? Human Metapneumovirus, first identified in 2001, belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It primarily causes respiratory infections and presents symptoms resembling the common cold or flu, such as coughing, nasal conges...

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SSB trooper dies of cardiac arrest in Srinagar

REGIONAL

An SSB jawan died of suspected cardiac arrest on Monday in central Kashmir's Srinagar district. Official sources told the news agency JKNS that HC Mahantesh Bairana suffered a massive cardiac arrest in a SSB 10th BN camp at Tattoo ground in Batamaloo this morning. They said he was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident. (JKNS)

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First Human Metapneumovirus cases reported in India

INDIA

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka as part of routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday. A three-month-old female infant with a history of bronchopneumonia was diagnosed with HMPV at Bengaluru’s Baptist Hospital and has since been discharged. Similarly, an eight-month-old male infant, also with a history of bronchopneumonia, tested positive for the virus on January 3 at the same hospital and is currently recovering, the ministry reported. The ministry highlighted that neither of the infants had any history of international travel. It emphasized that HMPV, which is already in global circulation, has been linked to respiratory illnesses in multipl...

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Significant archaeological discovery in Kashmir: Neolithic site found in Newa, Pulwama

FEATURED

A Neolithic burial site has been uncovered in Karewa (Wodder) of Newa village, Pulwama, marking a significant archaeological discovery in the Kashmir. The site was discovered during road expansion work and documented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on October 9, 2024. An ASI team led by Superintending Archaeologist Rahul Ramesh Bhosle found 11 pits at the site, eight of which contained human bone remains. The remains were accompanied by artifacts such as red ochre, potsherds, and slab stones, consistent with Neolithic burial practices. The discovery suggests that these pits likely served as ancient burial grounds, raising questions about the cultural significance of the site and its connections to other Neolithic locations like Burzahom. Further investigations, c...