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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha sunday said that the provisions set in Indian Constitution allow the administration to go tough against those who pose a threat to national integrity and those who have supported terrorism, its eco-system and “enjoyed government jobs through illegal means.” Speaking during the launch of the Green Jammu and Kashmir Driver 2023-34 initiative at IIM Jammu, LG Sinha said that it doesn’t matter who says what as there is a provision in Indian Constitution kept by its architects like B R Ambedkar and others that says, “Go tough, rather hard against those who pose threat to State/nation’s integrity and sovereignty.” His statement comes a day after J&K Bank sacked its Chief Manager Sajad Bazaz on the pretext of receiving “credible reports against him from t...

Following the genocidal slogans against Muslims during a rally in Jammu, local Police have arrested two persons. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday morning Police arrested two persons in connection with the hate slogans raised against a community during the Aug 15 celebrations in Jammu. The official said that the two arrested include Rakesh Bajrangi, the organizer of the said rally. Organized on Aug 15, the Tiranga rally that was attended by dozens of people evoked massive criticism after videos of the rally went viral on social media. "jab mulle Kate jayenge, Ram Ram chilayenge," (when muslims will be killed, they will raise the slogans of Ram Ram), slogans were raised by the crowds. Following the rally, Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmi...

A local Court in Shopian has convicted and sentenced a man to two years of imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. The Court also directed the convicted person to pay double the cheque amount to the complainant with 15 percent interest on the cheque amount from date of issuance of cheque till realisation of cheque in practical. Quoting an official, KNO reported that Manzoor Ahmad Khanday son of Lassi Khanday resident of Barbugh Shopian had taken different items including cardboard boxes, pesticides and fertilizers from a dealer namely Shabir Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather resident of Hillow, Shopian. “Manzoor was owing around Rs 98 lakh to Shabir and gave him a cheque of Rs 70 lakh which later got bounced.” “On 25 May 2021 Shabir brought memo of the cheque following w...

An old Muslim couple was beaten to death with iron rods and sticks by their neighbours in Uttar Pradesh. Three people have been arrested in the case, and police say that the murder was allegedly a result of an affair between the victim's son and the daughter of one of the accused, reported NDTV. The couple, Abbas and his wife Kamrul Nisha, died on the spot in the attack on Friday and all the accused fled from the spot. Sitapur Superintendent of Police Chakresh Mishra said a few years back Abbas's son had eloped with a girl from the neighbouring household. A case was registered in this regard and Abbas's son was sent to jail. When Abbas's son was released from jail a few days back, some members of the family planned the attack on the couple. "According to the villagers, the s...

A young girl from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has entered the Indian Book of Records after creating three traditional Kashmiri items and an apple in the mandala art. Aqsa Mohi Uddin Ahanger, 19, a resident of Kuchmulla Tral, has made pieces of different items to promote Kashmiri culture and tradition. Currently pursuing B.Sc from Government Degree College (GDC) Tral, Aqsa while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said she learned mandala art from her father. I was interested in this art since childhood but started making art pieces only a year ago, she said, adding, “I used to make paintings for a long time, but started making mandala art pieces last year.” I improvised myself in this field of art and succeeded in it, Aqsa said. “When I made Pheran, Kang...

The authorities on Saturday warned coaching institutions, operating in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, of strict action for taking classes during school hours, thereby flouting government directives. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that there were several complaints against private coaching centres of taking classes during school hours in the sub-division, despite clear directives from the government. He said that following which, a meeting was called by the additional deputy commissioner, Sopore SA Raina, where principals of all government higher secondaries, ZEOs, and heads of all coaching centres were present. “Directions were passed to all the coaching centres functioning within the sub-division Sopore, not to take classes of any of ...

A 2-year-old boy slipped to death into a canal in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Saturday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy identified as Uzair Fayaz (2) son of Fayaz Ahmad of Srinager was crossing a culvert and accidentally fell into the canal. "His body was retrieved just 50 meters away from the place where he drowned," he said. He said that he was taken to CHC Hajin where doctors declared him dead on arrival—(KNO)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at three different locations in Kashmir and a house at Bhatindi in Jammu. Reports said that Mehraj-u-Din Sofi, 19, and his father Ghulam Mohammad Sofi were picked up by the NIA early morning from Kralpora village of Kupwara. The duo has been taken to Srinagar for questioning. Mehraj-ud-Din is pursuing B.Com from Government Degree College Kupwara. The NIA also carried out raids in Kulgam and Shopian. The case pertains to the criminal conspiracy for carrying out militant and subversive activities hatched by the cadres and Over Ground Workers (OWGs) of various proscribed organizations and their affiliates, reports said. Meanwhile, in Jammu, the NIA raided residence of Dr Parvez Mir at Bhatindi on the outskirts of Jammu Cit...

Continuing its crackdown on terror elements, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Awantipora Saturday conducted raids at Wopalwan area Awantipora. The raids were conducted in connection with a case under FIR number 01/2023 of GRP Awantipora. As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the searches were conducted at the residential house of accused Sheikh Sayurl Nisar, son of Nisar Ahmed Sheikh of Wopalwan Awantipora. During the search, proper SOPs were followed and relevant information, evidence was collected by the SIU Awantipora, police said—(KNO)

A woman from Quilmpora area of north Kashmir Bandipora district has allegedly committed suicide at her rented room. An official told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that a 25 year old life has taken her life by hanging herself at their rented accommodation in Quilmuqam during the intervening night. He said that police party reached to the spot and body has been taken to SDH Bandipora for medical formalities. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated further investigation.(KS)