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Srinagar witnessing massive increase in road accidents

July 19, 2022 Editor

Over-speeding coupled with violation of other traffic rules has led to massive increase in road accidents in the summer capital. In various accidents over the past few weeks, many people have lost lives and sustained serious injuries. On Saturday, a man was killed while his wife was critically injured in a road accident at Ahmad Nagar. There have been many cases where pedestrians become prey to speeding vehicles risking lives of pedestrians. In a similar accident Zahid Ahmad Bhat, a 24-year-old motorcyclist hit a 15-year-old pedestrian resulting in their death.…

Kashmiri Pandits welcome first batch of hajj pilgrims at Srinagar Airport

July 17, 2022 Editor

In a moving show of fraternity and religious harmony, local Kashmiri Hindus welcomed pilgrims returning from Hajj — an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia — by doing aarti, singing an Islamic religious song, shaking hands, and giving them rose flowers. Sharing a short video clip purportedly from the Srinagar airport, Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Bin Mukhtar Ansari said Kashmiri Pandits lined up outside the airport and sang ‘Naat’ — poetry in praise of Prophet Muhammad — and congratulated them on their pilgrimage. The video clip shows a…

J&K tops list of unmarried youth in country

July 15, 2022 Editor

The percentage of unmarried youth is on rise in India with J&K topping the list, reveals a report issued by Ministry of statistics and programme implementation. As per the National Youth Policy 2014, persons between the age group 15-29 years are classified as youth. “The percentage of the youth population (15-29 years) who are never married has shown an increasing trend in male population from 20.8 percent in 2011 to 26.1 percent in 2019. Similar trend has been observed in the case of the female population. In 2019, highest percentage…

Advocate Bashir Kakapori wishes Muslim ummah on eid al adha

July 9, 2022 Editor

Advocate Bashir Kakapori eminent Socio-political voice of Kashmir Wishes all the fellow Muslims a peaceful Eid Al Adha. In his eid wishes he said ” I pray that your celebrations are surrounded with love, peace, and joy. Hope this Eid makes your life charming besides he Prayed that May our sacrifices be acceptable. May your all prayers be answered. Best wishes to all Muslim brothers and sisters on this years Eid al Adha. Eid Mubarak .

5 Pilgrims died while over 40000 devotees visit holy cave shrine so far

July 4, 2022 Editor

Five pilgrims have died since the commencement of the Amarnath Yatra this year, even as over 40,000 devotees have so far visited the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Sunday. A pilgrim by the name Virinder Gupta is missing from the yatra’s Chandanwari-Sheshnag route, they said. Of the five deceased, three passed away due to cardiac arrests: Jai Prakash from Delhi died at Chandanwari, Devender Tayal (53) from Bareily collapsed at Lower Cave and Lipo Sharma (40) from Bihar died at Qazigund camp, the officials said.…

Parents/Guardians responsible for providing vehicles to minor; Man sentenced 3 year imprisonment for allowing minor to drive

July 3, 2022 Editor

Srinagar Court Saturday sentenced a man to three-year imprisonment for allowing minor to drive his vehicle. However, looking at the antecedents of the convict, the court released convict on probation with conditions for maintaining good conduct. Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic) Shabir Ahmad Malik, Srinagar, announced the verdict after the accused Bilal Ahmad Phapoo of Noorbagh claimed to be the owner of vehicle driven by minor and filed undertaking before the court. The Court also directed the Inspector General of Police (Traffic) to hold special drive against the menace of driving…

Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Amarnath Yatra

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Editor

Amarnath Yatra 2022 is starting on 29th of June till 13th of August and the route for the Yatra shall be Jammu-Srinagar National Highway only. As a result, some changes in the timing of vehicular movement have been decided and are informed to the general public and other concerned through this advisory as under: – Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police issues traffic Plan on NH-44 and Kashmir Valley from 29th June on the commencement of SANJY-2022. Movement of Light Motor Vehicles (i.e cars/taxies/passenger vehicles personal cars etc) Civilian and Non-Civilian…

Kashmiriat: Wanwun by the women folk, while men are seen serving guests at pandit wedding in Kashmir

June 29, 2022 Editor

Withholding the age-old communal harmony in Kashmir, local Muslims in Lar village of Ganderbal district participated in the marriage ceremony of a Kashmiri Pandit girl whose family lives in the village. Kashmiri Muslims participated in the marriage ceremony of Meenakshi Kumari, daughter of late Pandit Mohan Lal in Lar, and celebrated the function like they were the real hosts. The Pandit family has been living in the Lar village for years and sharing an emotional bond with local Muslim neighbours. In a heartwarming gesture at the residence of the bride,…

Eid-Ul-Adha 2022: Admin notifies rates for sacrificial animals in Kashmir

June 28, 2022 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday notified rates for sacrificial animals in the Kashmir Valley ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, which is being celebrated on July 10 this year. According to an order, a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Service (KNS), department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs Kashmir, revised and re-fixed the rates for sacrificial animals during a meeting held today. “Consequent upon the decisions taken in the meeting, regarding fixing/ review of rates of sacrificial (Qurbani) livestock, held today on 27-06-2022 and in supersession of all previous…

‘Exceptional’ arrangements put in place for 43 day long Amarnath Yatra by J&K Govt

June 27, 2022 Editor

The 43-day-long Amarnathji pilgrimage, being held after a gap of two years, is scheduled to commence on June 30 with excellent and exemplary arrangements put in place by J&K Government. The government is committed to provide the best facilities for Yatris. Improvements have been made in the arrangements as compared to previous years. All necessary facilities, including traffic management, health, communication, water sanitation are in place. J&K Government has accorded top priority to provide quality healthcare to the pilgrims coming for the Amarnath Yatra 2022. A coordinated heath care is…