Weekly wrap: Top headlines from Kashmir and beyond
Srinagar, Sept 01: Here are the top headlines of the past week from Kashmir and beyond.
Will revisit lessons of 2014 to prevent flood threats in future: CM Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday acknowledged that Jammu and Kashmir came dangerously close to a flood situation after just two days of intense rainfall, and said his administration will revisit the lessons of 2014 to prevent such threats in future.
Rise of water levels in river Jhelum, Srinagar amidst flood advisories| In Pics
Govt backtracks on banning sale of machine-made items in handicraft showrooms
On July 25, the Directorate had issued a sweeping order giving all registered dealers seven days to comply with their sworn affidavits — binding them to sell only genuine Kashmiri handicrafts. The circular was hailed by artisans as a long-overdue measure to protect their livelihoods and the integrity of the craft.
Govt backtracks on banning sale of machine-made items in handicraft showrooms
Monsoon peak brings highest risk of cloudbursts, flash floods: Sonam Lotus
Lotus said that between August 31 and September 3, heavy rainfall is likely in parts of South Kashmir, Chenab Valley, and Jammu division, particularly during the morning hours.
The meteorologist explained that while such extreme weather is common in hilly areas, it is almost impossible for Meteorologists to pinpoint the exact location of a cloudburst
Natural Calamities: MHA constitutes IMCTs for flood-hit J&K, Punjab, HP, Uttarakhand
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs), each for Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall, floods, flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.
An official spokesman said that the IMCTs were constituted on the directions of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah.
Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone as death toll surpasses 63,000
Israel declared Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the start of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
As the military announced the resumption of fighting, health officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to 63,025, with 59 deaths reported by hospitals over the last 24 hours. Aid groups and a church sheltering people said they would stay in Gaza City, refusing to abandon the hungry and displaced.
Committed to take forward ties based on mutual respect, sensitivity: PM Modi to President Xi
India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to reset the bilateral relations.
In his televised opening remarks, Modi said the welfare of 2.8 billion people is linked to bilateral cooperation between India and China.
