Maroof Lone

20/01/2025

Instagram has officially announced the launch of a new video editing app called Edits, designed to compete with CapCut. The app, which offers a comprehensive suite of creative tools, is currently available for pre-order on iOS and will be released on March 13, 2025. This announcement coincides with recent bans on TikTok and CapCut in the U.S., positioning Edits as a timely alternative for creators seeking advanced video editing capabilities.

Maroof Lone

19/01/2025

Real Kashmir FC will face Sporting Club Bengaluru in an I-League match on Sunday at 1:00 PM at TRC Ground in Srinagar. Coach Ishfaq Ahmad expressed confidence in his team's performance despite challenges in away games. He praised the players' resilience in their previous draw against Sreenidi Deccan FC and highlighted efforts to improve goal conversion. Defender Mohammad Hammad emphasized the need for better football infrastructure in Kashmir. Both teams are preparing for the match, with Sporting Club Bengaluru's coach and player also sharing their thoughts.

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17/11/2024

🗞️ 15 J&K Players Shortlisted For IPL 2024 Auction

Fifteen cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir have been shortlisted for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auction.

The auction, which will feature a total of 574 players, is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the players from Jammu and Kashmir who have made it to the IPL 2025 auction list include: Umran Malik (Bowler), Abdul Samad (All-rounder), Rasikh Salam (Bowler), Atif Mushtaq (Bowler), Avinash Singh (Bowler), Nasir Lone (All-rounder), Mujtaba Yousuf (Bowler), Abid Mushtaq (All-rounder), Vivrant Sharma (All-rounder), Shubham Khajuria (Batsman), Musaif Ajaz, Kunal Chibb (Bowler), M Ashwin (Spinner), Yudhveer Singh (All-rounder) and Aquib Nabi (All-rounder).

Among these, Umran Malik and Abdul Samad, who have already played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in previous editions, are expected to retain their places in the IPL, owing to their impressive performances.

Mujtaba Yousuf, who has served as a net bowler for multiple seasons, is also likely to be picked up for a permanent spot in a team, given his growing reputation.

Another player to watch out for is Rasikh Salam, who has previously played in the IPL and recently showcased strong performances as part of the India A team. His recent form has made him a strong contender for a spot in the upcoming edition.

Notably, in previous IPL editions, at least eight players from Jammu and Kashmir were selected by various franchises, including Abdul Samad, Umran Malik, Parvaiz Rasool, Rasikh Salam, Mohammad Mudhasir, Yudhveer Singh and Manzoor Pandav. However, some of these players did not get many opportunities to feature in matches.

Umran Malik, in particular, made a mark with his blistering pace bowling, earning a call-up to the Indian national team and gaining significant recognition. His performances in the IPL have made him a key player for the future, both in the league and for India.

16/11/2024

UP Men Used YouTube Tutorial to Print ₹500 Notes on ₹10 Stamp Paper

Two people were arrested for running a fake currency notes-making racket and circulating dummy notes worth ₹ 30,000 in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, officials said on Friday.

According to the police, the accused, Satish Rai and Pramod Mishra, used to print fake ₹ 500 notes on ₹ 10 stamp papers on a computer printer. They bought the stamp paper from Mirzapur.

All the notes had the same serial number, the police said.

The duo was going to spend another ₹ 10,000 on fake currency notes at the Ramgarh market in Sonbhadra, where they were arrested.

“We found 20 fake notes of ₹ 500. No one would be able to identify that they are not real unless they know detailed features of the currency notes,” Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh said.

The accused printed mineral water ads as their profession. They learned to print the fake notes on YouTube, the police said.

Apart from the fake currency notes, the police seized an Alto car, equipment used for printing notes, a laptop, a printer, and 27 stamp papers from the accused.

16/11/2024

Fresh Snowfall Covers Gulmarg, Razdan Top, and Other Areas

After the two-day improvement, the Valley’s higher reaches including the famous ski-resort—Gulmarg have once again witnessed a fresh snowfall, bringing down the mercury further across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

The details gathered by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveals that the snowfall was witnessed at multiple places today including Gulmarg phase-2, upper areas of Kupwara, Zojila and Razdan Top.

It was learnt that Razdan Top recorded a snowfall of three inches till this evening.

Photo via ~ The Kashmir Monitor