ISLAMABAD

December 24 Scores of residents of South Kashmir's Islamabad (anantnag) District on Monday assembled at Hakura and blocked Kokernag Vailoo Road. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that they raised slogans against the power development department and civil administration for frequent power curtailment in Hakura Koshipora Damhal and Palpora Villages. The protesters alleged, “Our areas are facing step-motherly treatment. We have always paid our electricity bills on time, but nevertheless, frequent power cuts can be tough during chilly winter.” They claimed, “Our Students are appearing in exams, how does the government expect them to study without electricity? They are suffering the most because of this mess.” Pertinently, one day ago, the people of these areas had appealed the concer...

December 22 The residents of Palpora, Ara koshipora, Damhaal And Hakura area of south Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) district have complained of frequent power cuts in the areas. The residents while speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that the Power Development Department (PDD) has failed to provide adequate electricity their area as the Department (PDD) is subjecting them to unscheduled power cuts. Locals said that due to the unscheduled power cuts in the area, the people are being forced to take to streets. "The authorities assured us to redress our grievance but the promises done by the authorities proved hoax,” a resident told The Kashmiriyat, He said that the residents are having a really tough time as they are facing immense hardships due to 'Hide And Seek' of electricity in...

December 22 At least five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a policeman were injured in a grenade attack in Arwani area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag)district on Saturday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the forces were being withdrawn from Hassanpora area of Arwani after clashes during a search operation when a grenade was hurled upon them by unknown persons. The explosion caused minor injuries to five CRPF personnel and a cop of Jammu Kashmir Police who were immediately rushed to sub-district hospital Bijbehara for treatment.

December 22 The Deputy Commissioner of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) on Saturday  convened a meeting of the officers at Dak Bunglow Khanabal to review the arrangements for celebration of Indian Republic day. The DC stressed upon the function to be celebrated with zeal and true patriotic sense. He said that the main function shall be held at Government Degree College (Boys) Khanabal ground, where the Indian tricolor would be unfurled. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, the office of DC said that the contingents of J&K Police, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Fire & Emergency Services, Home-guard, NCC & School children shall participate in the March Past. They further said that Detailed discussions were held regarding venue, stage, security arrangements, sanitation, electri...

December 20 The Department of Animal Husbandry in Islamabad (anantnag) District on Thursday organised one day District level awareness camp under Foot Mouth Diseases (FMD) control at District Veterinary Hospital. The Additional Deputy Commissioner for the District, Showkat Ahmad Rather was the Chief Guest on the occasion addressed the event which was attended by large number of progressive farmers of the district related with Animal Husbandry Sector. . He said that the programme has been started in the district from 17th November, 2018 and a targeted livestock population of more than 21 lacs is being targeted under the FMD Control Programme out of which 60 per cent achievements has been recorded so far in the district. The Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr. Mohammad Saleem also spoke ...

December 20 Waris Shah A woman died due to suffocation inside her house in Sagam Area of kokernag in South Kashmir's  Islamabad (Anantnag) district on Wednesday. Locals informed The Kashmiriyat that Firdoosa and her husband, Bashir Ahmad Rather, were found unconscious in their home at Ratherpora area of Sagam in kokernag late on Wednesday afternoon. They said the couple was shifted to nearly hospital where Firdoosa was declared brought dead by doctors, while her husband was taken to SKIMS hospital for further treatment. The couple suffocated when they were warming inside their room with a Gas heater. (The Kashmiriyat)

December 15 The Department of School Education in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) organized a culminating function of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao in the auditorium of Boys Degree Colleg of the area on Wednesday. The speakers stressed upon the importance of girl child in building a healthy society and a strong nation. ADDC, Mr. Riyaz Ahmad Sofi was a Chief Guest while as Principal of the Govt. Degree College (Boys), was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Joint Director Education South, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, who is also the in charge CEO, Islamabad (Anantnag), in his address detailed about the various kinds of activities done by the department during the last financial year, regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign. He added that women have proved their metal in all sphe...

December 15 Hundreds of youth on Saturday amid pro independence and Anti Indian slogans hit the streets of Lal chowk in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) township on Saturday against the killing of ten people in South Kashmir's Pulwama District. ALSO READ: Pulwama Killings- Clashes Erupt in Sopore Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that shoppers in the Lal chowk area also downed their shutter as scores of youth threw stones on paramilitary troopers deployed in the area. Pertinently seven civilians and three Militants were shot dead by Forces in Sirnoo area of South Kashmir's Pulwama District early morning on Saturday.

December  13 The Government Forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation in the Mir-Dantar area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday, the forces including 1 RR of Indian Army, 40 Battalion of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Mir-Dantar area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Islamabad (Anantnag) locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat)

December 13 Two youth from Islamabad (Anantnag) were critically injured in a road accident near Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu highway. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the duo identified as Bilal Khanday and Saif Dar were travelling in a car bearing registration number JK03A-9672 and it turned turtle near Frestabal Pampore resulting in injuries to both of them. Both Residents of Tulkhan Bijbehara were referred to nearby hospital for treatment from where they were shifted to Srinagar for treatment.