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UP temple ‘purified’ with ‘Gangajal’ after Muslim lawmaker’s visit

A temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharthnagar district was ‘purified’ with ‘gangajal’ after a visit by a Muslim MLA of the Samajwadi Party. Doomariyaganj MLA Sayeda Khatoon had on Sunday visited the Samay Mata temple at the invitation of the local people to participate in a ‘Shatchandi Mahayagya.’ After she left, some people not in favour […]

Demand for Turkish Inglenooks surges as Kashmir braces for extreme winter

Demand for Turkish inglenook-locally Bukhari, has surged as Kashmir is leapfrogging towards the extreme winter. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Turkish inglenook, renowned for its elegant design and efficient heating capabilities, has become a sought-after item among Kashmiri households. Local stores as per KNO are reporting a significant uptick in sales, attributing […]

Policeman killed by suspected militants in Baramulla

A policeman was shot dead by militants in Tangmarg village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla this evening, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cop namely Ghulam Mohammed Dar of Wailoo village was shot near his residence. He said that soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby […]

Shia cleric Aga Hadi Kashmiri under house arrest before Pro-Palestine protest

Shabir Ali Aga Syed Mohammed Hadi Kashmiri was put under house arrest on Friday at his residence in Budgam. Sources confirmed to The Kashmiriyat that the renowned Shia cleric was placed under detention at his house ahead of the scheduled protest at Bemina in support of Palestine. “We have been told that Agha Sahab cannot […]

Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone visits Qazi Manzil in Anantnag

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti and J-KPC President Sajad Lone visited the residence of Shaheed Dr. Qazi Nisar in Anantnag to pay his respects and offer condolences to the family on the sad demise of his wife. They conveyed heartfelt condolences to the grieving family during this challenging time. The both leaders expressed deep sympathy and […]

Fake News: Police register FIR against ‘news reporter’ in Rajouri

Police in Rajouri district have registered an FIR against one Facebook page journalist for allegedly spreading fake rumors. A top police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the FIR was registered following a complaint by a local Farooq (name changed). According to the complaint, the journalist of the local Facebook page circulated a video […]

INDIA alliance set to defeat BJP in Ladakh polls, wins 12 seats, BJP 2

The INDIA alliance has won 12 seats and BJP 02 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council- Kargil election. The coalition has won 12 seats. Congress has won 07 seats, National Conference 05 and BJP 02 Another seat has won by an independent candidate. More details awaited

Day 3rd: People continue to visit Qazi Manzil in Anantnag to express solidarity

On the third day, thousands of common people including political activists, lawyers, trade unionists, transporters, and other eminent citizens visited Qazi Manzil to express solidarity with the family members of Qazi Mubeena who passed away on Wednesday. A Fateh Khawani event was held today at Qazi Manzil after Friday prayers. The Rasm-e-Chauram will be held […]

Fire breaks out in Tral forest area

A blaze has broken out in a forest in Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke out in Chan Kitaab Tral this afternoon. “Soon as the locals sighted billowing smoke from the forest, the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Forest Protection Force were called […]

Srinagar Women College’s ‘Ayesha’ film wins first Prize in Baramulla media festival

A short film ‘Ayesha’ produced by the department of Journalism GCW M.A road Srinagar won first prize in film competition at Media Festival Baramulla, on Wednesday. ‘Ayesha’–a short film focuses on how Art therapy can prove beneficial for people suffering from anxiety, depression. It was scripted, shot, directed and produced by the students of Department […]