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Roshni Act will be restored if DPAP is voted to power: Saroori

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) senior leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Udhampur constituency, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, emphasized the party’s commitment to serve the people’s interests, stating, “The DPAP will reinstate the Roshni Act if elected to power.” GM Saroori highlighted that DPAP’s founding principle is to provide relief to the people of Jammu and […]

Cash, Liquor worth 29 lakhs recovered in Kathua ahead of elections

Since the enforcement of the Election Model Code of Conduct, various enforcement teams in Kathua district have intercepted and confiscated cash and liquor worth Rs 29,51,630. “The vigilant enforcement teams have exhibited unwavering dedication to preserving the integrity of the electoral process,” affirmed the District Election Officer Kathua, also serving as the Returning Officer for […]

Ten feared dead in tragic road accident on Srinagar-Jammu highway

At least ten persons are feared dead during a road accident on the Srinagar-Jammu highway. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday, a passenger taxi rolled down a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Battery Chashma in Ramban area. The accident happened around 3 A.M. and the police, SDRF and civil QRT Ramban […]

Leopard strikes again: Minor girl taken from home in Budgam area

Tragedy struck a quiet village in Budgam district of central Kashmir as a 6-year-old girl was snatched from her home by a leopard on Thursday evening. According to sources speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the victim, identified as Toiba Mushtaq, daughter of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, was taken from the lawns of her residence […]

‘Don’t be fooled’: Omar cautions against believing AFSPA repeal promises

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed his disappointment on Thursday over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) consideration of revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) after a decade. He, however, cautioned against being misled by such promises. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), addressing a large gathering at Dak Bungalow Sopore […]

11 passengers injured in Poonch accident, hospitalized

At least 11 passengers were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident at Mangnar Top in Poonch district. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a Matadoor bearing registration number JK12-1063 met with an accident at Mangnar Top in which 11 persons were injured. The injured were identified as […]

Transporters strike call brings life to standstill in Jammu

As the transporters have called for one day strike in Jammu against frequent use of e-buses in busy areas, life has come to a standstill in the Jammu city. People were seen walking on foot along with their kids and families as there was no commercial vehicle plying on the road. According to news agency—Kashmir […]

JK prepares for weather whiplash: Rain, Snow forecasted as western disturbances loom

Jammu Kashmir gears up for challenging weather as two consecutive Western Disturbances approach, bringing expected light to moderate rain and snowfall from tonight until March 31. Beginning March 27 evening through March 28 morning, specific areas including Kashmir valley, Ramban, Kishtwar, and Doda districts are forecasted to experience light precipitation. Cloudy skies are expected on […]

No Eid ul Fitr prayers at Srinagar’s Eid Gah: Waqf Board Chairperson

Chairperson of Waqf Board, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi on Wednesday said Eid prayers will not be offered at Eidgah Srinagar, as the condition of the Eidgah ground is not up to the mark. Dr. Andrabi, while speaking to the media, here in Rajbagh, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said this year the ‘Namaz […]

Case against man for spreading rumour on social media in Pulwama: Police

A man has been booked for spreading rumours by uploading fake posts on social media in Rajpora area of Pulwama district, police said on Wednesday. In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that police have registered FIR against one rumour monger namely Sameer Ahmed Paray of Kabikoot CB […]