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Panthers Party president Harshdev Singh Tuesday alleged that a delegation from his party led by him was denied a meeting with the visiting Election Commission of India (ECI), which is on a two-day visit to Srinagar for review preparations for parliamentary elections. “Despite having a formal invitation, the policemen posted outside the venue didn’t allow them to inside,” said Harshdev Singh while displaying the invitation letter to the media outside the SKICC.S Singh alleged that the Election Commission of India is dancing to the tunes of BJP led Central Government. Despite allegations from the Panthers Party the ECI team today headed by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar met representatives of the National Conference, PDP, BJP, and CPIM.The team also held meetings with deput...

Female commuters, specially college going students in Srinagar, have expressed disappointment over the absence of "Ladies Special Bus" service, stating that the specialized service by Jammu Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) for female commuters has vanished from the roads. Several female commuters, especially college students, told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they have rarely seen buses dedicated specifically for female commuters in the city by the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation. "Since colleges reopened, I haven't spotted the ladies' special bus. Firstly, the route doesn't even directly connect to my college, I have to change buses multiple times," said Insha, a student at MA Road College. She mentioned that in the absence of the ladies' sp...

A woman lost her life while her husband was injured in a road accident in Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday  afternoon officials said. Reports reaching news agency Kashmir Scroll that an accident took place at Nowgam Achabal when a vehicle bearing registration no JK03M 5022 hit Seda begum and her husband namely Ab Ahad wani both residents of Khundroo Achabal. They said that both were taken to SDH hospital Achabal  where Seda Begum (55) was declared dead while as Abdul Ahad Wani (60) was referred to GMC Anantnag for further treatment. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.(KS)

The Election Commission on Tuesday began consultations with political parties to review preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Jammu Kashmir. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived here on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi Party, officials said here. National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani, who led his party's delegation, said they impressed upon the Election Commission the need for holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir together with the Lok Sabha polls. "We told the commission that it has been 10 years that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been deprived of their democratic...

The Kashmir valley will observe the first day of fasting on Tuesday as the Ramadhan crescent has been witnessed. Ruet e Hilal committee Pakistan, traditionally followed in Kashmir, announced that the crescent has been sighted at several places. Earlier Mufti Nasir ul Islam had also said that the Ramadhan crescent was spotted at several places in Kashmir. This year’s Ramadan arrives amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing aggression. The situation raises concerns that the turmoil could extend beyond current borders. Additionally, global food inflation and high prices persist, further impacting communities worldwide. The commencement of Ramadan varies across nations due to differing moon-sighting methodologies. In Iran, the authorities typically begin Ramad...

Jammu Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that police are fully prepared to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections whenever they are announced and the force will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the police post at Rohmoo in Southern district of Pulwama, the DGP as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that police force is fully prepared and geared up for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in J&K. “We will ensure peaceful Lok Sabha polls in J&K. We will provide a safe and secure atmosphere to enthusiastic voters,” the DGP said, in reply to a query. Replying to another query about links between narco-terror and terrorism, the DGP said that earlier, they had a doubt whether these...

CPI(M) senior leader Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that he will try to fill the gaps within Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). Addressing a press conference, Tarigami as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he will try to play his role by bridging the gaps between the allies in the PAGD. "I will try to keep the PAGD alive for the wellbeing of the people," said Tarigami, adding that the crisis are there within the conglomerate and thus he will play his role in this regard—(KNO)

The Srinagar-Jammu national highway has been shut for traffic for the second consecutive day on Monday. Officials said that no traffic will be allowed on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and intending travellers should not undertake the journey till further orders. "The highway is badly damaged due to landslides and shooting stones at some places between Banihal and Ramban," they said.

A teenage girl has gone missing from her home in Srinagar district of central Kashmir. A relative of the 13-year-old girl told The Kashmiriyat that Charanjeet Kour, had left her home early on Sunday morning after which she has been missing. A resident of Srinagar's Wazir Bagh area, the 6th class girl had left her home for some work after which she did not return triggering panic among the family members. "If anyone has any information about the said girl, please contact us on the phone number 8715061797," the family appealed.

The Power Development Department is mulling to improve the power curtailment schedule in holy month of Ramadhan. Besides, the department said that it will improve and reduce the power curtailment especially at Suhoor and fast breaking time (Iftar). Chief Engineer KPDCL (Distribution) Sandeep Seth said that it was charting out the plan and mechanism to resolve the power curtailment issues for the month of Ramadhan. “We are working on it and most likely, the new curtailment schedule will be implemented from the first day of Ramadhan,” he said. On asking about the improving power curtailment at peak hours, the Chief Engineer said, “In the month of Ramadhan, the peak hours will be pre-dawn and dusk. We are mulling to improve the power curtailment especially at Sahoor and Iftar.” ...