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A tourist from USA died at Sonamarg in Area of Central Kashmir Ganderbal District on Saturday. An official told Srinagar Based news agency Kashmir Scroll that a foreign tourist namely Lana Marie (61) wife of Geoff Charles resident of United States of America felt ill at hotel Willage Walk Sonamarg. He said that Lana was shifted to PHC Sonamarg for treatment in a critical condition, where the doctors declared her brought dead. He added that dead body is lying at PHC Sonamarg for medico legal formalities while further proceedings have been taken up.(KS)

On a day when Jammu Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced its candidates for the Lok sabha seats of Baramulla and Srinagar, Omar Abdullah has come down heavily on the BJP stating it had no courage to contest any Lok Sabha seat in Kashmir. During the press conference, the party declared that Abdullah would run as the Lok Sabha candidate from Baramulla, while Shia leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi would vie for the seat from Srinagar. "If the BJP's candidates don not lose their security deposits, I'll step away from politics." Abdullah stated at a press conference that if the BJP truly believed in its promises of "development and normalcy," it should contest in the three Kashmir Valley seats. Abdullah responded to the BJP's accusation about the lack of progress by the NC, PDP, and...

J&K Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) president and former Chief Minister has extended her greetings on Baisakhi. In her massage of greetings to people especially Sikh brethren she hoped that this festival which is being celebrated every year and also founding day of Khalsa Panth will strengthen the pluralistic culture and socio fabric of Jammu & Kashmir in a true spirit. She also prayed for the peace, prosperity and universal brotherhood of Jammu & Kashmir . Highlighting the J&K’s glorious heritage of religious harmony and cultural diversity, former chief minister also called for strengthening the bonds between various sections of the society and nurturing communal harmony. Other party leaders who extended their greetings to Sikh brethren include senior vice presid...

Jammu Kashmir National conference on Friday announced its candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in north and central Kashmir. As per a party spokesperson, Aga Ruhullah will contest Srinagar seat and Omar Abdullah, the party vice president will contest north Kashmir seat for Lok Sabha. Elections for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat will be held on May 13, 2024-- Phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls-- while votes will be counted on June 4 and results declared on the same day. Aga Ruhullah, a strong NC face Kashmir is a multiple-time MLA and comes from the strong Shia  family of Aga's based in Budgam. One of the most vocal leaders of the party post abrogation of Article 370,  he is the son of Aga Syed Mehdi. He, on several occassions, has targetted the NC leadership for their "mild approach" to con...

Amidist the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, the valley has witnessed a surge in road accidents, as during the last 24 hours, over 60 per cent of cases admitted to the hospital were attributed to road accidents. Renowned Doctor, Prof. Dr. Iqbal Saleem, has voiced his concern over the growing number of accidents during festive periods. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dr. Saleem stressed upon the importance of safety measures, particularly for the younger populace. He urged them to prioritize their safety by adhering to traffic regulations and wearing helmets. Dr. Saleem underscored the significance of responsible driving behavior, especially during celebratory occasions like Eid. "A word of advice for my young friends. Idd is a day of celebrations. However, ...

One militant has been killed during the encounter in the Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that one militant has been killed after an encounter broke out in wee hours between militants and security forces in Frasipora area of the south Kashmir  district on Thursday. As per sources the slain has been identified as Danish Aijaz Sheikh son of Aijaz Ahmad Shiekh, a resident of Alnoor cony Ellahibagh which comes under the jurisdiction of Ahmadnagar, Srinagar. Thy said the 34-year-old was missing since 27 March 2024. Pertinently, today's encounter at Pulwama occurred after a hiatus of three months and five days, marking the lengthiest interval between encounters in Kashmir in over a decade. The last encounter in Kashmir took place on January ...

National Conference chief and former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday said that Muslim governments are silent despite people being killed in Palestine. The NC Chief after offering Eid-ul-Fitr namaz at Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar while speaking to media persons said that whether it is our country or Palestine, Muslims are facing difficult times "May Allah have mercy on Muslims. Whether it is our country or Palestine, Muslims are facing difficult times. I regret that Muslim governments are silent despite people being killed in Palestine. May Allah give them some wisdom," Farooq Abdullah said.

A group of Muslims was allegedly attacked when they were on the way to offer Eid prayers in the Rajouri districts of Jammu Kashmir. Former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted a video from the incident showing injured members of the Gujjar and Bakerwal community. https://twitter.com/i_am_vashim/status/1777945062586138966?s=19 In her tweet, she said, "Disturbing to see goons attack a group of men in Rajouri on their way to offer Eid Namaz. It doesn’t matter to these hooligans whether the victims are Gujjar Pahari or Kashmiris." She added that all that mattered to the goons was that they are Muslims & can be beaten just for that at any place any time. "Hooligans & miscreants are emboldened enough to carry out such acts because they know they can get ...

Shawwal crescent has been sighted in several parts by Ruet e Hilal Committee- a body responsible for the monthly moon sighting. The Committee has said that Eid ul Fitr will be observed on Wednesday. Earlier, Ladakh also decided that Eid will be observed in the region on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Muslims in Delhi will be celebrating Eid on Thursday. Saudi Arab has sighted the moon and shall be observing Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday. Several European and Asian countries will also be celebrating eid on the same day.

Danishwar Hameed A man from Kulgam passed away during the 8th day of his Itikaaf in a mosque in south Kashmir. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Ghulam Mohammed Itoo son of Mohammed Shaban Itoo who was on Itikaaf at Bonpora mosque in Kulgam fell unconscious after which he was rushed to the hospital. The 65-year-old breathed his last at the hospital. Itikaaf, in Islam, involves dedicating a set number of days to reside within a mosque, focusing solely on worship and abstaining from worldly matters. Etymologically, it denotes adherence and consistency in devotion.