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Rainfall to continue in Jammu Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir is currently under siege as heavy rainfall continues to lash the region, exacerbating concerns over flooding and safety. With intense showers forecasted across the regions, residents are on high alert, bracing themselves for more rainfall. As of the latest gauge readings at 03:00 PM today, the water levels of the iconic River Jhelum […]

Fact-check: Hailstorm video, claimed to be in Budgam, actually from China

A video depicting a fierce hailstorm has been circulating on social media platforms, purportedly captured in Budgam, a district in central Kashmir. The footage garnered widespread attention as netizens shared it across various platforms. However, upon investigation by ‘The Kashmiriyat,’ it was revealed that the video is not from Kashmir but from China. “Asfagfirullah, May […]

‘Avoid venturing around water bodies’, Srinagar admin appeals to people

The district administration Srinagar Sunday issued advisory in wake of the inclement weather conditions, asking the people to refrain from venturing in and around the water bodies. “In view of the inclement weather with forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with Thunder/Lightening/Hailstorm at isolated places from 26-30 April by the Indian Meteorological […]

No imminent flood threat in Kashmir valley: I&FC Deptt

The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department on Sunday said there is currently no immediate threat of flooding in the valley, despite heavy rainfall predictions for isolated areas of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly on April 28 and 29. A senior official from the I&FC Department in Kashmir informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that […]

Tough choices key to Kashmir’s reconciliation: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rallied support for Narendra Modi’s bid for a third term, lauding his resolute decisions such as the abolition of Article 370 and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Shah stressed Modi’s unwavering leadership, emphasizing his vision to eradicate terrorism, poverty, and empower the youth for a prosperous India. […]

VDG member killed in Udhampur firing incident

The Village Defense Guard who was injured in intial exchange of fire in Chochru Gala heights with militants succumbed here in a hospital, officials said. Officials told GNS that the VDG who was critically injured after brief gunfight broke out between militants and security this morning succumbed in a hospital. He was been identified as […]

Teenage girl goes missing in Kulgam area

Danishwar Hameed A teenage girl has gone missing from Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Iqra daughter of Riyaz Ahmed, a resident of Chek e Wazoo aged 15 left her home on Saturday afternoon after which she did not return. “Iqra, the teenage girl is mentally unsound. We went from […]

Inclement weather forecast: Health dept asks hospital authorities to stay prepared

In view of the forecast of inclement weather conditions, the health department in Kashmir has directed the hospital authorities to remain prepared to cater any kind of medical emergency. As per a circular issued by the Director Health Services Kashmir, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the hospital authorities […]

Teenage girl goes missing from Srinagar area

Shabir Ali A teenage girl has gone missing from her home in Srinagar district of central Kashmir. Locals told The Kashmiriyat on Saturday afternoon a 13-year-old girl identified as Maliha Mudasir daughter of Mudasir Ahmed, a resident of Rajbagh Srinagar has gone missing from Srinagar. They said that Maliha was last seen at Kabi bridge […]

JKBOSE curriculum free of ‘objectionable’ content, says SED

Amid controversy over objectionable content in a textbook, Jammu Kashmir School Education Department Saturday clarified that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. In a post on X, School Education Department, also said that no such book or content has been developed by the NCERT. “There is some objectionable content page from […]