Month: June 2023

As the first flight of Hajj pilgrims is scheduled to depart tomorrow, the authorities at Srinagar International Airport have made special arrangements to ensure smooth and comfortable journey for the pilgrims. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director Srinagar International Airport Kuldeep Singh Rishi said special arrangements have been made for the ease of pilgrims. “A special check-in counter has been set up at Haj house Bemina for screening of baggages of pilgrims. Then pilgrims will be taken to airport in AC coaches, and their baggages of will be carried in separate sealed container trucks,” he said. He added that custom clearance will also be undertaken at Haj House Bemina only so that congestion at the airport is avoided. “For Srinagar to Jeddah leg of...

An unidentified body was found in Summerbugh area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Tuesday afternoon officials said. They told news agency—Kashmir Scroll that some passersby informed the police about the laying of the body in Brick kiln 11D Summerbugh area. Soon, they said, a police party rushed to the spot and recovered the body. So far, the identity of the deceased could not be made and the same is being carried out. The body, has been shifted to mortuary at SMHS Hospital Srinagar. “After completing medico-legal formalities and confirming the identification, the body would be handed over to his legal heirs,” he added—(KS)

The Jammu Kashmir administration has suspended the Principal of BHSS Gund Hassi Bhat, Srinagar over the allegations of sexual harassment against the official. In the copy of Government Order accessed by The Kashmiriyat, which was issued vide number 151 - 3K (Edu) of 2023, the admin has placed Shabir Ahmad Mir, Principal Government BHSS Gund Hassi Bhat, Srinagar under suspension with immediate effect in pursuance of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956. The officer is attached with Director School Education Kashmir and further Director School Education Kashmir shall conduct an enquiry into the matter and submit a detailed report along with his recommendations, read the official order. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the accu...

Authorities at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar have made special arrangements for prayers and designated the space for wearing Ahram, a white clothing used by Hajj pilgrims. Srinagar International Airport Director, Kuldeep Singh Rishi said that a specified area has been marked for the Hajj pilgrims for changing Ahram and offering prayers. This has been done for the convenience of Hajj pilgrims, he said. Earlier, the Director in a tweet said, “Special area has been designated at our airport for the convenience of pilgrims going on Haj. You can change into Ahram in this designated area in the SHA just before boarding the flight." The first flight for Hajj-2023 from Jammu Kashmir would leave for Jeddah International Airport on June 7.

Despite the installation of smart meters that officials said will end the power woes in Kashmir, in a fresh turn of developments, Jammu Kashmir has recorded a 25 per cent sudden cut in the power supply from outside. The move that has triggered a “temporary power deficit.” Officials’ privy to the development told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the J&K’s power supply has been cut by 25 per cent without “any clear reasons.” Kashmir region, as per official sources will face the brunt of the power shortage given the soaring temperatures in Jammu, where the power department is resorting to minimum possible cuts. Sources while divulging the details said that presently, there is a deficit of nearly 25 per cent electricity supply from the centre. “This has triggered a tem...

Sheikh Nadeem The students of Scholars Scientific Institute on Monday observed the world environmental Day and held an awareness rally from Mominabad to Ashajipora Anantnag. The rally began from Mominabad Anantnag with pledge by the students and staff to play their active role in preserving the environment and creating Mass awareness. The students holding placards and chnating slogans "Save Environment, Save the Planet" marched to Ashajipora Anantnag. Pertinently World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year to create worldwide awareness and take action to protect the environment.

The district administration in Baramulla has ordered the journalists in the north Kashmir district to submit their details to the concerned authority within seven days. The development came a day after a local journalist filed an RTI application at District Information Office asking them to provide the monetization details of the Facebook page titled “DC BARAMULLA”. "Kindly furnish information as to if the Facebook Page titled" DC BARAMULLA" has been monitized, if yes, it's MONITIZATION ACCOUNT Number, MONITIZATION Details and the amount so far collected by way of the online Advertisements and if the amount collected hasn't been WITHDRAWN HOW much AMOUT has accumulated in the account," asked the RTI filed by one local journalist. The district administration in Baramulla, in its order, s...