Friday, January 31News and updates from Kashmir

Month: January 2024

Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch, injuries reported

Army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch, injuries reported

REGIONAL
Injuries have been reported after an army vehicle fell into a gorge in Poonch. An official told news agency Kashmir Scroll that an army vehicle fell into a gorge on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in injuries to few army personnel. The number of injured personnel, whose number was not immediately known, have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the official said. More details regarding the accident are awaited. (KS)
Bright days ahead for youth in Kashmir: Army Commander

Bright days ahead for youth in Kashmir: Army Commander

REGIONAL
The Kashmir Army Commander today said that the security situation is good but to achieve complete peace, some distance is still needed to cover. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in North Kashmir’s Baramulla where Jhelum Stadium in Janbazpora Baramulla was renamed as 'General Bipin Rawat Stadium' Corps Commander of the Army’s 15 Corps Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that there is a bright future ahead for the youth of Kashmir. In response to a question, the Army Commander said that the army is working and is involved with local police to curb the narco menace in Kashmir Valley. [KNT]
10,000 families at risk as famous Wular Lake faces unprecedented drying

10,000 families at risk as famous Wular Lake faces unprecedented drying

REGIONAL
Once supporting almost 10,000 fishermen families across North Kashmir, the famous Wular lake is now battling for its own survival as half of the lake has dried up due to the persistent dry weather in the Valley. In winters, local fishermen from the villages of Kehne Usa, Zurimanz, Ashtangoo, Lankrishipora, Laharwalpora and Kulhama villages extract water chestnuts from the lake through which the community earns their livelihood. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Gulam Ahmad, a fisherman from Kehneusa village said that the lake now looks like a small stream. “We have to push our boats to the centre of the Wular then use our oars to run the boats as there is very less water in the Lake,” he said. "We did not have any other source of income. Since my childhood I...
‘No entry for Israeli ships’, says Yemen amidst US and UK airstrikes

‘No entry for Israeli ships’, says Yemen amidst US and UK airstrikes

INTERNATIONAL
The head of Yemeni Naval Forces reiterated their commitment to preventing Israeli ships and those destined for occupied Palestinian ports, underscoring the stance until the aggression and blockade on Gaza cease. A source within the naval forces emphasized the safety of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab Strait, with the exception of Israeli vessels or those en route to the occupied Palestinian ports, local news reports said. The source added that any ship in need of assistance should communicate through International Channel 16 or send an email to info@navy.gov.yr. Simultaneously, Muhammad Abdusalam, the head of the national negotiating delegation, affirmed that the American aggression against Yemen would not deter the Yemeni armed forces from uphol...
Teenage girl goes missing in Kulgam, family seeks help

Teenage girl goes missing in Kulgam, family seeks help

REGIONAL
Danishwar Hameed A teenager has gone missing from Kulgam district in south Kashmir. Mehnaza Jan, 14, the daughter of Abdul Hameed Shah, a resident of Adapora, Kulgam, has been missing since Monday morning after she left for school, as per her brother's account to The Kashmiriyat. He mentioned that Mehnaza left for school on morning, but when she did not return home, they contacted the school, but the authorities informed them that she had left for home. "Despite searching for her everywhere, the family has been unable to locate her," her brother said. The family has officially reported her as missing at the concerned police station and has issued a public appeal for assistance in tracing their relative. "If anyone has any information about Mehnaza, kindly contact 70060516...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Jammu Kashmir

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, said the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 08:53 am. The tremor's epicenter, located at 33.34 latitude and 76.70 longitude, struck at a depth of 5 km. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 16-01-2024, 08:53:53 IST, Lat: 33.34 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: Jammu & Kashmir,India", the NCS posted on X. No significant damage or injuries have been reported so far.–(ANI)
Pahalgam breaks records, witnesses hottest January day ever

Pahalgam breaks records, witnesses hottest January day ever

REGIONAL
In Pahalgam, the all-time highest day temperature in January reached 14.1°C, surpassing the previous record, however, at night, the temperature dropped to minus 5.3°C. Pahalgam, however, has surpassed all the previous records, Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, adding that the previous all-time highest maximum temperature in the month of January was recorded on 14 January, 2018 at 13.8 degree Celsius. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 13.2°C, while other stations across Kashmir reported above-normal temperatures. Qazigund and Kupwara registered a low of -4.4°C, Kokernag at -2.3°C, Gulmarg at -3.1°C, and Sonamarg at -4.8°C. Anantnag, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, and Shopian experienced varying nighttime temperatures, wi...
Forest fire breaks out in Kulgam area

Forest fire breaks out in Kulgam area

REGIONAL
Danishwar Hameed A massive fire broke out in the forest area of Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat on Monday a fire broke out in the forest area of the Gudder area of Kulgam. They said  said a team of forest department fire tenders rushed to the area to put the fire under control. When last reports came in, fire in the area was going on. As many as 4578 incidents of forest fire have been reported in Jammu Kashmir in the past one decade. “In J&K, 4578 forest fire incidents have been reported during last ten years, and on an annual average, a total area of 1273 hectare has been impacted,” official documents revealed in 2021.
Kashmir’s cry for snow: Farmer’s resort to prayers amidst drying rivers, dry spell

Kashmir’s cry for snow: Farmer’s resort to prayers amidst drying rivers, dry spell

WRITE-UPS
Bhat Yasir Every morning, Abdul Ahad Khan, a 59-year-old farmer from Batengoo in Khanabal, makes a pilgrimage to the banks of the Jhelum, a mere 400 meters from his home. "I come here every morning to check the water levels of Jhelum. This water level in Jhelum is our lifeline. Our food produce, agriculture, water, and everything else depend on this water. But it looks like it has not been snowing up in the mountains. It worries me. Kashmir has seen the worst of times for the last four years," laments Khan. As on Sunday, water level in the Jhelum River has reached its lowest point due to a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir. “River Jhelum was flowing at -0.75 feet at Sangam (Anantnag district) and -0.86 feet at Asham (Bandipora district) on Sunday morning. This is the lowest water level ...
In Yemen, thousands bid farewell to Yemenis killed in US- UK airstrikes

In Yemen, thousands bid farewell to Yemenis killed in US- UK airstrikes

INTERNATIONAL
On a somber Sunday in Sana'a, a poignant funeral procession unfolded, laying to rest the bodies of several martyrs who fell victim to the US-UK aggression in Yemen. According to local media, among the honored were at least twelve people including military personnel. The official funeral ceremony drew dignitaries such as including top Yemeni officials, social figures, colleagues, and relatives of the martyrs also joined in paying their respects. This solemn gathering took place after prayers at the People’s Mosque in the capital secretariat. Draped in the republican flag, the martyrs were then laid to rest in their hometowns. The ceremony aimed to commemorate those who lost their lives due to the intense airstrikes launched by the US and UK. The attack, consisting of arou...