Month: January 2024

Once renowned for its fish, Nadru, and lush vegetable gardens, Anchar Lake in the Soura area of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district is now struggling for survival as it has become a victim of illegal dumping sites being made on its shores. The lake, linked to Dal Lake through the Nallah Amir Khan water channel, has faced a drastic reduction in size, nearly half of its original area, over the past few decades due to administrative neglect, rampant pollution, siltation, and encroachment. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), formerly, a sought-after tourist destination, Anchar Lake is losing its allure as the nearby residents continue to dispose of solid waste directly into its waters on a daily basis. The lake, once famous for high-quality fish, Nadru, vegetable gardens, and...

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday said it attached a property of a proclaimed offender in Amarghar area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the SIA attached the property of Abdul Rashid Mir son of Mohammad Sultan Mir of Amargrah. He said that the property comprising of 5 kanals of immovable land was seized in case FIR No 19/2022 U/S 13,17,18,39,40 UAPA 120-B, 121,121-A IPC 8/21, 8/27-B, 29 NDPS Act of Ps SIA Kashmir—(KNO)

Danishwar Hameed  Militants trapped in an encounter with security forces in Hadigam village of Kulgam district may have escaped, according to official sources. Following an input about their presence, a cordon and search operation was initiated, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire, officials told The Kashmiriyat. Due to darkness, the operation was suspended for the night they said. Despite the resumption of search operations in the morning, no fresh contact was established with the militants, suggesting they may have taken advantage of the dark conditions to escape. However, the search operation is still going on.

Shah Basit In a distressing incident, more than 20 shops faced significant damage in a fire that ravaged through the Dar-Gali market in Kupwara, North Kashmir. The calamity unfolded during the late hours of Wednesday, prompting a swift response from local authorities, locals told The Kashmiriyat. A coordinated effort involving the police, fire, and emergency services ensued as they diligently worked to quell the flames. Despite their determined efforts, the fire proved formidable, causing substantial harm to the numerous shops in its path. The extent of the damage became evident even as the responders managed to bring the situation under control, they said. Meanwhile, Law enforcement has taken cognizance of the situation, and a thorough investigation is underway to ascert...

Biting cold conditions continued across the Kashmir valley and the minimum temperatures in the Kashmir region depict a varied cold spell. Srinagar recorded -3.8°C, Qazigund at -3.4°C, Pahalgam dipped to -5.1°C, while Kupwara experienced -3.9°C. Other districts include Kokernag at -2.4°C, Gulmarg at -4.2°C, Anantnag at -4.4°C, Ganderbal at -3.1°C, Pulwama at -5.0°C, Bandipora at -3.9°C, Baramulla at -4.3°C, Budgam at -3.8°C, Kulgam at -2.1°C, and Shopian at -5.5°C, each presenting a distinctive touch of winter's chill. In December 2023, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh faced severe aridity, with J&K experiencing a 79% rainfall deficit and Ladakh receiving no rainfall. Among the Jammu and Kashmir districts, Rajouri recorded the highest deficiency at 96%, followed by Kathua at 92%....

An encounter broke out between government forces and militants in the Hadigam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a joint team of police, Army, and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched a search operation in the area. They said that as the joint forces intensified searches towards the suspected spot, hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter. More details awaited.

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached immovable property, orchard land, belonging to a person accused of being involved in a terror-related act in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. "In a significant move, Ganderbal Police has taken action by attaching land measuring 10 marlas falling under Survey/Khasra No.984 situated at Revenue Estate Wakoora belonging to Lateef Ahmad Kambay son of Gh Mohd Kambay resident of Wakoora, in pursuance to orders passed by Honorable Court of Additional Session Judge (Special Judge designated under NIA Act) Ganderbal vide CNR No. JKGB010005642024 dated 29-12-2024 in Case FIR No. 110/2022 U/S 353 IPC, 13, 18, 23, 38, 39 UA (P) Act, 7/25 I.A Act, 207 M.V Act of Police Station Ganderbal", reads a statement issued to news agency Kashmir Scroll. "T...

Lieutenant Governor Brig BD Mishra (retd) of Ladakh has issued a directive to the Excise department, instructing them not to permit the establishment of any new liquor vends within the Union Territory. This decision comes in response to numerous appeals from various social and religious organizations, as reported by The Tribune. A significant delegation representing the Ladakh Buddhist Association, led by member Tsering Norboo, met with the Lieutenant Governor at the secretariat to advocate for the prohibition of new liquor shops and bars. This appeal aligns with sentiments expressed by several other delegations in the past, emphasizing the community's collective stance against the proliferation of such establishments. In response to these appeals, LG Mishra has tasked Commissi...