Month: February 2024

Two non local residents were shot at in Shal Kadal area of Srinagar on Wednesday evening in which one died on spot while another was shifted to hospital in critical condition. A top police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that two Punjab residents were shot at by terrorists in Shal kadal area of Srinagar. He said that sikh identified as Amripal (31) from Amritsar Punjab died on the spot while Rohit Mashi (27) son of Prem Mashi resident of Punjab received bullet injury in abdomen who has been shifted to SMHS Srinagar in critical condition. Meanwhile forces have cordoned off the area to nab attackers. (KS)

In response to escalating tensions following the recent extension of reservations in Jammu Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya has issued a stringent order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. This move comes in the wake of protests from the Bakerwal and Gujjar communities, who have been expressing dissatisfaction with the central government's decision. Directly addressing concerns about potential violence and the spread of misinformation, Vaishya stated, "There is a likelihood of serious breach of peace and order and disturbance of public tranquility... because of the disinformation that is being spread on social media platforms." The order prohibits individuals and social media platforms operating in District Jammu from disseminating any content that c...

The State Investigation Agency carried out a raid at the residence of cleric Sarjan Barkati in south Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that sleuths of SIA with the assistance of local police and CRPF carried out the raid at Sarjan Barkati home in Reban village. He said that the raid was going on and further details will be shared later—(KNO)

Akbar Jaipuri memorial committe of Srinagar has expressed sorrow over the passing of Kashmir's veteran poet, broadcaster, and media personality, Janab Farooq Nazki on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was a great personality who made significant contributions to our cultural identity, Akbar Jaipuri Memorial said in a press statement. "This is a moment to celebrate the life and contributions of Mr. Nazki. We should honor his legacy and remember the words of Akbar Jaipuri, who said that people of literature will depart one by one," the Committe said. In its press release, Akbar Jaipuri Memorial asked people to  honor Mr. Nazki's legacy and reflect on his efforts to revive our diverse poetic traditions. "He will be greatly missed." Not only was he a talented poet himself, but he also ...

Internet services have been suspended in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday morning. Locals who spoke to The Kashmiriyat said that the internet has been shut in the Rajouri and Poonch district in view of the ongoing protests against the JK reservation bill introduced by the Indian parliament. The Gujjar and Bakerwal activists have been opposing the bill for the last several months stating that the bill grants reservation to the upper castes of the Gujjar Bakerwal society and cuts into their reservation. From the past several days, the agitation against the bills has intensified across the Jammu Kashmir region with activists asking the government to withdraw the bill, which tribal activists believe is aimed to divide the vote bank of the Gujjar and Baker...

While weatherman forecast dry weather till February 17 and snow and rain thereafter, cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as minimum temperatures stayed below freezing, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.0°C against minus 2.4°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 1.6°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. Qazigund recorded a minimum of minus 3.2°C against minus 2.0°C on the previous night, he said. The minimum temperature was 1.7°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, the MeT official said. Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 10.8°C against minus 11.0°C on the previous night and it was 4.6°C below normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir. ...

The Jammu Kashmir Police successfully intercepted and rescued two Bangladeshi women who were being trafficked to Jammu Kashmir. As per news reports, that two Bangladeshi women, (named withheld) were rescued by the Police and an individual identified as Nishith Biswas from West Bengal was apprehended while accompanying the women. The Jammu Police acted swiftly after receiving information about a potential human trafficking case and registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 366A/370/370A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The official further said that the investigation of the case has been entrusted to the Senior Deputy Police Officer (SDPO) of City North Jammu. Earlier, a court sentenced three Rohingya men 10 years in prison for their involvement in a trafficking ...