Month: June 2024

In a tense and violent altercation on Saturday morning, a police team was attacked in the Nagri area of Kathua district, resulting in injuries to six policemen, including the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and a female officer. In response to the violence, a significant police force has been deployed to the area to maintain law and order. The conflict erupted when a team of police and administrative officials visited Kalyanpur Padri, adjacent to Nagri tehsil, to remove alleged encroachments on government land. "As they began their operation, they were attacked by individuals from a particular community. The police were forced to fire warning shots into the air to control the escalating situation," an official told The Kashmiriyat. Following the incident, the injured offi...

Several troopers of the Indian Army died during an accident in the Leh district of the erstwhile state of Jammu Kashmir. Reports reaching The Kashmiriyat said that a tank belonging to the Indian army met with an accident while crossing a river in Leh area of Ladakh. The accident took place around 3. A.M. when a T-72 tank met with an accident in Leh, Ladakh close to the LAC near theDaulat Beg Oldie area of Leh, causing death of five Indian army personnel, including a JCO. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has issued a statement, confirming the accident. "A mishap took place in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh during a tank exercise of crossing the river yesterday in the sector due to a sudden increase in water levels there. Loss of lives of Army personnel is feared. More details are...

The past 24 hours have seen significant rainfall in various parts of Jammu, with Udhampur receiving 47.9 mm, Katra 28.9 mm, and Jammu 14.4 mm. This weather pattern is part of a broader forecast that indicates a shift in weather conditions across the region over the coming days. For the remainder of June, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across many areas of the Jammu Division, particularly during the late night and early morning hours, MeT has said. The Kashmir Division, on the other hand, may see scattered rain and thundershowers in the afternoon and evening. These showers are likely to provide some respite from the heat, but residents should be prepared for sudden weather changes. The intensity of rainfall is predicted to gradually increase from the 2nd ...

Deputy Commissioner Anantnag has placed the Naib Tehsildar of Pahalgam under suspension for leaving the station without prior permission. "Sh. Ovais Amir, Naib Tehsildar Pahalgam is hereby placed under suspension for leaving the station without permission and sabotaging the ongoing SANJY 2024.' "Meanwhile, Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag shall enquire into the matter for noncompliance of the Naib Tehsildar and the suspendee shall remain attached with his office during the period of his suspension." It reads.

Despite ongoing efforts by the Health Department of Jammu Kashmir to ensure safe deliveries and reduce maternal mortality rates, a significant number of births continue to occur in ambulances within the Kashmir division. From the beginning of 2020 to May 2024, a total of 158 children were born in 108 ambulances across various districts in Kashmir. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), statistics reveal a concerning trend of ambulance deliveries in several districts: Bandipora: 32 referred cases, 5 home-to-hospital cases, Ganderbal: 24 referred, 10 home-to-hospital, Kupwara: 24 referred, 10 home-to-hospital, Kulgam: 20 referred, 1 home-to-hospital, Budgam: 12 referred, 9 home-to-hospital, Baramulla: 11 referred, 5 home-to-hospital, Shopian: 11 referred, 5 home-to-hospital, A...

A few days after the encounter in the Hiranagar border area in which two militants were killed, nine Special Police Officers (SPOs) were regularised as constables in the police by the Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain as a reward for their exceptional action. Swain announced that the village defence groups and SPOs will be strengthened in Kathua and other areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place in Saida Sukhal village in Kathua district’s Hiranagar area near the International Border on June 12, left two unidentified terrorists and one CRPF jawan dead, and a civilian was injured. The DGP, flanked by Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGPs) M K Sinha and Anand Jain, regularised SPOs with ranks of constables and appointment letters at a function organized ...

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday strongly opposed the central government's approach to addressing security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it should not come at the expense of trampling on constitutional rights and eroding the rule of law, reported Press Trust of India. Her remarks followed a statement by Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police RR Swain, who on Sunday indicated that locals found supporting foreign terrorists would be prosecuted under the Enemy Agents Ordinance. This law is considered much harsher than the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. "Jammu and Kashmir police's recent decision to invoke the draconian Enemy Ordinance Act from the Maharaja's era against its own citizens on mere suspicion of aiding militants is deeply concerning and rep...

In a significant move to improve the welfare of sanitation workers, Anjana Panwar, the Vice Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has proposed a series of initiatives to enhance their working conditions and social status. At a recent meeting, Panwar highlighted the urgent need for basic amenities at workplaces for sanitation workers, who play a crucial role in the success of national initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission. She emphasized that these workers deserve equal respect and improved living standards. Panwar's proposals include providing uniforms twice a year along with raincoats and safety gear, raising the minimum wages to eliminate discrimination and improve their qualit...