Month: July 2024

Anti-Pakistan protests were held here on Tuesday after four Army personnel were killed in an encounter with militants in Jammu Kashmir’s Doda district, with protesters raising slogans against the neighbouring country and burning its effigies. The gunfight, which began on Monday evening, was the third major encounter between security forces and militants in the forests of Doda district in the past three weeks. Those killed in the encounter are Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra and Sepoy Ajay, according to officials. Shiv Sena Dogra Front (SSDF), Mission Statehood and several civil society groups held protests across the city. The protesters denounced Pakistan for “supporting” militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Mission Statehood, a regional group, held a...

Suhail Dar A minor boy tragically drowned while bathing in Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday a boy identified as Mohammed Salim (9), son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie from Hassanpora, drowned in the river Vishow while taking a bath. A rescue operation was launched immediately after the incident, and his body was later recovered from the river. The police have taken cognizance of the incident.

Roads and Building Department Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has invited tenders to axe scores of walnut and mulberry trees to pave the way for the construction of two public parks– a move that has anguished the locals. Office of the Executive Engineer R&B, Division Sumbal recently invited tenders from approved contractors for the cutting down of trees. The trees are located on the land of under-construction public parks in Hilalabad Nesbal and Markundal areas. Locals have expressed concern asking the administration to re-look at their decision to cut down scores of walnut and mulberry trees. As per locals, there are over 70 walnut trees at Hilalabad Nesbal and it won’t be productive to cut them down. They appealed to the LG Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Atu...

Director General of Police R R Swain stated on Monday that during the period of militancy, Pakistan had infiltrated significant aspects of civil society in Jammu Kashmir, Press Trust of India reported. He accused mainstream parties of fostering leaders of terror networks for their own political gain. Speaking to students at the Indian Institute of Management, Swain highlighted that it became common for these leaders to publicly visit the homes of deceased terrorists and express sympathy. "Pakistan successfully infiltrated critical aspects of civil society, aided by so-called mainstream or regional politics in the valley. Evidence shows many mastered the art of running with the hare and hunting with the hound, leaving the common man and security forces bewildered, frightened, and c...

Three tourists including two women were killed while a kid sustained critical injuries after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident at tourist resort Sonamarg falling under the jurisdiction of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, officials said. Official sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a Tata Sumo (JK13B-9912) on its way to Zero-Point from Sonamarg skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Panimatha spot – located between Bajri Nallah and Captain Mode. “There were 4 passengers on board. The driver had a miraculous escape while two women and a man accompanying them died on the spot. A child has been shifted to hospital in critical condition,” they said. They said the identities of these tourists are being ascertained. [KNT]

Two new registration counters have been established at MMABM Hospital Janglatmandi, an associated hospital of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag in response to public demand. According to a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the twin counters will serve both OPD and IPD patients, making the registration process more convenient and efficient. Medical Superintendent AH GMC Anantnag, Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Sherwani expressed his gratitude to Principal GMC Anantnag Dr Rukhsana Najeeb for providing the necessary manpower, logistics, and IT equipment to facilitate this improvement. “The general public and patients have appreciated this administrative move, which aims to make the registration process quicker and more convenient,” said the hospital spokespe...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed deep anguish over the attack on Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) personnel in the Doda district. The attack, which resulted in the loss of brave soldiers, has drawn widespread condemnation and calls for justice. "I am deeply anguished to learn about the cowardly attack on our Army soldiers and JKP personnel in Doda district. Tributes to brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice protecting our nation. My deepest condolences to members of the bereaved families," LG Sinha said as per news agency Kashmir Scroll. Emphasizing the resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice, LG Sinha stated, "We will avenge the death of our soldiers and thwart the evil designs of terrorists and their associates. I call upon the people to un...