Month: August 2024

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast brief spells of rain and thundershowers at a few places during the day from August 3rd to 5th, with light to moderate rain expected at many locations towards the night and early morning. From August 3rd to 5th, the region is expected to see brief spells of rain and thundershowers at isolated locations during the daytime, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers likely at many places towards the night and early morning. Between August 6th and 8th, scattered rain and thundershowers are forecasted for the Kashmir Division, while the Jammu Division may experience these conditions at numerous locations. From August 9th to 11th, rain and thundershowers are anticipated at isolated spots in Kashmir Division and more widespread across J...

A couple from south Kashmir has spent nearly one crore rupees on drug addiction, but they are now seeking to overcome their dependence and are undergoing treatment. Initially, the man was a drug addict, and later his wife became involved due to his influence. Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sameer (name changed) recounted that he started as a smoker but later befriended a drug addict, which led him into addiction. “Once I became fully involved, I started selling my belongings to purchase drugs. At the same time, I got married,” he said. "At first, I hid my addiction from my wife, but eventually, she found out and began asking me about it. I used to tell her that it was just a medicine that kept me tension-free.” Sameer said his wife unknowingly beg...

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the government to consider establishing a regulatory authority for social media news channels and agencies. The order, issued by Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, instructs the petitioner to submit a detailed representation to the Principal Secretary of the Information Department regarding the regulation of social media news portals. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an unnamed petitioner, represented by Mr. Shafqat Nazir, raises concerns about the lack of regulation and the prevalence of unauthorized news agencies operating in the Union Territory. The petition highlights the harassment caused by individuals posing as journalists, including incidents where they have disclosed sensitive information an...

Authorities in Jammu have issued a high alert following the disappearance of Yasir Bhat, a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, from his residence in Kulgam, south Kashmir, Republic TV reported. Bhat, who was out on bail, was involved in a grenade attack at the Jammu Bus Stand in March 2019, which resulted in one civilian's death and injuries to 28 others. At the time of the attack, Bhat was a juvenile. His involvement in the attack, despite his young age, has raised significant concerns among security forces. In response, the police have distributed posters of Bhat throughout Jammu, seeking public assistance in locating him. Given his recent disappearance, security forces have intensified their efforts to track him down and mitigate any potential threats. Bhat was granted bail due t...

Suhail Dar In a decisive move to combat the escalating issue of plastic pollution, the Municipal Council Anantnag has issued a stern order to enforce a complete ban on polythene within its jurisdiction. The order highlights the severe environmental threats posed by polythene, including land, air, and water pollution, and underscores the government's commitment to addressing these issues. "Polythene and polythene trash have become a curse of modern living, leading to numerous catastrophic problems," stated a municipal authority representative. "Despite continuous awareness campaigns, reports indicate that shopkeepers, dealers, and vendors are still engaging in the use, sale, and distribution of banned polythene bags." The order acknowledges that despite the availability of al...

Suhail Dar Three persons died on Friday in a road accident near the Sikh Bridge in the Teetwall area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that a Swift car (JK03F 5801) was involved in the accident, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants at the scene. The deceased have been identified as Farooz Ahmad Pala, 45, son of Ab Salam Palla, a resident of Seer Hamdan, Anantnag; Nazeer Ahmad Magary, 55, son of Mohd Sultan Magary, a resident of Mulsoo; and Mushtaq Ahmad, 50, son of Gh Nabi Khan, a resident of Anantnag. Local residents rushed the victims to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead on arrival. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Karnah confirmed the accident and stated that an investigation is underway.

Rayees Shah A tragic accident in Batwina village, Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man and injuries to another individual due to an electric shock. According to officials, the incident occurred this morning when two people were electrocuted. They were promptly transported to the hospital. Peer Suhail, 25, son of Bahudin, was declared dead upon arrival at CHC Sumbal. Inayatullah, 24, from Dangerpora, survived the shock and is currently stable after being admitted to CHC Sumbal, they told The Kashmiriyat. The village is enveloped in mourning following the incident.

While most parts of Jammu Kashmir received moderate rainfall on Thursday, the torrential downpour in Kishtwar and Pulwama areas triggered flash floods, subsequently the fresh wet spell has brought relief from the heat wave across the Valley. According to the details gathered by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dachan area of Kishtwar and Khrew area of Pulwama have received torrential downpour today, which triggered the flash floods in these localities. At some places, the rain water has entered into the shops and houses of people as well, causing huge inconvenience to them. Moreover, the parts of Jammu Kashmir received moderate rainfall since the intervening night of Wednesday-Thursday with Katra recorded the highest precipitation of nearly 79mm followed by Jammu with ...

Ahead of much-awaited Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday directed Jammu & Kashmir administration to shift officials who are serving in their native districts or those who have completed three years in a particular district during the last four years. In a letter written to JK’s chief secretary and chief electoral officer, the poll-body has directed that no officer connected directly with elections shall be allowed to continue in the present district (revenue district) of posting if she/he is posted in her/his home district or if she/he has completed three years in that district during last four years or would be completing three years on or before September 30,2024. The Commission has directed that transfer/posting of all office...