Month: August 2024

Police have taken cognizance of an incident in which an individual sustained severe injuries after being assaulted with a cricket bat in Madankha, Nowgam. Sharing details on social media platform X, Srinagar Police as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), wrote, "An FIR has been registered at Police Station Nowgam regarding an incident resulting in severe injuries to one individual after being beaten with a cricket bat in Madankha, Nowgam." "Police have taken cognizance of an incident resulting in severe injuries to one individual after being beaten with a cricket bat in Madankha, Nowgam. FIR No. 74/2024 u/s 191(2), 191(3), 126(2), 131, 109 BNS has been registered at PS Nowgam. The investigation into the case has been initiated. Two accused individuals have been arrested, ...

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar issued an advisory on Friday, forecasting rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds in several areas of Jammu Kashmir over the next three hours. According to the advisory, the affected regions include Tanghdar, Uri, Kupwara, Handwara, Baramulla, Gulmarg, Poonch, parts of Badgam, Anantnag, Qazigund, Kokernag, Kulgam, Banihal, as well as areas in Rajouri and Reasi. Residents in these locations are advised to take necessary precautions as the weather may deteriorate rapidly.

Suhail Dar Days after he was fielded as the candidate for Bijbehara assembly seat, Apni Party senior leader Tariq Shah Veeri has joined the National Conference. On August 21, Tariq Shah Veeri was among the list of seven candidates released by Apni Party. The list of the candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu Kashmir were Hilal Ahmad Shah for Anantnag, Tariq Shah Veeri for Bijbehara, and Abdul Majeed Padder for D.H. Pora. Additionally, Riyaz Ahmad Bhat will run from Devsar, Gowher Hassan Wani from Zainapora, Mir Altaf from Pampore, and Owais Khan from Shopian. The party's manifesto was unveiled at a press conference by General Secretary Rafi Mir, who will be contesting from the Pahalgam constituency, alongside other senior leaders. However, merely two days after the...

A prominent cleric from south Kashmir has been fielded by Janta Dal (United) from the Anantnag district for the upcoming assembly polls. As per news agency Kashmir News Trust, Janata Dal United President for Jammu Kashmir, GM Shaheen, unveiled the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections, outlining a pro-people vision for the region. The manifesto promises restoration of statehood, release of youth from jails, and benefits for fruit growers, among other features. Shaheen emphasized that the manifesto is designed to address the pressing concerns of the local population and promote development and prosperity in the region. He expressed confidence that the manifesto will resonate with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The JDU also announced its candidates for two key constit...

CPI General Secretary Doraisamy Raja predicted on Thursday that the BJP might face significant losses in Jammu Kashmir as well as Haryana in upcoming elections. Speaking at the CPI state conference in Hanamkonda, Telangana, Raja attributed the anticipated backlash to the BJP's abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu Kashmir and dissatisfaction with Modi's agricultural policies in Haryana. Raja criticized the BJP government for its perceived negligence towards Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics, accusing the administration of failing to support her adequately. He also condemned the BJP and RSS, alleging that their actions are detrimental to public interests and that the NDA government is heavily influenced by RSS ideologies.

After threadbare discussions and disagreements, the National Conference and Congress may be heading towards a final seat sharing plan in Jammu Kashmir for the scheduled assembly polls. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that there are certain disagreements between the Congress and the NC top brass over a few seats in the Kashmir valley, however, the seat sharing has been almost finalised for phase 1. Vice President National Conference, Omar Abdullah speaking to the media at Damhal Kulgam acknowledged the differences between the leaders of both the parties in the seat sharing at a few places. As per the sources, the Indian National Congress is likely to get four seats in the Kashmir valley and three in the Jammu region for the elections in phase one. In Kashmir valley, Dooru, which is...

While several areas in Kashmir are reeling under inadequate water supply, Jal Shakti department has not purchased any water Tankers in the past five years. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the information was revealed by the Public Information Officer (PIO) in a reply to RTI application filed by activist M M Shuja. On inquiring about the details of water Tankers purchased by Jal-Shakti, the PIO has informed that during the years from 2019-23 it had not purchased any water tankers. Pertinently, in July several areas in Kashmir have complained of water shortages and were demanding for the water tankers till the fulfillment of the water supplies. In the meantime, PIO while replying to queries regarding the total amount outstanding as water Tax as on March-...

Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a pre-poll alliance between the National Conference (NC) and the Congress for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir, calling it "a much-needed move." The alliance was announced by NC President Farooq Abdullah after his meeting with Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Speaking to reporters at his residence, Abdullah confirmed that Tarigami would be part of the alliance. “We welcome the announcement by Farooq Abdullah regarding the alliance of NC-Congress and the CPI(M) for the polls,” Tarigami told PTI. He described the alliance as "a welcome development," emphasizing its necessity given the current challenges facing the region since ...

Jammu Kashmir roads continue to claim lives as more than 400 people have lost lives in road accidents till June while over 3000 got injured. As per the figures available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), as many as 417 people have lost lives due to road accidents in the first six months of the ongoing year. During the same time, 3,894 people have got injured in road mishaps. This suggested that nearly three persons died due to road accidents on an average daily in Jammu and Kashmir this year. Figures also reveal that 4,200 road accident deaths have been reported over the last five years in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating 800 lives lost annually in the Union Territory. As per officials, more deaths have occurred in the Jammu region particularly in Pir Panjal and th...