Month: October 2024

After coming under immense pressure on social media, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Member of Parliament from Srinagar, has posted out a letter on social media, reaching out to the newly appointed Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, with a letter highlighting critical issues facing the state. Aga Ruhullah has faced criticism from certain social media users following Omar Abdullah's meetings with the Home Minister and the Prime Minister of India. He has also been targeted after the Chief Minister-led cabinet passed a resolution seeking statehood instead of advocating for Article 370. During his election campaign, Aga stated that the National Conference would not compromise on Article 370. Congratulating Abdullah on his new role, Mehdi expressed hope for leadership that aligns go...

Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a Heroin network and arrested some key figures in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. In a handout to GNS, the police said that in a major operation against drug trafficking, Baramulla Police seized 2,695 grams of heroin worth 20 crores and arrested three key figures of a heroin smuggling ring. Acting on credible intelligence, a police team detained Nazim Din, son of Alim Din Tass, from Zamboor Pattan Uri, aged 28, during a surprise naka at NHW Khanpora on October 21, 2024. Upon search, officers found 519 grams of heroin concealed in a polythene bag under his armpit. During initial questioning, Nazim disclosed his involvement in drug trafficking, allegedly under the influence of an unknown individual from Down Town Srinagar referred to as "...

At least 26 nursing students were injured, with two in critical condition, after a passenger vehicle met with an accident in the Farna Magjote area of Udhampur district on Tuesday. Officials reported that the accident occurred when a passenger Matador, bearing registration number JK02S-4087, lost control due to overspeeding and rolled down the road. All the injured were immediately transported to GMC Udhampur for medical treatment, where the condition of two students is reported as critical. The injured students are primarily from Kashmir. Further details are awaited.

A student was injured after being attacked at SP College Bund in Srinagar today. Hospital sources at SMHS Hospital confirmed to Kashmir News Trust that the victim, identified as Muhammad Moomin, a resident of Nai Sarak Srinagar, was brought to the hospital with a head injury inflicted by a sharp object. Hospital sources added that Moomin's condition is stable and receiving treatment. Prima facie it seems the student was attacked with a knife after an altercation between two groups. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack. [KNT]

After a six-year hiatus, the Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set to reconvene for its first session as a Union Territory. The session is scheduled to begin on November 4, 2024, marking a crucial moment in the region's political landscape. This assembly session comes after the body was dissolved in November 2018, following political upheavals and subsequent changes in the region’s governance structure. According to the provisional calendar, accessed by The Kashmiriyat, the first day of the session will witness the election of the Speaker at 10:30 AM, followed by the Lieutenant Governor's address at 11:30 AM. The following days, beginning on November 5, will include obituary references and discussions on the 'Motion of Thanks' to the Lieutenant Governor’s address. The di...

Srinagar police have issued a warning about a rising scam in which fraudsters impersonate officials from security and intelligence agencies, including the police, CBI, or TRAI. The scammers intimidate their targets by falsely accusing them of serious crimes, such as financial fraud or harassment, and threatening immediate arrest. "These scammers create a sense of urgency by citing fabricated charges, like involvement in drug trafficking or money laundering," said a police spokesperson. "They leave victims with two options: either visit the nearest police station within 12 hours or provide a statement through a WhatsApp video call." Most victims, fearing arrest, opt for the video call, during which the scammers appear in uniform, pretending to be inside a police station. "Dur...