Month: October 2024

Danishwar Hameed A fish farm in the Kilam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has suffered a devastating loss, with thousands of fish found dead. The farm owner, speaking to The Kashmiriyat, blamed contaminated water from the ongoing construction of the Brazloo Bridge for the mass die-off. The owner expressed deep concern over the situation, stating, "Our entire family depends on this fish farm for our livelihood. The water contamination caused by the bridge construction has completely wiped out our fish stock." Faced with significant financial loss, the farm owner is appealing to the district administration for compensation to help recover from the crisis.

Suhail Dar Two siblings from Kulgam, who had been missing for nearly a week, were traced in Delhi on Tuesday, according to sources. Saima Reyaz and her brother Zubair, residents of Bogund, Kulgam, were reported missing last week. Their father confirmed that the children have been located in the national capital. “We received a call from an unknown number, and when I answered, it was my daughter. She told me they were in Delhi,” the father told The Kashmiriyat. "I immediately went there and found them." The siblings are now on their way back home.

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has reaffirmed the LG office's commitment to fully supporting any government that takes effective steps to meet the expectations of the people. Speaking in an interview on Monday, Sinha stated that his office would be ready to provide complete assistance to such a government. Sinha also addressed the upcoming local bodies elections, indicating they will take place once the Backward Classes Commission submits its report on OBC reservation, necessary security forces are available, and weather conditions improve. Responding to a question about the relationship between the LG office and the future chief minister, Sinha emphasized that every elected government aims to fulfill the people's needs, and his office would be in full cooperation. He also c...

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, who was one of seven victims killed in a militant attack at a construction site in the Gagangeer area of Sonamarg on Sunday evening. Abdullah, accompanied by his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and Khansahib MLA Saif-ud-din Bhat, met with Dr. Shahnawaz's family to express his condolences. During the visit, MLA Bhat informed reporters that Abdullah assured Dr. Shahnawaz's son that he would personally cover all his educational expenses. The attack, which claimed the lives of seven people, including Dr. Shahnawaz, has sent shockwaves through the region.

Shah Basit  The Jammu Kashmir police, on Tuesday, said that the police is committed to the safety and security of every individual in the region. Ganderbal Police was responding to claims made by former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding reports that non-local laborers are being pressured to leave the Kashmir Valley after a recent attack in Sonamarg. Mufti had tweeted, expressing concern that the local administration was urging laborers to leave immediately, warning that such actions could create further panic and send a negative message across the country. In her tweet, Mufti stated, "After the barbaric attack at Sonamarg, there are reports that the local admin is pressurizing non-local laborers to leave the valley immediately... J&K recently witnessed peaceful terror-fre...

A delegation of waiting list candidates met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Jammu today to address the issue affecting numerous families across Jammu Kashmir. The group highlighted the impact of the current waiting list rules and urged the Chief Minister to grant a one-time exemption that would consider job resignations. During the meeting, Chief Minister Abdullah assured the delegation of his commitment to resolving the matter promptly. The discussion focused on the hardships faced by waiting list candidates and emphasized the need for immediate action to address their concerns. The delegation expressed optimism that the government would respond swiftly to their request, providing relief and support to the affected families. Candidates across Jammu Kashmir have been ur...