Month: November 2024

In a significant move to promote solar rooftop installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, Jammu Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) has partnered with Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to offer collateral-free, low-interest loans to residential customers for solar installations up to 10 kWp. Under this partnership, J&K Bank has released guidelines for covering the full upfront cost of solar rooftop systems through MNRE’s flagship scheme, which offers a 60% subsidy for plants up to 3 kWp. This collaboration is expected to encourage more households to adopt solar energy. KPDCL, in a statement, welcomed the bank’s support, encouraging consumers registered on the National Portal to also apply on the Jan Samarth portal or visit J&K Bank branches to access these loa...

Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group, according to doctors. In an exclusive interview with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dr Shabnam Bashir, a leading onco-surgeon in Kashmir called for early detection and lifestyle modifications. Dr Shabnam, who is specially trained in breast and colorectal cancer surgeries, said there is an alarming rise in breast cancer cases and that nearly 60% of women seek treatment at advanced stages due to a lack of awareness. She described cancer as a modern epidemic, saying approximately 2 million new cases are being diagnosed worldwide each year and over 1 million deaths occur due to cancer. Quoting the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),...

Shah Basit A woman died while two pedestrians were injured in a road accident this afternoon in Ganderbal district. Officials told The Kashmiriyat, on Saturday afternoon, a speeding vehicle hit three pedestrians in Haripora area of Ganderbal, resulting in injuries to three persons. The trio, including a woman, were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Upon reaching the hospital, the woman identified as Mugli Begum, wife of Ghulam Qadir Chopan, a resident of Haripora passed away. Authorities have since taken cognizance of the incident.

A fire erupted on Saturday in the SIDCO industrial area of Lassipora, Pulwama district, South Kashmir. Firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to control the blaze and investigate the cause. Local authorities remain on high alert, working to contain the fire and minimize damage. As the situation develops, updates on the extent of the fire and any impact on surrounding facilities are awaited.

Two CRPF jawans and two policemen were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Khanyar area here on Saturday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khanyar in the morning following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, they said. The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire at the search party, which retaliated, they said. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans and two policemen were injured in the exchange of fire. They were taken to the Army's 92 Base Hospital. Their condition is stated to be stable, the officials said. The operation is underway. In another ongoing operation, two terrorists were gunned down by the security forces near Halkan Gali in the Shangus-Larnoo area in A...

Jammu Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has called for an independent probe into the alleged surge in militant related activities after the government formation in Jammu Kashmir. Upon being questioned on alleged spike in encounters in Kashmir, by a news reporter of controversial ANI, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said, "I demand an independent probe into the spike in militancy related activities post government forming in Jammu Kashmir. This can also be a possible attempt to destabilize the elected government." Responding to another question, the National conference president said that militant trapped in Khanyar Srinagar must be arrested alive and not killed. "The militants in Khanyar shall be arrested and interrogated to find out who is behind the spike in the violence...

One unidentified militant has been killed in th south Kashmir's Anantnag district. As per initial reports, two unidentified militants have been killed during an encounter in the in Halkan Gali which lies on the mountain pass that connects Shangus and Kokernag in Anantnag district. Earlier, a team of government forces including the RR of Indian army, Jammu Kashmir police launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. He said that as the joint teams approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists fired upon them which was retaliated to, triggering an encounter. As per Police, one more militant is believed to be trapped at the site of the encounter. This is the second encounter to have started in the Kash...

Kashmir capital Srinagar today witnessed an encounter after a gap of nearly 3 years. The data available with the news agency Kashmir News Trust reveals that after a pause of 2 years and 10 months, there has been a gunfight in Srinagar city. The last gunfight that broke out in the capital city was in the first week of January 2022 when two militants including Muhammad Salim Parrey from Hajin Bandipora and Hafiz – a Pakistani militant were killed in Shalimar area of Srinagar outskirts. Since then no encounter was reported from any part of the Srinagar city. However, militants managed to strike in different parts of the Srinagar after the killing of two militants in Shalimar in 2022. On 22 January 2023, militants lobbed a grenade in the Eidgah area of Srinagar in which a civilian ...

A trooper was killed due to accidental fire at Rawalpora area of Srinagar outskirts, official said Saturday. A top official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a solider who was part of army’s Road Opening Party (RoP) died after his service riffle went off accidently. “He received fatal injuries and died on the spot,” the official said. He, however, said police parties have reached the spot and all angles are being investigated—(KNO)