Day: December 10, 2024

Danishwar Hameed/ Meer Irfan As the chill intensifies in Kashmir with temperatures plunging below freezing, the valley continues to grapple with power shortages, although recent steps have been taken to address the issue. Despite frequent and unscheduled power cuts, which have frustrated residents in both urban and rural areas, the Power Development Department (PDD) has made efforts to improve the situation this winter. According to official reports, the power supply to the valley has increased by 100 MW compared to the same period last year. Between November 16 and November 30, the average power supply stood at 1489 MW, a 101 MW increase from 1388 MW last year. From December 1 to December 4, the supply rose to 1525 MW, marking a 60 MW increase from 1465 MW last year. Between Dece...

Jammu Kashmir has faced a significant challenge this year with a 72 percent deficiency in rainfall wreaking havoc on its water bodies and aquatic life. The lack of precipitation has led to diminished water levels in rivers and lakes, which has directly affected the habitat and survival of local fish species and aquatic animals. While this situation impacts the livelihood of fishermen, the ecological consequences are even more profound. Experts note that the scarcity of rainfall has compounded existing threats to the Kashmir's freshwater ecosystems. "The ongoing drought conditions have resulted in significantly lower water levels in Kashmir's rivers and lakes," said Dr. Masood Balkhi, a specialist in fisheries and biodiversity. "This has disrupted the breeding grounds of nati...

The Anantnag Municipal Council has announced the commencement of enrolment for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0, a government initiative aimed at providing housing for all. The scheme is designed to assist landless and homeless individuals by offering financial support to help them build homes and improve their living conditions. According to the public notice, eligible individuals can register for the scheme on December 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Town Hall, Anantnag. Applicants are required to carry basic identification documents for the enrolment process. For those facing challenges with document availability, assistance will be provided on-site to facilitate the application. The initiative seeks to ensure affordable housing for underprivileged families and empower the...

A 37-year-old man, Abdul Hameed Sofi, a resident of Arampora, Kupwara, tragically passed away at Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara on Tuesday morning while as the family has alleged medical negligence. Sofi, a father of three, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day, complaining of arm pain and discomfort. Family members, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that doctors initially described his condition as stable after conducting preliminary tests. However, the patient later died at the hospital. Relatives alleged that a staff member, who they claimed was a compounder rather than a doctor, dismissed the patient’s condition as a mere act of drama. They also accused the hospital staff of withholding an ECG report that could shed light o...

Danishwar Hameed An auto driver who was critically injured in a road accident in the Khudwani Bypass area of Kulgam district succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura on Tuesday morning. Sources informed The Kashmiriyat that the victim, Sareer Ahmad Khanday, son of Mohd Akram Khanday, a resident of Bongam, Kulgam, was involved in a collision with an I-10 vehicle on Monday evening. He was severely injured in the accident and was immediately rushed to SKIMS Soura for treatment. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, Sareer Ahmad Khanday succumbed to his injuries at around 2:50 AM on Tuesday. Following the incident, the police have registered a case, and an investigation into the accident is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. O...

The ongoing cold wave has intensified across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, with temperatures plummeting to freezing levels, disrupting normal life in many areas. In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -5.4°C, while Qazigund saw a sharper drop to -6.4°C. Pahalgam experienced one of the coldest nights at -8.4°C. Other areas, including Anantnag and Pulwama, recorded frigid lows of -7.9°C and -8.3°C, respectively. Ganderbal, Bandipora, and Baramulla registered minimum temperatures of -5.2°C, -5.5°C, and -5.1°C. Shopian reported the coldest temperature in the region at -8.5°C, followed closely by Larnoo at -8.1°C. Kupwara and Kokernag were slightly warmer compared to other parts of the Valley, recording -4.5°C and -4.0°C, respectively. Sonamarg emerged as o...