Month: December 2024

In a bid to curb the menace of underage driving, the Srinagar Traffic Police conducted a surprise operation in the Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar uptown on Monday morning, seizing scores of two-wheelers driven by minors without licenses or documents. A police official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust tht a special checkpoint was established on the Mehjoor Nagar-Jawahar Nagar Bridge, where traffic personnel intercepted and seized vehicles driven by underage boys. He said that action was also taken against licensed drivers who lacked necessary documents, and their vehicles were also impounded. The official added that the operation was launched following complaints from the public about underage driving in Srinagar's interiors. "We received complaints that minors were driving ...

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on Jammu Kashmir as well as Ladakh, with temperatures plunging below freezing in most areas. According to Kashmir weather, Srinagar recorded a freezing -3.3°C, while Qazigund experienced -5.2°C. The tourist hotspot of Pahalgam registered an icy -6.8°C, and Gulmarg, a popular skiing destination, saw temperatures drop to -9.0°C. Sonamarg also witnessed severe cold with the mercury settling at -7.0°C, while Anantnag and Pulwama recorded -7.0°C and -6.7°C, respectively. Kupwara district recorded a low of -4.4°C, Kokernag matched it at -4.4°C, and Bandipora saw temperatures dip to -4.1°C. Baramulla experienced -4.2°C, Budgam -5.1°C, Kulgam -5.1°C, Shopian -7.5°C, and Larnoo emerged as one of the coldest places in the valley with -7.9°C. I...

Bhat Yasir Residents of Eidgah colony in Wanigam Payeen, Pattan, Baramulla, took to the roads to protest the non-availability of drinking water in their area. The locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat alleged that they have been without water for several weeks, and the concerned department has failed to take concrete measures to address the issue. According to a local resident, the only source of water for the mohalla is a small irrigation canal, which has been under maintenance for several weeks, exacerbating the water shortage. Notably, the Eidgah mohalla is yet to receive piped water supply, rendering government claims hollow. The locals claimed to have brought the issue to the attention of the area's MLA, Irfan Hafiz Lone, but to no avail, However, the MLA assured that he h...

wo police personnel were found dead with bullet injuries in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said, suspecting fratricide as the reason behind the incident The bullet-riddled bodies of the cops were seen lying inside a police van outside Kali Mata temple in the district headquarters around 6.30 am, the officials said They said a police party rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies to the district hospital for postmortem. Preliminary report suggested the two police personnel died after opening fire on each other, the official said.(PTI)

Most parts of Jammu Kashmir experienced subzero temperatures on Friday night, intensifying the ongoing cold wave across the region. In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -0.5°C, while Qazigund and Pahalgam registered -1.0°C and -2.8°C, respectively. Higher reaches, including Gulmarg (-3.4°C), Sonamarg (-2.2°C), and Shopian (-3.5°C), remained the coldest. The remote and strategic Zojila Pass recorded an extreme low of -18.0°C. Meanwhile, Anantnag and Pulwama shared similar minimum temperatures of -2.1°C, while Kupwara and Kokernag remained slightly warmer at 0.1°C and 0.4°C. Other districts, including Budgam (-1.3°C) and Bandipora (-0.7°C), also reported subzero temperatures, reflecting the widespread chill. In Jammu division, temperatures remained...

Senior National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq reaffirmed the government's commitment to its election promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to households across Jammu Kashmir. He announced that the scheme would officially commence in March 2025. Speaking to reporters, Sadiq clarified that while the government could implement the scheme immediately, doing so would require additional power cuts—a measure they wish to avoid. “This promise is not symbolic; it’s a concrete step. We are finalizing the modalities to roll it out without compromising the current power supply,” Sadiq said, adding that a formal announcement would follow in March. The initiative is expected to bring significant relief to residents amid rising energy prices. Sadiq expressed confidence t...

Hundreds gathered in Doda district of Jammu on Saturday, under the 'Hindu Sanatan Sabha' banner, protesting alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Demonstrators, including men and women, held placards and banners urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention. The protesters claimed Hindus in Bangladesh face constant threats and demanded immediate action to safeguard their community. They denounced the current Bangladesh regime, warning that persistent attacks may necessitate Indian military intervention. One of the protesters Ashok Bhagat told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that Hindus are in danger and under attack. He sought global condemnation of Bangladesh's treatment of Hindus and urged the Indian government to take decisive action. Pertinently, the p...