Year: 2024

The night temperature across Kashmir plummeted further with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 5.6 degree Celsius. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the sub-zero temperature has been recorded across all the stations while Qazigund, the gateway of Kashmir, also recorded a low of minus 5.0 degree Celsius. Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, has recorded a low of minus 4.4 degree Celsius while Pahalgam, a famous tourist place, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6.5 degree Celsius. In Kupwara, the mercury settled at minus 5.3 degree Celsius while in Kokernag, a minimum temperature of minus 2.7 degree Celsius was recorded—(KNO)

In a somber turn of events, a fourth-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student from Kashmir died of cardiac arrest in Iran. Hailing from Noor Bagh Sopore in Baramulla, Kashmir, Mohammad Arsalan Kanjwal was pursuing his medical education at a prestigious university in Iran. According to locals, the young medical student passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest. This sudden and unfortunate event has left family, friends, and the academic community in shock. Mohammad Arsalan Kanjwal, dedicated to his pursuit of medical knowledge, was in the crucial fourth year of his MBBS journey when this tragic incident occurred. The circumstances surrounding the suspected cardiac arrest have added a layer of sorrow to the loss of a promising student, leaving the comm...

A 34-year-old young researcher from south Kashmir is committed to championing water conservation initiatives and fostering a collective consciousness. Sheikh Ruhail Maqbool from main town Tral in Pulwama district has taken different initiatives that encourage locals to embrace eco-friendly practices for which he has recently received the Jal Phahari Samman Award at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Ruhail said he received his first award from the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2021 as 'National Water Hero' for "praiseworthy efforts" in water conservation management and water quality. Ruhail said that for the last several years, he has been organising awareness programmes in different areas to sensitise people about the importance ...

In the Darhal area of Rajouri district, a heartbreaking incident unfolded as Adil Din, a man striving for better opportunities, tragically succumbed to a heart attack. The catalyst for this unfortunate event was an alleged betrayal by an immigration agent named Manzoor Hussain. Adil Din's family, now grappling with grief, finds themselves not only mourning the loss of a loved one but also navigating the aftermath of a substantial financial loss. The intricate web of deception began when Adil entrusted Rs 5 lakh to Manzoor Hussain in December 2023, with the hope of securing a visa for Kuwait, a local told The Kashmiriyat. Little did he know that this transaction would lead to a cascade of deceit and despair. Manzoor Hussain, the purported facilitator of Adil's aspirations, be...

A minor girl was allegedly harassed by a fair shop dealer in Sumbal area of north Kashmir Bandipora district. Official sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that police Post Nowgam received an application from the father of minor girl that she had gone for fingerprint formalities at the house of Fair Prince Shop Dealer in Sumbal area. He alleged that the said person took the advantage and allegedly sexually assaulted her. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and in this connection, case FIR No. 03/2024 U/S POCSO Act has been registered in Police station Sumbal. A senior police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll said that the accused has been held and further investigation has been taken up.(KS)

National Investigation Agency on Saturday morning attached the residential house of an accused in connection with case of weapon recovery in Chanapora area of Srinagar district. Sources told GNS that a NIA team along with police and CRPF this morning attached the property of an accused namely Mushtaq Ahmad son of Abdul Ganaie, Khan Colony, Chanapora, they said. The house has been attached in connection with case RC 4/22 regarding recovery of weapon, they added. Its pertinent to mention that Srinagar Police in May 2023 in Chanapora arrested two local hybrid militants of proscribed militant outfit LeT/TRF. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds & 1 silencer were recovered. The case was handed over to NIA for further in...

Amid persistent dry spell across Kashmir, the minimum temperature has recorded a further dip on Saturday with Srinagar recording a low of minus 5.4 degree Celsius. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the mercury continued to settle below freezing point in the ongoing 40-day harshest winter period, Chillai Kalan. As per the data, Pahalgam was the coldest at minus 6.3 degree Celsius. Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 5.4 degree Celsius. Qazigund, the gateway of Kashmir has recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6 degree Celsius while Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort recorded a low of minus 4.5 degree Celsius. In Kokernag, the mercury settled at minus 2.9 degree Celsius. Pertinently, the weatherman has predicted dry weather conditions till...

A village defense committee member was found dead with bullet injury on his body in Doda district even as police said it was a case of suicide, police said on Friday. A top police official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the VDC member identified as Balwant Singh son of Prem Nath resident of Kharangal Gandoh was found dead near his home today morning. He said that as per preliminary investigation, the VDC member has died by suicide and a weapon was also found near his body. The official said the body has been sent for post-mortem, while a case has been registered and further investigation is on—(KNO)