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A study on the damage caused by climate change has revealed shocking information. According to the report, 122 glaciers are shrinking in the Pir Panjal, raising concerns about potential glacial lake outburst floods. Researchers have identified 122 glaciers in the Pir Panjal range, whose size has drastically decreased since 1980. Glaciers covering an area of approximately 25.7 square kilometers have diminished to just 15.9 square kilometers. This revelation comes from a study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, led by Mohammad Ashraf Ganai and Syed Qaiser Bukhari. The findings have been published in the International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology. The researchers analyzed data spanning four decades, from 1980 to 2020, focusing...

Former Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, released the manifesto of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, outlining key concerns and proposed solutions for the region. Titled 'Apna vote Apno ke liye', Mehbooba Mufti has shed light on the challenges faced since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The manifesto addresses several issues affecting the collective identity, land rights, and freedoms of the people of Jammu Kashmir. Furthermore, the manifesto expresses concerns about the impact on livelihoods, particularly in sectors like horticulture, due to anti-trade measures and the forced eviction of tribal communities from their lands. To address these challenges, the manifesto proposes several initiatives, including the construct...

The PDP and the National Conference (NC), both partners in the INDIA bloc in Jammu Kashmir and a part of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) are set to lock horns against each other for the three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir valley. This experts suggest will play in the hands of the Bhartiya Janta Party, who are yet to announce their candidate on the Lok Sabha seat of Anantnag-Rajouri, which is slated for polls on May 7. Though the People's Democratic Party has not announced its candidates yet, Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the party is likely to field Waheed u Rehman Parra or Mehbooba Mufti for the seat. "We will not contest Jammu, but the discussion regarding three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir is underway. The decision will be shared with you all in two-three da...

The Anantnag-Rajouri seat, previously a focal point of intense political drama, is anticipated to witness further intrigue with the expected entry of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) into the Lok Sabha race. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the People's Democratic Party will announce its candidate for the Lok Sabha seat in three-five days. "The candidate is yet to be finalised, however, PDP will field its own candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri seat," they said. The party's youthful cadre has initiated a widespread outreach program in South Kashmir, a region once synonymous with the stronghold of the PDP. Spearheaded by the leadership of individuals like Iltija Mufti, Mohit Bhan, Waheed u Rehman Parra, and Najmus Saqib, the party has been actively engaged in door-to-door campaigni...

Medical experts say there are numerous health benefits associated with fasting during the month of Ramadan. Doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that fasting contributes to weight loss, improves blood sugar control, and reduces inflammation. Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Medicine at SKIMS Soura, said that fasting instills discipline and patience while also decreasing the risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver. He mentioned recent studies that indicate a lower incidence of neurological diseases and cancer among individuals who fast. Fasting promotes the regeneration of stem cells, which contribute to tissue and organ formation in the body, he said. "Fasting he...

Jammu Kashmir, a region of contrasts, is characterized by economic transformations and social challenges, as revealed in the Employment report 2024 by International Labour Organization. On one hand, average earnings of casual workers have risen significantly over the years which is an indicator of some improvement in the economy while on the other hand unemployment continues to be a major issue particularly among educated youth. But as income levels rise there are also widening disparities with gender gap regarding access to employment opportunities expanding further. Jammu Kashmir stands out against this background as a microcosm of the complex patterns that confront regions experiencing both economic development and social transformation through changing population distributions...

Hooria Gillani In Jammu Kashmir, the general category that consists of over 75 per cent of the population will have a mere 40 per cent access to government jobs in the region. The recent decision by the Manoj Sinha led administration to substantially raise Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservations by 10 per cent, thereby reducing open merit to only 40 per cent, has left many astonished and prompted serious concerns about fairness. Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act of 2024 has introduced these significant changes. Under this amendment, the Pahari Ethnic Group, Padari Tribe, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmins have been granted a 10% reservation quota, stirring both anticipation and concern within the region. The original act, enacted in 2005, focused on providing reservation quotas for Scheduled ...

In a display of honesty and integrity, the people of Kashmir have once again proven their reputation for hospitality and sincerity. Ms. Fiza, a tourist from Malaysia, found herself in awe of the honesty exhibited by the locals during her recent visit to the Kashmir valley. Her admiration for the Kashmiri people stems from an incident that unfolded at a coat and textiles shop in Khanyar area of Srinagar. While shopping, Ms. Fiza accidently left her bag containing more than 1.75 lakhs behind. Rather than seizing the opportunity, the shopkeepers, upon discovering the forgotten bag, chose to safeguard it, hoping for her return. Expressing their concern, the shopkeepers waited anxiously, even though they lacked Ms. Fiza's contact information. "We were not able to work or sleep becau...

A video circulating on social media depicts a man in uniform instructing an elderly Kashmiri to chant "Jai Shri Ram," sparking controversy in the region, as reported by The Telegraph. ALSO READ: Army forced people to raise ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans in Pulwama mosque: Mehbooba Mufti  The authenticity of the video remains unconfirmed,  The Telegraph said in its report. National Conference spokesperson Sarah Hayat Shah condemned the incident, highlighting it as alarming for the region's dynamics. https://twitter.com/SaraHayatShah/status/1755141513078792334?s=19 "Shocking! Man in uniform holds the arm of an Elderly Kashmiri Muslim man firmly, asks him to utter Religious (Hindu) slogan “Jai Shri Ram”. Wow! This is NAYA KASHMIR. Hoshiyaar, Khabardaar. ALLAHU-AKBAR," Sarah tweeted. In ...

Amid an internet shutdown in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu Kashmir, The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, opposed by the Gujjar Bakerwl community aims at empowering Pahari Ethnic Group, Padari Tribes, Koli and Gadda Brahmin by providing Scheduled Tribe status. The inclusion of these communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu Kashmir will have absolutely no impact on current level of reservations available to the existing Scheduled Tribe communities such as Gujjars and Bakarwals, s per the government. "They will continue to get reservation like before,"  said the government in an official handout. “Reservation to the newly listed Scheduled Tribes will be provided in such a mann...