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The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday announced its decision to pull out of the scheduled talks with the central government, citing the recent violence in Leh that left four people dead and over 50 injured. The talks were to be held on October 6 in New Delhi. At a press conference, senior LAB leader Thupstan Chhewang said the decision was unanimous. He stressed that no dialogue would be possible until certain preconditions were met, including a judicial inquiry into the September 24 clashes and the withdrawal of cases against those arrested. “Peace and normalcy must be restored before any discussions can take place. The terror and grief among the people must be addressed,” Chhewang said, urging the Union Home Ministry, the Union Territory administration, and local authorities to take ...

Jammu Kashmir recorded 50 fresh dengue cases on Saturday, taking the cumulative tally for 2025 to 970, according to official data. Health officials said 392 tests were conducted during the day, of which 30 men and 20 women tested positive. Seven of the new infections were in children under 18 years, while 43 were adults. Jammu district reported the highest number of cases with 23 fresh infections, raising its total to 394 this year. Kathua followed with 19 new cases, taking its tally to 275. Udhampur and Samba reported two cases each, while Reasi, Rajouri, and Kashmir logged one case each. One infection was traced to a patient from another state. Since January, 14,152 dengue tests have been conducted across Jammu and Kashmir, compared to 13,109 tests during the same period last year. Th...

Loud blast like sound created panic in several areas of south Kashmir on Monday afternoon. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday around 1:10 P.M., a massive sound was heard in south Kashmir creating panic among locals. They said that the sound was heard in districts of Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Anantnag district. The cause of the blast is not known yet, however, official sources told The Kashmiriyat that it was likely a sonic boom.  

Doda police on Monday said that a neborn female infant found dead in GMC Doda while police have registered FIR. In a statement issued by Doda Police as per news agency Kashmir News Corner reads, On 28.09.2025, at around 1600 hours, a dead body of a newborn female baby (aged approximately 5–6 months) was found abandoned in the bathroom of the Emergency Ward, GMC Doda. Taking cognizance of the matter, Police Post District Hospital (PP DH) Doda registered FIR No. 221/2025 under section 94 of the BNS. The Investigating Officer (I/O), along with the FSL Team and Crime Photographer, visited the spot and carried out necessary legal and scientific formalities. The body was taken into custody for medico-legal examination. Investigation into the case has been set into motion and further ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 had opened the path toward resolving the Kashmir issue, leading to a sharp decline in violence and ushering in what he called an “era of peace and development” in Jammu Kashmir. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Shah said the constitutional change was followed by a comprehensive strategy that combined development, education, and poverty alleviation with a strong security policy to counter Pakistan-backed militancy. “Between 2004 and 2014, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed over 7,300 violent incidents. Today, that number has fallen to 1,800. Deaths of security personnel have dropped by 65 percent, and civilian casualties are down by 77 percent,” Shah said, quoting official figures. He also underlined the ...

At least twelve sheep were killed on Sunday afternoon after being hit by a rashly driven truck near the Zig Jawhar Tunnel in south Kashmir’s Qazigund area, officials said. The incident occurred when a truck passing through the area struck a flock of sheep belonging to a local pastoral family. Eyewitnesses told Kashmir News Trust that the vehicle was moving at high speed when it rammed into the livestock, killing a dozen sheep on the spot. The sudden accident caused panic among locals and commuters using the stretch, which is part of the vital Srinagar–Jammu National Highway. "The truck driver was driving recklessly and paid no heed to the animals crossing the road,” said a local, adding that the pastoral family had suffered a major loss of livelihood. Police officials confirmed...

The Court of City Judge/JMIC Srinagar has directed Bemina Police Station to register a First Information Report (FIR) against a senior Journalist, and three associates (names withheld) for alleged involvement in a violent home invasion, theft, and issuing of life threats. The court order, issued by City Judge Abdul Bari on September 25, came after a complaint from lady resident of Gousia Colony Srinagar, who accused the journalist and his 3 associates of forcibly entering her home, looting valuables, and intimidating her family. According to the petition, the incident dates back to January 9 this year when the lady, who works outside the home, returned to find her house ransacked. She alleged that the accused had broken the locks and taken away jewelry, cash, certificates, and househ...

A day after violent clashes between demonstrators and police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that those responsible would face strict action, warning that the state would deliver a “lesson so strong that generations will remember it.” The protests were held on the call of cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, who has since been arrested along with seven others. The demonstration was in response to police action against participants in a September 4 Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession in Kanpur who carried “I Love Muhammad” posters. Speaking at a function in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said the Bareilly cleric “forgot whose government is in place” and stressed that there would be no road blockades or curfews. “We will send a message so ...

Liquor consumption is witnessing a notable rise in Kashmir, marking a shift in Kashmir's social landscape where alcohol use was once largely confined to non-locals and tourists. Bar employees say beer has become the most popular choice among visitors, though some customers also opt for hard liquor. “Most of the visitors ask for beer. A section of people go for whiskey or rum, but beer clearly tops the list,” said an employee at a Srinagar-based bar, adding that the trend has steadily grown over the past few years. Traditionally, alcohol use in Kashmir was limited and largely restricted due to religious and cultural sensitivities. However, shopkeepers and bar operators claim that changing lifestyles, exposure to outside cultures, and growing tourism have all contributed to a gradua...

Police in Shopian recovered a large quantity of contraband substance during a raid at a residential house and adjoining cow shed in Dachoo Zainapora, officials said. Acting on reliable information, a police party from Police Station Zainapora, accompanied by the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a search operation at the residence of Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of late Abdul Satar Dar. During the raid, a charas-like substance weighing approximately 31.8 kilograms was seized from the premises. Police said that the accused, Showkat Ahmad Dar, is currently absconding. A case under FIR No. 76/2025 has been registered at Police Station Zainapora under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. “Efforts are being made to track down and apprehend the accused involved in the illegal trade,”...