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Minister of Consumer Affairs and Public Services and Sports, Satish Sharma Friday said the formal announcement on the double ration and 12 gas cylinders a year to the people of J-K will be made shortly. “Modalities are being finalised and very soon the formal announcement regarding double ration and 12 gas cylinders will be made public,” Minister for CA&PS, Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma told the House on the last day of the session, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). He said transport, especially public transport, is also being streamlined for the benefit of people. The Minster expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for resposing trust in him and allowing him to serve the people of J&K—(KNO)

In a recent statement, Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah, criticized outgoing Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud's judicial legacy, particularly pointing to controversial rulings on the Babri Masjid demolition and Article 370's abrogation. Ruhullah asserted that Justice Chandrachud’s handling of the Babri Masjid judgment rewarded those responsible for the mosque's demolition by favoring their claims, a decision he described as influenced by religious considerations rather than purely constitutional grounds. He further expressed concern over Justice Chandrachud’s role in allowing executive decisions to supersede constitutional principles, especially in Jammu Kashmir. According to Ruhullah, the Chief Justice’s support of the Modi government’s revocation of A...

In a bid to strengthen Policing strategies and address contemporary law enforcement challenges, a District-level Police Conference was held today at District Police Headquarters, Anantnag. The conference was chaired by SSP Anantnag, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, and brought together Police officers from across the district to deliberate on enhancing Policing protocols. Modeled after the DGP/IGPs conferences, the event served as a platform for in-depth discussions on key issues such as combating cybercrime, tackling radicalization, addressing the narcotics menace, improving police training, understanding the implications of new laws, and bolstering overall security measures. The conference also explored the use of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI),...

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Friday said that the party will run a parallel government in case the behavior of the government doesn’t change. Addressing a news conference, Sharma, who was accompanied by several of their MLAs including Sham Lal Sharma and others, said that the Speaker has worked as an agent of a particular party and conducted unconstitutional acts. “The leaders had to speak on the government’s promises and also on the LG’s motion, but the NC moved a resolution against the decision taken by the parliament on August 05, 2019, thereby showing its separatism agenda in the house,” he said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). However, he added that it is unfortunate that the Speaker of the assembly i...

Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asserted on Friday that the state's government will not let social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter dictate its agenda. Responding to the Motion of Thanks for the lieutenant governor’s address in the Assembly, Abdullah remarked, “Thankfully, I write a lot on Twitter, but I don't read much. I want to reassure the people of Jammu Kashmir that our policies will be set by the public, not by social media users.” The National Conference (NC) leader emphasized that elected representatives should be wary of forming policies based on social media trends. “Do not base your policies on the University of WhatsApp or Facebook,” he cautioned. “Very few people engage with these platforms, and those who do, tend to forget about you...

Two persons were stabbed and injured in a scuffle on Friday evening between two groups at Hamdania Colony area of Bemina area, officials said. An official told the news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a late-night clash occurred near Bemina Srinagar. During the altercation, two individuals sustained stab wounds and were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. He identified the injured as Arslaan (15), son of Abdul Majeed Khanday, a resident of Hamdania Colony, and Adil Ahmad (17), son of Mohammad Shafi Khan, also from Hamdania Colony. Meanwhile, investigations have been initiated- (KNO)

The Odisha Police on Friday detained a man after a woman filed a complaint that he forced her to undergo religious conversion and marry him, an officer said. The man also allegedly threatened the woman of Jagtsinghpur district to upload video clips of their intimate moments on the internet. The police registered a case at the Mahila Police Station here and sent the alleged victim to a hospital for medical examination. The man identified as Samir Mansoor, who claimed to be hailing from Bihar and presently staying in Kashmir, was nabbed while he was trying to leave from Odisha by train, the officer said. In the FIR, the woman claimed she came to know Mansoor through an online game in 2022 and was not aware of his religion initially. “He forced me to convert and marry him. When...

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for Jammu Kashmir, covering November 8–16, predicting mostly dry conditions, with a brief period of rain and snowfall expected. According to the forecast, the region will remain dry through November 9, providing some relief to residents after an extended dry spell. A change is expected on November 10–11, with light rain and snow likely in northern and central Kashmir, particularly affecting higher altitudes. Following this, dry weather is anticipated to return from November 12 to November 14. Another round of light rain and snow is expected on November 15–16, primarily in elevated areas. Farmers are advised to proceed with harvests and secure crops in light of the upcoming weather. Residents, especially commuters...

Administration in Tral division of south Kashmir's Pulwama has issued a circular imposing a strict ban on the use of firecrackers within the territorial jurisdiction of Sub-District Tral. The ban covers all public and private celebrations, including weddings, festivals, and other events, as part of growing concerns over environmental pollution, public health hazards, and the disruption of peace. The circular, issued today, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, highlights the increasing problem of air and noise pollution in Kashmir, particularly during high-profile weddings where the use of firecrackers has become prevalent. These extravagant celebrations, often hosted by elite families, have sparked public outcry due to the disturbance caused to nearby residents, includin...

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdhi Friday said that the recent TRC grenade attack case in which 12 civilians were injured has been cracked and three terror associates involved in the act of grenade lobbing have been arrested and booked under UAPA. Addressing a press conference here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir as per news agency Kashmir News Observer, said that on November 3, a grenade was lobbed at TRC that left 12 civilians including a woman and man seriously wounded. “In the attack a woman Abida was seriously wounded. She has little kids. Similarly, lone bread earner for his family Habibullah was also seriously injured. Habibullah has a bed ridden son at his home,” the IGP said. He said Srinagar police constituted teams and tasked them to investi...