REGIONAL

July 14 The incessant rains, weather changes in the Kashmir valley have caused several disturbances in the normal growth of horticulture sector  and resulted in the spread of dreadful disease to the leaves of apple trees like Alterneria which is fast spreading fungal disease. It directly impacts quality horticulture produce & disturbs economy of the fruit growers of the valley. Majority of fruit growers of District Islamabad (Anantnag) while speaking to The Kashmiriyat have expressed their grief over the fast spread of the said disease. The Officials said that there is also a threat of reduction in the quality horticulture produce in the coming season. Senior Advocate & National Conference leader of Shangas Constituency Riyaz Ahmad Khan while talking to reporter of T...

  July 14 Sajad Hameed Tangmarg is located gate way of world famous tourist resort Gulmarg in North Kashmir as well as functioning per pattern of sub district. All  head of the Government offices are located in the surrounding areas of main market at Tangmarg, but unfortunately authorities have totally ignored the place for the last four years. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that despite paying taxes and rent for the bus stand, the roads have developed big deep path poles at the bus stand. "We pay rent and a lot of money ever year, but unfortunately Government does not spend the same amount for developmental facilities or to change the look of main market in Tangmarg which effects a huge fall in the local business units," Shakeel Ahmed, a Tangmarg Resident told The Kashmiriyat....

July 13 At least six persons including two children were injured in an accident at kandizal area of Pampore on Friday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the accident took place on National highway near new bypass between Maruti Alto 800 and bullet proof bunker of 183 bn CRPF. They added that injured persons were shifted to sub district hospital Pampore where there condition is said to be stable.

July 11 Intense Stone throwing clashes erupted in Pandan area of Soura in Srinagar as hundreds of youth hit the streets. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that youth shouting slogans against civilian killings appeared on the roads and the forces deployed in the area fired tear smoke shells on them. The youth in retaliation threw stones on them and tried to chase them away, however the youth regrouped in large numbers and continued the stone throwing. The Government Forces allegedly set ablaze the carts of fruit vendors and vegetable sellers along with stock in Soura area, Locals alleged. A Local told The Kashmiriyat that protesters later arrived at the spot and tried their best to doze off the fire. The clashes were going on when this report was filed.