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A shepherd died after he slipped from a cliff in the upper reaches of Baba Nagri Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Police sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a shepherd had gone to a forest area to take care of the live stock. While walking on the cliff, he had a fall and died on the spot. Police sources identified the deceased as Muhammad Amjid Raina son of Muhammad Amin Raina a resident of Baba Nagri Wangath. Police have registered a case in this regard. [KNT]

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri Monday said every house, street, and heritage in Srinagar district to get a Unique Identification Number which will help every individual and authority to identify the person or place without any inconvenience. "The allotment of Unique ID is a process that has been taken under Smart City Project. In Srinagar it was executed earlier on trial basis and soon will be extended to beyond Srinagar," Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri as per KNS said. He said the Unique ID will help relatives and others to identify and reach out to the location without any inconvenience. "This will be a guide to people and authorities to locate the place and find out the person or house hassle-free," he said. Notably the project of allotment of Unique ...

Danishwar Hameed On day 4, the teams of SDRF and Jammu Kashmir Police intensified their search around the Sheeri area of Baramulla district to trace the Baramulla man. Earlier the family members speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that Gurmeet Singh, who is a senior Government official with the Roads and Buildings Department of Jammu Kashmir had left his home on August 25, following which the family has no clue of his whereabouts. "He left home on August 25, around 6 P.M. for some work after which he did not return home till 9 P.M., that caused panic among his family members, We (family) along with neighbours, friends, colleagues, and police started to search for him everywhere including a hospital," he said. Gurmeet Singh, had informed his family that he was going to attend an of...

On day 11 of the hearings of the Article 370 petitions, the Supreme Court of India will hear the Solicitor General of India who will attempt to defend the Government's decision to abrogate the special status. At the onset of the day, Kapil Sibal brought to the notice of the court the suspension of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, the academic who came to the court and argued for a few minutes- "because he argued what he argued he was suspended from the faculty on 25th August. He took leave for two days, went back, and was suspended," Kapil SIbal argued. The Chief Justice of India asked the centre to look into the issue and said that nobody shall be suspended for arguing in the court. Live updates: SG Mehta starts arguments: I will show that Jammu Kashmir constitution was subordinate to India...

Meer Irfan In a trafic incident, one brother died and another is battling for life when the duo received electric shock in Shopian. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday morning, the siblings were repairing an electric wire in the Babapora area of Shopian when they received an electricity shock on an electric pole. Both of them fell down from the pole and were immediately rescued by the locals who rushed them to the nearby hospital. At the hospital, Mashooq Ahmed Hajam (24) was declared brought dead while another brother Irfan Ahmed (27) was shifted to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.

Jammu & Kashmir Police in Baramulla formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Roads and Building (R&B), who is missing from Friday from the town. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Police has initiated a comprehensive search operation involving SDRF, dog squad and drone surveillance to uncover any potential clues about the missing AEE, Gurmeet Singh. A special investigation team has been formed led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police headquarters, Baramulla, a police official said. “Anybody having any information regarding the said missing person may kindly inform Police on: 9596767703, 9596767710 and 9596767768," police said while seeking assistance from general public to locate Er. Gurme...

People associated with dairy farming are worried as new cases of lumpy skin disease have been reported from various parts of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In a concerning development, multiple cases of lumpy skin disease have been reported from various parts of the district, which has sent shockwaves among individuals associated with dairy farming. Locals told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the sudden surge in cases has raised alarms within the locals associated with dairy farming or having livestock. “Two weeks ago, my heifer contracted Lumpy skin disease. Since then, she has received expensive treatment even though she has recovered. However, even after her recovery, she passed away, and there are several other cows in the neighbourhood who also have the ...

Meer Irfan It is day three that Gurmeet Singh, a resident of Baramulla has been missing. Earlier the family members speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that Gurmeet Singh, who is a senior Government official with the Roads and Buildings Department of Jammu Kashmir had left his home on August 25, following which the family has no clue of his whereabouts. "He left home on August 25, around 6 P.M. for some work after which he did not return home till 9 P.M., that caused panic among his family members, We (family) along with neighbours, friends, colleagues, and police started to search for him everywhere including a hospital," he said. Gurmeet Singh, had informed his family that he was going to attend an official meeting. During the search, his colleagues found his vehicle (wagonR)...

Jammu Kashmir Police have released 26 Yuva Rajputa Sabha leaders, who were detained on August 21 during a protest in favour of suspension of toll collection at Sarore Plaza on Jammu-Pathankot highway due to poor road conditions and a damaged bridge at Dayalachak. The development comes a day after Jammu observed complete shutdown on Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s call in solidarity with the detained YRS leaders. Official sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that YRS leaders were released in wee hours from Kathua Jail and were taken to their respective homes in police vehicles. “Most of the leaders were escorted back to their native place in police vehicles while many were still on their way,” they said. Earlier, Police had said that the arrested persons will...