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In 24 hours, Jammu Kashmir experienced no less than 11 earthquakes and aftershocks. Local experts suggest that the prevalence of mild tremors is a positive sign, potentially reducing the likelihood of a more severe earthquake. On Monday afternoon, a series of five consecutive earthquakes rattled J&K within one hour. Subsequently, two aftershocks occurred later in the evening, bringing the total count of tremors to seven within the day. Adding to the seismic activity, four more earthquakes occurred in the morning, bringing the total to 11 within the 24-hour timeframe. Authorities attribute the origin of all these earthquakes to Zanskar, Kargil, and Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The initial earthquake, registering a magnitude of 3.0, struck J&K and Ladakh at 3:57 AM today...

A Kashmiri doctor has been presented with the prestigious Oliver Trexar Award. Dr. Syed Sajjad Nazir, the Head of the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation at SS Hospital GMC Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, was awarded for his outstanding video presentation on the application of laser techniques in the treatment of impacted large upper ureteric calculi. The innovative methodology showcased in the presentation garnered acclaim from peers and experts in the field. The award ceremony took place at the 6th Advancements in Endourology held in Ahmedabad from December 15-17, 2023, which was attended by a distinguished international faculty. The video presentation, highlighting Dr. Nazir's groundbreaking approach, was featured during an international conference inaugurated by Union...

In the Winter session of Parliament on December 19, a total of 141 Opposition members of the Lok Sabha, including notable figures like Supriya Sule, Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Farooq Abdullah, were named and suspended, with the dissent originating from a security breach the previous week. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, speaking in the Lok Sabha for the first time since the revocation of Article 370, highlighted the opposition's accusation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government was undermining democracy, leading to the unprecedented suspension of 78 MPs in a single day. The majority of the suspensions will endure throughout the remaining winter session, concluding on Friday. The INDIA alliance, a coalition opposing Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), witnessed the suspension of...

Bhat Yasir  In a shocking turn of events, thousands of subscribers, including students, pensioners, and housewives in the Kashmir Valley, are outraged over an alleged scam perpetrated by the Chennai-based "Curative Survey" company. Victims who spoke to The Kashmiriyat said they were duped after investing their hard-earned money in anticipation of promised returns. Residents like Shahid Wani from Sopore expressed dismay, recounting how they opened multiple accounts and earned money through surveys, only to have payments suddenly halted without explanation. The company, which had offices in various districts of the valley, disappeared just before the scheduled payouts, leaving an estimated 59 crores unaccounted for. Not just Shahid, who were the subscribers, employees of the c...

The Jammu Kashmir admin has imposed a ban on a health supplement containing lysine and zinc, combined with B-complex syrup, as it has twice failed quality tests, according to a report by The Tribune. The Drugs and Food Control Organization, following a declaration that a sample of the syrup was both "misbranded and unsafe" on February 24, has strongly advised individuals to cease using the Corvit-M supplement. This sample was subjected to analysis at the Food Analyst National Food Laboratory in Ghaziabad by the Drugs and Food Control Organization of Jammu Kashmir. The health supplement, marketed under the trade name Corvit-M and manufactured in Samba, faced scrutiny after being found to be substandard and potentially hazardous. The manufacturer, M/S Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt Ltd...

The Rajya Sabha swiftly approved the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, endorsing a 33 percent reservation for women in the Legislative Assembly. The passage occurred within 20 minutes, amid disruptions by Opposition members seeking a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Parliament security breach on December 13. In June 2018, the BJP withdrew support from its coalition partner, the PDP, leading to the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly in November 2018. Following this political upheaval, on August 5, 2019, the Indian government abrogated Article 370, revoking the special autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, the state's assembly was dissolved, and the region was reorganized into two Union Territories ...

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently granted approval to a Kashmir resident, allowing him to open windows in his house. This decision contested a five-year-old restriction imposed by a civil court in favor of his neighbor, as detailed in the case of Ghulam Nabi Shah v Abdul Gani Sheikh & Ors. Justice Atul Sreedharan expressed concern over the lack of clarity in the civil court's order regarding the infringement of the petitioner's neighbor's rights. The court asserted that "the petitioner has the right to open windows on his property, even if they face the house of the plaintiff/respondent." Addressing the privacy concerns raised by the respondents, the court dismissed the idea, stating that "the contention of the respondents that it would infringe upon priva...

Several areas of south Kashmir on Tuesday recorded the season's coldest night as the mercury plummeted across the region. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), after improvement in night temperature due to snowfall, the sub-zero temperature has once again been recorded at all the stations here. Qazigund and Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded the coldest night of season at minus 4.2 degree Celsius and 6.9 degree Celsius respectively. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir recorded a low of minus 3.7 degree Celsius. Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort has recorded a low of minus 6.6 degree Celsius. In Kupwara, the mercury settled at minus 3.8 degree Celsius while Kokernag recorded a low of minus 3.1 degree Celsius—(KNO)

A BSc Nursing student at RIMT University Punjab hailing from the Lolab area in Kupwara, Kashmir, is in critical condition following an accident in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that the incident occurred when Suhail Ahmed Khan in his 3rd semester of BSc Nursing, pursuing his studies was travelling on a bike when he met the accident. He is identified as the son of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, a resident of Badi Bera Wavoora in Lolab, Kupwara. Suhail Khan's condition is reported as critical, prompting his referral from Mandi Gobindgarh to Chandigarh for advanced medical treatment. This development follows the unfortunate accident, raising concerns about his well-being among his family and acquaintances. Further updates on Suhail Khan's condition are awaited as m...

In a startling turn of events, a series of earthquakes jolted the regions of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh within a span of just an hour. Here's the detailed breakdown: According to details available to The Kashmiriyat, at 3:48 p.m., a powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale originated in Kargil, Ladakh. The epicenter was located at coordinates 76.74°E, 33.15°N, with a depth of 10 km. This seismic activity was reported by GFZ. Shortly after, at 4:01 p.m., a substantial earthquake measuring 5.1 struck Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. The epicenter was pinpointed at coordinates 76.7188°E, 33.1832°N, with a depth of 16 km. This information was sourced via Kashmir Weather. Simultaneously, another tremor, registering a magnitude of 3.8, shook Jammu & Kashmir at c...