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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...

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh and Jammu Kashmir on Monday at 3:48 p.m. The epicenter was in Kargil, Ladakh, with coordinates 76.74°E, 33.15°N, and with a depth of 10 km. According to GFZ, the nearest locations affected include Doda (112 km W), Leh (127 km NE), Kargil (155 km N), Bijbehara (163 km W), Jammu (185 km W), Srinagar (202 km NW), and Sopore (239 km NW). As of now, there have been no reported details regarding any damage caused by the earthquake.

A 19-year-old Kashmiri youth has been arrested by the Mumbai police for allegedly raping and impregnating a girl, an official told PTI on Sunday. The police recently nabbed the youth when he arrived to visit the girl who was admitted to Bhabha Hospital in the western suburb of Bandra, the official said. The youth, who hails from the Kashmir valley, had befriended the 16-year-old girl while he was working in the city and was in a physical relationship with her from August 2022 till September this year, he said. The girl’s family found out that she was pregnant and approached the police, the report mentioned quoting the official further. The accused has been arrested under section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexua...

A youth, who was missing since November 24 from his home, was found dead on Monday in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the youth identified as Sahil Ahmad Malik son of Bashir Ahmad Malik of Malikpora went missing from his home on November 24. He said that his body was recovered this morning behind R&B office Pulwama. Police have started investigation in this regard—(KNO)

In an unusual turn of events, a conspicuous advertisement banner promoting a private hospital surfaced within the confines of the government-operated Sub-district hospital Kupwara. Placed conspicuously on the wall of the ANMT School, the banner proudly showcased the services of a private hospital located in Pattan, beckoning attention from visitors and sparking the interest of a local media personality. What struck many was not just the unexpected placement of this advertisement but the apparent lack of notice or action by the hospital authorities. Positioned approximately 200 meters inside the hospital premises from the main gate, the banner seemed to have evaded any immediate attention from those responsible for overseeing such matters. This unexpected presence has left numer...

Agriculture is turning out to be a focus area of local investments in Jammu Kashmir as in the last three years vegetable production in the Union Territory has increased by 33 per cent. During the period, the area under cultivation has also increased by 20 per cent. As per the documents accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), vegetable production in Jammu and Kashmir was recorded 1337 thousand MT in the year 2019. The annual vegetable production of Jammu and Kashmir has increased to 1995 thousand MT in the year 2022, thereby marking an uptick of 33 percent in the last three years. The area under cultivation, which was recorded 60,000 hectares in 2019, has also increased to 84000 hectares in 2022. Documents reveal that in the year 2020, the production of vegetabl...

The agriculture sector in Jammu Kashmir is grappling with critical weaknesses. Fragmented and marginal land holdings, coupled with low levels of mechanization are contributing to the vulnerability of the sector. As per the official document, the agriculture sector in J&K is hit with several critical weaknesses including marginal and fragmented land holdings, low levels of mechanization, and poor resource use efficiency. "The existence of non-existent and underdeveloped value chains, uncertain and unstable markets, and the detrimental impact of unplanned and irrational land use," the official document reads, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). The official document has highlighted the crucial issue of dwindling and degrading natural resources,...

Three militants involved in attack of a policeman in Srinagar have been arrested, DGP RR Swain said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference at PCR Srinagar as per News Agency Kashmir Scroll DGP RR Swain said that On 09-12-2023 at around 1910 hours Police Station Benina received information to the effect that at Hamdaniya Colony Bemina (Mithai Bund), unknown militants with their illegal arms have fired upon one Police Personnel namely Mohd Hafeez Chak (SgCt) S/O Gh. Hassan Chak R/O Lontha Karnah A/P Hamdaniya Colony Bemina (Mathai bund) who is presently posted at Police Post Bana Mohalla (Fateh Kadal) due to which he got injured. "The injured Policeman was shifted to JVC Hospital for treatment and later on to 92 Base Hospital Badamibagh Army hospital." He Said. "Accordingly, Case ...

A Kupwara resident posing as PMO official, a specialist Army doctor and a close associate of some high ranking NIA officials, and having links with some anti-national elements was arrested in Odisha, officials said here on Saturday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a team of STF with the help of local police officials conducted a raid in Jajpur and arrested one Sayed Ishaan Bukhari alias Ishaan Bukhari alias Dr Ishaan Bukhari son of Sayed Saife Ud din Bukhari alias Peer Mohammad Muqbool of Kupwara at present Jajpur, Odisha for impersonation and links with antinational elements. He said that during raid many incriminating materials including more than 100 documents were seized and the accused was found to be impersonating as a Neuro-specialist doctor, ...

Amid frequent power cuts, the Kashmir valley continue to freeze in extreme cold from north to down south, even as weatherman has predicted wet weather during the next few hours. In a report, Independent weather forecaster, Kashmir Weather, reported that a weak Western Disturbance is going to affect Jammu Kashmir between today afternoon and tomorrow morning. Under its influence, light rain/snow is expected at a few places, especially over higher reaches. Light snowfall is also expected in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez Valley, and Mughal Road. "Shopian Town may also experience light snowfall tonight," Kashmir weather reported. Meanwhile Srinagar, the summer capital of the region recorded a slight rise in the minimum temperatures against last night. The temperature recorded was minus 1...