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An additional 500 MW of electricity, which the government has decided to purchase, will bring the valley out of the present power crisis, officials said. Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, H Rajesh Prasad told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they will be able to maintain the curtailment schedule within the valley. “These additional 500 MW will bring normalcy and relief to the people. We will be able to maintain the power cut schedule. People will get electricity as the load shedding will be maintained,” he said as per KNO. The Jammu Kashmir administration on Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 500 MW of firm power from the Ministry of Power (MOP) to meet the base load power requirement of J&K. To bridge this gap between demand and avai...

Government of Jammu Kashmir has put on suspension Regional Director, Survey and Land Records, Anantnag, pending enquiry into his conduct. Abdul Hafiz Shah, JKAS, has been placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Mr. Abdul Hafiz Shah, JKAS, Regional Director, Survey & Land Records (ex-officio Settlement Officer), Anantnag, is hereby placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956”, reads an order, a copy of which lies with GNS. “During the period of his suspension, he shall remain attached in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Ka...

Jammu Kashmir is likely to receive snow or rain by 29 and 30 November, Kashmir Weather reported. The report said that Jammu Kashmir is set to be impacted by another Western Disturbance on November 29 and 30, bringing light rain/snow across the region. Some areas may also witness a moderate spell of precipitation, while no snowfall is expected in the plains. "Even if it does occur, the accumulation is expected to be minimal. The highest probability of snow is in Shopian district (50% chances), followed by Kulgam (30% chances). For Srinagar, there is only a 15% chance," the report added. Kashmir Weather reported that expect light to moderate snowfall in higher elevations, with the potential for accumulations of up to 6 inches in a few areas. On November 29, no significant acti...

In Ganderbal, Kashmir, a dispute unfolded between seven students from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and peers from outside Jammu Kashmir after India’s defeat to Australia in the men’s Cricket World Cup final on November 19, as per The Scroll. The students, as revealed in the first information report, are facing charges under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and Sections 505 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to public mischief and criminal intimidation. Ganderbal Superintendent of Police Nikhil Borkar confirmed the arrests, mentioning, “We have invoked some sections, but whenever there is an investigation in a case, some sections are added or deleted depending upon the findings of the investigation. The investigation i...

The Kashmir Trade Association (KTA) has urged authorities to prioritise the establishment of all-weather connectivity for the Valley, citing the recurring blockages on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway as a significant impediment to the local economy. In a statement, President, KTA, Aijaz Shahdhar said that the Srinagar-Jammu highway, a vital lifeline for Kashmir’s economic activities, faces frequent disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, particularly during the winter months. “These disruptions not only pose challenges for the smooth flow of goods and services but also have severe implications for the economic stability of the region,” Shahdar said. KTA president emphasised that the current situation not only hampers daily transportation but also adversely affects busin...

Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Monday said that war against militancy is not over yet in J&K and will be over only when one side accepts the defeat. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Director General of Police J&K RR Swain while speaking to reporters at Gurudwara Chatipadshahi said that war against militancy in not over yet in J&K. "It will be over only when one side accepts the defeat," DGP said. He said till the fight is in our side we have to move forward despite suffering losses. He also said that we cannot retreat ourselves from this war but can ensure minimum damage to common masses with the help of our fighting forces. (KNS)

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has forecasted the likelihood of light rain or snow in Jammu Kashmir on November 29 and 30. The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with isolated instances of light rain or snow on November 27 and 28, followed by more widespread precipitation from November 29 to 30. From December 1 to 5, the weather is predicted to be partly cloudy, according to the Meteorological Office. Despite a slight improvement in temperatures, cold conditions persisted in the Kashmir Valley, with fog affecting isolated areas, including Dal Lake in Srinagar, on Sunday. The minimum temperature increased in several stations across the Kashmir Division due to cloud cover. The Meteorological forecast suggests that the weather will remain generally cloudy an...

Amid the ongoing electricity crisis in the Kashmir valley, the electricity department of the region has sought Police action against users showing their frustration against the department online. Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) in a tweet tagged the cyber police of Jammu Kashmir after posting a few screenshots of hateful comments against the department and asked the Police to initiate action against the users. In a tweet, the department, tagged the Police and it's cyber wing stating, "Pl take note of these abusive X handles using vituperative language against #KPDCL. Trace their ISPs/ IDs and initiate action." https://twitter.com/KPDCLOfficial/status/1728693109289030138?s=19 The Cyber wing of Police taking a notice of the tweet said that it had taken cogni...

Despite restrictions and severe cold conditions, hundreds activists of CITU and Jammu Kashmir Apple Farmers Federation assembled at Press Enclave Srinagar and held protest demonstrations against anti-people, anti-worker and anti-farmer policies of the government. The protesters were raising slogans against the government، read a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat۔ While addressing the demonstration, CITU President Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami expressed serious concern over problems being faced by the common people. Kashmir is facing its worst power crisis in the last two decades and is reeling under acute power shortage, with people facing extreme inconvenience due to long and unscheduled power cuts at a time when temperatures in the valley have dipped to sub-zero levels. Hospi...

A 75-year-old woman died while three other family members were critically injured after a gas cylinder blast occurred due to fire incident in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that fire broke out in a residential house in Lal Bazar area during which cylinder blast took place. He said that in the incident a woman, identified as Khatija Begum (75), died while three other family members sustained injuries. He said that the injured have been rushed to hospital for treatment, while fire has also been brought under control—(KNO)