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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that situation has changed in the Valley with stone pelting becoming part of history and people living life at their will following no dictations of bandh calls etc. Addressing a function in New Delhi, Sinha said that rehabilitation scheme for Kashmiri migrants, there was approval of 6000 jobs and 6000 houses for them in Kashmir in two phases. But excepting 23 posts, all vacancies have been filled and these posts too will be given shortly & earlier, only 665 houses had been constructed but now we have given 1665 houses & rest 1789 houses will be ready before March next while all houses will be complete in 2024 He added that calls for strikes by Pakistan and their conspirators don’t matter anymore in the Valley & Educational institut...

J&K Peoples Conference today strongly condemned the recent order issued by the administration, which restricts government employees from right to express dissent and engage in peaceful demonstrations. PC Senior Vice President Abdul Gani Vakil in a statement emphasised that the right to disagree with the government and express one's views through peaceful means is a fundamental tenet of democracy. He said that denying government employees in Jammu Kashmir this fundamental right goes against the democratic principles that our great nation upholds. “We believe in the proud democratic traditions of our country, where the right to voice concerns and grievances is an essential part of our democratic fabric. This order not only hampers the freedom of expression but also threatens the...

The newly-appointed police chief of Jammu Kashmir RR Swain on Sunday announced a Rs 10 lakh reward to people who give any information that they may have on the recent targeted killing of a non-local labourer, a police constable, and critically injuring one police inspector. In strongest terms, the Director General of Police said no one will be spared. Recently, militants fired upon one inspector Masroor Ali in the Eidgah area of Srinagar, whose health is critical now. Also, a non-local labourer Mukesh Kumar in Trumchi Nowpora, Pulwama and Head Constable Gulam Mohammad at Wailoo Uralpora in Pattan, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen. Swain, while announcing the cash reward, further said that they are very near to solving these three cases. He added that those who have supp...

The Jammu Kashmir Police has introduced GPS tracker anklets for monitoring a militant accused out on bail, becoming the first police force in the country to do so, as reported by NDTV. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to monitor and track their movement. The device is already used in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand to track accused persons on bail, parole, and house arrest, thereby reducing prison congestion. According to the NDTV report, officials from the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the J-K Police have introduced the GPS tracker anklet for monitoring the accused. They said that the J-K Police is the first police department in the country to introduce such a devic...

The dead body of an unidentified male was found at a railway crossing on NH 44 in the early morning hours by a police party at Police Station Nowgam in the Srinagar district. An official said that no injury mark had been spotted on the body upon initial observation. "Upon preliminary verification, it was observed that this individual, purportedly in his late 30s, had been lying outside in the severely low temperatures overnight and as a result, he died due to the extreme cold," the official said. He further said that the dead body has been sent to SMHS hospital for post-mortem examination while legal action as per law has been initiated

Danishwar Hameed Ruby, a resident of Tulipora area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district had been missing for the last 4 days when she went to see a doctor. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a family member of Ruby 25-year-old wife of Mohd Ashraf Naikoo on Thursday went to Anantnag to see a doctor and said that she after which he did not return home. "She is a mother of two daughters 5-year-old and a 3-year-old and is also from Bihar before she married here in Kulgam." The family has filed a missing report at the concerned police station.

Danishwar Hameed A 36-year-old man missing for the last five days from Kulgam district in south Kashmir’s Kulgam has been traced at Gummat Bazar in Jammu. An official told told The Kashmiriyat that Younis Ahmad Beig (36) son of Late Abdul Rehman Beig, a resident of Akhran Mirbazar area of Kulgam went missing after leaving his home on November 1. Following this, the family has filed a missing report in police post Mirbazar in this regard. Younis, a driver by profession, was found in Jammu after the strenuous efforts of Kulgam police in command of SHO Mirbazar Toser Ahmad Khan. “The operation to trace out the missing person was conducted under the supervision of SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal and other officers,” they added. The man was later on handed over to his family members...

In a significant move towards ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment, a private school in north Kashmir's Bandipora district has taken swift action by terminating a teacher who subjected a student to severe corporal punishment. As per News Agency Kashmir Scroll the incident took place at Shah-e-Jeelan School in Naidkhai area of Bandipora, where a second-grade student was reportedly subjected to harsh physical discipline. The incident resulted in the immediate hospitalization of the child, prompting local residents to demand justice. Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, the school administration swiftly addressed the issue by terminating the teacher involved. A copy of the termination letter obtained by News Agency Kashmir Scroll clearly states the reasons f...

A new chapter in adventure tourism unfolds with the grand inauguration of a trekking equipment hire shop in the captivating region of Bemina, Srinagar. This exciting development took place on Saturday, graced by esteemed guests that included Parvaiz Ah Shalla, Branch Head of JK Bank Baghat; Aijaz Ahamad, Advanced Manager; and Jamsheed Ah Bhat from the Tourism Department. The brainchild of Burhan Nazir, the shop ‘Climb With Us,’ is poised to serve the adventurous souls seeking to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of Kashmir through trekking and mountaineering. Tourists and trekkers can now access premium-quality trekking and mountaineering equipment, conveniently consolidated under one roof. Burhan Nazir, the shop's proprietor, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thril...

In a proactive effort to address social issues and foster community engagement, Police organized a Padh Yatra (foot march) in Redwani, Hawoora, Katran, Kujjar and Frisal villages of Kulgam district. In a press statement, Police said, the initiative was led by Senior Superintendent of Police Kulgam Sahil Sarangal-IPS along with DDC Frisal Anaytulla Rather and other senior officers of police Kulgam. During the Padh Yatra, SSP Kulgam engaged with the respected citizens of these villages, providing them with an open platform to voice their concerns and grievances. The community members welcomed the police officers warmly and expressed their concerns openly. SSP Kulgam patiently listened to their grievances and assured them that police is readily available to assist and serve the commu...