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A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on Jammu Kashmir as well as Ladakh, with temperatures plunging below freezing in most areas. According to Kashmir weather, Srinagar recorded a freezing -3.3°C, while Qazigund experienced -5.2°C. The tourist hotspot of Pahalgam registered an icy -6.8°C, and Gulmarg, a popular skiing destination, saw temperatures drop to -9.0°C. Sonamarg also witnessed severe cold with the mercury settling at -7.0°C, while Anantnag and Pulwama recorded -7.0°C and -6.7°C, respectively. Kupwara district recorded a low of -4.4°C, Kokernag matched it at -4.4°C, and Bandipora saw temperatures dip to -4.1°C. Baramulla experienced -4.2°C, Budgam -5.1°C, Kulgam -5.1°C, Shopian -7.5°C, and Larnoo emerged as one of the coldest places in the valley with -7.9°C. I...

Bhat Yasir Residents of Eidgah colony in Wanigam Payeen, Pattan, Baramulla, took to the roads to protest the non-availability of drinking water in their area. The locals speaking to The Kashmiriyat alleged that they have been without water for several weeks, and the concerned department has failed to take concrete measures to address the issue. According to a local resident, the only source of water for the mohalla is a small irrigation canal, which has been under maintenance for several weeks, exacerbating the water shortage. Notably, the Eidgah mohalla is yet to receive piped water supply, rendering government claims hollow. The locals claimed to have brought the issue to the attention of the area's MLA, Irfan Hafiz Lone, but to no avail, However, the MLA assured that he h...

wo police personnel were found dead with bullet injuries in Udhampur district early Sunday, officials said, suspecting fratricide as the reason behind the incident The bullet-riddled bodies of the cops were seen lying inside a police van outside Kali Mata temple in the district headquarters around 6.30 am, the officials said They said a police party rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies to the district hospital for postmortem. Preliminary report suggested the two police personnel died after opening fire on each other, the official said.(PTI)

Most parts of Jammu Kashmir experienced subzero temperatures on Friday night, intensifying the ongoing cold wave across the region. In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -0.5°C, while Qazigund and Pahalgam registered -1.0°C and -2.8°C, respectively. Higher reaches, including Gulmarg (-3.4°C), Sonamarg (-2.2°C), and Shopian (-3.5°C), remained the coldest. The remote and strategic Zojila Pass recorded an extreme low of -18.0°C. Meanwhile, Anantnag and Pulwama shared similar minimum temperatures of -2.1°C, while Kupwara and Kokernag remained slightly warmer at 0.1°C and 0.4°C. Other districts, including Budgam (-1.3°C) and Bandipora (-0.7°C), also reported subzero temperatures, reflecting the widespread chill. In Jammu division, temperatures remained...

Senior National Conference (NC) leader Tanvir Sadiq reaffirmed the government's commitment to its election promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to households across Jammu Kashmir. He announced that the scheme would officially commence in March 2025. Speaking to reporters, Sadiq clarified that while the government could implement the scheme immediately, doing so would require additional power cuts—a measure they wish to avoid. “This promise is not symbolic; it’s a concrete step. We are finalizing the modalities to roll it out without compromising the current power supply,” Sadiq said, adding that a formal announcement would follow in March. The initiative is expected to bring significant relief to residents amid rising energy prices. Sadiq expressed confidence t...

Hundreds gathered in Doda district of Jammu on Saturday, under the 'Hindu Sanatan Sabha' banner, protesting alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Demonstrators, including men and women, held placards and banners urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention. The protesters claimed Hindus in Bangladesh face constant threats and demanded immediate action to safeguard their community. They denounced the current Bangladesh regime, warning that persistent attacks may necessitate Indian military intervention. One of the protesters Ashok Bhagat told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that Hindus are in danger and under attack. He sought global condemnation of Bangladesh's treatment of Hindus and urged the Indian government to take decisive action. Pertinently, the p...

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast dry weather across Jammu Kashmir until December 11, However, light snowfall is expected over isolated higher reaches of the region on December 12. The department has advised tourists, travelers, and transporters to adhere to traffic advisories issued by the administration and relevant authorities to ensure safety. A MeT official stated that weather conditions on December 7 are expected to remain generally dry. From December 8 to 9, the region may experience cloudy skies with light rain over parts of the Jammu division plains and hilly areas. Light rain and snow may also occur in higher reaches of Kashmir during the late evening and night hours of December 8-9. Dry weather conditions are predicted to return from December 10 to 12, ...

Jammu Kashmir continued to experience freezing conditions, with Zojila recording an extreme low of -19.0°C. In Kashmir, Srinagar registered a minimum temperature of -2.0°C, while Anantnag and Kupwara recorded -3.6°C each. Tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg saw the mercury dip to -4.3°C and -3.6°C, respectively. Sonamarg recorded -3.5°C, and Shopian remained the coldest in the valley at -4.5°C. Bandipora also experienced a significant drop with a low of -4.3°C. In the Jammu region, the plains remained warmer, with Jammu city recording 8.1°C and Kathua at 7.6°C. However, higher altitudes like Banihal and Padder recorded sub-zero temperatures at -0.4°C and -7.2°C, respectively. In Ladakh, Leh recorded a minimum of -9.6°C, continuing its streak of frigid winter ni...

Sheikh Nadeem Renowned Naat Khawan (someone who recites poetic praises of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), writer, and religious leader Ghulam Nabi Mir, popularly known as Abu Tariq, passed away, leaving a deep void in the community. Ghulam Nabi Mir, a resident of Dooru Shahabad, was widely respected for his contributions to Islamic scholarship and education. He served as the former Ameer of Jamia Masjid Dooru and was a devoted member of several religious and intellectual circles, including the Ghausia Khanaqah. As the General Secretary of Hamayat-e-Islam, Jammu Kashmir, Mir played a vital role in promoting Islamic teachings and uplifting the community. He was also an accomplished writer, known for authoring and organizing several books that enriched Islamic literature. A promin...

Mohammed Shafi had just shut down his shop around 6:30 P.M. on December 3, 2024, when he was attacked with acid by unknown persons in the Shadimarg area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir. His brother informed The Kashmiriyat,"After closing down his shop, he went to the nearby shop in the Shadimarg area to buy chocolates for his children. A few moments later, we heard Shafi's cries calling for help." He cried in pain, "Hatai Mojayy, Mae bachayiw" (O mother, save me). When his brother rushed to help Shafi, he found that his entire clothes had been destroyed by the acid thrown at him. "People had sprinkled some water on his face. As soon as I reached the spot where he had been attacked with acid, i took hold of him and we rushed to the nearby Rajpora hospital in Pulwama," his brot...