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A man was killed after he was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday evening at Dalgate area of Srinagar while the accused involved in the crime has been arrested. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a man was attacked in the late evening hours of Tuesday at Dalgate Srinagar, leaving him critically wounded. He added that a man identified as Bilal Ahmad Guroo, son of Nazir Ahmed Guroo, resident of Bemina Srinagar, received serious injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Officials further added that the accused person identified as Hilal Ahmad involved in the crime has been arrested, and police have taken up the investigation. Meanwhile, police in a post on X said that a scuffle broke out between two frui...

Trekking expeditions have resumed in Kashmir as small tours are being conducted to kickstart the sport. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), trekking expeditions to the higher altitudes and greater lakes dotting the majestic landscape, has gained popularity for the last few years. Every year scores of expeditions are conducted by the experts every year to explore the serene beauty of higher altitude while escaping the sweltering temperatures. Trekking to Greater Lakes and higher altitudes remain suspended during the winter, which opens during the month of June. As the mercury has started climbing, a small trekking expedition in Kashmir has resumed in the valley. Currently, destinations including Marchoi, Diskal, Lidderwath and Mohand Marg have become hotspots, whi...

Sana Fayaz, a Kashmiri woman from Peer Bagh area of Srinagar,  secured the 12th All India Rank (AIR) in the Indian Forest Service exam conducted by UPSC. Among 147 successful candidates, Sana's dedication shines through her accomplishment. Sana's journey to success is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence. She attended Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School and later pursued a Bachelor of Technology degree from NIT Srinagar. Her passion for environmental conservation led her to earn a postgraduate degree in Climate Change Studies. Despite initial setbacks, Sana persevered in her Civil Services journey, attempting both the JKAS and UPSC exams in 2017. In 2021, she achieved success in both exams, highlighting her resilience.

Shah Basit/ Rayees Shah Abdul Rehman Khan, a 96-year-old man from Nunner Ganderbal, has turned up to a polling station on Monday morning to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Amid enthusiasm, long queues of voters have turned to polling stations in the Kashmir valley to cast their ballot during the fourth phase of the 18 Lok Sabha elections in India. The Polls for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat which includes the districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, parts of Pulwama and Shopian mark the first phase of polling in the Kashmir valley. Kashmir has marked heightened enthusiasm in the run up to this phase where over 17 lakh voters will be deciding the fate of 24 candidates in fray; two of them women. Among the key candidates are Waheed Para of People's Democratic Party,...

Kashmir based regional parties including the National Conference and People's Democratic Party have alleged harassment and illegal detentions, Press Trust of India reported. National Conference candidate for the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday took to Twitter to demand the immediate release of workers of his party and rival PDP who he claimed have been arrested ahead of the polling. Voting in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled on Monday. “Our workers are being picked up by the police since yesterday. I got a call from a senior colleague like A R Rather sb informing me about the arrests of our workers from Chrarsharif. Similar calls from the colleagues from Khansahab and Chadoora. Would the @ECISVEEP please care to explain these arrests," ...

Meer Irfan  A 13 year old boy has went missing from the Yaripora area of south Kashmir. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a family member of Rafaqat Hussain said that the teenager who is originally a resident of Rajouri has gone missing from Kulgam district of south Kashmir. His father Mohammed Ishaq Gojri had shifted to Kanjikulla Yaripora along with his family on April 27. "On the morning of 2nd May, Rafaqat had left home in the morning from his rented accommodation in Kanjikulla after which he did not return," the family member said. He said that the family has filed a missing report at the concerned Police station where the police personnel have assured full cooperation. "If anybody has any information on Rafaqat, please contact the phone number 9906278176," the family mem...

Danishwar Hameed A speedy vehicle has crushed 60 sheep to death, and leaving 40 others injured in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that a flock of sheep were hit by a speedy tempo bearing the number JK01U 2108 near Khudwani on the national highway late on Friday night. They said that in the incident at least 60 sheep lost their lives while 40 more were injured. He said that two members of the flock owners were also injured in the incident who have been hospitalized. He said that police have taken cognizance of the incident by registering FIR and driver has been arrested while further investigation has been taken up. The injured were identified as Riyaz Ahmad aged 25 son of Mohammed  Ashraf resident of Lammar Kolinnar and Nazir Ahmad (50) re...

Danishwar Hameed A driver died after coming in contact with an electric wire in the Kulgam district of south Kashmir. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday morning, a dumper bearing the number JK04E 1678 came in contact with after a High-Tension wire in Kulgam's Kouserbal area. They said that the deceased was identified as Showkat Ahmad Parray, a dumper driver from Tahab, Pulwama. The accident resulted in his immediate demise.

Setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle, Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for Baramulla Lok Sabha segment. Accompanied by the party’s top leaders, Lone filed his nomination papers before returning officer for Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, Minga Sherpa. Lone filed his nomination paper in a low—key manner. Sources in Peoples Conference told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Lone had directed the party workers to desist from holding any rally or gathering in Baramulla town today in view of the floods in north Kashmir. Lone would be locked in a direct contest with former Chief Minister and National Conference vice—president Omar Abdullah, even as other candidates like Fayaz Ahmad Mir (PDP) ...

Amid forecast for mainly dry weather by the end of this week, night temperature recorded an increase but hovered below normal in Jammu Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that generally dry weather with afternoon thundershower activity is expected at a few places from May 1-5. Light rains with thunders at scattered places have been forecast from May 6-7, he said. Regarding rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 AM today, he said, Srinagar received 1.6mm, Qazigund 5.4mm, Pahalgam 16.3mm, Kupwara 1.5mm, Kokernag 15.4mm, Gulmarg 16.0mm, Jammu 0.2mm, Banihal 2.4mm, Batote 1.9mm, and Bhadarwah 5.8mm. The incessant rains from the last several days led to waterlogging on several roads and inundated many low-lying areas, reports said. Regarding night te...