REGIONAL

The river Jhelum, the lifeline of Srinagar, is being openly defiled as raw sewage continues to flow unchecked into its waters at several locations, notably at Nawa Kadal, Safa Kadal, Aali Kadal, and Cement Kadal. Locals expressed deep anguish over the utter neglect by authorities, accusing the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) of allowing the historic river to turn into a dumping channel for untreated domestic waste. “It’s a shame that such a vital water body is being systematically destroyed, right under the nose of those responsible for protecting it,” said a resident of Nawa Kadal. Eyewitnesses confirmed that foul-smelling black sewage water can be seen gushing from pipes and drains directly into the river, emitting a stench and posing serious health hazards to those living ...

Jammu Kashmir Police have registered a case and taken action against four individuals accused of assaulting a man and his family over a land dispute in Saidpora area of Pulwama. According to a statement issued to the news agency JKNS, on May 25, Police Station Pulwama received information that one Shri Kewal Singh, son of Badam Singh, resident of Saidpora Pulwama, had been attacked by Noor Alam (son of Hakim Din), Sajad Ahmad, Mumtaz Ahmad (both sons of Noor Alam), and Irshad Ahmad (son of Sharief Din), all residents of Saidpora Tahab. The attack reportedly resulted in injuries to the complainant and his family members. Acting swiftly, a police team rushed to the spot and initiated action against the accused. A case FIR No. 124/2025 under relevant sections of law has been regis...

Kashmir is expected to experience mostly dry weather over the next seven days, with chances of isolated thundershowers during late afternoons and evenings, according Kashmir Weather. On Monday, May 27, most parts of the region will remain dry, though thundershowers may develop in some areas towards the evening. Similar conditions are expected on May 28 and 29, with largely dry weather during the day and brief spells of rain or thundershowers possible in a few places during the evening hours. A more widespread spell of rain is likely on May 30, when thundershowers are expected across many areas of Jammu Kashmir. The intensity and spread may vary, accompanied by cloudy skies. On May 31, the weather may turn partly cloudy, with the possibility of thundershowers in some regions, th...

A fire broke out at Jamia Sirajul-Uloom in Imamsahib area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, officials said They told GNS that flames were seen emanating from one of the structures within the seminary premises, prompting an immediate response from locals and fire and emergency services. Efforts were underway to douse the flames when this report was filed. The cause of the fire and extent of damage remain unclear as of now. Further details are awaited. (GNS)

An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a train on the Mazhoma-Budgam railway track in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday morning. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the tragic incident occurred around 11:40 AM near Kantabagh area, when a moving train ran over the man. His body was later found lying along the tracks between Mazhoma and Budgam stations. The identity of the deceased remains unknown, and police teams have reached the spot to begin investigations. Locals said the train service was briefly halted following the incident, and there was no immediate information about how the man came to be on the tracks.

Body of a minor boy who had gone missing three days ago was recovered from the river Jhelum in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar on Monday morning, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the boy had gone missing on May 22 from Noorbagh, Srinagar, following which the SDRF and other rescuers launched a search operation. He said that his body was recovered from the river near Chochen Faqeer, Takanwaripora Noorbagh. “The body was spotted by sand diggers spotted and they informed the police. He was identified as Innayat Ahmed Ganie alias Anees (13), son of Gh Mohammad Ganie of Palapora, Goripora,” he said—(KNO)

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has issued a weather forecast predicting a shift in Jammu Kashmir’s weather over the coming days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely across various parts of the region. According to Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Department, May 25 and 26 will remain hot and dry, though isolated light rain may occur, especially in the late afternoon. From May 27 through May 31, scattered to widespread light and moderate rainfall accompanied by thundershowers is expected in many areas. Some locations may experience heavy showers and strong gusty winds during this period. Additionally, brief spells of rain or thunderstorms could occur at isolated spots on June 1 and 2. The Met Department also forecasts a relief from ongoing hea...

Tensions flared at Paras Hospital in Srinagar after the death of 34-year-old Waseem Ahmed Pathan, a resident of Bilal Colony in Pampore, who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia to start a travel business. His family has accused the hospital, particularly a senior doctor, of grave medical negligence and financial extortion, calling the private facility a “slaughter house.” According to Waseem’s relatives, he had complained of abdominal pain and was admitted to Paras Hospital Sonwar eight days before his death. The attending doctor, identified as Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Sheikh, diagnosed a cyst and recommended immediate surgery, quoting a fee of Rs 2.5 lakh. The family arranged the funds and went ahead with the procedure. “He was discharged after the first surgery but his condition wor...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new guest house at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. The project is part of a larger plan to "improve facilities for pilgrims and visitors at religious sites" across Jammu Kashmir. Speaking at the event, LG Sinha urged political leaders and citizens to stop using terms like “local” and “non-local.” He said such language divides people and goes against the idea of national unity. “We are all Indians. Stop dividing people into locals and outsiders,” he said. He called on those in leadership roles to work towards bringing people together instead of spreading division. “A united society will help Jammu Kashmir grow faster,” he added. The LG also spoke about security challenges in the region. Referring to th...

Amid ongoing speculation and rumours about Aga Ruhullah Mehdi parting ways with the National Conference (NC), sources close to the Srinagar MP told The Kashmiriyat that he is not planning to leave the party. “It’s highly unlikely that Aga Ruhullah is quitting the party,” a source said. “He continues to believe in the ideology coined by Sheikh Abdullah and follows it in principle — something that, he feels, many within the party no longer do.” The source added that differences between Ruhullah and the present NC leadership are well-known and not a recent development. “These disagreements are in the public domain and hidden from nobody. But they should not be interpreted as signs of him leaving the party,” they clarified. The issues have not come to the forth for the first time. Pos...