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One woman was killed and another injured on Thursday following cross-border shelling in the Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to officials, a civilian vehicle traveling from Razerwani to Baramulla came under shellfire near Mohura. The shell struck the vehicle, resulting in the death of Nargis Begum, wife of Basheer Khan, a resident of Razerwani. Another woman, identified as Hafeeza, wife of Razeek Ahmad Khan, sustained injuries in the incident and was rushed to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla for treatment. A health official at GMC Baramulla confirmed the fatality and the injury. Cross-border shelling in the region, particularly along areas in Uri and Kupwara, has intensified over the past few days, raising concerns among residents and autho...

Amid the prevailing situation, authorities on Wednesday said that the classwork in all private and government schools up to 12th standard shall remain suspended across Jammu Kashmir. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister of Education, Sakina Itoo said, “Keeping in view the safety of students, class work in schools up to 12th standard shall remain suspended on Friday.” Meanwhile, the University of Kashmir and Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) have also suspended the classwork for Friday. Registrar of KU said, “We have decided to suspend the classwork for Friday. If there are any other changes, we will notify the students accordingly.”—(KNO)

The Meteorological Department has predicted spells of rain and thunderstorms at several places in Jammu Kashmir over the next few days. Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad as per news agency JKNS said that the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with light to moderate rain/thundershowers on May 7 and 8. He said similar weather, including gusty winds, is likely from May 9 to 11 at scattered to fairly widespread places, while May 12 may witness brief showers at isolated locations. From May 13 to 17, the weather is expected to remain generally dry. The advisory urges the public to follow all administrative and traffic guidelines. It also cautions against boating and Shikara rides in Dal Lake, Wular Lake, and other water bodies during gusty winds or inclement weather. ...

Shabir Khan In a sudden directive, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Baramulla has instructed more than six schools in the district to immediately dispatch their buses to Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla, setting a strict one-hour deadline for compliance. The order, issued on Wednesday,  further mandates school heads to coordinate closely with the district administration and the ARTO office for smooth execution. Schools have also been told to submit vehicle details, including the driver's name and contact number, to the ARTO office headquartered in Sopore. "Non-compliance will be taken seriously," the order warns, adding that failure to meet the directive could lead to the immediate cancellation of vehicle registrations without further notice. The dire...

In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the launch of 'Operation Sindoor', the Haj Committee of India has announced the suspension of all Haj flights from Srinagar Airport until May 9, 2025. The decision, detailed in a circular issued by the committee on Tuesday, follows a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) regarding the temporary closure of the airport due to security concerns. The suspension has left hundreds of Haj pilgrims from Jammu Kashmir stranded, awaiting clarity on their revised travel arrangements. According to the circular, alternate plans for the pilgrims' air travel are currently under review and are being coordinated with multiple stakeholders. An official notice, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, stated that the committee i...

Srinagar Police has intensified search operations across multiple locations in the city in connection with various cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation, part of the broader investigation to dismantle the terror-support infrastructure in the district, has so far seen searches at the residences of more than 100 individuals, Police said in a statement. In the latest round of operations, searches were conducted at the residence of Sahil Nisar Ganie, son of Nisar Ahmad Ganie, a resident of Shankarpora, who is involved in FIR No. 127/2020 of Police Station Nowgam. Residences of Mehraj-ud-Din Rather, son of Gh Mohammad Rather of Boatman Colony, and Gh Jeelani Bhat, son of late Gh Mohammad Bhat of Khodpora Saidakadal Rainawari—both linked to U...

Cyber Police Kashmir on Wednesday issued a public advisory, warning people against sharing or uploading content related to security deployments and ongoing operations on social media platforms. The advisory stated that such actions not only compromise public safety but also pose serious risks to the success of security efforts in the region. Authorities stressed that individuals found violating these guidelines will face strict legal action under relevant laws. "Exercise responsibility. Sharing operational details endangers lives and public order," the police said in a statement. Officials have reiterated the need for public cooperation to ensure safety and prevent sensitive information from being misused.

Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused Pakistan of deliberately targeting civilian areas in the region, following India's missile strikes on terror infrastructure across the border. "Pakistan has gone out of its way to target the civilian population. We are closely monitoring the situation and responding as events unfold," Abdullah told PTI after leading a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar. The chief minister emphasized that India's military action was precise and restrained. "In response to the barbaric killing of 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam, India exercised its right to act. The strikes were aimed strictly at terror bases, avoiding military or civilian targets," he said. The security meeting chaired by Abdullah focused on preparedness ...

Civilian flight operations at Srinagar Airport were suspended today after the Indian Air Force closed the airfield. The move comes amid heightened security following India’s early morning strikes on terror infrastructure across the Line of Control. Director of Srinagar Airport, Javed Anjum, confirmed the closure, stating that no civil flights will be operated from the airport today. Authorities have advised passengers to check with airlines before heading to the airport. Three civilians killed in heavy shelling in Poonch Three civilians were killed during heavy overnight shelling by Pakistani forces in the Poonch sector. Officials identified the deceased as Mohd Adil (son of Shaheen Noor), Saleem Hussain (son of Altaf Hussain), and Ruby Kour (wife of Shallu Singh). A local fore...

In an apparent reference to the Indus Waters Treaty being put in abeyance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for India's benefit and will be utilised for the country. Addressing the ABP Network's 'India@2047' Summit, Modi asserted that for taking big decisions and achieving objectives, it is important to give primacy to national interest and believe in the country's capability. The prime minister said that when people look at the country now, they can proudly say "democracy can deliver", and stressed that the government was moving from GDP-centric approach to progress based on Gross Empowerment of People (GEP). While speaking about the work done on the interlinking of...