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Jammu  Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) has rocked with alleged Rs ’43-lakh Biryani scam’ as the amount sanctioned for the development of sport was allegedly swindled by those sitting at the helm of the affairs. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against the JKFA for misappropriation of funds worth lakhs of rupees provided to them by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council for the promotion of football. The case is registered against JKFA president Zamir Thakur, treasurer Surinder Singh Bunty, chief executive S A Hameed and member Fayaz Ahmad besides other office bearers for misappropriation of funds worth lakhs of rupees withdrawn against false and fabricated bills. “As of now, no person has been arrested. Further action will be taken only after completion of ...

Two youths belonging to South Kashmir's Pulwama district have won bronze medals in the international martial arts championship in the Philippines. Owais Yaqoob, 23, a resident of Murran village of Pulwama and Maroof Hilal from Frestbal Pampore have won bronze medals in their categories in the international martial arts championship held from 18-24th July in the Philippines. A visibly upbeat Owais told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that it was his dream to play at the international level which has come true. Owais stood third in his weight category among participants from 20 countries. He said that it was a great experience and exposure gain moment where I have learned several things and will work hard to perform well in upcoming events. Playing in World Eskrima...

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Sunday became the fastest batter from Asia and eleventh overall from his country to cross 10,000 runs in international cricket. Babar achieved the landmark during his unbeaten knock of 34 off 72 balls in Pakistan's first innings against Sri Lanka during the first Test at Galle International Stadium. He is now the fastest batter from Asia to get 10,000 runs in international cricket, going past the previous record set by talismanic India batter Virat Kohli in 232 innings. Amongst all Pakistan batters to reach the 10,000 runs mark in international cricket, Babar is the fastest to reach the landmark in 228 innings, surpassing the previous record of 248 innings held by legendary batter Javed Miandad. As per innings taken to reach 10,000 runs in internatio...

Danishwar Hameed Two youth from south Kashmir's Kulgam district have started an e-rikshaw service in the south Kashmir's Kulgam district which got operational on Friday. On the occasion of the inauguration of this showroom named ESS KAY, President Municipal Council Kulgam Muneeb Ahmad Zargar, Tehsildar Kulgam, Bilal Ahmad, ARTO and other officers were also present. The owner of ESS KAY Electric automobiles showroom, Shahid Ashraf and Kifayat told The Kashmiriyat that the aim and idea behind starting the e-rickshaw service was to introduce the service in the market to control increasing levels of pollution resulting from growing traffic in town. They said that the traffic in the township has got congested and we are hoping that the Rikshaws will restrict the entry of larger vehi...

The Jammu Kashmir police on Monday night said that two militants have been killed during the encounter that broke out between militants and Government forces in the Bemina area of Srinagar in central Kashmir. "Two #terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT neutralised by Srinagar Police in a swift #encounter in Bemina area of #Srinagar. One policeman also received minor injury," Jammu Kashmir Police Tweeted quoting their IGP. As per initial reports, the Jammu Kashmir Police has identified one of the slain as Abdullah Goujri, resident of Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Jammu Kashmir Police identified the second slain militant as Adil Hussain Mir, a resident of Pahalgam area in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. As per police records, he crossed over to Pakistan in 2018 on visit VISA ...

Mateen Teli from north Kashmir's Sopore has been selected as a net bowler for the England test cricket team ahead of their second test against the New Zealand at Trent Bridge stadium. News reports said that the 23-year-old took two wickets, which included the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow. He also took the wicket of Zak Crawley top-order English batsman. The Kashmiri youth, who was rejected by Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association, has received praise from England’s coach Paul Collingwood. Quoting his family, local news agency, Kashmir Despatch said, that this development took place a few days ago and was a moment of joy for the entire Kashmir. The news agency also spoke to Mateen who said that he was excited to prove his ability and capability in the nets as this really was a...

India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has it in him to become the world No. 1 batter in all three formats of the game, which will be a unique first in the annals of the game. The 27-year-old Azam already has the top ICC billing in both white-ball formats, but is ranked fifth in the longest format behind the likes of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, New Zealand's Kane Williamson and prolific England run-getter Joe Root. But Karthik, who has played a key role in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) securing a Qualifier 2 berth in IPL 2022, is quite confident that the Pakistan captain will soon be topping the ICC Test batting charts as well. "One-hundred per cent (he is capable of achieving that)," Karthik told The ICC Review on Friday...