THE KASHMIRIYAT

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of social media platforms for anti-India and anti-national activities. Sources said that they are actively tracking the IP addresses of individuals involved in such activities. What sets this initiative apart is the direct cooperation Police have secured from social media giants, including WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat, Instagram, Telegram, and ToTok etc. This collaboration has granted the authorities access to information concerning those who exploit these platforms to spread anti-national sentiment. The efficacy of this partnership recently came to light when the Police's Cyber Investigation Kashmir wing apprehended an individual from Srinagar. The individu...

District Police Kulgam have solved a hit-and-run case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of the crime. On 22.09.2023 at about 06:23 AM an accident took place at Qazigund near Walnut factory in which one unknown vehicle (Truck) coming from Ujroo hit one vehicle (Maruti Eeco) bearing Reg. No. JK06B-0901 which was going towards Banihal. The truck driver fled from the spot along with his truck with the intention of hiding his identity and his truck. In this accident, the driver of a Maruti Eeco vehicle and 06 passengers were critically injured and were immediately shifted to Emergency Hospital Qazigund for treatment from where they were referred to GMC Anantnag for further treatment. During treatment, four injured persons succumbed to their injuries. Accordingly, a...

The Regional Passport Office in Srinagar has ordered the impounding of Waheed ur Rehman Parra's passport, who is the youth president of the Peoples Democratic Party. Waheed  had plans to attend a fellowship program at Yale University in the United States, but this development has disrupted his travel, a spokesperson of the party confirmed to The Kashmiriyat. The Regional Passport Office cited Section 10(3)(c) of the Passport Act 1967, stating that the passport impoundment was necessary in the interest of India's sovereignty, integrity, security, and friendly foreign relations. Waheed was urged to promptly return his passport to the passport office. He faced challenges in taking the oath as a District Development Council (DDC) member due to his arrest in two terrorism-related ca...

Yet another element of adventure -water zorbing has been introduced at Dal Lake, which is drawing crowds in the form of locals as well as tourists. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Zorbing, a recreational sport, had taken off in the region in recent years as this facility was available in Sonmarg and Pahalgam earlier where it worked on the surface. Now, Dal lake which is the main attraction in Srinagar, has the water zorbing where participants roll inside a transparent, inflatable sphere on the water's surface, The facility has been introduced by a local entrepreneur with the help of the tourism department to give a next level experience of adventure to the visitors. Pertinently, the Jammu and Kashmir administration earlier this year had invited expression of int...

Srinagar police on Saturday said that 10 persons were arrested for trying to vitiate a peaceful atmosphere outside the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta after Friday prayers. In a post of X, police, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that they will be booked under relevant sections of law. Ten hooligans were arrested for trying to vitiate the peaceful atmosphere outside Jamia Masjid Yesterday after Friday prayers. They shall be booked under the relevant section of law. The public is requested not to indulge in such acts failing which law will take its own course,” police said—(KNO)

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday urged people to get vaccinated against Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). “The triple vaccine could ward off this winter’s tripledemic of respiratory illnesses,” said Influenza expert and DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “We could be facing a triple virus whammy of Covid, Flu and RSV this winter. The trio of vaccines could help reduce hospitalizations and deaths due to these viruses,” he said. Dr Hassan said most of us are familiar with annual flu shots. We have an updated Covid-19 vaccine this fall. New to the menu this year is a vaccine for RSV which is often associated with young kids but sends elderly to hospitals. He said RSV vaccine is recommended for people aged 60 years and older. “RSV season generally sta...

Inhabitants from Azad Colony 90 feet Soura here in Srinagar outskirts vehemently appealed to authorities to save them from the menace of noise pollution. A delegation from the locality told news agency Kashmir News Trust that two private banks operating from a shopping mall make use of generators that are a source of menacing noise pollution. “The constant humming and rumbling noises emitted from these machines disrupt the tranquility we all seek within our homes. Furthermore, it affects our ability to concentrate on work or enjoy quality time with family and loved ones,” they said adding that even their children are unable to concentrate on their studies. They requested to authorities overseeing such matters, to intervene and address this issue urgently.” [KNT]

The Indian Army on Friday evening said that they have apprehended a suspected individual in Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to the official statement released on the micro-blogging site X, army said a Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) was set up by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Tapar Payeen, Pattan. During the operation, the security forces successfully arrested the suspect and recovered a pistol, along with other war-like stores. The Indian Army has stated that the investigation into the matter is currently underway.(KS)

Advising people to have faith and believe that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, Kashmir Mirwaiz Dr Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq during his Friday sermon after over 4 years at historic Jamia Masjid said that he is well aware that people are going through a rough phase since August 2019 as there have been assaults on peoples identity. “The abrogation of Article 370 and 35A , the downgrading of J&K into a union territory from a state, the dismemberment of Ladakh from it and post that new laws and diktats being imposed incessantly through the Reorganization Act, unfortunately, are harsh unilateral decisions of disempowerment,” he said adding that he is out from the incarceration because of the peoples prayers who are very close to his heart. “I was placed under deten...

A family head and son were allegedly beaten up by 'teachers' over some school land issue in the Rajpora area of Pulwama district. Reports said that Syed Mukhtar Ahmad Shah who has claimed to have given land for school construction was allegedly beaten by the teachers in Inderwali Rajpora, Pulwama. Shah said that he is working as CPW in Govt Middle School Inderwali, Rajpora, for which he had given land. “There was a shed constructed and they (teachers) were.. it” Shah claimed. He alleged that “When I tried to stop them, they started beating me.” He also alleged that “three teachers kept me locked in their arms and the fourth one started beating me with an iron rod.” Adding, “They also beat my son.” “He has suffered an arm injury and is admitted in hospital,” an attendant claimed...