THE KASHMIRIYAT

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that three-decades long conflict in Kashmir was a “business for some people” who filled their own coffers while common man was left to suffer on all fronts. He, however, was quick to add that Security Forces are pushing the last nail in the coffin of terrorism and dismantling entire terror-ecosystem to make the peace a permanent feature. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Golden Glory Eco Park at Sonmarg and other events under Meeri Maati Mera Desh, the LG, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that conflict tag on the face of Kashmir for three long decades was actually a “great business opportunity” for some people whose first preference was to fill their own pockets while a common man was left ...

National Conference President and MP Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said till India and Pakistan will not restore dialogue process things will remain unchanged and cosmetic measures will yield no results on ground. He said both India and Pakistan should come forward with “sincere heart” as dialogue is the only way forward to resolve issues amicably. “I want to clear that there has been a lot of charade till date. The cosmetic measures will yield zero results. Till India and Pakistan will not come close and sit together to resolve issues amicably, things are not going to change,” Dr. Farooq Abdullah as per KNS told reporters while attending a condolence meeting in Srinagar. When asked government is thrusting keenly upon strengthening border tourism in Kashmir valley, Dr. Farooq sa...

Expressing serious concerns over the losses to agriculture, people of several areas depending on Dal Kul to irrigate their fields Monday said that their hard work is going to waste without a water supply. Known as Dal Kul, it irrigates areas like Bumhama, Durgmulla, Muqam Shahwali, Banday Mohallah and other adjoining areas. Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) aggrieved locals said that the water from Dal Kul is the lone source of irrigation for about 250 acre (2000 Kanal) of land. They said that about 20000 families have their agricultural land dry in absence of irrigation. "We are not able to irrigate our agricultural fields. The lone source has not been maintained by the authorities despite multiple requests," they said. Abdul Khaliq, a local from Muqam Shahwal...

Accusing Bandipora District Hospital, a family from the remote village of Chandeji in north Kashmir's Bandipora district Friday claimed that after being told her delivery was ten days away by a doctor, a pregnant woman returned home only to give birth to her baby at home soon after. "My wife endured excruciating labor pain yesterday, and we rushed her to the hospital. However, a female doctor, after a brief examination, recommended that we return home, suggesting that her delivery was scheduled for ten days later," Afraaz Ahmad Khan, the husband of the woman told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). He further said that despite his wife's intense suffering, they remained at the hospital, but the doctor became agitated and instructed them to depart. "After making transporta...

A man died after falling off from the rooftop of his house in the Bomie area of Sopore in Baramulla district. An official told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that one person namely Sarfaraz Ahmad Gujjer son of Bashir ah Gujjer resident of Gujjerpati fell down from the rooftop of his own house and died on the spot. Meanwhile, further proceedings in this regard have been taken up.(KS)

The hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing dozens of patients complaining of irritation, redness, swelling and itching in their eyes. The doctors from both Kashmir and Jammu divisions told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that more cases of conjunctivitis, popularly known as eye flu, are on the rise. They, however, said there is no need to worry as it goes in around one to two weeks for whoever gets affected. The people need to take precautions, they added. Director Health Services Jammu Dr Rajeev Kumar Sharma told KNO that 9,127 cases of conjunctivitis were reported in hospitals coming under the control of the Directorate. Spokesperson of the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir Dr Mir Mushtaq said that so far, 5,320 cases of 'Eye Flu' have been reported in...

Herpora, a sub village of Authwatoo area in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, has craved road connectivity for decades, residents complained here on Thursday. "Even though it's the 21st century, there are no roads to our village. It's strange that we have to go through thick forests on foot or horseback just to get there. No one has come to the village for 60 years, and we don't have basic facilities here," the locals told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). "We've been waiting for decades for a road to be built from Authwatoo to our village, but it seems like nobody is paying attention to our pleas," said Mohammad Jabar, a senior resident. "In the past, our numerous attempts at representation fell on deaf ears, and we were informed that obtaining permission from the fo...

Director General of Police, Dilbagh Singh Friday remarked that militancy was in its last stage in Jammu Kashmir with only a two-digit number active militants present in the UT. Adding further he said that the drug menace still remains a challenge for the law-enforcement agencies to tackle. The top cop made the remarks on his visit to frontier north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Talking to the media on the sidelines of ‘Meri Matti Mera Desh’ event, DGP Dilbag Singh said that Jammu and Kashmir is moving towards peace and journey. "A significant progress has been made in curbing militancy so far, thereby reducing the number to only a two-digit number of active militants”, Singh said adding “these remaining militants will also be neutralized soon.” “There is however a challenge posed...

Kuthar area of the Anantnag Forest Division in south Kashmir has become a hotbed of illicit timber smuggling, with Compartment No. 77K to 84K turning into a haven for jungle smugglers. Boldly conducting their illegal activities in broad daylight, these criminals have managed to evade authorities, raising serious concerns about the potential environmental fallout. The audacity of these timber smugglers has left local residents alarmed and dismayed. Despite the daylight heists taking place, authorities have struggled to put an end to the ongoing looting of the area's precious green gold. Local residents have united in their appeal to the authorities to take swift and stringent action against those responsible for the wanton destruction of this vital natural resource. The local resid...

As the Keran sector along the Line of Control is emerging as a new favorite destination for tourists in the Kupwara district, the Tourism department has set a target of 200 home stays in the area to overcome accommodation issues. Director Tourism Kashmir Raja Yaqoob told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the aim is to promote eco-friendly home stays in Keran. “We have set a target of 200 home stays in Keran of which 40 has been achieved and we are sure to achieve the target this year only,” he said. He also said that Keran is beautiful part of Himaliyan ecology, alongside its promotion they have to preserve this place for future generations, so eco-friendly home stays and guest houses will be promoted. He said that Keran is emerging best tourism destination in the Kashmir Valley ...