THE KASHMIRIYAT

The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari on Tuesday said they have decided to seize the two-wheelers of those who are found riding their vehicles without crash helmets. He also said that checking squads will be constituted soon to check the bike stunt activities and immediate action in this regard. Talking to a selected group of reporters here, RTO Kashmir as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, they have observed that the people in Srinagar are riding two-wheelers without crash helmets. “In this regard, a specific drive was carried and we have also suspended driving licences of some of the violators and have also initiated a fine of Rs 1000. And now I would like to request especially the youth to wear a helmet before riding a two-wheeler...

Dengue is making its way again in Jammu Division as fresh cases have been reported in the region with officials terming it an emerging threat in the coming months. However, the government said it is adopting a three-pronged strategy for the control and management of the infection. A top health official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that this year, 25 cases of dengue have been reported in Jammu Division, with most of them in Jammu district only. As of now, no patient suffering from dengue was hospitalized as they are having mild symptoms which are managed at home, he said. The official said that on the direction of Administrative Secretary to Government, Health and Medical Education, the authorities are going to adopt a three-pronged strategy for the control and ...

Gulmarg, the valley of flowers in Jammu and Kashmir, is celebrating a surge in tourism. In last two and a half years, almost 3 million people have visited the destination. This year alone, over a million visitors have already enjoyed its beauty. Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, shared the news that 1.27 crore tourists have explored the region in the first seven months of 2023. Quoting an official, KNO reported that following the relaxation of the Covid-19 situation, Gulmarg has experienced a significant surge in tourist arrivals, with the majority of visits falling within the domestic circuit. In the entirety of 2020, slightly more than 98,000 arrivals were recorded. However, this renowned ski destination has witnessed a substantial increase in visitors over t...

Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Monday said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed the highest ever developmental works in the past over three years and Kashmir's real culture is being revived where there was no place for violence. Addressing a gathering during a function in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, Dr Mehta, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that Jammu & Kashmir as per the figures has witnessed the highest-ever developmental works in the past three years. He said that it is a time to remember Kashmir's real culture, there are several big names like Lal Ded, Nund Reshi and others. “If we go back to the era, I would not hesitate to say that Kashmir had a great thinking and even the amalgamation of religions like Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and ...

Two army personnel sustained injuries in a road accident in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a Casper bearing registration number 10B 008733M skidded off the road near the BDC office in Kalaroos Kupwara. Two army personnel suffered injuries who were on unit routine duty. The soldiers are affiliated with 99 Artillery Regiment. Sources added that both soldiers have been shifted to 428 Field Hospital for treatment. The vehicle suffered extensive damage in the accident. [KNT]

A man lost his life in a road accident in Badasgam area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Tuesday officials said. They told news agency Kashmir Scroll that an accident took place at Badasgam Anantnag between motorcycle and Taveera bearing registration number JK03E 2463 in which motorcyclist got critically injured. They said that motorcyclist identified as Nisar Ahmad Naikoo son of Gh.Qadir Naikoo resident of Nagaam Kokernag, a Govt servant by proffession was reffered to GMC Anantnag for treatment in crictical condition where doctors declared him brought dead. Meanwhile police have taken cognizance.(KS)

Breast milk is the ideal food for infants which contains antibodies to help protect against many common childhood illnesses, experts said. They said breast milk provides ideal nutrition for infants and has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, fat and everything a baby needs to grow. Dr Mushtaq, a pediatrician, while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said there is a lot of difference between the mother’s milk and the artificial one. He said that artificial milk is no substitute for the mother's milk unless it is an emergency. “Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. It lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, ...

A lady committed suicide by jumping into river Jhelum near Zero Bridge, Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a lady (Name withheld), resident of Sonwar, jumped into the river Jehlum near Zero Bridge Rajbagh Srinagar. Soon after the incident, the body was retrieved by locals with the help of Rajbagh police and was shifted to the nearest hospital for modico-legal formalities. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident, and started investigation into the matter—(KNO)

Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid has said that Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Muhammad Umar Farooq has completed four years under house detention. He completed four years of not being allowed as Mirwaiz to either propagate the centuries old tradition of Majlis-e waz-o- tableeg on Fridays at the Central Jama Masjid, nor offer obligatory Friday prayers, due to his continued house detention, which the Anjuman and Muslims of J&K strongly denounce, a statement said. “While all other religious activities are permitted and infact facilitated by the authorities, it is openly discriminatory that the Mirwaiz is barred from his duties as a Muslim head of JK,” the statement said. Despite repeated appeals from people who are distressed by the incarceration of their Mirwaiz, the authorities are unmoved and u...

In the Friday session of the Lok Sabha, the Union Law Ministry provided answers to several questions raised by Members of Parliament including a number of habeas corpus pleas in Jammu and Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation, and the total seats available in law schools across India. A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody. Anantnag Lok Sabha MP Hasnain Masoodi inquired about habeas corpus petitions filed in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 was revoked. The ministry revealed that from August 2019 to June 202...