THE KASHMIRIYAT

In a stark contrast to the progress made by universities like Kashmir University and Islamia College Srinagar, students at Cluster University Srinagar are expressing growing concerns over the sluggish pace of their academic calendar. While some institutions are already in their 6th semester, Cluster University Jammu has even released the datesheet for the 5th semester, the CUS is yet to take internal examination of 5th semester students. A student said, “Right now I'm in 5th semester. My academic session started in March 2021 and it was supposed to be completed in March 2024.” “But now given the situation my degree will be completed in October 2024 and even I fear will it be complete by October or not,” she said. Students indicate that the 6th semester might stretch until Septe...

Six persons accused in the alleged 'Curative Survey Scam' from outside J&K have been identified and among them one has been arrested. JK Police in a statement said that on 19.12.2023 it was learnt that a bogus company operating under the name 'Curative Survey Private Limited' scammed and cheated the unsuspecting public through a fraudulent website by falsely promising them significant returns on their investments. The company had deceived the subscribers which persuaded them to invest their hard-earned money with fake promises of returns.” “After misrepresenting and cheating, the company became unresponsive, leaving subscribers in the dark and leading to chaos, anguish, and protests.” Accordingly, a case FIR No. 39/2023 under Section 66D of the IT Act and Section 420 of the IP...

Bhat Yasir A counterfeit order proclaiming a winter vacation for colleges in Jammu and Kashmir has surfaced on various social media platforms, causing widespread confusion among students and educators alike. According to The Kashmiriyat, the misinformation gained traction after being picked up by a few wire news agencies, which cited the deceptive order as the basis for their reports. This dissemination of false information has added to the prevailing uncertainty surrounding academic schedules in the region. However, authorities have swiftly moved to quell the growing apprehension. An official from the higher education department who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, has categorically denounced the order as fabricated. "It's fake," the official stated unequivocally, emphasizing the nee...

Jammu Kashmir ranks at the second place for having higher potential to produce solar energy in India, documents reveal. As per the document accessed by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to produce 111050 MW of solar energy. Throughout India Rajasthan ranks at the first place for having a potential to produce 142310 MWs of solar energy. Jammu and Kashmir is followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, which as per the document has a potential to produce 64320, 61660, and 38440 MWs of solar energy. Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has 27.25MW of installed capacity of solar power. During the last financial year, the centre released Rs 27.98crores to further tap the solar energy in Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, the Ministr...

Jammu and Kashmir Police have on Monday said that there are no orders to effect any kind of arrest, especially with regard to the Apex Court decision on Article 370, anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir. "It is to clarify that police has no orders to effect any kind of arrest, and certainly not connected with court proceedings including on article 370 by the apex court. There are no restrictions on any movement", said a police spokesman in a statement issued to news agency Kashmir Scroll. "Examinations as scheduled by different public bodies are being held as scheduled, businesses are open and transport is plying." "Common man’s normal life continues at its usual pace and police though alert about attempts of the handful always eager to disrupt peace, has no intention or instructions to ...

An unregistered news portal alleged of circulating fake news was busted and two persons involved in managing the site were arrested in Kupwara district, officials said. The officials informed news agency Kashmir Scroll that J&K Police's CIK wing busted the unregistered news portal by the name "Daily News & Analysis," with a Pakistan flag logo, circulating fake news. "The two site admins/managers namely Zahoor Ahmad Khan and Abdul Rouf Peer, from Kupwara, were arrested for spreading rumours to disturb peace and tranquillity", the official said. "Several digital devices were seized from the duo, which are under investigation", the official added. (KS)

Jammu Kashmir Police took legal action on Saturday against nine people found engaging in the misuse of social media in Anantnag, Budgam and Ganderbal districts of Kashmir valley, police said here. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the actions come just days after the respective district magistrates of the Kashmir valley issued a warning of legal consequences for those involved in spreading rumors, anti-national narratives, and other information that could disrupt the peaceful environment in society. The Anantnag Police informed that it initiates legal action against three persons identified as Salman Mushtaq Kuttay son of Mushtaq Ahmad Kuttay of Check Wangund Dooru, Rameez Ashraf Hadi son of Mohd Ashraf Hadi of Watnad Kokernag and Umer Farooq Ganie @ (Ghazi Sir) son...

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday expressed concerns suggesting that the recent actions of the Jammu and Kashmir administration indicate an imminent Supreme Court verdict on petitions related to Article 370. Mufti remarked that this potential decision might not align with the country’s interests. “Since Friday night, we are witnessing lists containing names of workers from various parties, especially the PDP, being processed through police stations. It seems an unfavourable decision for the country and Jammu and Kashmir is imminent, serving only to advance the BJP’s agenda. Consequently, precautionary measures are being taken, which is unfortunate,” Mufti said to reporters in Anantnag. She emphasised the Supreme Court’s duty to safeguard the country...

The residents of Shopian district have urged the authorities to construct a maternity hospital at Old Fruit Mandi site Arhama in the town. Inhabitants while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) expecting mothers have to travel to Srinagar for maternity services. A dedicated facility in the district would not only cater to the immediate needs of pregnant women but also contribute to the overall improvement of maternal and child health in the region, the residents said. Ehsan Ahmad, a local, said that they have already submitted a plea with the government for construction of the hospital. According to him, there is a piece of land available where fruit mandi existed and has been shifted to Aglar now. The construction of maternity hospitals will have a positiv...

Anjuman Auqaf has termed the disallowing of prayers for the 9th consecutive Friday at Jama Masjid Srinagar and the continuous detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as unjustified. Auqaf in a statement said today they were informed to close all doors of the mosque for Friday prayers. It also expressed resentment against placing Mirwaiz under house detention for the 9th consecutive Friday, saying such restrictions are not only unjustified but there is also no reason for such an arbitrary act. "Such acts by the administration are not only tantamount to interference in religious affairs but also seriously hurt the feelings and sentiments of the people," the Auqaf said. It said people have a deep religious and emotional attachment to the Jama Masjid Srinagar and Mirwaiz, and disallowing pra...