THE KASHMIRIYAT

A court in Srinagar has convicted a man for raping a 14-year-old girl in the Soura area of Srinagar in 2012 and termed it a “crime against society”. According to the prosecution, police received a complaint from the father of the victim that he took his daughter for a check-up after she complained of abdominal pain, and upon tests by the doctors, she was declared to be having child in her womb. The complainant said that upon enquiry by him and his wife, the minor disclosed that the person who resides in their neighborhood as tenant, namely Irshad Ahmad Malik of Kokernag, raped her several times. Subsequently, a case (FIR No 33/2012) under Section 376 RPC was registered in police Station Soura and the investigation culminated into the filing of the chargesheet under Section 376 RPC...

Meer Irfan A free medical camp and distribution of free medicines were organized by the 178th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Zainapora area of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated by Shri Surjit Kumar, Commandant of the 178th Battalion of CRPF. SDM Zainapora Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, other officers, and local eminent personalities were also present during the camp. During the camp, the doctors from the CRPF conducted free medical check-ups, consultations, and distributed medicines to the attendees. Commandant Surjit Kumar highlighted that the 178th Battalion of CRPF had previously organized numerous civic action programs in Zainapora. The camp witnessed a substantial turnout of people, including women, children, and senior...

The Jammu Kashmir government has made life-saving jackets mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen lakes besides other water bodies across the JK. According to an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) step has been taken to ensure the safety of tourists taking Shikara rides in Dal and Nageen Lakes and other water bodies and to prevent any untoward incident in view of inclement weather conditions, The order stated that as per the J&K Tourism Policy guidelines, each Shikara boat registered under J&K Tourist Trade Act, 1978 shall maintain the availability of a minimum of three life-saving jackets of recommended quality and specifications in the boat at all times. It added that any lenience on the part of anyone, their registration u...

Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a person accused in sexual Harassment against a girl in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. In a handout to GNS, the police said that, in response to a distressing incident reported on 29th May 2023, involving an act of sexual harassment against a young girl (identity withheld), the police today arrested the accused. The brave victim approached the Soibug Police Post on the aforementioned date at 22:00 hours to file a written complaint detailing the events that unfolded. The spokesman further stated that according to the victim's statement, on 25th May 2023, around 10 AM, she left for her coaching classes in Budgam. She accepted a lift from an unknown vehicle near Soibugh along her journey. Unfortunately, during the course of the trip, the dr...

Weatherman on Tuesday forecast light to moderate rain, thunder, and lightning in Jammu and Kashmir till June 2 and advised farmers to suspend all operations during that time. A meteorological department official told GNS that light to moderate rain, and thunder/lightning were expected at many places during the next 24 hours. “Hailstorms can't be ruled out at isolated places.” From May 31-June 2, he forecast, widespread intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder and lightning with the possibility of hailstorms with gusty winds at a few places. Mainly dry has been forecast thereafter between June 3-8 but “rain/thunderstorm at isolated places can't be ruled out.” However, he said there was no forecast for any major rainfall. He urged farmers to suspend all farm operations till J...

Sheikh Nadeem A bike rider died in a road accident in the Achabal area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district after a speedy vehicle hit the bike. An official told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday afternoon, a speedy vehicle hit a two-wheeler in the Achabal area, causing on-the-spot death to the rider. The body of the deceased was shifted to the sun district hospital in Achabal for medico-legal formalities. Officials identified the deceased as Gull Mohd Ganie Son of Ali Mohd Ganie, a resident of Tailwani at Trahpoo Achabal. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.

Jammu Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that no power on earth can stop the UT from touching new heights of progress and development. He said that Jammu was changing like Kashmir; the UT was heading toward peace, progress, and prosperity. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Jambu Zoo for people and tourists in Jammu, the LG as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that J&K is changing and changing for good. “Round-the-clock development is taking place across the UT. Jammu is changing like Kashmir. Today, we have the largest zoo of north India which is spread over 3200 kanals of land built at the cost of Rs 62.17 Crores,” he said. The LG said Jammu’s Tawi will soon have a riverfront while Bala Ji Temple will be inaugurated on June 8....

The local contractors here have urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to address their grievances, alleging that their dues are not being released on time, causing huge inconvenience to them as well as the labour class. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a group of contractors from Srinagar said that they are not getting the dues on time despite completing their works. “We are usually being told that the dues have not been released by the department, therefore, we are being asked to wait for a long time, due to which our families are suffering,” they said. “The works are being completed on time, but whenever we ask for the pending dues, we are being forced to wait for months together,” they said, adding that local contractors to the labourers employed for the wor...

Weatherman on Sunday forecast widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorm on May 30 and 31st in Jammu Kashmir. Regarding temperature, a meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 8.9°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 3.1°C below normal for the summer capital. Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 6.6°C against 7.8°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 4.1°C for the gateway town of Kashmir. Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.6°C against 2.8°C on the previous night and it was 3.5°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 7.4°C against 8.2°C on the previous night and it was 3.2°C below normal for the north Kashmir are...

District administration in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district welcomed Kashmiri Pandit devotees travelling to Kheer Bhawani annual festival at Navyug Tunnel Friday. In a press release, the district information office said that DC Anantnag, Syed Fakhruddin Hamid welcomed the Hindu devotees at Navyug Tunnel. Syed Fakhruddin Hamid, DC Anantnag said that the administration has geared up to take adequate measures and proper arrangements have been made for the pilgrims at Logripora (Aishmuqam) and Mattan ahead of the Mela. He said that both these places in District Anantnag expect at least 10,000 pilgrims to visit and do Darshan this year. Every year, Kheer Bhawani Mela is organized at five locations across Kashmir which includes Tulmul in Ganderbal, Manzgam in Kulgam, Devsar in Kulga...