THE KASHMIRIYAT

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...

Srinagar Court has issued directions to the Police to register an FIR in alleged forgery case and take up the investigation. The directions came after the complainant Sabha Sheikh of Rajbagh Srinagar alleged that some of her family members have forged her signatures for various property transactions and thus making fraudulent transactions on her name. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Court of City Magistrate, Srinagar, presided over by Fozia Paul directed the Economic Offence Wing Srinagar to file the case against all accused in the case. In her complaint, Sabha Sheikh has alleged that her some family members have forged her signatures and also availed loan from bank after mortgaging her share in property to the bank. The complainant also alleged th...

Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley's Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, reopened on Sunday for one-way traffic after remaining closed due to fresh snowfall, officials said. The thoroughfare was closed due to snowfall at several places along the road including 'Pir Ki Gali' on November 30. DTI Mughal Road Kapil Manhas confirmed to GNS that traffic has been opened towards Shopian end. Earlier this year, the road, considered as alternative to Jammu-Srinagar Highway, was closed on several occasions due to snowfall, particularly in 'Pir KiGali’ and its adjoining areas. (GNS)