THE KASHMIRIYAT

A man from Leh allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death at a local hotel in the summer capital Srinagar on Friday. An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that a man identified as Youtan Kunskyap son of Rinchan Nurboo, a resident of Benzom house Sakti in Leh UT allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death at a locmedico-legale. The body was shifted to SMHS hospital where medico legal formalities are being conducted, he said. The reason behind his action could not be ascertained immediately, the official said adding, that proceedings have been launched in this regard.(KDC)

Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries has given a shutdown call On March 11 against the imposition of property tax in Jammu Kashmir. Addressing a press conference president CCI Arun Gupta, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that after a series of meetings with members of civil society and other organizations, they have decided to observe a complete shutdown on Saturday. He said that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will oppose any move that will put the burden on the people—(KNO)

Administration of Jammu Kashmir on Thursday ordered for attachment of Additional Superintendent of Police Bandipora with immediate effect. “In the interest of administration, Shri Ashiq Hussain Tak, Addl. Superintendent of Police, Bandipora, is hereby attached with the Police Headquarters, J&K, with immediate effect”, reads an order, a copy of which lies with GNS. Notably, the fresh attachment comes hours later after another cop, of DySP rank, was attached over 'some allegations of professional misconduct' against him. (GNS)

As H3N2 scare continues to looms large in various parts of North India, the viral infection is being evenly witnessed in Union Territory as most cases of viral infections over a period of one-and-a-half month fall in this subtype of Influenza-A, as revealed by figures of Chest & Disease Hospital here. As many as 47 persons out of a total of 103 samples have reverted infected by the influenza infection in nearly 50 days, reveals the data, as per GNS. A total of 103 samples were sent for RT PCR testing by the dedicated hospital in last nearly one-and-a-half month among whom 47 samples (45%) were found to be infected from Influenza-A, 5 from Influenza-B (a total of 52 for Influenza), 19 (18%) for RSV (Respiratory Sensation Virus) and only 3 (2.9%) for COVID-19. When contacted, le...

Director General of Police has "attached", till further orders, a police officer after 'some allegations of professional misconduct' against him. "In view of some allegations of professional misconduct, Adil Mushtaq DySP KPS-155772 (SDPO Nowgam) is hereby attached with the office of Special DG Crime, J&K till further orders," reads an order by DGP, a copy of which lies with GNS. "Sumit Kumar Sharma, KPS-185679, DySP PC Srinagar in addition to his own shall look after the assignment of SDPO Nowgam," the order added. (GNS)

A non-local man was seriously injured after his wife allegedly stabbed him with a knife in the Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar uptown. The man identified as Rakesh Kumar son of Ashok Kumar, a resident of Amritsar Punjab, presently staying in a rented house with his wife at Jawahar Nagar is undergoing treatment at SMHS Hospital and his condition is stated to be critical. Medicos at the hospital confirmed to the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the man has received multiple injuries in his chest due to knife attack and his condition is critical. Reports said that the argument between the couple took an ugly shape and the wife allegedly stabbed the husband. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation. [KNT]

After widespread resentment by job aspirants and condemnations from politicians cutting across party lines, Jammu Kashmir National Conference senior leader and vice-president Omar Abdullah has sought an immediate cancellation of the purported contract to the Company for conducting exams. Taking to the microblogging site Twitter, Omar Abdullah wrote; "This contract must immediately be canceled. What is the point of black listing company if they are going to be awarded plum contracts." "This contract is even more dangerous because it puts at risk the future of scores of aspirants who rely on JKSSRB to conduct recruitment exams", reads the tweet. In a subsequent tweet, Omar wrote; "I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the use of force & lathi charge against students & ...

The body of a 50-year-old woman was found under mysterious circumstances in Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. An official told the news agency GNS that the body was found by police in an open field near Ari Bridge at Mendhar area of the district on Wednesday morning. The deceased was later identified as Shahmim Akhter (50) wife of Mohammad Ashraf of Ari village. Meanwhile, police shifted the body to Sub District Hospital Mendhar for autopsy. “We have started inquest proceedings,” official said.

The Jammu Kashmir National Conference State Spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar on Monday slammed the Lt government on selection and the award of contract to ‘tainted’ and blacklisted APTECH Company for conducting the upcoming Jammu Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) exam(s). Echoing the public rage over the decision, Imran, as per GNS, said “The Company has been penalized by the Supreme Court and is on the blocklists of various states including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. In JK also the company was accused of blatant irregularities and violations of the law in altering the tender’s terms and conditions. Why is such a company being selected which has consistently failed to provide transparency and accountability in conducting such an exercise? This question begs to be ans...

A 21-year-old non-local was among two persons succumbing to their injuries caused in separate road mishaps in Bijbehara and Sopore. An official told GNS that one Sonu Ansari, son of Riyasat Ansari, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, at present at Bijbehara was fatally hit by a tempo vehicle on Sunday at Sangam in Bijbehara area of Anantnag. The man was evacuated from the site to a nearby hospital, from where he was referred to SKIMS Soura where he succumbed to his injuries this morning, they said. Confirming it, a police official told GNS that they have registered a case into the incident even as having arrested the accused driver. In another such incident, a resident of Baramulla, who had sustained injuries on Sunday, succumbed to his injuries this morning. The deceased has been ...