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Air travelers traveling to Jammu and Kashmir are facing the harsh reality of soaring flight fares. With increased demand amidst the election environment and the approaching festival of Holi, airline companies have substantially raised their ticket prices, leaving passengers grappling with exorbitant costs. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the impact of this fare surge is particularly felt in routes connecting major cities like Jammu to Srinagar and Delhi. Previously affordable fares have now doubled, with travelers shelling out up to Rs 6,000 for a journey from Jammu to Srinagar, and up to Rs 8,000 for flights to Delhi.   Despite the outcry over escalating fares, authorities have yet to take concrete measures to curb this trend, leaving passengers at the mer...

In the latest weather forecast, an independent weather monitor, predicts ongoing light to moderate rain and snow in parts of Kashmir. 'Kashmir Weather' forecasted the similar conditions in a few places in the Jammu region until late afternoon. South Kashmir and parts of central Kashmir might experience a rain-free period between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today, with the possibility of sunshine, Kashmir Weather forecasts. However, they said, the weather is expected to change as rain and snow is anticipated to become more widespread from evening or night onwards. Jammu region and some parts of south Kashmir are likely to face moderate to heavy rain and snow until tomorrow afternoon. During this period, the central and north Kashmir plains may experience moderate rain or snow. Reports ...

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...