ISLAMABAD

February 23 Khalid Jahangir today assumed the charge as Deputy Commissioner, of Islamabad (anantnag) in South Kashmir from Mohammad Younis Malik, outgoing  Deputy Commissioner at DC Office, here. Mr. Khalid Deputy Commissioner, after assuming the charge met the prominent media persons of the district and sought cooperation from them and the general public for the overall development of the district. The newly joined Deputy Commissioner also interacted with senior officers of the district administration including Additional Deputy Commissioner, ACR, Joint Director Planning, Deputy District Election Officer, & other senior officers. Meanwhile Syed Abid, the former DC of Srinagar has assumed charge as the District Development Commissioner of South Kashmir's Pulwama district.

February 23 A 45 year old man was injured after being hit with a stone in Lal Chowk area of Islamabad (anantnag) in South Kashmir on Saturday morning. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Farooq Ahmad Bhat Son of Abdul Razaq Bhat, a Resident of Lalan Ganoor was hit by a stone on head in clashes which erupted on Saturday morning. ALSO READ: Clashes Erupt in Islamabad (anantnag) township Over Attacks on Kashmiri Students The injured was rushed to the nearby District hospital at Janglat Mandi from where he has been referred to SKIMS. Hospital Sources stated his condition to be critical.

February 23 Scores of youth hit the streets of Lal chowk in Islamabad (anantnag) township on saturday morning shouting pro freedom and anti india slogans. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that scores of youth on Saturday morning gathered at Lal chowk shouting slogans against the mobs attacking Kashmiris outside Kashmir. The youth also displayed photographs of a local youth who was thrashed in Chadigarh yesterday by unknown mob. ALSO READ: Pulwama Attack- Kashmiri B Tech Student Thrashed in Chandigarh For an Hour, Threatened to Leave City The Police reached the spot and tried to pacify the protesters, however they threw stones on them. Firing tear smoke shells at them, the Police tried to disperse them,  however the clashes were going on when this report was filed. Per...

February 16 Amid a complete shutdown in Islamabad township in South Kashmir, clashes have erupted between youth and Government Force personnel in the area. Scores of youth shouting slogans against the Police for not doing enough for the security of Kashmiris in Jammu, the youth hit the streets near Lal chowk area. ALSO READ: Attacks on Kashmiris Increase in Parts of India, Asked to Leave Bihar Within 24 Hours However, as soon as the Police arrived on the spot, the youth hurled stones on them. The Police in retaliation fired tear smoke shells on them, trying to disperse them. A Local shopper who was observing strike speaking to The Kashmiriyat said, "We saw in the videos Police was accompanying those who torched vehicles, here they are shot dead and booked under PSA by the...

February 12 Tawseef Nazir ADDC of Islamabad (anantnag) along with Secretary Municipal council, Food safety officer and other officials today conducted market checking in various areas of this South Kashmir township. During this checking on Tuesday afternoon, many erring traders were penalized. The checking was aimed at ensuring the quality and price control and to keep vigil on erring traders. During the inspection, the officials destroyed a huge quantity of edible items. A fine to the tune of around 1000 rupees was also realized from various shopkeepers for violating the legal regulations. On the occasion, the officials urged traders not to violate the rules besides displaying the rate lists at their respective trade centers and also warned the vendors not to encroach footpaths f...

February 12 The residents of Mattan areas in Islamabad (anantnag) district and Chenab Valley have complained that the areas have been without electricity for the past seven days. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the residents of areas including Chatisinghpora , Devipora, Kawarigam, Ranipora said that the villages are without electricity for the past seven days. "We are just three kilometers away from the grid station in Gopalpora of Islamabad, but still we have been in darkness since the last snowfall," a resident said. They condemned the 'step- motherly' approach of the Power Development department towards the area. Similarly various residents from Chenab Valley including Kishtawar, Doda have complained of electricity shortage in the areas. They said that the areas are withou...

February 12 A woman patient died on the way to hospital in Ring mandoo area of Dooru in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district. Sources said that the lady identified as Tahira Bimla, resident of Ring mandoo was being carried on a cot to the hospital as the area is still cut off due to the non clearance of snow in the area. They said that the lady was suffering with severe pain post which a few persons carried her on a pot as the village is still cut off after the fresh snowfall. However, on the way to the hospital, she died of severe pain. Pertinently, snowfall on Wednesday had blocked all the streets in the valley, the towns and cities were cleared, however a large area in rurals still remains disconnected.

February 12 A bank guard died of a cardiac arrest in Lal chowk area of Islamabad (anantnag) township in South Kashmir on Tuesday noon. Sources told The Kashmiriyat Mohammed Maqbool Mir son of Abdul Gaffar Mir fell down while performing his professional duty at Punjab National Bank, Branch Lal chowk in Islamabad on Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to the District hospital in Islamabad (anantnag) where he was declared brought dead by the doctors. The deceased was a  Rajpora Pulwama and was working as currency chest guard at PNB Lal chowk.

February 10 The Former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jammu Kashmir for Kokernag constituency on Sunday visited the avalanche hit areas in Kokernag. Abdul Rahim Rather, the former MLA as per a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat visited the families of people killed in the recent avalanches. Expressing condolences with the bereaved families, he expressed solidarity with them. He also visited several areas in the Kokernag belt and met the locals who appraised their issues with him. He assured the locals of full cooperation.

February 10 The Indian Army on Sunday organized a medical camp at Khundru in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, the Army said that in an endeavor to reach out to people from far flung remote areas and provide basic medical care and advise to the most underprivileged strata of the society 127 Lt AD Regt (Comp) under aegis of 619 (l) AD Bde conducted a Medical Camp in Khundru area on Sunday. They said, Doctors from PHC, Achabal and Medical Officer worked shoulder to shoulder for the benefit of needy civil populace. Lady Doctor specially saw women at the medical camp. The camp was inaugurated by Brigadier Amit Rao, Cdr, 619 (l) AD BDE who also interacted with the locals to strengthen goodwill between the Army and Locals....