Participants from 21 Indian States, 5 Foreign Countries Register for Upcoming Kashmir Marathon. The Kashmir Marathon, scheduled to take place from November 2, is set to draw participants from across India and abroad, according to officials associated with the event. Officials from the organizing committee said that so far, runners from 21 Indian States and Union Territories have registered for the marathon, along with foreign nationals representing five countries, reflecting continued confidence in Kashmir’s sporting and tourism potential. “The registrations show that both domestic and international athletes are eager to visit the Valley. We expect more participants to join in the coming weeks,” said a senior official. The Srinagar marathon aims to promote sports tourism, healthy ...

Shah Basit In a landmark judgment demonstrating its unwavering commitment to justice for victims of sexual offences, the Principal and District Sessions Court, Ganderbal has convicted Ulfat Ahmad Magray resident of Khanan Kangan, in a case registered under FIR No. 24/2020 at Police Station Kangan. The case was filed under Sections 376 and 506 of the IPC, as well as Section 4 of the POCSO Act, as per details available with The Kashmiriyat. Following a thorough investigation and judicial proceedings, the Court found the accused guilty and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 1,000 for the offence under Section 4 of the POCSO Act. SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmad Poswal (JKPS), commended the professionalism and diligence of the investigation team,...

Panic has gripped the Gousia Colony area of Bemina in Srinagar where locals say over a hundred stray dogs have taken over four lanes, creating a serious threat to public safety. The alarming situation turned tragic on Monday when an elderly woman was reportedly chased and bitten by a pack of stray dogs, triggering outrage among the locals. Locals told KNT that the stray dog population in Gousia Colony has grown unchecked over the past several months. They said that despite repeated complaints, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has failed to act, allowing the menace to spiral out of control. “My elderly mother was bitten after being chased by stray dogs. It is shameful that SMC has ignored such a dangerous situation,” said a local resident. People in the area said that movem...

Minister for Education Sakina Itoo Monday strongly reacted to the attachment of Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla, Bashir Ahmad Shah, who was relieved of his post after issuing an order restricting teachers and employees from using social media. The minister told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that the officer acted beyond his authority and attempted to defame the government through unilateral action. “The said officer was attached because he had issued an order directing teachers and employees to desist from using social media on his own personal level,” Sakina Itoo said. “We won’t allow any government official to defame the government. Employees are our own, and they too have the right to express themselves in a constructive way.” She said an inquiry has been ordered t...

The high-mast light installed by the construction company engaged in building the Zojila Tunnel along the Sonamarg Bypass road has gone defunct, causing serious inconvenience to travelers and truck drivers during nighttime hours. The facility, erected at a cost of over one lakh rupees, was meant to ensure smooth vehicular movement and enhance safety in the area. Drivers said that the high-mast light was installed by the tunnel construction company to illuminate the stretch frequently used by heavy vehicles and passenger traffic on the Srinagar–Leh highway. The area also accommodates a truck yard where several drivers halt overnight during their journeys to and from Ladakh. However, the light has reportedly stopped functioning for several days, plunging the area into darkness once ev...

Police on Monday said that it have registered an FIR against the administrator of a Facebook page titled “Kashmir Speaks” for spreading false and misleading information on social media. In a handout to GNS, the police said that earlier, on 26/08/2025, Police Station Khansahib had registered FIR No. 165/2025 under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) regarding the killing of a horse at village Rakhai. Investigation revealed that the incident had occurred due to a personal dispute between the parties involved. However, on 05/10/2025, it came to notice that the said Facebook page had published false information alleging that the horse was killed for selling its meat in the market at Arizal, thereby creating unnecessary fear and panic among the local population. Accordi...

The higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez, and several other mountainous areas, witnessed the season’s first snowfall this week, marking an early onset of winter in the Valley. Fresh snow blanketed high-altitude regions such as Affarwat in Gulmarg, Sinthan Top in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Gumri, Minimarg, and Razdan Top, the gateway to Gurez Valley in Bandipora district. Light snowfall began early Monday morning at Razdan Top, leading to a sharp dip in temperatures across the upper regions. Despite the snowfall, officials confirmed that the Bandipora–Gurez road remained open to traffic. Meanwhile, continuous rainfall was reported across the plains on Monday, bringing temperatures down to below 10°C in several areas, including Srinagar. The persistent downpour added to t...

Anantnag Police on Saturday participated in the disposal of a large quantity of seized narcotics and psychotropic substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPSA) for the year 2025. The disposal was conducted at the Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) Lassipora in Pulwama district in the presence of the Drug Disposal Committee, adhering strictly to the legal procedures outlined under the NDPS Act. According to officials, the destroyed narcotics were linked to 49 FIRs registered under various provisions of the NDPS Act in district Anantnag. The police said the operation was part of an ongoing drive to dismantle networks involved in drug trafficking and ensure that seized contraband is destroyed in a lawful and transparent manner. The exercise witnessed the ...

Police on Saturday said that in a significant step towards dismantling Terror networks and their support structures, Srinagar Police has attached a three-storey residential house constructed over 15 marlas of land (Survey No. 43 min, Estate Khushipora), located at Rose Avenue, HMT. In a handout to GNS, the police said that the property, valued at approximately ₹2 Crore, stands recorded in the name of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh S/o Khawja Anwar Sheikh, father of designated terrorist Sajad Ahmad Sheikh @ Sajad Gul, as per revenue records and verification from Tehsildar Central, Shalteng, Srinagar. The attachment has been executed in connection with FIR No. 235/2022 under sections 13, 38, 20 UAPA and 2/3 EIMCO Act, registered at Police Station Parimpora. Proceedings were initiated under ...