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‘Unseen human catastrophe’: What is happening in Sudan

INTERNATIONAL

In Sudan’s long-running crisis, the main combatants are the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), commanded by Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (also known as Hemedti). These two men once shared power after the 2019 removal of the dictator Omar al‑Bashir but their alliance fractured in April 2023 when the question of integrating the RSF into the national army and the timing of civilian rule triggered open conflict. The RSF traces its roots to the tribal militias known as the Janjaweed, Arab-nomadic militias from Darfur that were armed during Bashir’s era, but over time evolved into a paramilitary formation with tanks, drones, and economic interests. The SAF remains nominally the national army, wielding air power and commanding the official ...

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‘Submit ID cards, bank statements’: Admin issues new verification order for journalists in Baramulla

REGIONAL

The Office of the District Information Officer, Baramulla, has issued a circular directing all media persons operating in the district to submit their personal and professional details for authentication within seven days. The move, according to the authorities, is aimed at protecting the sanctity of journalism and curbing what they described as the growing menace of fake journalists. The circular, dated November 3, 2025, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, was issued in compliance with directions from the Joint Director Information, Kashmir, under order number INF/K-Estt.2091-98/2025, dated October 31, 2025. It instructs journalists to furnish credentials and supporting documents as per Annexure “A” attached with the notice. The list includes Aadhaar, PAN or off...

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Light rain, Snow likely in Jammu Kashmir; Drop in temperature from Nov. 4

REGIONAL

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday predicted generally dry weather across Jammu Kashmir till November 3, with a brief spell of rain and light snowfall expected over higher reaches between November 4 and 5. As per news agency Kashmir News Corner, KNC, Director MET Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that weather will remain generally cloudy on November 4 and 5, with the possibility of light to moderate rain or snowfall (over higher reaches) at many places across Kashmir division and at scattered locations in Jammu division, particularly during the evening of November 4 to the early morning of November 5. The forecast indicates a return to dry weather conditions from November 6 to 15, offering respite after the brief wet spell, Mukhtar said. Meanwhile, MET in an advisory noted that, Th...

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LG Sinha orders crackdown on ‘fake journalists’ in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officials to take “strict action” against individuals posing as journalists in Jammu and Kashmir, instructing departments to recognise and engage only verified media professionals. According to officials familiar with the matter, the issue was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor in Srinagar on Monday. The discussion follows concerns raised during the recently concluded autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, where several legislators sought measures to curb the misuse of journalism credentials. “The LG was categorical that those misusing the name of journalism must face the law,” said a senior official present in the meeting. “He directed all Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to...

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‘He kept his promise’: Locals thank Omar Abdullah for restoring Darbar Move

REGIONAL

Syed Imran As the government offices reopened in Jammu on Monday, marking the official restoration of the century-old Darbar Move tradition, traders, hoteliers, and transporters across the region said they were witnessing the first signs of economic revival after years of stagnation. In Jammu’s Raghunath Bazar, shop shutters that had stayed half-closed in recent winters were lifted early. Tea stalls buzzed again. “For the past four years, we were barely surviving,” said Surinder Chowdhary, a shopkeeper in the old city. “When the Darbar stopped, business collapsed. Omar Sahib promised to bring it back and he did. For us, this is more than politics; it’s survival.” The Darbar Move — a biannual practice of shifting the Civil Secretariat and other government offices between Srinagar a...

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IHPL: Fans demand refunds as cricket league collapses after scam allegations

REGIONAL

What was promoted as Kashmir’s biggest-ever private cricket tournament, the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), has collapsed amid mounting allegations of fraud and mismanagement, leaving fans, players, and hotel staff in shock and anger. The much-hyped league, which began at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar with promises of international cricket stars and high-end entertainment, turned chaotic after the organizers abruptly called off the remaining matches and disappeared without clearing their dues. Hundreds of sports lovers, who had bought tickets worth Rs 1,000 each to watch the matches, returned home disappointed. Many said they had traveled from far-off areas to witness the event and were left standing outside the stadium gates when the league suddenly shut down. “We waited for ho...

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Who ran the fake cricket league: The men behind the IHPL fraud in Kashmir

SPORTS

Firdous Qadri What was billed as a fortnight of high-octane cricket meant to showcase a new Kashmir, fresh crowds at Bakshi Stadium, international stars, government officials on the dais, ended as a nightmare for players, hotel staff and local vendors. The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), which began on October 25, collapsed in less than ten days after organisers vanished, matches were cancelled and nearly 70 players and match officials were left scrambling over unpaid bills. The company behind the league, the Mohali-linked Yuva Society, fronted publicly by chairman Parminder Singh and president Ashu (Ashudani) Dani, now faces allegations of fraud, abandoned contracts and a cash crunch that has damaged dozens of livelihoods. Only days before the opening, Srinagar’s divisional admini...

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High Court quashes PSA detention based on old fir, Calls it “stale and unjustified”

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has set aside a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that it was based on a five-year-old FIR and therefore lacked a “live and proximate link” between the alleged offence and the detention. Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, while hearing a petition filed by Sajad Ahmad Bhat, quashed the detention order dated April 30, 2025, passed by the District Magistrate. The order was based on an FIR registered in 2020 under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a case in which the petitioner had already been granted bail. The petitioner argued that the detention order was passed mechanically within two days of receiving the police dossier, without supplying the supporting documents, thereby vi...

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IHPL T20 in crisis: Organizers go missing, 70 players stranded in Srinagar hotel over unpaid dues

SPORTS

Firdous Qadri Chaos has erupted around the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) T20 after nearly 70 players, mostly from Jammu Kashmir, were left stranded in a Srinagar hotel when the organizers allegedly disappeared without clearing dues. According to local players, they are currently lodged at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Srinagar, where the management has demanded immediate payment of pending bills. The league’s organizers, however, are reportedly untraceable, leaving players, hotel staff, and local vendors uncertain about their payments. Police have reached the hotel to investigate the matter as tensions grow among the players, who claim they have not received a single rupee of their promised contracts. The controversy came to light on November 1, when players boycotted ...

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FIR lodged against Physics Wallah faculty for off-roading in protected Kashmir forest

REGIONAL

Shabir Ali The Forest Department in Tangmarg has lodged an FIR against members of the Physics Wallah (PW) faculty after videos surfaced showing them driving SUVs through a protected forest zone in Buderkoot, one of north Kashmir’s most ecologically sensitive areas. Earlier on Saturday, The Kashmiriyat reported that a video — purportedly linked to a promotional shoot for PW’s Toofan— had drawn widespread outrage online. The clip, which showed a fleet of black vehicles moving across lush green pastures and leaving behind deep tyre marks, was described by social media users as an “assault on Kashmir’s fragile ecology.” According to the Forest Department, the incident occurred within the Buderkoot forest area, where off-roading is strictly prohibited. The department said the activity ...